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| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q1ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is widely used in sport. Describe one use for GPS technology in sport.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a rugby player (wearing jersey number 20) fitted with a small GPS tracker device worn between the shoulder blades; a separate inset photo shows the handheld GPS tracker unit. Indicates GPS trackers worn by athletes to monitor performance/movement.", |
| "topic": "Engineering technology / Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "GPS trackers are used in sport to track an athlete/player's movement on the pitch and to collect data on their performance, such as distance covered/running speed, and the number and frequency of impacts during a match.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q1aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State one other use for GPS technology, apart from sport.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Engineering technology / Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "GPS technology is used to determine a precise location/navigation from one location to another (sat-nav in cars); tracking/monitoring the movement of objects or people (e.g. tracking a parcel); mapping/surveying the world; timing for high-speed sports (GPS timing).", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q1bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The fork shown has been specifically designed for people with a disability. Why is the handle of the fork made from foam?", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a fork with a contoured, thick black foam handle and a normal metal fork head, designed as assistive eating cutlery.", |
| "topic": "Design / Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The foam handle is designed to provide extra grip for those with limited dexterity. The thick, soft foam is easy to grip, comfortable, and can be securely held in the palm of the user's hand.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q1bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Draw an additional feature which may improve the design of the fork shown below.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of the assistive fork (metal fork head with grey contoured handle) inside a blank drawing box; candidate is to sketch an added design feature onto it.", |
| "topic": "Design / Graphics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "A drawn additional feature improving the fork design is required (e.g. a finger/thumb grip indentation, a hand strap, an angled/bendable neck, or a non-slip surface). Marks for an appropriate sketched feature.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q1ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why the stainless steel water bottle shown is double walled.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a tall double-walled stainless steel water bottle with a tapered neck and screw cap.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Thermal properties", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "A double-walled structure keeps the liquid in the inner wall and insulates the contents from external temperature changes, so a hot or cold liquid retains its temperature for longer. It also reduces leakage, so the contents are not spilled or wasted.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q1cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State two reasons why stainless steel is suitable for the manufacture of a water bottle.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Reason 1: Stainless steel has a high resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for use as a vessel to hold water and other liquids. Reason 2: Stainless steel is durable/strong and prevents the build-up of bacteria, helping to keep contents clean/hygienic. (Reason 1 @ 2 marks, Reason 2 @ 1 mark.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q1ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The aluminium tumblers shown are anodised. State two reasons for anodising aluminium.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of three brightly coloured (pink, blue/purple, gold) anodised aluminium tumblers, showing the decorative coloured finish anodising can produce.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Surface finish", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Reason 1: Anodising produces a hard, wear-resistant layer that protects the aluminium, making products more durable and long-lasting. Reason 2: Anodising allows colour to be added, making products more attractive in appearance. (Reason 1 @ 2 marks, Reason 2 @ 1 mark.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q1di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The solenoid shown is used in the operation of the Junior Cycle Engineering Project 2022, Model Marble Machine. Describe the operation of a solenoid.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a JSO-0420L solenoid (small cylindrical coil with a movable plunger/core and wire leads), shown alongside a render of the Model Marble Machine where the solenoid is highlighted in a red circle as part of the mechanism.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "A solenoid consists of a coil of wire wound around a movable core. When an electrical current is passed through the coil, a magnetic field forms around the coil. This magnetic field causes the core/armature to move, converting electrical energy to mechanical energy. The movement of the armature is used to push, pull or release another object.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q1dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Identify any two other uses for a solenoid.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics / Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Use 1: Electric door locks (electronic locking using a solenoid) / door latch mechanisms. Use 2: Door chimes; or in coffee/beverage machines and other valves to control the flow of liquids. (1 mark each.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2a", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 6, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "For centuries, engineers have used innovative engineering solutions to solve problems for society and to improve the quality of life for people. Three of the five inventors shown below have been matched to their invention. Match the remaining two inventors to their inventions. (Inventors shown: Stephanie Kwolek, Rev. Nicholas Callan, John P. Holland, Henry Ford, Steve Jobs. Inventions described: an Irish scientist and Professor of Natural Philosophy at Maynooth College known for work on the induction coil; an Irish engineer who developed the first commercially built submarine which was formally commissioned by the US Navy; an American chemist known for inventing Kevlar, a synthetic fibre with exceptional strength, stiffness and heat resistance; an American inventor, designer and entrepreneur who was the co-founder of Apple Computers and developed the iPod, iPhone and iPad; an Irish-American who founded a Motor Company in his name, which developed the assembly line technique of mass production for his Model T automobile.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Matching exercise: five portrait photos of inventors (Stephanie Kwolek, Rev. Nicholas Callan, John P. Holland, Henry Ford, Steve Jobs) on the left, each with coloured connector lines, paired to five textual invention descriptions on the right. Three pairings are pre-drawn; the candidate completes the remaining two.", |
| "topic": "History of engineering", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Correct matches: Stephanie Kwolek - American chemist who invented Kevlar; Rev. Nicholas Callan - Irish professor at Maynooth known for the induction coil; John P. Holland - Irish engineer who developed the first commercially built submarine for the US Navy; Henry Ford - Motor Company / assembly-line mass production of the Model T; Steve Jobs - co-founder of Apple, developed iPod/iPhone/iPad. The two unmatched inventors must be correctly connected to their inventions (marked at 1 mark per correct match; 6 marks allocated to the matching part overall).", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State two impacts of automobiles (cars) on society.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Engineering and society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Impact 1: Cars give greater freedom of movement and mobility to society, particularly in remote settings. Impact 2: Cars generate increased rates of environmental pollution and require increased extraction of finite resources. (1 mark each.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Outline one advantage and one disadvantage of mass production in engineering.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of an automated car factory production line with robotic arms welding car bodies, illustrating mass production of cars.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing / Engineering and society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Advantage: Mass production increases the efficiency of production and reduces costs. Disadvantage: High set-up costs, and increased pollution from over-production along with increased unemployment (as automation replaces workers). (Advantage @ 1 mark, Disadvantage @ 1 mark.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Identify two features in the design of modern cars that reduce their impact on the environment.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Engineering and society / Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Feature 1: Improved engine design and fuel efficiency help to reduce the impact of cars on the environment. Feature 2: The move to design and develop hybrid and electric cars will lower the environmental impact of cars. (1 mark each.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Circle the correct material which is alloyed with iron to make steel. (Options: Aluminium / Silicone / Carbon / Lead)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "A row of four labelled option boxes to circle: Aluminium, Silicone, Carbon, Lead.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Metals", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Carbon. (1 mark.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Alloy steel is used in many engineering applications. Explain two advantages of using alloys in engineering.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials / Metals", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Advantage 1: Alloying materials improves the properties of such materials (e.g. increased strength, hardness or corrosion resistance). Advantage 2: Alloying increases the range of uses for such materials. (1 mark + 1 mark.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why the wheels of a knurling tool are made from high speed steel (HSS).", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a hand-held knurling tool with two HSS knurling wheels at the head (the wheels are highlighted), used to press a pattern into a workpiece on a lathe.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Tooling", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "High speed steel is a tool steel with high hardness, high wear resistance and high heat resistance. These properties ensure that the knurling tool wheels will be capable of cutting into other materials and keep a good cutting edge over a long period of time, even when hot.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Circle the correct metal group for copper. (Options: Ferrous metal / Non-ferrous metal)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Two labelled option boxes to circle: Ferrous metal, Non-ferrous metal.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Metals", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Non-ferrous metal. (2 marks.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Copper wire is used in the manufacture of an induction coil as shown. Name one property of copper which makes it suitable for wire manufacture.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a copper induction coil - bare copper wire wound into a helical coil with two upright leads.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Metals", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Copper is a ductile material (it can be drawn out into a thin wire). (Also acceptable: copper is a good electrical conductor.) (1 mark.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2diii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The sculpture shown is made from bronze which is an alloy of copper and tin. Explain why bronze is a suitable metal for this sculpture.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of the 'Pomodoro Sphere' bronze sculpture (Sfera con Sfera) at Trinity College Dublin - a large polished bronze sphere with an inner broken/segmented sphere, showing intricate cast detail.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Metals", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Bronze is widely used for the manufacture of sculptures as it is a durable and corrosion-resistant metal. Bronze can be cast into intricate/complex shapes and has an attractive appearance, which makes it suitable as a sculpture material.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Kevlar reinforced pneumatic tyres are used on bicycles and cars. Explain the term pneumatic.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Cutaway diagram of a tyre cross-section labelling the Kevlar layer and the Rubber layer, alongside a photo of a Kevlar-reinforced pneumatic tyre fitted to a bicycle wheel.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Pneumatic is a term that refers to systems that use compressed air. Tyres inflated with compressed air are called pneumatic tyres and are used on the majority of modern vehicles.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State one property of Kevlar which makes it suitable as a material for pneumatic tyres.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Kevlar has exceptional strength and stiffness (and is lightweight and puncture/abrasion resistant), making it suitable for pneumatic tyres. (1 mark.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "A Kevlar pedal crank which has been 3D printed is shown opposite. Describe the additive manufacturing process of 3D printing.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a 3D-printed Kevlar bicycle pedal crank, and a photo of a desktop FDM 3D printer (with filament spool and print bed), illustrating additive manufacturing.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing / 3D printing", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "3D printing (additive manufacturing) is a process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. In the additive process an object is built up layer by layer, laying down successive layers of material until the object is created. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced cross-section of the object. 3D printing enables the production of products such as furniture, footwear, industrial products, prosthetics and prototypes.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2eiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Name the bicycle drive mechanism shown.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of a bicycle drive mechanism: a large front chainwheel/sprocket connected by a chain to a smaller rear sprocket, with a crank arm - a chain-and-sprocket drive.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "This mechanism is a chain and sprocket (drive). (2 marks.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2ev", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(v)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why oil is applied to this drive mechanism.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of oil being applied (dripped from a bottle) onto a bicycle chain.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Maintenance", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Oil is applied to the chain and sprocket mechanism to reduce wear between the parts that make contact when moving. Oil helps to reduce friction and the heat generated by these moving parts.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q2f", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(f)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Outline one positive and one negative impact of personal mobile devices on society.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a personal mobile device (smartphone) mounted on the handlebars/frame of a bicycle.", |
| "topic": "Engineering and society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Positive impact: Personal mobile devices enable people from opposite sides of the world to remain connected virtually/online. Negative impact: Misuse of personal mobile devices by some people can lead to situations of online bullying. (Positive @ 2 marks, Negative @ 2 marks.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q3ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The Bird Buddy is a smart bird feeder. It includes features such as a high resolution camera and a built-in microphone to identify bird species and stream live video to a mobile app. The Bird Buddy is made from recycled polypropylene. Explain why polypropylene is a suitable material for the bird feeder.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of the 'Bird Buddy' smart bird feeder - a blue house-shaped feeder with a pitched roof, a camera in the front, filled with bird seed; shown next to a smartphone displaying the companion app.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Polymers", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Polypropylene is a relatively cheap, durable material which can be easily shaped. Polypropylene is available in a range of attractive colours. Polypropylene is suitable for outdoor use in a variety of weathers/conditions.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q3aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Describe the steps required to accurately mark out and shape the Bird Buddy roof shown.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Working drawing of the Bird Buddy roof: a rectangular sheet 250 mm wide x 140 mm tall, thickness 3 mm, with a dashed vertical centre line labelled 'Bend 60 degrees', four corner cross marks, and a corner radius R20.", |
