GCSE RMT: Question 5 - Design Question The School catering company has asked you to design a portable display board for the entrance to the school canteen, in order to advertise the menu and the ‘meal of the day’. The A4 size menus are protected by 3mm clear acrylic covers.
Specification The design must:
Be portable and stable because the dining hall is used by the school throughout the day. Be easily erected and dismantled by the canteen staff because storage space is limited. Allow canteen staff to easily change the menus every day. Be 100cm off the ground
(a) Sketch your solution on the opposite page. Marks will be awarded for: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
constructional details of a well designed, portable and stable stand. Details of how the design can be easily dismantled and erected. A method of changing the menu cards daily. Quality of communication Two important dimensions.
(b) Explain in detail how you would apply the Catering logo onto your design.
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GCSE RMT: Question 5 - Design Question The diagram shows a design for a space saving table. You have been asked to complete the design.
Specification. The table must: Be hinged Be strong Fold vertical against the wall to save space. Be wall mounted. (a) Sketch your solution on the opposite page. Marks will be awarded for: i. Construction details showing how the table top is moved from a vertical (closed) position to a horizontal (open) position and back. (6) ii. Showing clearly how the table is kept horizontal when being used (sketch A) (6) iii. Naming two suitable materials used (2) iv. Quality of communication (5) (b) In the space below show how you would attach the table to the wall
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GCSE RMT: Question 5 - Design Question A lightweight portable stand is needed for a classroom projector, as shown below.
Specification The stand must: Be easily transported between classrooms. Hold the projector securely in place. Enable the projector to be supported at least 800mm above the ground. (a) Sketch your solution on the opposite page. Marks will be awarded for: (i)
Showing clear labelled sketches of your design for the stand, including construction details and material(s) used [7] (ii) Showing the features that allow the stand to be moved easily [3] (iii) Showing clear details of how the projector is held securely in place [3] (iv) Including two important dimensions on your design [2] (v) Quality of communication. [4]
In the space below, show clearly how the top of the stand could be adapted to allow the front of the projector to be adjustable, to a maximum height of 50mm. [6]
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GCSE RMT: Question 5 - Design Question The diagram shows the basic design for a rotating stand to display A4 size School brochures in the reception area in a secondary school. You have been asked to complete the design.
The stand must Be freestanding Be able to rotate through 360 degrees. Allow visitors to easily remove the A4 brochures. (a). Sketch your solution on the opposite page. Marks will be awarded for: (i.) Showing clear details of how the box is constructed (ii.) Showing clear details of how the stand is constructed (ii.) showing clear details of how the design will be able to rotate through 360 degrees (iii.) Showing clear details of how the box is attached to the base. (iv) Materials and fastenings used (v) Quality of communication
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(b) In the space below show a means of holding and displaying the A4 size brochures (the brochures will be the same size and thickness as this exam paper) (4)
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GCSE RMT: Question 5 - Design Question The music department in your school has asked you to design a portable tabletop stand to hold sheet music for use when playing instruments.
Specification The design must: be portable, stable and suitable for tabletop use; hold an A4 music booklet; enable the music to be easily read when playing an instrument; be able to be stored in a small space. (a) Sketch your solution on the opposite page. Marks will be awarded for: (i) the design of a stand that is stable; (ii) the design of a stand that can be stored in a small space; (ii) constructional details of the stand; (iii) showing how the sheet music stays securely in place; (iv) two important dimensions; (v) quality of communication.
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(b) The music department has asked for twenty identical stands. Use notes and sketches to explain how you would ensure all the stands are identical. [5]
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GCSE RMT: Question 5 - Design Question You have been asked to design a free standing ‘bathroom tidy’ that must incorporate the following items: four toothbrushes One tube of toothpaste One 150mm x 150mm mirror
Specification The design must: Be freestanding Hold four toothbrushes, one tube of toothpaste and include a mirror Be small enough to sit on a window sill Be aesthetically pleasing (a) Sketch your solution on the opposite page. Marks will be awarded for: (i) Clear details of how the mirror, toothbrushes and paste are held in place. (ii) How the design can fit onto a small space (iii) constructional details of the stand; (iv) clear reference to the materials used (v) accurate and important dimensions (vi) quality of communication.
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