ATARMAxxing
HSC Design and TechnologyPractice Examination 13
| Reading time | 15 minutes |
| Writing time | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 40 |
| Questions | 15 |
| Structure | Section A — 10 Q, 10 marks · Section B — 5 Q, 30 marks |
This paper covers
- Designing & Producing (Core 1): design factors, end-user needs, research/prototyping and project management applied to an adaptive kitchen aid for people with limited hand strength — ~22 marks
- Innovation & Emerging Technologies (Core 2): a circular-economy footwear innovation — success factors, social/environmental impact and the ethics of resale/data — ~18 marks
- Whole-course skills: lateral thinking, inclusive design, life cycle analysis and the impact of generative AI on authorship and designers — embedded across both sections
Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
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