A level product design - Full specification

How can the Design and Technology team be contacted?

• By visiting their office

• By sending an email to [e-mail]

• By calling [phone]

• Both B and C

What is the duration of the written examination for Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology?

• 1 hour 30 minutes

• 2 hours

• 2 hours 30 minutes

• 3 hours

What percentage of the qualification does the written examination for Component 1 constitute?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

How many marks is the written examination for Component 1 worth?

• 100 marks

• 110 marks

• 120 marks

• 130 marks

What must students bring to the examination?

• Textbooks and notes

• Calculators and rulers

• Laptops and tablets

• Drawing boards and compasses

What percentage of the qualification does the Independent Design and Make Project account for?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

How many sides of A3 paper (or electronic equivalent) will the portfolio contain approximately?

• 20 sides

• 30 sides

• 40 sides

• 50 sides

What is the final part of the assessment process?

• Identifying and outlining possibilities for design

• Designing a prototype

• Making a final prototype

• Evaluating own design and prototype

What should students have a good working knowledge of in addition to materials and processes?

• Historical design movements

• Health and safety procedures and relevant legislation

• Marketing strategies

• Financial management

What is the importance of designers from the past according to the document?

• They provide inspiration for present and future designing

• They are not relevant to modern design

• They only influence traditional design methods

• They are only important for historical studies