| "topic": "Graphics / Fabrication", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Mark out: measure in from each side a distance equal to the corner radius (20 mm) to locate the centre of each arc in each corner. Mark a vertical fold/bend line equal distance from the centre, and mark out the overall material dimensions. To shape: cut the fold edges and round off the R20 corners. To bend: bend along the centre line at 60 degrees using a strip heater.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q3aiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain how the Bird Buddy roof may be accurately bent into shape.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Fabrication / Polymers", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Place the polymer material along the fold line, using a strip heater. The heat softens the material, making bending possible. Once the material can be bent to the required shape (along the bend line), the bend angle is checked using an engineer's protractor (to confirm 60 degrees).", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q3bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The Bird Buddy uses a digital logic gate and smart technology to alert the user when the feed containers need to be refilled. Explain the term smart technology.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "System block diagram: two inputs ('Bird seed low' and 'Water level low') feed into a 'Logic Gate' block, whose output drives an 'App Alert'. Accompanying logic levels: Bird seed full = Logic Level 0, Bird seed low = Logic Level 1, Water level full = Logic Level 0, Water level low = Logic Level 1.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Smart technology", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology - smart technology is where a smart device (electronic device) can be connected to other devices or networks, using e.g. Bluetooth or wifi, to operate interactively.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q3bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Name the logic gate which is most suitable to activate the app alert when either feeding system is depleted.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics / Logic gates", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "OR gate. (1 mark.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q3biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Draw the symbol for this logic gate and complete the truth table. (Truth table inputs given: Input 1 = 1, Input 2 = 0, Output = 1; remaining rows to be completed.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "A box to draw the logic gate symbol, and a truth table with columns Input 1 / Input 2 / Output. The first row is pre-filled (1, 0, 1); three further rows are blank for the candidate to complete (the standard remaining input combinations 0/0, 0/1, 1/1).", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Logic gates", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Draw the OR gate symbol (D-shaped body with a curved/concave input side and two inputs, one output). Truth table for OR gate: 1,0 -> 1; 0,1 -> 1; 1,1 -> 1; 0,0 -> 0. (Symbol @ 1 mark; completed table @ 3 marks.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q3ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "A solar panel attachment for the Bird Buddy is shown. Describe how the solar panel is used to power an electronic circuit.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a small solar panel attachment (blue photovoltaic panel on a stand) for the Bird Buddy feeder.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Renewable energy", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Solar panels convert light energy to electrical energy. They work by allowing photons (light particles) to knock electrons free from atoms. The movement of electrons through the panel generates an electric current (flow of electricity). The energy generated is then used to supply power to the product/circuit.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q3cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Identify two other sources of renewable energy.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Renewable energy", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Source 1: Wind power / energy. Source 2: Tidal power / energy. (Other acceptable answers: wave, hydro/hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass.) (1 mark each.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q3d", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 6, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Using rendered sketching, draw a design for a wall mounted bracket on which the Bird Buddy can be placed.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of the assembled blue Bird Buddy feeder (with pitched roof, front camera, orange perch tray) provided for reference; a large blank box is supplied for the candidate's rendered sketch of the wall-mounted bracket design.", |
| "topic": "Design / Graphics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "A rendered sketch of a wall-mounted bracket capable of supporting the Bird Buddy (sample solutions show L-shaped/right-angled metal brackets with a back plate of fixing holes and a horizontal support arm). Marked: Design @ 3 marks, Rendered sketch @ 3 marks.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q3ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 6, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "The electronic components shown may be included in a controller unit circuit. Match the number to the correct electronic component in the table below. (Components listed: On/Off Switch, Capacitor, LED, Transistor, Resistor, Printed Circuit Board. Six numbered component photos surround a central Controller Unit.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "A central 'Controller Unit' image with six numbered component photos connected to it: 1 = electrolytic capacitor (black cylinder), 2 = red LED, 3 = banded resistor, 4 = TO-92 transistor (black with three legs), 5 = green printed circuit board, 6 = red rocker on/off switch. A table lists the six component names with a blank 'Number' column to fill in.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Components", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "On/Off Switch = 6; Capacitor = 1; LED = 2; Transistor = 4; Resistor = 3; Printed Circuit Board = 5. (1 mark each, 6 correct matches; ~6 marks for the matching part.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q3eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Draw the electronic symbol for an LED.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "A blank box labelled 'Draw the symbol' for the candidate to draw the LED schematic symbol.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Components", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The LED symbol: a diode (triangle pointing to a bar/line) enclosed in a circle, with two small arrows pointing outwards/away to indicate light emission. (Symbol @ 2 marks.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q3eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State two safety precautions to be observed when soldering electronic components on a Printed Circuit Board.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics / Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Safety precaution 1: Always return the soldering iron to its stand when not in use. Safety precaution 2: Keep the cleaning sponge wet during use. (Also acceptable: ensure good ventilation, wear eye protection.) (Precaution 1 @ 2 marks, Precaution 2 @ 1 mark.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q4a", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Modern engineering techniques play an important role in the world of leisure and recreation. The following three engineering terms are associated with skateboard design: Washer / Lamination / Bearing. Complete the table below by inserting the most suitable term next to the description of the term. (Descriptions: 'Is the process of manufacturing a material in multiple layers, creating a material with improved properties.'; 'A device that supports moving parts and allows them to move more smoothly by reducing friction.'; 'A small flat metal, rubber or plastic ring placed over a bolt before a nut is applied.')", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a skateboard (deck with wheels). A table pairs three descriptions of engineering terms with a blank column for the candidate to insert the correct term from Washer / Lamination / Bearing.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Terminology", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Lamination = the process of manufacturing a material in multiple layers, creating a material with improved properties. Bearing = a device that supports moving parts and allows them to move more smoothly by reducing friction. Washer = a small flat metal, rubber or plastic ring placed over a bolt before a nut is applied. (Complete correctly @ 3 marks.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q4b", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State two properties of the skateboard deck which are improved by the process of lamination during manufacture.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a skateboard deck and a close-up photo of the laminated material showing the layered (plywood/veneer) cross-section of the deck.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Manufacturing", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Property 1: Lamination increases the strength of a material in the manufacture of a product. Property 2: Lamination improves the stiffness and flexibility of a material in a product. (1 mark each.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q4ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why adhesive is the most suitable method for attaching the griptape material to a skateboard deck.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Exploded assembly diagram of a skateboard labelling the griptape material, skateboard deck, baseplate, Allen CSK screw and locknut, showing how the components fit together.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing / Joining", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Adhesive is most suitable as it covers the entire area of each surface to be joined, ensuring even bonding of the griptape to the skateboard deck.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q4cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State one reason for the use of a locknut in the wheel assembly of a skateboard.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Detail from the exploded skateboard assembly diagram highlighting the locknut used in the wheel/truck assembly.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Fastenings", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Skateboards are subject to persistent vibration and impacts. The nylon insert in the locknut ensures the nut does not work loose due to these vibrations and impacts.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q4ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Outline one advantage of using an Allen CSK screw for the assembly of the skateboard deck to the baseplate.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of an Allen countersunk (CSK) screw - a screw with a flat countersunk head containing a hexagonal socket and a threaded shank.", |
| "topic": "Fastenings", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The hexagonal socket ensures the Allen screw is easily tightened, without slippage, using an Allen key. The countersunk (CSK) head ensures the screw sits flush/level with the surface of the skateboard deck.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q4civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "List three lathe processes used to produce the skateboard bushing shown.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a blue, conical/cylindrical skateboard bushing (a turned polyurethane component).", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing / Machining", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "1. Facing. 2. Parallel turning. 3. Taper turning. (1 mark each.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q4di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The skateboard wheel shown is made from the thermosetting polymer polyurethane. Explain the term thermosetting.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a black skateboard wheel (polyurethane) with a bearing in the centre.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Polymers", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "A thermosetting plastic is a polymer that irreversibly becomes rigid when heated. Any subsequent heating will not cause the plastic material to change shape or soften.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q4dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Circle the two plastic products which are made from thermosetting plastics. (Four product photos shown: an electrical socket/plug, a foam food tray, a grey plastic handle/fitting, and a saucepan handle.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "A row of four product photos to choose from: (1) a white electrical wall socket, (2) a polystyrene foam food tray, (3) a grey plastic pipe/fitting, (4) a black saucepan handle. The two made from thermosetting plastic are to be circled.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Polymers", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Circle the electrical socket and the saucepan handle - these are the two products made from thermosetting plastic. (1 mark each.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-EV-q4e", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 6, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Upcycling is the process of transforming by-products, waste materials or unwanted products into new products of higher quality. Describe, with the aid of a diagram, one upcycled use for a skateboard deck.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a plain wooden skateboard deck (no trucks/wheels) provided for reference, with a description box and a blank 'Diagram' box for the candidate's answer.", |
| "topic": "Sustainability / Design", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Skateboards may be upcycled to a variety of new products or products of greater quality, giving them new life. Applications such as seating, shelving, and light fixtures (the sample solutions show benches, wall shelves and chairs made from old skateboard decks). Marked: Description @ 3 marks, Diagram @ 3 marks.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q1ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáidtear teicneolaíocht Chóras Suite Domhanda (GPS) go forleathan i gcúrsaí spóirt. Déan cur síos ar úsáid amháin le haghaidh teicneolaíocht GPS i gcúrsaí spóirt.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a rugby player (jersey number 20) wearing a GPS tracker unit between the shoulder blades; caption 'Imreoir rugbaí atá feistithe le rianaire GPS'. Inset photo of the small GPS tracker device.", |
| "topic": "Information & Communications Technology", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cur síos @ 3 marc. Accepted: GPS is used to track/monitor a player's movement, distance covered, speed and position during a game/training so that performance can be analysed and improved.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q1aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh úsáid amháin eile le haghaidh teicneolaíocht GPS, seachas an spóirt.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Information & Communications Technology", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Úsáid @ 2 marc. Accepted: navigation / sat-nav in a car / vehicle, locating/tracking a phone or vehicle, mapping, geocaching, fleet logistics, etc.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q1bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Dearadh an forc a thaispeántar go speisialta le haghaidh daoine atá faoi mhíchumas. Cén fáth a bhfuil cos an fhoirc déanta as cúr?", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of an eating fork with a thick, soft black foam-cushioned handle/grip; caption 'Forc a bhfuil cos chuartha chúir aige' (fork with a curved foam handle).", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cúis @ 2 marc. Accepted: the soft foam grip is easier and more comfortable to hold, gives a better/non-slip grip and is lighter, making the fork easier to use for a person with a disability / reduced hand strength.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q1bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tarraing gné bhreise a d'fhéadfadh feabhas a chur ar dhearadh an fhoirc a thaispeántar thíos.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Outline drawing of the foam-handled fork in plan view, with blank space provided for the candidate to sketch an added design feature.", |
