plumiUsability: OCR GCSE Design and Technology questions
Every OCR GCSE Design and Technology exam question on 1.2 Usability, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 12 questions on Usability, as a list
- June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(e) (6 marks): Discuss the importance of designers considering inclusive design when designing and developing consumer products such as the electric toothbrush. To support you
- June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(b)(iii) (2 marks): The luggage trolley is designed to be ergonomic. Explain one ergonomic feature of the luggage trolley. [2]
- June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(c)(i) (2 marks): Use the anthropometric data below. The height-adjustable handle makes the suitcase suitable for a range of users. Identify the minimum and maximum height approp
- June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(c)(ii) (1 mark): Explain why these two measurements are appropriate. [1]
- June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(c)(iii) (1 mark): Use the anthropometric data below to identify a suitable width for the height-adjustable handle. Hand breadth (in mm) 5th percentile 50th percentile 95th percen
- June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(c)(iv) (2 marks): The adjustability of the suitcase handle makes it ergonomic. Explain two other ergonomic features of the suitcase. 1 2 [2]
- June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(d) (6 marks): Evaluate the importance of considering ergonomics when designing products. To support your answer, refer to products, other than a suitcase, that you are famili
- June 2022, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(d) (4 marks): Identify two pieces of anthropometric data the designer would have used when designing the scooter and state how each would have been used. 1 2 [4]
- June 2022, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(e) (2 marks): Explain two design features of the scooter that improve its usability. 1 2 [2]
- June 2022, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(d) (3 marks): Image C shows inside a modern retail store. Explain why colour is an important consideration in retail design. [3] You should spend approximately 20 minutes on
- November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(a)(iii) (1 mark): Describe one way the designer has made sure the night light is safe for use by children. [1]
- November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q6(a) (4 marks): When designing products for use in a kitchen environment ergonomics must be considered. Describe two ergonomic features of your chosen product. 1 2 [4]
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