Design & Technology 0445/31 Oct Nov 2024 | Cambridge IGCSE Past Papers With Mark Scheme

1. Materials and Fasteners – Identification of wood screw specifications; sources of natural energy; properties and uses of softwood, hardwood, and manufactured boards.

2. Manufacturing Processes – Techniques for cutting, shaping, and finishing materials; vacuum forming acrylic; brazing metal components; strengthening wood joints.

3. Design and Functionality – Analysis of mobile phone holder and condiment holder; considerations in product design; evaluating functionality and aesthetics.

4. Workshop Tools and Techniques – Use of tools for marking, cutting, drilling, and assembly; selection of adhesives, nails, and fixings; use of jigs for batch production.

5. Joining Methods – Strengthening wooden and metal joints; selection of construction techniques for durability and appearance; designing supports for stability.

6. Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) – Application of CAD/CAM for precision cutting; laser cutting numbers for clock faces; evaluating production efficiency in school workshops.