| "topic": "Design", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Tarraingt @ 3 marc. Mark a suitable added feature that improves the fork (e.g. moulded finger grips, a strap/cuff to hold the hand, angled/bent neck, larger handle).", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q1ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh cén fáth a bhfuil ballaí dúbailte ag an mbuidéal cruach dosmálta uisce a thaispeántar.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a tall metallic stainless-steel water bottle; caption 'Buidéal cruach dosmálta uisce le ballaí dúbailte' (double-walled stainless steel water bottle).", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 4 marc. Accepted: the double wall (with a vacuum/air gap between the walls) acts as insulation, reducing heat transfer by conduction/convection so the drink stays hot or cold for much longer.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q1cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh dhá chúis a bhfuil cruach dhosmálta oiriúnach le haghaidh monarú buidéil uisce.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cúis 1 @ 2 marc, Cúis 2 @ 2 marc (4 marc). Accepted reasons: corrosion/rust resistant, hygienic / does not taint the water, strong and durable, easy to clean, attractive finish, food-safe.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q1ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tá na timbléirí alúmanaim a thaispeántar anóidithe. Luaigh dhá chúis le halúmanam a anóidiú.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a set of brightly coloured anodised aluminium tumblers (purple, pink, blue/teal, gold); caption 'Timbléirí alúmanaim anóidithe'.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cúis 1 @ 2 marc, Cúis 2 @ 1 marc (3 marc). Accepted: improves appearance / allows colouring, harder more durable / scratch-resistant surface, improves corrosion resistance.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q1di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáidtear an solanóideach a thaispeántar in oibríocht Thionscadal Innealtóireachta na Sraithe Sóisearaí 2022, Mionsamhail de Mheaisín Mirlíní. Déan cur síos ar oibríocht solanóidigh.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a JSO-0420L solenoid (coil with plunger) labelled 'Solanóideach JSO - 0420L', and a photo of the JC Engineering project marble machine model in which the solenoid is fitted; caption 'Tionscadal Innealtóireachta na Sraithe Sóisearaí 2022, Mionsamhail de Mheaisín Mirlíní'.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cur síos @ 3 marc. Accepted: when an electric current passes through the coil it creates a magnetic field that pulls/pushes the iron plunger, producing a linear movement used to actuate/release the marble in the machine.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q1dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh dhá úsáid ar bith eile atá ag solanóideach.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Úsáid 1 @ 1 marc, Úsáid 2 @ 1 marc (2 marc). Accepted: electric door lock, solenoid valve (e.g. washing machine / dishwasher), doorbell, relay, starter motor / car starter, automatic taps.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2a", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "Tá triúr den chúigear aireagóir a thaispeántar thíos meaitseáilte lena gcuid aireagán faoi seach. Meaitseáil an bheirt eile lena gcuid aireagán.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Five portrait photos of engineers/inventors down the left (Stephanie Kwolek, Nicholas Callan / 'An Rib Nicholas Callan', John P. Holland, Henry Ford, Steve Jobs) with thumbnail images of their inventions; on the right five description boxes to be matched, three already linked. Descriptions: Irish chemist who invented Kevlar; Irish scientist & professor of Natural Philosophy at Maynooth famed for work on the induction coil; Irish engineer who developed the first commercially built submarine commissioned by the US Navy; American inventor & co-founder of Apple who developed the iPod/iPhone/iPad; Irish-American who founded a car company in his own name and developed the assembly line for mass production of the Model T.", |
| "topic": "History of Engineering", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Meaitseáil @ 1 marc + 1 marc (2 of the remaining matches). Correct pairings: Stephanie Kwolek = Kevlar; Nicholas Callan = induction coil (Maynooth); John P. Holland = first commercial submarine; Henry Ford = assembly line / mass production of the Model T; Steve Jobs = Apple / iPod, iPhone, iPad.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh dhá thionchar a imríonn gluaisteáin (carranna) ar an tsochaí.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Engineering & Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Tionchar 1 @ 1 marc, Tionchar 2 @ 1 marc (2 marc). Accepted: provides fast personal transport / mobility and access; creates jobs / economy; but also causes air pollution / emissions, traffic congestion, accidents.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tabhair breac-chuntas ar bhuntáiste amháin agus ar mhíbhuntáiste amháin a bhaineann le holltáirgeadh san innealtóireacht.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a car assembly line with robotic arms; caption 'Olltáirgeadh carranna' (mass production of cars).", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste @ 1 marc, Míbhuntáiste @ 1 marc (2 marc). Advantage: faster production, lower unit cost, consistent/identical quality. Disadvantage: high set-up cost, less variety/customisation, job losses to automation, costly to retool.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Sainaithin dhá ghné a bhaineann le dearadh carranna nua-aimseartha a laghdaíonn an tionchar a imríonn siad ar an timpeallacht.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Engineering & Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Gné 1 @ 1 marc, Gné 2 @ 1 marc (2 marc). Accepted: electric / hybrid engine, lighter (lightweight) materials, aerodynamic shape, recyclable materials, reduced/cleaner exhaust emissions, more efficient engine.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ciorclaigh an t-ábhar ceart atá cóimhiotalaithe le hiarann chun cruach a dhéanamh. (Alúmanam / Sileacón / Carbón / Luaidhe)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "A row of four word-boxes to circle: Alúmanam, Sileacón, Carbón, Luaidhe.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "1 marc. Correct answer: Carbón (carbon).", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáidtear cóimhiotal cruach in a lán feidhmeanna innealtóireachta. Mínigh dhá bhuntáiste a bhaineann le cóimhiotail a úsáid san innealtóireacht.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste 1 @ 1 marc, Buntáiste 2 @ 1 marc (2 marc). Accepted: alloys are stronger / harder, more durable, can be tailored with improved properties (corrosion resistance, hardness, etc.) compared with the pure metal.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh cén fáth a ndéantar rothaí uirlise foirbeacháin as cruach ardluais (HSS).", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a crimping tool with cutting/crimping wheels, the HSS wheel highlighted; caption 'Uirlis foirbeacháin le rothaí HSS' (crimping tool with HSS wheels).", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 2 marc. Accepted: high speed steel is very hard and wear-resistant and keeps its hardness/sharp cutting edge even at the high temperatures/friction generated, giving long tool life.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ciorclaigh an grúpa miotail ceart le haghaidh copair. (Miotal feiriúil / Miotal neamhfheiriúil)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Two word-boxes to circle: 'Miotal feiriúil' and 'Miotal neamhfheiriúil'.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "2 marc. Correct answer: Miotal neamhfheiriúil (non-ferrous metal).", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáidtear sreang chopair i ndéantús corna ionduchtúcháin. Ainmnigh airí amháin de chuid copair a dhéanann oiriúnach é le haghaidh déantús sreinge.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a copper induction coil (coiled copper wire); caption 'Corna ionduchtúcháin' (induction coil).", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Airí @ 1 marc. Accepted: good electrical conductivity (or: ductile / malleable so it can be drawn into wire).", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2diii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "An píosa dealbhóireachta a thaispeántar, tá sé déanta as cré-umha ar cóimhiotal de chopar agus de stán é. Mínigh cén fáth gur miotail oiriúnach é cré-umha le haghaidh an phíosa dealbhóireachta seo.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a large open-work spherical bronze sculpture; caption 'An ‘Sféar Pomodoro’, Coláiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath' (the Sfera con Sfera / Pomodoro sphere, Trinity College Dublin).", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 2 marc. Accepted: bronze is corrosion / weather resistant, strong and durable for outdoor use, can be cast into shape and gives an attractive lasting finish.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáidtear boinn neomatach atá treisithe le Kevlar ar rothair agus ar charranna. Mínigh an téarma neomatacha.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Cut-away diagram of a Kevlar-reinforced pneumatic tyre showing the Kevlar layer and rubber (labels 'Kevlar', 'Rubar'), plus a car tyre and a bicycle wheel; caption 'Boinn neomatacha treisithe le Kevlar'.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 3 marc. Accepted: 'pneumatic' means the tyre is filled with / operates using compressed air, i.e. an air-filled tyre that cushions the ride.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh airí amháin de chuid Kevlar a dhéanann oiriúnach é do bhoinn neomatacha.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Airí @ 1 marc. Accepted: very high strength / tensile strength, puncture- and cut-resistant, lightweight, durable.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Taispeántar thall cromán troitheáin Kevlar priontáilte 3T. Déan cur síos ar an bpróiseas déantúsaíochta breiseánach priontáilte 3T.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a 3D-printed Kevlar bicycle crank arm; caption 'Cromán troitheáin Kevlar priontáilte 3T'; and a photo of a 3D printer with filament spools.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cur síos @ 3 marc. Accepted: additive (3D printing) manufacturing builds the part up layer by layer from a digital/CAD model; material (filament) is heated and deposited successively to form the solid object.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2eiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh an mheicníocht tiomána rothair a thaispeántar.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of a bicycle drive: a small toothed sprocket and a large chainring (with crank/pedal arm) connected by a chain; caption 'Meicníocht tiomána rothair' (bicycle drive mechanism).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ainm @ 2 marc. Correct answer: chain and sprocket mechanism ('meicníocht slabhra agus sprocaid').", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2ev", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(v)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh cén fáth a gcuirtear ola leis an meicníocht tiomána seo.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of oil being applied to a bicycle chain; caption 'Ola á cur ar le slabhra rothair'.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 3 marc. Accepted: oil lubricates the chain, reducing friction between the moving parts so they run smoothly, reducing wear, and preventing rust / corrosion of the chain.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q2f", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(f)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "Tabhair breac-chuntas ar thionchar dearfach amháin agus ar thionchar diúltach amháin atá ag gléasanna móibíleacha pearsanta ar an tsochaí.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a personal mobile device (smartphone in a holder) mounted on the handlebars of a bicycle; caption 'Gléas móibíleach pearsanta'.", |
| "topic": "Engineering & Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Tionchar dearfach @ 2 marc, Tionchar diúltach @ 2 marc (4 marc). Positive: instant communication / access to information, navigation, convenience. Negative: distraction / reduced face-to-face interaction, addiction / screen time, privacy/health concerns, e-waste.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q3ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tá an Bird Buddy déanta as polapróipiléin athchúrsáilte. Mínigh cén fáth gur ábhar oiriúnach í polapróipiléin don bheathadán éan.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of the 'Bird Buddy' smart bird feeder (blue moulded plastic feeder with built-in camera) alongside a smartphone showing its app.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 2 marc. Accepted: polypropylene is durable, weather/UV resistant, lightweight, waterproof, easily moulded/coloured and recyclable, making it suitable for outdoor use.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q3aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Déan cur síos ar na céimeanna is gá chun díon an Bird Buddy a thaispeántar a mharcáil amach agus a mhúnlú go cruinn.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Dimensioned working drawing of the Bird Buddy roof blank: overall 250 wide x 140 high, material thickness 3, a centre fold line marked 'Lúb 60°' (60° bend), and a corner radius 'R20'; caption 'Díon an Bird Buddy'.", |
| "topic": "Design & Manufacture", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cur síos @ 3 marc. Accepted: mark out the 250 x 140 blank to size, mark the centre fold line and the R20 corner, score along the fold line, then heat-bend it to 60°.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q3aiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh conas is féidir díon an Bird Buddy a lúbadh go cruinn i gcruth.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 4 marc. Accepted: heat the plastic along the marked fold line using a line/strip bender (heater), and when soft bend it over a jig/former to the correct 60° angle, holding it until it cools and sets accurately.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q3bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáideann an Bird Buddy geata loighce digiteach agus teicneolaíocht chliste chun foláireamh a thabhairt don úsáideoir nuair is gá na cóimeádáin lóin a athlíonadh. Mínigh an téarma teicneolaíocht chliste.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Block diagram of a digital logic-gate system: two inputs 'Síol éan íseal' (low seed) and 'Leibhéal uisce íseal' (low water level) feed a 'Geata Loighce' (logic gate) whose output drives an 'Aip Fóláirimh' (alert app). Note: low seed/water = Logic 0 or Logic 1 as defined.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 2 marc. Accepted: smart technology uses sensors and a logic/processor to automatically detect a condition (low seed or low water) and send an alert to the user's app without human intervention.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q3bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh an geata loighce is oiriúnaí chun an aip foláirimh a ghníomhachtú nuair a bhíonn ceachtar de na hionchuir íseal agus líon isteach an tábla foirme. (Tábla: Ionchur 1 / Ionchur 2 / Aschur le líonadh isteach.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "A blank truth table headed Ionchur 1 / Ionchur 2 / Aschur to be completed, and a space to draw the logic-gate symbol. The gate activates the alert when either input is high (1).", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ainm @ 1 marc, Siombail @ 1 marc, Tábla críochnaithe @ 3 marc (gate name + symbol + completed table). Correct gate: OR gate (Geata OR). Truth table outputs: 0,0→0; 1,0→1; 0,1→1; 1,1→1. Symbol: standard OR-gate shape.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q3ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Taispeántar ceangaltán grianphainéil le haghaidh an Bird Buddy. Déan cur síos ar conas a úsáidtear an grianphainéal chun coircad leictreonach a chumhachtú.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a solar-panel attachment for the Bird Buddy; caption 'Ceangaltán grianphainéil'.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cur síos @ 2 marc. Accepted: the solar (photovoltaic) panel converts sunlight into electrical energy which powers / recharges the battery of the Bird Buddy's electronic circuit.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q3cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh dhá fhoinse eile fuinnimh in-athnuaite.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Energy", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Foinse 1 @ 1 marc, Foinse 2 @ 1 marc (2 marc). Accepted: wind power (cumhacht ghaoithe), tidal power (cumhacht taoide); also wave, hydro, geothermal, biomass.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q3d", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 6, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "Agus sceitseáil rindreáilte á húsáid, tarraing dearadh do bhrac balla-fheistithe gur féidir an Bird Buddy a chur.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "A blank box headed 'Sceitse rindreáilte de do dhearadh' for a rendered sketch, with a photo of the assembled Bird Buddy mounted on a wall bracket for reference.", |
