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General Certificate of Education
Advanced Level Examination
June 2012
Design and Technology:
Systems and Control Technology
Unit 3
SYST3
Design and Manufacture
Wednesday 13 June 2012
1.30 pm to 3.30 pm
For this paper you must have:
an AQA 12-page unlined answer book
normal writing and drawing instruments.
Time allowed
2 hours
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil and coloured pencils only for drawing.
Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Examining Body for this
paper is AQA. The Paper Reference is SYST3.
Answer three questions.
Answer one question from each of Sections 1 and 2, and one other question from either section.
If you choose to answer a question which has several parts, you should answer all parts of this
question.
Do all rough work in your answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
The maximum mark for this paper is 84.
There are 28 marks for each question.
You will be marked on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
Advice
Illustrate your answers with sketches and/or diagrams wherever you feel it is appropriate.
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SYST3
2
Answer three questions.
Answer one question from each of Sections 1 and 2 and one other question from either section.
For each question you answer, you should answer all parts of that question.
Section 1
Question 1 Answer all parts of this question
0
1
Control and movement may be achieved by electrical, mechanical or pneumatic systems.
Compare the advantages and limitations of each system, giving an example of where
each might be used.
(3 × 8 marks)
0
2
Explain the advantages of a closed loop control system for ensuring accuracy in
manufacturing situations.
(4 marks)
Question 2
0
3
With the aid of annotated sketches, explain in detail the operation of four different
systems/devices that require a high level of frictional force for their operation. Your
answers should clearly indicate how this high frictional force is achieved and why it is
necessary.
(4 × 7 marks)
Question 3 Answer all parts of this question
0
4
Sketch and describe the operation of two different systems for converting rotary motion
into reciprocating motion. Name a suitable application for each.
(2 × 6 marks)
0
5
Sketch and describe the operation of two different systems for transferring rotary motion
between perpendicular rotating shafts. Name a suitable application for each.
(2 × 5 marks)
0
6
Give two reasons why mechanisms are not 100% efficient and suggest how the
efficiency might be improved.
(2 × 3 marks)
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Section 2
Question 4 Answer all parts of this question
0
7
With the aid of sketches, describe in detail a method of converting the energy from the
wind into electrical power. Your answer should clearly show the energy conversions that
take place.
(10 marks)
0
8
With the aid of sketches, describe in detail a method of converting the energy from
tidal rise and fall into electrical power. Your answer should clearly show the energy
conversions that take place.
(10 marks)
0
9
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using fossil fuels as a method of
producing electrical energy in the UK.
(8 marks)
Question 5 Answer all parts of this question
1
0
With the aid of an annotated sketch, describe how a double acting cylinder could be
made to extend slowly when a light beam has been broken and retract quickly when the
light beam is reinstated.
(16 marks)
1
1
With the aid of a diagram, show a system that could automatically count and display the
number of revolutions of a shaft in one minute.
(12 marks)
Question 6
1
2
With the aid of annotated sketches and reference to specific examples/situations,
describe in detail four different systems for transferring and amplifying the following:
speed of rotation
torsional force
linear distance moved
linear force.
In each case you should state the limitations of the system chosen.
END OF QUESTIONS
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(4 × 7 marks)
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