1. Structure of exam paper 1 hour 30 mins
80 marks - (works out at about 1.30 minutes per mark)
Question 1-10 multi-choice
Question 11 – testing your knowledge and understanding of theory such as materials and processes. Short answer questions.
Question 12 – design question (remember the golden rules).
Question 13 – Analysing products, including materials, components and manufacturing processes, using specification criteria, comparing products. Short and long answer questions.
Question 14 – knowledge and understanding. Short and extended-writing style question.

2. Understanding the language of the exam paper
Common errors – giving two statements instead of explaining one
Evaluating without looking at both advantages and disadvantages

3. Understanding the language of the exam paper
Explain, Justify (2+ marks)
Ask you to respond in a little more detail – single statements will not get you full marks. Instead you will have to make a valid point and then go on to justify to gain full marks.
Evaluate, Discuss, Compare (4+ marks)
Designed to stretch and challenge you. They will be awarded the most marks because they require you to make a well-balanced argument, usually involving both advantages and disadvantages.

4. Total paper: 80 marks Q1-10 Q11a Q11b onwards
10 multiple-choice questions
Completing a table giving missing names and uses of 4 different tools and pieces of equipment
Knowledge and understanding of RM
Structured short-answered questions based on a theme
10 marks
4 marks
15 marks

5. Question 11a: Complete Table (4 Marks).
Completing a table giving missing names and uses of 4 different tools and pieces of equipment

6. Question 11a: Complete Table (4 Marks).

7. Q11 Measuring tools
Know the names the measuring tools

8. Know and learn the methods for cutting holes in materials

9. Marking out metal tools
Flexi-curve
Rule stainless steel 1m
Chord rule
Tape measure retractable
Scriber
Dividers
Calculator
Trammels
Fine point pens (depending on the type of material)
Chalk
Centre punch
Prick punch
Combination square
Protractor
Ball pein hammer                                  

10. Types of Planes
Respectively, they are for the reduction (cutting to size), initial straightening, final straightening and smoothing of wood. They are called bench planes because they are most often used at a woodworking bench as opposed to on site.
Longer bench planes are generally used for straightening wood; shorter ones are usually used for smoothing
Block planes are smaller than most other planes as they are designed to be held in one hand.

11. Question11b Onwards: A number of questions for a total of 19 marks
Q11b onwards
Knowledge and understanding of RM
Structured short-answered questions based on a theme.
15marks

12. Manufactured Boards

13. Health and safety
Designers and manufacturers must identify and reduce any possible hazards in manufacture so products are safe for consumers to use. Products that may cause a hazard, such as a fire risk, must carry labels with flammability warnings.
Extreme sports textiles must be fit for purpose
In the case of some textile products (eg those used in extreme sports) fitness for purpose and quality of manufacture can be a matter of life or death.

14. The Act makes it a legal requirement for manufacturers to undertake a risk assessment of all the stages of product manufacture, to ensure the safety of workers and prevent industrial accidents. The Act specifies that:
safety procedures must be displayed for all to see
workers must be trained to use machines and equipment
appropriate protective clothing must be worn
all risks must be controlled and monitored

15. Workshop safety
A risk assessment considers all the risks that are present and identifies steps to reduce the risk.
Safety with people
follow safety rules
use chemicals in well-ventilated areas and use a mask when needed
keep flammables in a locked cupboard, away from children and heat
tie back long hair
only one person at a machine at a time
don't crowd people using machines or hot wax
Safety with materials
wear protective gloves if using dyes, solvents and toxic substances when dyeing, printing or painting fabric
take care with hot wax used for batik
keep workshop clean and tidy
Safety with machines
keep hands away from sharp blades on CADCAM cards, vinyl cutters and scissors
turn off sewing machines and irons after use
wear safety goggles where needed
wear goggles when using a CNC laser cutter and do not look directly at the laser beam
put tools away after use

16. Material Properties: Acrylic
Amorphous, (means formless, shapeless, unstructured & fluid).
Trade names: perspex & plexiglass
Weather resistant (Can withstand sunlight for long durations)
Difficult to recycle
Can be done but is very expensive (not cost effective)
Stiff (Flexible compared to glass)
Less breakable than glass
Scratches easily
brittle
Resistant to most chemicals and industrial fumes
Can be cut by various methods
Corrosion resistant
Good electrical insulator
Min Temp: 50C
Max temp: 410C
Glass temperature : 1100C
Material Properties: Acrylic

17. Types of questions you can expect
Exam paper is ramped meaning questions will get gradually harder as the paper progresses.
4 types of questions:
Multiple-choice questions (1 in 4 chance to get it right!)
Short answer questions which will ask you to give/describe/explain your responses
A design question where you will respond to a given design brief
Extended writing questions where you will have to evaluate/discuss/compare with longer responses.

18. Templates
Templates
A template is used when a number of identical shapes or patterns need to be marked out. You can make a template from any thin material, such as plywood or aluminium, that is easy to draw around.

19. Find out the following What is the purpose of hardening steel?
Give the advantages and disadvantages of using plastic instead of wood.
What material are screwdriver handles made from?