| "topic": "Design", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dearadh @ 3 marc, Sceitse rindreáilte @ 3 marc (6 marc). Mark a workable wall-mounting bracket design that supports/holds the Bird Buddy, presented as a rendered sketch.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q3ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 6, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "D'fhéadfadh an comhbhall leictreonach a thaispeántar thíos a bheith cuimsithe in aonad rialaitheora ciorcaid. Meaitseáil an uimhir leis an gcomhbhall leictreonach ceart sa tábla thíos. (Lasc Air/As, Toilleoir, LED, Trasraitheoir, Friotóir, Clár Ciorcad Priontáilte.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Central photo of a control unit PCB ('Aonad Rialaitheora') surrounded by six numbered component photos (1–6): 1 = capacitor, 2 = red LED, 3 = resistor (banded), 4 = transistor (TO-92), 5 = green PCB, 6 = red rocker switch. A table maps each named component to a number.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "1 marc an ceann (6 marc). Lasc Air/As (switch) = 6; Toilleoir (capacitor) = 1; LED = 2; Trasraitheoir (transistor) = 4; Friotóir (resistor) = 3; Clár Ciorcad Priontáilte (PCB) = 5.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q3eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tarraing an tsiombail leictreonach le haghaidh LED.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Blank box headed 'Tarraing an tsiombail' for the candidate to draw the LED circuit symbol.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Siombail @ 2 marc. Correct: a diode symbol (triangle pointing to a bar) with two small arrows pointing outward to indicate light emission (LED symbol), as drawn in the scheme.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q3eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh dhá réamhchúram sábháilteachta is ceart a chomhlíonadh nuair a bhíonn comhbhall leictreonach á shádráil ar Chlár Ciorcad Priontáilte.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Health & Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Réamhchúram sábháilteachta 1 @ 2 marc, Réamhchúram sábháilteachta 2 @ 1 marc (3 marc). Accepted: wear safety glasses, work in a well-ventilated area / use fume extraction, do not touch the hot soldering iron tip, return the iron to its stand, wash hands afterwards.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q4a", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Imríonn teicnící nua-aimseartha innealtóireachta ról tábhachtach i gcúrsaí fáilíochta agus caitheamh aimsire. Críochnaigh an tábla thíos tríd an téarma is oiriúnaí a chur isteach in aice leis an gcur síos ar an téarma. (Téarmaí: Léicneán, Lannú, Imthaca.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a skateboard (deic cláir scátála). A table lists three engineering descriptions to be matched to the terms Léicneán / Lannú / Imthaca: (1) a process of building material up in layers to create improved properties; (2) a device that supports moving parts and lets them move more smoothly by reducing friction; (3) a small flat ring of metal, rubber or plastic placed over a bolt before the nut is fitted.", |
| "topic": "Engineering Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Críochnaithe i gceart @ 3 marc. Matches: building material in layers for improved properties = Lannú (laminating); device supporting moving parts to reduce friction = Imthaca (bearing); small flat ring over a bolt before the nut = Léicneán (washer).", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q4b", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh dhá ról is féidir le lannú an sceit a imirt ag déanamh próiseas lannaithe le linn déantúsaíochta feabhas orthu. (Two safety practices when laminating/using machinery in manufacturing.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo showing the laminated layers of a skateboard deck (deic cláir scátála) and the underside / base plate (ábhar lannaithe).", |
| "topic": "Health & Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "1 marc + 1 marc (2 marc). Accepted: two correct safe-working practices for the laminating/manufacturing process (e.g. wear protective gloves/eyewear, work in a ventilated area when using adhesives, clamp work securely, follow machine guarding procedures).", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q4ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh cén fáth gur greamachán an modh is oiriúnaí chun an t-ábhar téip-ghreama a cheangal de dheic cláir scátála.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Exploded assembly diagram of a skateboard: grip-tape material (Ábhar téip-ghreama), deck (Deic cláir scátála), base plate (Pláta boinn), Allen CSK screw (Scriú Allen CSK) and bearing (Glaschnó) shown separated.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 3 marc. Accepted: adhesive bonds the grip tape evenly and permanently over the whole surface of the deck without drilling holes or damaging/weakening the deck, giving a fast, neat, flush finish.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q4cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh cúis amháin le glaschnó a úsáid i gcóimeáil an rotha i gclár scátála.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Close-up photo of a skateboard wheel bearing (glaschnó).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cúis @ 2 marc. Accepted: a bearing reduces friction between the wheel and axle so the wheel rotates freely and smoothly (and reduces wear).", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q4ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tabhair breac-chuntas ar bhuntáiste amháin a bhaineann le scriú Allen CSK a úsáid le haghaidh cóimeáil dheic an chláir scátála don phláta boinn.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a countersunk (CSK) Allen / hex-socket machine screw; caption 'Scriú Allen CSK'.", |
| "topic": "Fastenings", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste @ 2 marc. Accepted: the countersunk head sits flush with the deck surface giving a neat finish that won't catch the foot; the Allen (hex socket) head allows good grip/torque and a secure, tamper-resistant fixing.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q4civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Liostaigh trí phróiseas deile a úsáidtear chun boscóid cláir scátála a dhéanamh.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a turned skateboard bushing/truck part; caption 'Boscóid cláir scátála'.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "1 marc an ceann (3 marc). Three accepted lathe processes, e.g.: facing/turning (scoránadh/sárú), drilling (tolladh), boring/counterboring (tolladh leircheilteach).", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q4di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Déantar roth an chláir scátála a thaispeántar as an bpolaiméir theirmithéachtach polúireatán. Mínigh an téarma teirmithéachtach.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a black skateboard wheel; caption 'Roth cláir scátála'.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 3 marc. Accepted: a thermosetting plastic, once heated and set/cured into shape, becomes permanently rigid and cannot be re-melted or re-shaped.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q4dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ciorclaigh an dá tháirge phlaisteacha a dhéantar as plaistigh theirmithéachtacha.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Row of four product photos to choose from: an electrical socket/switch faceplate, a white expanded-foam (takeaway) food container, a saucepan/pot handle, and a frying-pan handle.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "1 marc + 1 marc (2 marc). Correct: the two thermoset items – the electrical socket/switch plate and the saucepan/frying-pan handle (heat-resistant moulded thermoset products).", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2022-common-level-IV-q4e", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2022, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 6, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "Is é is brí le huaschúrsáil ná an próiseas faoina n-athraítear seachtháirgí, dramhábhair, nó táirgí nach bhfuil ag teastáil ina dtáirgí nua a bhfuil caighdeán níos fearr acu. Déan cur síos, le cúnamh léaráide, ar úsáid uaschúrsáilte do dheic an chláir scátála.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a curved/concave skateboard deck blank to be upcycled; the answer area has a 'Cur síos' (description) column and a 'Léaráid' (diagram) box.", |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cur síos @ 3 marc, Léaráid @ 3 marc (6 marc). Mark a valid upcycling use of the deck (e.g. wall shelf, bench/stool seat, coat/key rack, swing seat, wall art) described and shown with a diagram.", |
| "source_pdf": "2022 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q1ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "A dash cam for use in a car is shown opposite. Outline one advantage of using a dash cam.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo taken from inside a car looking through the windscreen at traffic ahead; a small dash cam unit is mounted on the windscreen near the rear-view mirror (labelled 'Dash cam').", |
| "topic": "Technology & Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "A dash cam can provide a clear record of any incident which may occur while driving. This may be helpful in the processing of any insurance claim.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q1aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Outline one disadvantage of using a dash cam.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Technology & Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "A dash cam could be a source of distraction while driving, which could be a trigger for an accident.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q1bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Select one of the drinking straws shown and explain how its use may impact negatively on the environment.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Two drinking straws are shown: a green-and-white striped 'Paper drinking straw' and a bent silver 'Stainless steel drinking straw'.", |
| "topic": "Materials & Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Selection of one straw = 1 mark; Negative impact = 2 marks. Example (paper straw): Incorrect disposal of the paper straw may cause an increase in litter. The production of paper straws requires the cutting of trees, which is harmful to the environment.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q1bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State two properties of stainless steel. Property 1: ___ Property 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Two properties @ 3 marks. Property 1: Stainless steel has good resistance to corrosion. Property 2: Stainless steel is a very strong, durable material with good resistance to wear.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q1ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "A compression spring is used in the 2023 Junior Cycle Engineering Project, as shown. Explain the meaning of the term compression.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of the Junior Cycle Engineering Project model showing a helical compression spring fitted within the mechanism (labelled 'Compression spring').", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Compression is the act of applying opposite pressing forces to force an object into a smaller space.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q1cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Identify one other application of a compression spring.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "A compression spring is used in a click ball-point pen (biro).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q1ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Describe the function of the separator mechanism shown in the operation of the 2023 Junior Cycle Engineering Project.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of the project model with the 'Separator mechanism' labelled; a mechanism that directs marbles alternately into two different paths.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The function of the separator mechanism is to control the path of each marble around the machine. As a marble falls onto the separator mechanism it turns the marble into one path while closing the other path. The next marble to drop is then turned into the alternative path. This sequence continues for every second marble.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q1di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Drones now play an increasingly important role in smart farming. State two applications for a drone in farming. Application 1: ___ Application 2: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of an agricultural drone (multi-rotor quadcopter with a payload tank) labelled 'Drone'.", |
| "topic": "Technology & Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Two applications @ 2 marks each. Application 1: Drone technology can be used to provide additional security monitoring of a farm. Application 2: Drone technology can be used to deploy fertiliser via remote / inaccessible parts of a farm.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q1dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why 3D printing is suitable for the manufacture of drone parts.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of 3D printed drone parts (small complex plastic components) labelled '3D printed drone parts'.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "3D printing is an additive manufacturing process that results in little manufacturing waste. 3D printing is suitable for the manufacture of light complex plastic parts such as those found in a drone.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q1ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tick the term which best describes the function of the pulley wheel in the gym machine shown. Options: Load / Fulcrum / Effort.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a gym (lat pulldown / cable) machine with the pulley wheel circled and labelled 'Pulley wheel'; a person operates the cable.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Effort (correct tick @ 1 mark).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q1eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why a pulley wheel is used in the gym machine shown.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The pulley ensures that the machine cable moves freely, but with reduced friction, when the operator pulls the cable to lift the weights.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q1eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Name two lathe processes used in the manufacture of the dumbbell bar shown. Process 1: ___ Process 2: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a metal dumbbell bar (a straight turned bar with weight discs) circled and labelled 'Dumbbell bar'.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Two processes @ 1 mark each. Process 1: Turning. Process 2: Facing.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Engineering and product design are central to the production of custom made (bespoke) furniture and products, such as the novelty table lamp shown. The novelty table lamp shown has adjustable body parts. Outline one reason for this design feature.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a 'Novelty table lamp' shaped like an orange jointed human figure holding a white lampshade overhead; the figure's limbs are made of adjustable jointed parts.", |
| "topic": "Design & Product Design", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "This allows the lamp to be adjusted into different positions. The adjustable feature also allows the lamp light to be directed in particular directions.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Name the type of nut shown and explain why it is suitable for use on the novelty table lamp. Name: ___ Explanation: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a metal nut with two flat outstretched 'wings' (a wing nut), labelled 'Nut'.", |
| "topic": "Fasteners", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Name @ 1 mark, Explanation @ 2 marks. Name: Wing nut. Explanation: A wing nut may be opened or closed by hand (thumb) which is suitable for easy adjustment of the novelty lamp.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The body parts of the novelty table lamp shown are made from acrylic. Calculate, in millimetres, the overall length and overall width of the acrylic body part shown. Overall Length: ___ Overall Width: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Dimensioned (mm) drawing of an elongated rounded acrylic body part: a R15 arc/end at the top, a R10 arc/end at the bottom, an overall straight central height of 80 between the two pivot centres, a Ø5 hole, and matching Ø holes at top and bottom. Width across the wider (top) end equals the R15 diameter (30 mm).", |
| "topic": "Technical Drawing / Calculation", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Overall length @ 1 mark = 125 mm; Overall width @ 1 mark = 30 mm.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Describe how the profile of the acrylic body part may be accurately marked out.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Refers to the same dimensioned acrylic body part (R15 top, R10 bottom, Ø5 hole, 80 mm centres).", |
| "topic": "Technical Drawing / Marking Out", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "A centre line is drawn down the middle of the body part. A R15 mm arc is drawn at the top and the R10 mm arc is drawn at the bottom of the body part. A Ø5 mm arc is drawn at the top and a tangential line is then drawn at the left and at the right of these arcs to complete the outline profile of the body part.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Identify two safety precautions to be taken when drilling the acrylic body parts. Safety precaution 1: ___ Safety precaution 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Health & Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Two safety precautions @ 2 marks each. Precaution 1: Ensure to securely hold the material in a vice or clamp prior to drilling. Precaution 2: Ensure to select a suitable drill speed when drilling acrylic appropriate to the size of drill hole required.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why the table and the base of a drilling machine are made from Cast Iron.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a pillar/pedestal drilling machine with the 'Drill table' and 'Drill base' labelled.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cast Iron is a heavy, strong, hard material with excellent resistance to wear. This makes cast iron a suitable material to clamp work when drilling holes.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Circle the correct alloy combination for Cast Iron. Options: Iron and carbon / Copper and zinc / Iron and chromium.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Iron and carbon (correct alloy combination @ 1 mark).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "Match each safety sign shown to the correct category, by drawing a line. Signs shown: a green 'Fire exit' sign; a round red 'no pedestrians' sign; a yellow triangle electrical-hazard sign. Categories: Prohibited sign / Hazard / Warning sign / Safety condition sign.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Three safety signs: (1) green rectangular Fire-exit sign with running-figure and down arrow; (2) circular red sign with a pedestrian symbol crossed/barred; (3) yellow equilateral-triangle sign with a black lightning-bolt (electrical hazard).", |
