ATARMAxxing
HSC Design and TechnologyPractice Examination 2
| 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): project proposal/management, research & communication (CAD), production scale and evaluation applied to a flat-pack adjustable children's study desk designed for disassembly — ~22 marks
- Innovation & Emerging Technologies (Core 2): smart-home & wearable health technology — drivers, success factors, sustainability and the ethics of connected devices — ~18 marks
- Whole-course skills: WHS and risk assessment, evaluation criteria, marketing/packaging and the impact of automation and connected technology on society — 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.
This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.
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