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Mock Exam Paper & Mark Scheme
Topic Focus: Design Process, Materials, Sustainability, Ergonomics, Prototyping, Inclusive Design

This mock exam paper has been designed in the style of the official WJEC GCSE Product Design Unit 1 exam. It introduces a contemporary, sustainability-focused product: a foldable laptop stand made from bamboo and recycled aluminium. The paper is fully aligned with GCSE assessment objectives and includes structured sections covering:

• The iterative design process
• Material selection and manufacturing methods
• Prototyping, user needs, and ergonomics
• Sustainable product design and disassembly
• Branding, batch production, and global supply chain impacts

The exam paper mirrors official past papers in layout and difficulty, with a balance of short-answer, structured, and extended 10-mark questions. The accompanying mark scheme provides clear indicative content and level-based responses for assessment and standardisation.

Suggested Use:

• As a full mock exam under timed conditions
• For lesson-based walkthroughs and practice sessions
• To support revision of AO1–AO4 with real-world product context
• For assessment moderation and self/peer marking

Includes:

• Printable exam paper
• Full mark scheme with indicative answers