| "topic": "Health & Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Correctly match @ 1 mark each (3 marks total). Green Fire-exit sign -> Safety condition sign; red circular no-pedestrian sign -> Prohibited sign; yellow triangle electrical-hazard sign -> Hazard / Warning sign.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The novelty table lamp often falls over when in use. Using a rendered sketch, design a base on which the lamp can be securely placed.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Answer space is a large blank box headed 'Rendered sketch of base design' with a small image of the orange novelty figure lamp for reference.", |
| "topic": "Design & Graphics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Design & sketch @ 4 marks. Sample solution: a rendered sketch of the novelty lamp figure attached to a flat wooden (plywood) base/plinth; the figure's feet are fixed to the base, shown with an accompanying plan view of the base.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Identify a suitable material for the base you designed and outline one reason for the selection of this material. Material: ___ Reason: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Material @ 2 marks, Reason @ 1 mark. Material: Plywood. Reason: Plywood is easy to shape; an attractive finish can be applied to plywood; it is easy to attach the legs of the novelty lamp to a plywood base.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why copper is used in the manufacture of the electrical wires shown.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of stripped copper electrical wires (brown, blue and green/yellow insulated cores with bare copper conductor visible) labelled 'Copper electrical wires'.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Electrical", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Copper is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity which makes it suitable for use in electrical wires.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Circle the correct classification for copper. Options: Ferrous metal / Non-ferrous metal.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Non-ferrous metal (correct classification @ 2 marks).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Suggest one other suitable use for copper.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Copper water pipes and a copper water cylinder are used in plumbing systems.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2eiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "Insert the correct wire colour for each plug terminal shown. (A 3-pin plug interior is shown; the wires are labelled Brown - Live, Blue - Neutral, Green and yellow - Earth.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of the inside of a UK-style 3-pin plug showing the three terminals, a 13 A fuse and the cable grip; a stripped cable enters with cores labelled Brown - Live, Blue - Neutral, Green and yellow - Earth. Three callout boxes ask for the colour at the top (earth) terminal and the two bottom (live and neutral) terminals.", |
| "topic": "Electrical", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Correct colours @ 1 mark each (3 marks). Top (earth) terminal: Green / Yellow; bottom-left (neutral) terminal: Blue; bottom-right (live) terminal: Brown.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q2f", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(f)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State two advantages associated with upcycling to produce bespoke / unique products like the table lamp shown. Advantage 1: ___ Advantage 2: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a 'Bespoke table lamp' made from upcycled industrial parts: galvanised pipe fittings forming the stand, a metal gear/cog as a base detail and an exposed Edison-style filament bulb.", |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Two advantages @ 1 mark each. Advantage 1: Upcycling materials reduces the amount of material that ends up in landfill, which is an environmental benefit of upcycling. Advantage 2: Using reclaimed materials and parts can drastically reduce manufacturing costs, which can be an economic benefit.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q3a", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The Wells Family E-Trike is a hybrid electric vehicle designed for transporting passengers and cargo in urban areas. It has a built-in rechargeable battery and solar panels on the roof to provide power to the motor that assists the user while pedalling. The following four terms are associated with the design and engineering of E-Trikes: Solar power / Cargo / Hybrid vehicle / Carbon footprint. Complete the table by inserting the most suitable term next to the description of the term. Descriptions: (1) A vehicle that uses two or more distinct types of power. (2) Freight or goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. (3) A measure of the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by your activities over a particular period. (4) Heat radiation from the sun converted into electrical power.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of the 'Wells Family E-Trike' - a small enclosed three-wheeled electric trike/cabin vehicle with solar panels on the roof. A 4-row term-matching table accompanies the question.", |
| "topic": "Technology & Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Complete table @ 1 mark each (4 marks). (1) A vehicle that uses two or more distinct types of power -> Hybrid vehicle. (2) Freight or goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle -> Cargo. (3) A measure of the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere... -> Carbon footprint. (4) Heat radiation from the sun converted into electrical power -> Solar power.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q3b", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State two advantages of using the E-Trike for travel in urban areas. Advantage 1: ___ Advantage 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Technology & Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Two advantages @ 1 mark each. Advantage 1: E-Trikes use renewable energy making them environmentally friendly. Advantage 2: The compact design of the E-trike makes it suitable for use in urban settings.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q3ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain the meaning of the term LED.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Detail views from the E-Trike: a multi-LED spotlight cluster (labelled 'LED spotlight') and a perforated 'Stainless steel brake disc'.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. This is a semiconductor device that emits light when current flows through it.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q3cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Label the positive leg and negative leg of the LED shown. (An LED diagram with a flat spot on one side and two legs is shown.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of a 5 mm LED with a domed coloured body and two wire legs; one side of the rim has a 'Flat spot' marked. Two label boxes are provided to identify the positive and negative legs.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Two labels @ 1 mark each. Positive (+) leg = the longer leg; Negative (-) leg = the shorter leg on the flat-spot side of the LED.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q3ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Outline two advantages of using LED lights over traditional light bulbs. Advantage 1: ___ Advantage 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Two advantages @ 1 mark each. Advantage 1: LED lights tend to have a longer life span than traditional light bulbs as they do not have a filament, making them less prone to blowing. Advantage 2: LED light bulbs use less energy than traditional light bulbs, making them more environmentally friendly.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q3civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Outline two reasons for the holes in the design of the brake disc shown above. Reason 1: ___ Reason 2: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Refers to the stainless steel brake disc shown earlier: a circular disc with a central pattern of mounting holes and a ring of drilled holes around the braking surface.", |
| "topic": "Design / Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Two reasons @ 1 mark each. Reason 1: The central holes are used to assemble the brake disc in the braking system. Reason 2: The outer holes help to reduce the weight of the disc without compromising the function of the disc; these holes also provide an attractive design feature for the disc.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q3cv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(v)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Outline one advantage of using Allen screws in the assembly of the stainless steel brake disc.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photos of an Allen (socket-head cap) screw and an Allen (hex) key.", |
| "topic": "Fasteners", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Allen screws are used as they can only be loosened or tightened by an Allen key, thus preventing unintentional stripping of the screw fastener.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q3cvi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(vi)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why adhesives may be applied to an Allen screw when assembling a brake disc.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo showing thread-locking adhesive being applied to a screw/fastener.", |
| "topic": "Fasteners", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The use of adhesive in the Allen screw assembly helps to ensure that the assembly will not come loose due to vibration.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q3d", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The E-Trike is fitted with a pneumatic shock absorber. Explain the term pneumatic.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a coil-over 'Pneumatic shock absorber' (a damper with a helical spring).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Pneumatics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Pneumatic refers to the use of air pressure to do work or move parts. Pneumatic shock absorbers use compressed air to ensure a smooth journey over bumpy surfaces.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q3e", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 6, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Match the renewable energy source to the correct diagram for that source. The first match is completed for you. Energy sources: Wind energy / Geothermal energy / Hydro energy / Biomass energy.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Four photographs of renewable-energy installations to be matched to the four labelled energy-source terms: a geothermal power plant, a hydroelectric dam, a biomass/biogas facility, and a wind farm with turbines. The first match (geothermal) is shown completed.", |
| "topic": "Energy / Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Match three remaining sources @ 6 marks (2 marks each). Each renewable-energy term is matched to its corresponding photograph: Wind energy -> wind-turbine farm; Hydro energy -> hydroelectric dam; Biomass energy -> biomass/biogas facility (the Geothermal energy -> geothermal plant match is given).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Engineering electronic control systems are frequently used at car parking facilities in towns and cities. Identify two advantages of using an automated electric gate system. Advantage 1: ___ Advantage 2: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a 'Car park automated gate' - a sliding steel gate driven along a track; the drive mechanism is labelled 'Mechanism A' (a rack-and-pinion gear at the bottom of the gate).", |
| "topic": "Control Systems", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Two advantages @ 1 mark each. Advantage 1: Automated electric gates are very convenient as you do not have to physically open or close the gate, particularly in bad weather. Advantage 2: Automated electric gates ensure enhanced security as entry and exit from a facility can easily be controlled.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The gate, shown above, is made from steel. Suggest a suitable finish which may be applied to the gate to help prevent corrosion. Finish: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials / Finishing", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Finish @ 2 marks. Steel gates are powder coated to prevent corrosion. Steel gates can also be galvanised for protection from corrosion.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4aiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Circle the correct name for mechanism A shown above. Options: Pulley and belt / Crank and slider / Ratchet and pawl / Rack and pinion.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Rack and pinion (circle correct name @ 2 marks).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4aiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Suggest one other suitable application for mechanism A. Application: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "One application @ 1 mark. Rack and pinion mechanism is used in car steering mechanisms, on a centre lathe and on pillar drilling machines.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4av", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(v)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why the surfaces of the roller wheel and the guide rail are heat treated.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo detail of the gate's 'Roller wheel' running on a toothed 'Guide rail' (rack).", |
| "topic": "Materials / Heat Treatment", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Explanation @ 1 mark. The surfaces are heat treated to make them harder and more resistant to wear; heat treatment of both the roller wheel and the guide rail helps to reduce wear of these parts due to their repetitive use.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The automated barrier system shown uses a digital logic gate. The barrier will only lift when the vehicle is detected and the keypad is used. The keypad is a(n): (tick correct answer) Input device / Output device / Process device.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of an 'Automated barrier system': a car approaches a barrier with a 'Vehicle detection system' in the road and a 'Keypad' at the entry point. A 3-row tick table (Input device / Output device / Process device) is provided.", |
| "topic": "Control Systems / Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Correct identification @ 1 mark. Input device (ticked).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Name the logic gate which is most suitable to activate the automated barrier system. Activation logic: No vehicle detected = Logic Level 0; Vehicle detected = Logic Level 1; Keypad code incorrect = Logic Level 0; Keypad code correct = Logic Level 1. Name: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Block diagram: Input 1 (Vehicle detected) and Input 2 (Keypad) both feed into a 'Logic gate' whose output is 'Barrier open'.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Logic", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Name @ 1 mark. AND gate.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "Draw the symbol for this logic gate and complete the Truth Table. (Truth table with columns Input 1 / Input 2 / Output; first row given: 1, 0, 0.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "An empty 'Logic Gate Symbol' box plus a truth table with columns Input 1, Input 2, Output. The first data row is given as Input 1 = 1, Input 2 = 0, Output = 0; the remaining rows are to be completed.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Logic", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Symbol @ 1 mark (AND-gate symbol, D-shaped). Complete table @ 1 mark each correct row. AND-gate truth table: 1,0 -> 0; 0,0 -> 0; 0,1 -> 0; 1,1 -> 1.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Using a rendered sketch, design a suitable bracket for the keypad shown. The bracket you design should include: a method to securely hold the keypad; a method to permanently attach the bracket to the floor.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Answer space is a large blank box headed 'Rendered sketch of bracket' with a reference photo of a wall-mounted intercom keypad unit.", |
| "topic": "Design & Graphics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Design & sketch @ 3 marks. Sample solution: a free-standing vertical post/pole bracket with a top plate to securely hold/mount the keypad and a baseplate with holes for permanently fixing (bolting) the bracket to the floor.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Identify two other applications where a keypad may be used. Application 1: ___ Application 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Control Systems", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Two applications @ 1 mark each. Application 1: Apartment block entry. Application 2: House alarm.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "The automated barrier system contains circuits with various resistors. State the value of the resistors shown. (Resistor 1: Red, Red, Red; Resistance value = ___ ohm. Resistor 2: Brown, Black, Orange; Resistance value = ___ ohm.) A resistor colour-value table is provided (Black 0, Brown 1, Red 2, Orange 3, Yellow 4, Green 5, Blue 6, Violet 7, Grey 8, White 9).", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Two resistor diagrams with colour bands plus a colour-to-digit reference table. Resistor 1 bands: Red, Red, Red. Resistor 2 bands: Brown, Black, Orange. Table maps each colour to a digit 0-9 for reading band values.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "1 mark each. Resistor 1 (Red, Red, Red) = 2200 ohm; Resistor 2 (Brown, Black, Orange) = 10000 ohm.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "State one advantage and one disadvantage of using robotic technology in industrial soldering. Advantage: ___ Disadvantage: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of an automated/robotic soldering machine working on an electronic circuit board, labelled 'Robotic soldering'.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing / Automation", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "One advantage @ 1 mark and one disadvantage @ 1 mark. Advantage: Robotic soldering technology helps to improve the rate of completion and quality of soldered joints produced. Disadvantage: Robotic technology reduces the need for human input, potentially leading to increased unemployment.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4diii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Circle the correct alloy combination for soft solder. Options: Copper and tin / Lead and tin / Copper and zinc / Iron and carbon.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Lead and tin (correct alloy combination @ 1 mark).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4div", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Outline one advantage of using ribbon cable when wiring electronic devices. Advantage: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of multicoloured 'Ribbon cable' (a flat band of parallel insulated wires).", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "One advantage @ 2 marks. Ribbon cable has a number of individual wires grouped together, ensuring a tidy electronic assembly where each wire can be easily identified.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why a servo motor is suitable to control a barrier boom, as shown.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a 'Servo motor' connected to a red-and-white 'Barrier boom', with a detail of the 'Drive mechanism' (a worm-and-wormwheel gearbox) inside the servo.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Control Systems", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Servo motors are highly efficient and provide high power output for their size. They are also very quiet when operating. Servo motors also provide fine control when in operation, making it suitable for the barrier boom.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Name the drive mechanism, shown above, used in the servo motor gearbox. Name: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Name @ 1 mark. Worm and wormwheel.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "If the driver gear, shown opposite, has 14 teeth and the driven gear has 28 teeth, tick the correct gear ratio for this gear train. Options: 1:2 / 2:1 / 1:4.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of a gear train: a small red driver gear marked 14T meshing with a larger green driven gear marked 28T.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Gears", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Correct gear ratio @ 1 mark. 1:2 (ticked).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-EV-q4eiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Calculate how fast the driven gear turns, in RPM, if the driver gear rotates at 40 RPM.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Gears", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Calculation @ 1 mark. Driver speed x Gear ratio = Driven speed; 40 RPM x 0.5 = 2.0 RPM. Answer = 2.0 RPM.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q1ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Taispeántar thall \"dash cam\" a úsáidtear i gcarr. Luaigh buntáiste amháin a bhaineann le \"dash cam\" a úsáid.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a dash cam (small dashboard camera) mounted on a car windscreen by the rear-view mirror, with a red arrow pointing to the device; the road ahead is visible through the windscreen.", |
| "topic": "Materials & Technology", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste amháin (3 marc): m.sh. taifeadann an ceamara fianaise/imeachtaí a tharlaíonn le linn na tiomána, rud atá úsáideach má tharlaíonn timpiste nó éileamh árachais; cabhraíonn sé fianaise a thaifeadadh i gcás timpiste.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q1aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh míbhuntáiste amháin a bhaineann le \"dash cam\" a úsáid.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Same dash cam photograph as 1(a)(i): a dashboard camera mounted on the car windscreen near the rear-view mirror.", |
| "topic": "Materials & Technology", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míbhuntáiste amháin (3 marc): m.sh. costas an cheamara/an chórais; ceisteanna príobháideachais; is féidir leis cur isteach ar an radharc tríd an ngaothscáth.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q1bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Roghnaigh ceann amháin de na soip a thaispeántar agus mínigh conas a d'fhéadfadh a úsáid tionchar diúltach a imirt ar an timpeallacht.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Two drinking straws shown: a green-and-white striped paper straw (\"Sop páipéir\") and a bent stainless steel straw (\"Sop de chruach dosmálta\"). Roghnú (choice) box and Tionchar diúltach (negative impact) box to be filled.", |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Roghnú (1 marc) + Tionchar diúltach (2 marc). M.sh. Sop páipéir: úsáideann a tháirgeadh crainn/adhmad agus fuinneamh; ní mhaireann sé fada (caitear amach é). Sop cruach dosmálta: úsáideann a mhianadóireacht agus a tháirgeadh go leor fuinnimh agus astaíonn sé CO2.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q1bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 6, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh dhá airí de chuid cruach dosmálta. (Airí 1; Airí 2)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Image of the stainless steel straw (\"Sop de chruach dosmálta\") referenced from the previous part.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá airí @ 3 marc an ceann (6 marc san iomlán). M.sh. frithsheasmhach in aghaidh creimeadh/meirge; láidir/buan; in-athchúrsáilte; éasca le glanadh/sláinteach.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q1ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáidtear sprionga comhbhrú i dTionscadal Innealtóireachta na Sraithe Sóisearaí 2023, mar a thaispeántar. Mínigh brí an téarma comhbhrú.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of the Junior Cycle Engineering project (a metal/red mechanism on a baseplate) with a compression spring (\"Sprionga comhbhrú\") highlighted by a red arrow.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú (3 marc): Is sprionga é a dheartar le brú/ualach a sheasamh; nuair a chuirtear fórsa air déantar é a chomhbhrú (laghdaítear a fhad) agus filleann sé ar a bhunfhad nuair a bhaintear an t-ualach.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q1cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Sainaithin feidhm amháin eile ag sprionga comhbhrú.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Feidhm (1 marc): m.sh. baintear úsáid as sprionga comhbhrú i bpeann inghníomhaithe (biro), i bhfeithiclí (croitheamhmhaolaire/maolaire turraing), i lasc/cnaipe.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q1ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Déan cur síos ar fheidhm na meicníochta deighilteora a thaispeántar in oibríocht Thionscadal Innealtóireachta na Sraithe Sóisearaí 2023.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Close-up photograph of the separator mechanism (\"Meicníocht deighilteora\") of the project: a moving part that separates/dispenses individual items one at a time, driven by the compression spring.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cur Síos (4 marc): Scarann/deighleann an mheicníocht aon mhír/cuid amháin ag an am ón gcuid eile; brúnn an sprionga an mhír chun tosaigh, agus scaoiltear ceann amháin ag an am.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q1di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Bíonn ról atá ag dul i dtábhacht ag dróin sa bhfeirmeoireacht chliste. Luaigh dhá fheidhm le haghaidh dróin sa bhfeirmeoireacht. (Feidhm 1; Feidhm 2)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of an agricultural drone (\"Drón\") in flight with multiple rotors and a spray/payload tank underneath.", |
| "topic": "Emerging Technology", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá fheidhm @ 2 marc an ceann (4 marc). M.sh. spraeáil leasacháin/lotnaidicídí ar bharra; faireachán ar shláinte na mbarr/an talún; mapáil na bpáirceanna; comhaireamh/faireachán ainmhithe.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q1dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh cén fáth a bhfuil priontáil 3T oiriúnach le haghaidh monarú comhpháirteanna dróin.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of 3D-printed drone components (\"Comhpháirteanna dróin atá priontáilte 3T\"): coloured plastic parts/frames.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú (2 marc): Is féidir comhpháirteanna éadroma a tháirgeadh go saor/go gasta; is féidir cruthanna casta/saincheaptha a dhéanamh; laghdaítear meáchan an dróin; éasca le prótaitíopáil/athsholáthar.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q1ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Cuir tic leis an téarma is fearr a dhéanann cur síos ar fheidhm roth na huíóige sa meaisín aclaíochta a thaispeántar. (Ualach / Buthal / Iarracht)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of an exercise/weights machine with a handwheel (\"Roth Láimhe\") highlighted; three tick-box options for the function of the handwheel: Ualach (load), Buthal (?), Iarracht (effort).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Tic ceart (1 marc): Iarracht.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q1eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh cén fáth a bhfuil roth láimhe in úsáid sa mheaisín aclaíochta a thaispeántar.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Same exercise machine with the handwheel highlighted.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú (1 marc): chun an t-ualach/an fhriotaíocht a athrú go héasca; chun cur ar chumas an úsáideora an meáchan a choigeartú gan uirlis.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q1eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh dhá phróiseas deile a úsáidtear i monarú bharra an tromáin lúith a thaispeántar. (Próiseas 1; Próiseas 2)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of the weight/loading bar (\"Barra tromáin lúith\") of the exercise machine.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá phróiseas @ 1 marc an ceann (2 marc). M.sh. deileáil/casadh (turning), gobadh/aghaidhiú (facing), priontáil/snáithdhéanamh, druileáil.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tá páirteanna coirp inchoigeartaithe ag an lampa nuaga boird. Tabhair breac-chuntas ar chúis amháin leis an ngné dhearaidh seo.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a modern articulated/poseable desk lamp (\"Lampa nuaga boird\") shaped like a figure holding a lampshade, with adjustable jointed limbs; a CNC machine (\"Cnc\") also shown.", |
| "topic": "Design", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cúis (2 marc): is féidir treo/airde an tsolais a athrú/dhíriú mar is gá; solúbthacht don úsáideoir; éascaíonn úsáid ar bhealaí éagsúla.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh an cineál cnaí a thaispeántar agus mínigh an fáth a bhfuil sé oiriúnach lena úsáid sa lampa nuaga boird. (Ainm; Míniú)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Image of a connector/joint (\"cnaí\") used between two parts of the lamp body, shown beside the lamp and the CNC machine.", |
| "topic": "Joining", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ainm (1 marc) + Míniú (2 marc): cnaí/alt a cheadaíonn gluaiseacht/rothlú idir na páirteanna ionas gur féidir an lampa a choigeartú; ceadaíonn sé go bhfanfaidh an lampa i suíomh socraithe.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Rinneadh páirteanna coirp an lampa nuaga a thaispeántar boird as aicríleach. Ríomh, ina mhilliméadar, an fad iomlán agus an leithead iomlán atá ag an bpáirt aicríleach coirp a thaispeántar.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Dimensioned working drawing of the acrylic lamp front body part (\"Páirt aicríleach coirp thosaithe (mm)\"): an elongated rounded part with R15 radius at one end, Ø5 hole, overall height/length 80, and R10 radius at the other end.", |
| "topic": "Technical Drawing", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Fad iomlán (1 marc) = 105 mm; Leithead iomlán (1 marc) = 50 mm.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Déan cur síos ar conas a d'fhéadfaí próifíl na páirte aicríli coirp a mharcáil amach go cruinn.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Same dimensioned drawing of the acrylic body part (R15, Ø5, 80, R10).", |
| "topic": "Technical Drawing", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cur síos (3 marc): úsáid rialóir/scála chun na faid a thomhas agus a mharcáil; úsáid compás chun na gathanna (R15, R10) a mharcáil; úsáid scríobaire/marcóir agus cearnóg/uillinneoir; ionadaigh lárlínte na bpoll.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh dhá réamhchúram sábháilteachta ba chóir a chomhlíonadh nuair a bhíonn páirteanna aicríleacha coirp á ndruileáil. (Réamhchúram sábháilteachta 1; Réamhchúram sábháilteachta 2)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a pillar/bench drill (drill press) with the drill table (\"Bord druilire\") and base (\"Bonn druilire\") labelled.", |
| "topic": "Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá réamhchúram sábháilteachta @ 2 marc an ceann (4 marc). M.sh. caith spéaclaí sábháilteachta; daingnigh an obair/úsáid greamán; ná caith éadaí scaoilte/ceangail gruaig fhada; bain eochair an fháiscín sula gcuirtear ar siúl é.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh an fáth a ndearnadh an bord agus an bonn meaisín druileála as Iarann Teilgthe.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Same pillar drill photograph showing the drill table (Bord druilire) and base (Bonn druilire) made of cast iron.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú (1 marc): tá iarann teilgthe trom/righin agus cobhsaí, rud a thugann seasmhacht/cobhsaíocht don mheaisín agus a ionsúnn creathadh/tonnchrith.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ciorclaigh an teaglaim ceart cóimhiotail d'Iarann Teilgthe. (Iarann agus carbón / Copar agus sinc / Iarann agus cróimiam)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Teaglaim cheart chóimhiotail (1 marc): Iarann agus carbón.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "Meaitseáil gach comhartha sábháilteachta a thaispeántar trí líne a tharraingt go dtí an chatagóir chuí. (Comhartha toirmisc / Comhartha guaise/rabhaidh / Comhartha coinníollacha sábháilteachta)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Three safety signs to be matched to three categories: a green \"Fire exit\" sign with running-man symbol; a blue/red round sign showing a pedestrian with a red diagonal bar (no pedestrians); a yellow triangle with a lightning bolt (electrical hazard). Categories: Comhartha toirmisc (prohibition), Comhartha guaise/rabhaidh (hazard/warning), Comhartha coinníollacha sábháilteachta (safe condition).", |
| "topic": "Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Meaitseáil cheart: Comhartha 'Fire exit' (fear ag rith glas) -> Comhartha coinníollacha sábháilteachta; comhartha coisí le barra dearg -> Comhartha toirmisc; triantán buí le splanc -> Comhartha guaise/rabhaidh. (Iomlán 3 marc don chuid seo.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 6, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Is minic a thiteann an lampa nuaga boird nuair a bhíonn sé in úsáid. Úsáid sceitse rindreáilte agus dear bonn ar féidir an lampa a shuíomh go slán air.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of the articulated figure-shaped desk lamp standing; a large blank box headed \"Sceitse rindreáilte de dhearadh an bhoinn\" (rendered sketch of the base design) is provided for the candidate's drawing.", |
| "topic": "Design", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dearadh & sceitse (6 marc): sceitse rindreáilte de bhonn leathan/trom a thugann cobhsaíocht don lampa (m.sh. bonn cothrom leathan nó plát meáite ísealmheáchanlár) ionas nach dtitfidh sé.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Sainaithin ábhar oiriúnach le haghaidh an bhoinn a dhear tú agus tabhair breac-chuntas ar chúis amháin leis an ábhar sin a roghnú. (Ábhar; Cúis)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ábhar (2 marc) + Cúis (1 marc): m.sh. cruach/iarann (trom, tugann cobhsaíocht/meáchan don bhonn); adhmad nó coincréit (trom, daingean). Ní mór don ábhar a bheith dlúth/trom ionas nach dtitfidh an lampa.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh an fáth go n-úsáidtear copar i monarú na sreang leictreach a thaispeántar.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a stripped electrical cable showing copper conductor wires (\"Sreang leictreach copair\") with brown, blue and green/yellow insulated cores.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú (1 marc): is seoltóir leictreachais den scoth é copar (agus insolúbtha/intarraingte), rud a fhágann go bhfuil sé oiriúnach do shreanga leictreacha.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ciorclaigh an rangú ceart le haghaidh copair. (Miotal feiriúil / Miotal neamhfheiriúil)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Aicme cheart (2 marc): Miotal neamhfheiriúil.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mol úsáid oiriúnach eile le haghaidh copair.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Úsáid (1 marc): m.sh. píopaí pluiméireachta/uisce; clár ciorcaid; boinn airgid; gréithe cócaireachta.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2eiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mol cód dáthanna ceart do gach teirminéalach plocóide a thaispeántar. (Donn—Beo; Gorm—Neodrach; Glas agus buí—Talmhú)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of a 3-pin plug interior with three wires to be colour-coded: Donn (brown) = Beo (Live), Gorm (blue) = Neodrach (Neutral), Glas agus buí (green and yellow) = Talmhú (Earth). Three \"Dath:\" terminal labels to be completed.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dathanna cearta @ 1 marc an ceann (3 marc): Beo = Donn; Neodrach = Gorm; Talmhú = Glas agus buí.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q2f", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(f)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh dhá bhuntáiste a bhaineann le huaschúrsáil chun táirgí saincheaptha/uathúla a tháirgeadh amhail an lampa boird a thaispeántar. (Buntáiste 1; Buntáiste 2)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of an industrial/steampunk-style table lamp made from upcycled plumbing pipe fittings with an exposed filament bulb and a gear at the base (\"Lampa boird soincheogtha\").", |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá bhuntáiste @ 1 marc an ceann (2 marc). M.sh. laghdaítear dramhaíl/líonadh talún; sábháiltear ábhair/acmhainní; táirge uathúil/saincheaptha; níos saoire ná ábhair nua; níos fearr don chomhshaol.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q3a", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Baineann na ceithre théarma seo thíos le dearadh agus le hinnealtóireacht an E-Trike. Críochnaigh an tábla thíos tríd an téarma is oiriúnaí a chur in aice leis an gcur síos. (Téarmaí: Grianchumhacht; Lastas; Feithicil hibrideach; Lorg carbóin)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a Wello Family E-Trike: an enclosed electric cargo trike with solar panel on the roof, used to transport passengers and goods, powered by both pedalling and an electric motor. A four-row table matches each term to a description (Cur síos ar Théarma).", |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Tábla críochnaithe @ 1 marc an ceann (4 marc): Feithicil hibrideach = feithicil a úsáideann dhá chineál ar leith cumhachta nó níos mó; Grianchumhacht = radaíocht teasa ón ngrian tiontaithe ina cumhacht leictreach; Lastas = na hearraí/míreanna a iompraítear; Lorg carbóin = tomhas méid na dé-ocsaíde carbóin a scaoileann do chuid gníomhaíochtaí isteach san atmaisféar.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q3b", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh dhá bhuntáiste a bhaineann le húsáid an E-Trike le haghaidh taistí i gceantair uirbeacha. (Buntáiste 1; Buntáiste 2)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá bhuntáiste @ 1 marc an ceann (2 marc). M.sh. níl aon astaíochtaí/níos glaine don chomhshaol; níos saoire le rith (gan breosla); éasca le páirceáil; ní bhíonn brú tráchta air; aclaíocht don úsáideoir.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q3ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh brí an téarma LED.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of an LED spotlight headlight (\"Spotsolas LED\") on the E-Trike, and separately a stainless steel brake disc (\"Diosca coscáin cruach dosmálta\") with cooling holes.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú (2 marc): Ciallaíonn LED 'Dé-óid Astaithe Solais' (Light Emitting Diode); is gléas leathsheoltóra/leictreonach é a astaíonn solas nuair a ritheann sruth tríd.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q3cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Lipéadaigh an chos dhearfach agus an chos dhiúltach den LED a thaispeántar.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of a single 5mm LED with two legs; a flat spot (\"Maolspota\") is marked on one side of the body. The longer leg is the positive (anode); the shorter leg next to the flat spot is the negative (cathode). Two label boxes to be completed.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá lipéad @ 1 marc an ceann (2 marc): an chos níos faide = dearfach (anóid); an chos níos giorra in aice leis an maolspota = diúltach (catóid).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q3ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tabhair breac-chuntas ar dhá bhuntáiste a bhaineann le soilse LED a úsáid thar bolgán solais traidisiúnta. (Buntáiste 1; Buntáiste 2)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá bhuntáiste @ 1 marc an ceann (2 marc). M.sh. úsáideann níos lú fuinnimh/níos éifeachtúla; maireann níos faide; gineann níos lú teasa; níos láidre/níos lú dóchúla briste.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q3civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tabhair breac-chuntas ar dhá chúis leis na poill i ndearadh an dosca coscáin a thaispeántar thuas. (Cúis 1; Cúis 2)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of the perforated stainless steel brake disc with a pattern of drilled holes around its face.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá chúis @ 1 marc an ceann (2 marc). M.sh. cabhraíonn na poill leis an diosca a fhuarú/díbirt teasa; laghdaíonn siad meáchan an diosca; ligeann siad d'uisce/salachar/gás éalú do bhreabhsú coscánaithe níos fearr.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q3cv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(v)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tabhair breac-chuntas ar bhuntáiste amháin a bhaineann le scriúnna Allen a úsáid le haghaidh chóimeáil an diosca coscáin cruach dosmálta.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of an Allen/hex key being used to tighten an Allen (socket-head) screw on the brake disc assembly.", |
| "topic": "Joining", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste amháin (2 marc): tugann scriú Allen greim/teannas níos fearr; níl sé chomh dócha sleamhnú/damáiste a dhéanamh don cheann; teastaíonn níos lú spáis chun rochtain a fháil air; slán/deacair le casadh gan an eochair cheart.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q3cvi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(vi)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh an fáth ar féidir greamachán a chur le scriú Allen nuair a bhíonn dosca coscáin á chóimeáil.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph showing thread-locking adhesive being applied to an Allen screw before assembly of the brake disc.", |
| "topic": "Joining", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú (2 marc): cabhraíonn an greamachán (m.sh. glas snáithe) leis an scriú a choinneáil daingean/socair ionas nach scaoilfidh sé de bharr creathadh/tonnchrith le linn úsáide.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q3d", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tá maolaire tursainge neomatach feistithe san E-Trike. Mínigh an téarma neomatach.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Image of a pneumatic suspension unit/shock absorber (\"Maolaire tursainge neomatach\") fitted to the E-Trike.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú (1 marc): baineann 'neomatach' le córas a oibríonn le haer/gás faoi bhrú (aer comhbhrúite).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q3e", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 6, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Meaitseáil an fhoinse fuinnimh in-athnuaite leis an íomhá ceart den fhoinse sin. Tá an chéad mheaitseáil críochnaithe duit. (Foinsí: Fuinneamh gaoithe; Fuinneamh geoiteirmeach; Hidrea/fhuinneamh; Fuinneamh bithmhuir)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Four photographs of renewable energy generation to be matched to four energy-source labels: a wind farm (turbines), a geothermal/steam power station, a hydroelectric dam, and a biomass/cooling-tower plant. The first match is given as an example.", |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Déan trí fhoinse a mheaitseáil @ 2 marc an ceann (6 marc): Fuinneamh gaoithe = na tuirbíní gaoithe; Fuinneamh geoiteirmeach = an stáisiún cumhachta gaile/geoiteirmeach; Hidrea-fhuinneamh = an damba hidrileictreach; Fuinneamh bithmhuir = an stáisiún cumhachta bithmhaise.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh dhá bhuntáiste a bhaineann le córas geata uathoibrithe a úsáid. (Buntáiste 1; Buntáiste 2)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of an automatic sliding car-park gate (\"Geata uathoibrithe carrchlóis\"). An inset (\"Meicníocht A\") shows the gate driven along a rack rail by a roller wheel (\"Roth rollóra\") guided by a guide rail (\"Ráille treorach\").", |
| "topic": "Automation", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá bhuntáiste @ 1 marc an ceann (2 marc). M.sh. áisiúlacht (osclaíonn gan dul amach as an gcarr); slándáil níos fearr; oibríonn go huathoibríoch/go cianda; ní gá obair láimhe.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh an córas a rinneadh an geata, a thaispeántar thuas. Mol bailchríoch oiriúnach a d'fhéadfaí a chur ar an ngeata mar chabhair chun creimeadh a chosc.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Same automatic gate with the rack-and-pinion drive mechanism (Meicníocht A) shown.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Críochnaithe (2 marc): ainmnigh an córas/bailchríoch oiriúnach chun creimeadh a chosc, m.sh. péinteáil/búcláil (powder coating), galbhánú (sinc-bhrat), nó péint frithchreimeadh.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4aiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ciorclaigh an t-ainm ceart do mheicníocht A a thaispeántar thuas. (Uíóg agus beilt / Cromán agus sleamhnóir / Raic agus ceapachóir / Raca agus pinnión)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Inset of Meicníocht A: a toothed rack rail engaged by a gear, with a roller wheel and guide rail driving the gate.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ciorclaigh an mheicníocht cheart (2 marc): Raca agus pinnión.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4aiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mol feidhm oiriúnach amháin eile le haghaidh meicníocht A.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Feidhm (1 marc): athraíonn raca-agus-pinnión gluaiseacht rothlach go gluaiseacht líneach (nó a mhalairt); m.sh. stiúradh cairr, ardaitheoir/sásra ardaithe, fáisceán/clampa.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4av", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(v)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh an fáth a ndéantar teascaróideáil ar dhromchlaí an rotha rollóra agus an ráille threorach.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Image of the roller wheel (\"Roth rollóra\") running along the guide rail (\"Ráille treorach\") of the gate.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú (1 marc): coinníonn an ráille treorach agus an roth rollóra an geata ailínithe/ar a rian agus tacaíonn siad le meáchan an gheata, ag laghdú frithchuimilte agus ag cinntiú gluaiseacht réidh shlán.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáideann an córas bacainne uathoibrithe a thaispeántar geata loighce. Ní ardóidh an bhacainn ach amháin nuair a bhraitear an fheithicil agus nuair a úsáidtear an t-eochaircheap. (i) le é an t-eochaircheap seo ná: [Cuir tic le bosca amháin: Feiste ionchur / Feiste aschur / Feiste próisis]", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of an automatic barrier system: a car approaches a barrier with a vehicle sensor and a keypad (\"Eochaircheap\"). The keypad is to be classified as input/output/process device by ticking the correct box in a table.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Aitheanta i gceart (1 marc): Feiste ionchur (input device).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh an geata loighce is oiriúnaí chun an córas bacainne uathoibrithe a ghníomhachtú. (Braitear feithicil = Leibhéal Loighce 1; Cód eochairchip ceart = Leibhéal Loighce 1; ní ardóidh an bhacainn ach amháin nuair atá an dá ionchur ag Leibhéal Loighce 1.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Logic-gate symbol shown (a D-shaped AND gate) with two inputs (Ionchar 1 = vehicle sensor, Ionchar 2 = keypad code) and one output (Aschur = barrier opening).", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ainm (1 marc): Geata AGUS (AND gate).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tarraing an tíomtábl don gheata loighce seo agus críochnaigh an Tábla Fírinne. (Colúin: Ionchar 1, Ionchar 2, Aschur; sampla-shraith tugtha: 1, 0, 0)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Truth table (\"Tábla Fírinne\") with columns Ionchar 1, Ionchar 2, Aschur and a logic-gate symbol; one row already filled (1, 0 -> 0). Candidate completes the remaining rows for an AND gate.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Tábla críochnaithe (1 marc) le haghaidh geata AGUS: 0,0->0; 0,1->0; 1,0->0; 1,1->1.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáid sceitse rindreáilte agus dear brac oiriúnach don eochaircheap a thaispeántar. Ba chóir go mbeadh san áireamh sa bhrac a dhearfaidh tú: Modh chun an t-eochaircheap a choinneáil go daingean; Modh chun an brac a cheangal go buan den urlár.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a wall-mounted intercom/keypad entry panel (\"Eochaircheap\") with a speaker, numeric keypad and buttons. A blank box (\"Sceitse rindreáilte den bhrac\") is provided for the candidate's rendered design of a floor-standing bracket.", |
| "topic": "Design", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dearadh & sceitse (3 mharc): sceitse rindreáilte de bhrac le pláta/clamp chun an t-eochaircheap a choinneáil go daingean agus pláta boinn le poill chun é a dhaingniú go buan ar an urlár (m.sh. piléar/post le pláta boinn boltáilte).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh dhá fheidhm eile a bhféadfadh an eochaircheap a bheith in úsáid iontu. (Feidhm 1; Feidhm 2)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá fheidhm @ 1 marc an ceann (2 marc): m.sh. Feidhm 1 = cead isteach i mbloc árasán; Feidhm 2 = aláram buirgléireachta. (Glactar le freagraí oiriúnacha eile, m.sh. glas dorais, meaisín bainc/ATM.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tá ciorcaid le friotóirí éagsúla iontu sa chóras bacainne uathoibrithe. Luaigh luach na bhfriotóirí a thaispeántar. (Friotóir 1: Dearg, Dearg, Dearg; Friotóir 2: Donn, Dubh, Oráiste)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Two resistors shown with colour bands (Friotóir 1: Dearg/Dearg/Dearg; Friotóir 2: Donn/Dubh/Oráiste) plus a resistor colour-code table giving values: Dubh 0, Donn 1, Dearg 2, Oráiste 3, Buí 4, Glas 5, Gorm 6, Violet 7, Liath 8, Bán 9. \"Luach friotaíochta = Ω\" boxes to be completed.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Friotóir 1 (1 marc): Dearg, Dearg, Dearg = 2 2 x100 = 2200 Ω. Friotóir 2 (1 marc): Donn, Dubh, Oráiste = 1 0 x1000 = 10000 Ω.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh buntáiste amháin agus míbhuntáiste amháin a bhaineann le teicneolaíocht róbatach i sádráil thionsclaíoch. (Buntáiste; Míbhuntáiste)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of an industrial robotic soldering arm (\"Sádráil róbatach\") working on a circuit board.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste amháin (1 marc) + Míbhuntáiste amháin (1 marc): Buntáiste m.sh. cruinneas/comhsheasmhacht ard, gasta, oibríonn 24/7, sábhálann saothar. Míbhuntáiste m.sh. costas tosaigh ard, gá le cothabháil/clárú, cailltear poist/scileanna.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4diii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ciorclaigh an teaglaim ceart cóimhiotail do shádar bog. (Copar agus stán / Luaidhe agus stán / Copar agus sinc / Iarann agus carbón)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Teaglaim cheart chóimhiotail (1 marc): Luaidhe agus stán.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4div", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tabhair breac-chuntas ar bhuntáiste amháin a bhaineann le cábla ribíneach a úsáid agus faoi feistí leictreonacha á cnasnag.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a multicoloured ribbon cable (\"Cábla ribíneach\") connecting electronic components.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste amháin (2 marc): nascann go leor seoltóirí ag an am céanna go néata/eagraithe; sábhálann spás; éasca le hidentú/ceangal; laghdaíonn castacht na sreangaithe.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh an fáth go bhfuil seirbheamótar oiriúnach chun géag bacainne a rialú, mar a thaispeántar.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of a servo motor (\"Seirbheamótar\") driving the barrier arm (\"Géag bacainne\"), with a worm-gear driver mechanism (\"Meicníocht tiomántóra\") shown in close-up.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú (1 marc): is féidir seirbheamótar a rialú go cruinn chun an ghéag a bhogadh go huillinn ar leith (m.sh. 90°) agus í a choinneáil sa suíomh sin; tugann sé rialú beacht ar an ngluaiseacht.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh an mheicníocht tiomána a thaispeántar thuas, a úsáidtear i ngiarbhosca sheirbheamótair.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Close-up of the drive mechanism in the servo gearbox: a worm (spiral) engaging a worm-wheel/gear (\"Meicníocht tiomántóra\").", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ainm (1 marc): péist agus roth péiste (worm and worm-wheel / worm gear).", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Má tá 14 fiacail ag an meicníocht tiomántóra a thaispeántar thall agus 28 fiacail ag an ngiar tiomáinte, cuir tic leis an ngiarchóimheas ceart don ghiarshraith seo. (1:2 / 2:1 / 1:4)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Gear train diagram: a red driver gear with 14 teeth (14T) meshing with a larger green driven gear with 28 teeth (28T). Tick-box options 1:2, 2:1, 1:4.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cóimheas ceart idir na ngiaranna (1 marc): 1:2.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2023-common-level-IV-q4eiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2023, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ríomh cé chomh tapa a chasann an giar tiomáinte i RPM, má rothlaíonn an giar tiomántóra de réir 40 RPM. (Áireamh)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ríomh (1 marc): Luas tiomáinte = an Cóimheas idir na ngiaranna x Luas tiomántóra = (1/2) x 40 = 20 ISN (RPM). Freagra: 20 RPM.", |
| "source_pdf": "2023 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q1ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Bronze is an alloy commonly used to make trophies. Explain the term alloy.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of an 'All-Star Award Trophy' (a gold/bronze coloured cast figurine of a person reaching upward, mounted on a base). Used as context for an alloy (bronze) made into a trophy; carries no measurable data needed to answer.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "An alloy is a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements to create a new metal with new properties.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q1aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Name two metals present in the alloy bronze. Metal 1: ___ Metal 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Metal 1: Copper (1 mark). Metal 2: Tin (1 mark).", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q1aiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State one other application of bronze.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Money / coins (any one valid use of bronze accepted).", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q1bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The baby feeding spoons shown are made from a thermochromic smart material, which changes colour when hot. State one reason why thermochromic materials are suitable for the manufacture of baby feeding spoons.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of baby feeding spoons with multi-coloured bowls (a smart/thermochromic spoon that changes colour with temperature), labelled 'Baby feeding spoon'. Illustrates a thermochromic colour-changing product.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The use of a thermochromic material ensures that excessively hot food will not be fed to a baby or young child (the colour change warns of high temperature).", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q1bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Suggest one other application for thermochromic smart material.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "A variety of products such as drinking cups (or clothing, bar/smart glass used in windows).", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q1ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The Fitbit Smart Watch has changed the way we think about fitness. Outline two advantages for its use. Advantage 1: ___ Advantage 2: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a magenta/pink Fitbit Smart Watch showing a digital time display (12:58), with the silicone strap labelled 'Silicone Infinity Band'. Shows a wrist-worn fitness tracker.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Technology", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Advantage 1: Portability - the smart watch is worn by the user and can track the movements and actions of the user. Advantage 2: The smart watch can store large amounts of data so a user can identify trends and patterns over a long period of time. (2 marks each)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q1cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The Fitbit strap, called an Infinity Band, is made from a plastic called silicone. State one reason why silicone is a suitable material for the infinity band.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Silicone is a strong material which makes it suitable for use as a Fitbit strap (or it is a light material, or waterproof and flexible).", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q1di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Self-Driving cars depend on autonomous technology. Explain the meaning of the word autonomous.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of 'The Cruise Autonomous Car' - a white and red self-driving car fitted with roof-mounted sensor/LIDAR equipment. Illustrates an autonomous vehicle.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Technology", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Autonomous means that a combination of sensors, cameras, radar and AI are used to replace the human operator.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q1dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Identify two possible disadvantages associated with autonomous vehicles. Disadvantage 1: ___ Disadvantage 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics & Technology", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Disadvantage 1: Potential for autonomous error leading to the possibility of a traffic accident causing serious injury or loss of life. Disadvantage 2: Potential for security issues due to the possibility of hacking of the software used in autonomous vehicles. (1 mark each)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q1ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "An adjustable mobile phone holder is shown. Name a suitable material to make Part X and give a reason for your choice. Material: ___ Reason: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a black adjustable mobile phone holder/stand. Part X is the flat base/foot of the stand; Part Y is the metal hinge/pivot pin at the top connecting the back support to the cradle.", |
| "topic": "Materials & Manufacturing", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Material: Acrylic (1 mark). Reason: Acrylic is a light material (or attractive, cheap, easy to cut and bend to shape, or comes in a variety of different colours) (1 mark).", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q1eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Describe how you would bend Part X to shape.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The material is bent to shape using a hot wire strip heater. The material is placed over the wire where it is to be bent. The wire softens the acrylic which is then bent to the required shape and checked using an engineer's protractor.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q1eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "List three steps involved in machining Part Y on a centre lathe. 1: ___ 2: ___ 3: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "3D render of Part Y - a stepped cylindrical metal component (a turned pin/spindle) shown held in a lathe chuck (blue jaws).", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "1: Face the end of the material. 2: Marking out (50 mm using a callipers). 3: Parallel turn (30 mm length to diameter 20 mm). (1 mark each)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q1eiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "In the grid provided draw an elevation of Part Y when viewed from arrow 'A'. (Note: each grid square represents 5 mm.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Isometric drawing of Part Y - a stepped cylinder: a larger Ø30 mm collar/flange at one end and a Ø20 mm shaft, with an overall axial length of 50 mm. Arrow 'A' points at the end face. A blank 5 mm grid is provided for the required elevation. The expected elevation is the outline of the stepped cylinder (a larger-diameter step Ø30 stepping down to Ø20, length 50 mm).", |
| "topic": "Technical Drawing", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Correct elevation of Part Y as viewed from arrow A drawn on the grid - the stepped cylinder profile (Ø30 step and Ø20 shaft, 50 mm long). Draw elevation @ 3 marks.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q2a", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Hawk-Eye was introduced in tennis to track the trajectory of a tennis ball by using cameras to triangulate the ball position. The system is made up of three main components listed in the table below. Identify whether the components are either input, process or output: Hawk-Eye camera; Viewing screen; Triangulation metric software.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Table with three rows, each with a small photo: (1) Hawk-Eye camera (a tracking camera mounted at a tennis court), (2) Viewing screen (a screen showing the ball-tracking graphic), (3) Triangulation metric software (computed ball-trajectory graphic). Student labels each as input/process/output.", |
| "topic": "Systems & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Hawk-Eye camera = Input; Viewing screen = Output; Triangulation metric software = Process. (Correct identification @ 1 mark each)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q2bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Name the mechanism shown opposite used to tension the tennis net.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a tennis net with a tensioning mechanism at the post, plus a close-up of a worm-and-worm-wheel (gear) mechanism with a winding handle used to tension the net.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Worm and worm wheel.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q2bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain how this mechanism is used to tension a tennis net.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The operator turns the handle which is connected to the worm. The worm engages the worm wheel which pulls the net from the opposite post, placing it in tension.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q2biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Identify one other application of this mechanism.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Lifts (or elevators, presses and rolling mills, clothes lines, or fencing wire).", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q2ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tennis racket strings are made from nylon. Identify the force acting on the string at X.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a Wilson Pro Staff Precision tennis racket. At the top of the strings, two green arrows labelled 'X' point outward in opposite directions (left and right) across the string bed, indicating a pulling/stretching force.", |
| "topic": "Materials & Forces", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Tension.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q2cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Nylon is a thermoplastic. Explain the term thermoplastic.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Thermoplastic polymers can be softened by heating before being processed or shaped, after which they are then left to cool and harden to their final shape.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q2ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Identify two other applications of Nylon. Application 1: ___ Application 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Application 1: Guitar strings. Application 2: Clothing such as nylon socks. (1 mark each)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q2civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain one reason for using a thermoplastic over a thermosetting plastic.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Thermoplastic materials are more suitable for use in situations where it is desirable to be able to recycle or reuse the material.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q2di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "LED's, often used to indicate serve speeds, have polarity (positive and negative leg). Identify two suitable methods used to determine the polarity of an LED. Method 1: ___ Method 2: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of an 'LED Serve Speed Board' - a dot-matrix LED display reading '151 KPH' in yellow LEDs on a black background.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Method 1: The shorter leg of an LED is the cathode or negative (-) leg. Method 2: The flat edge on the bottom rim of the LED is closest to the cathode or negative (-) leg. (1 mark each)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q2dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Sketch the electronic symbol used to represent an LED.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a red LED (light-emitting diode) component with two leads of unequal length. Student must sketch the LED circuit symbol.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The LED symbol: a diode symbol (triangle pointing to a bar/line) enclosed in a circle, with two small arrows pointing away from the diode (indicating light emission).", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q2diii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Outline two other applications of an LED. Application 1: ___ Application 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Application 1: Television screens as in a ULED Television or a QLED Television. Application 2: Car headlights. (2 marks each)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q2ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Using rendered sketching, design a storage unit which will: hold a single tennis racket; have a place to store a water bottle; hold three tennis balls.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Reference photos of a Wilson tennis racket, a Wilson water bottle and three tennis balls to be accommodated by the design. A large blank box is provided for the rendered sketch.", |
| "topic": "Design", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "A rendered sketch of a (wall-mounted) storage unit that holds a single racket, a water bottle and three tennis balls. (Design and Sketch @ 3 marks)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q2eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Identify the material(s) used to make this storage unit.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Aluminium is a suitable material for the manufacture of this storage unit.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q2eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Indicate your choice of finish for the materials used in your design.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Painting is a suitable finish to apply to aluminium.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q3ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Identify two differences between the design features of the Lotus Evija compared to the Ford Model T. Difference 1: ___ Difference 2: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Two photos: the Ford Model T (early 1900s open-top car with spoked wheels) and the Lotus Evija electric hypercar (modern enclosed sports car). Used to compare old vs modern car design features.", |
| "topic": "Engineering & Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Difference 1: Spoke wheels with solid tyres on the Model T, while alloy wheels and pneumatic tyres on the Lotus. Difference 2: The Model T is open to the elements while the Lotus is enclosed. (1 mark each)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q3aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Identify two safety features in modern cars. 1: ___ 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Engineering & Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "1: Seatbelts. 2: Airbag. (1 mark each)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q3aiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Select one material which is suitable for use in the manufacture of the Lotus Evija and give a reason for your choice. Material: ___ Reason: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of the Lotus Evija electric hypercar (low, aerodynamic modern sports car).", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Material: Carbon fibre (1 mark). Reason: Carbon fibre is a strong material (or can be easily shaped, lightweight, or attractive finish) (1 mark).", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q3aiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Describe the environmental impact of each of the cars shown above. Ford Model T: ___ Lotus Evija: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Engineering & Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ford Model T: Uses an internal combustion engine which produces exhaust fumes from the burning of fossil fuel and pollutes the environment. Lotus Evija: Electric vehicles are considered good for the environment as they use renewable energy instead of fossil fuels. (2 marks each)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q3bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Prior to the introduction of electric vehicles, society depended on the internal combustion engine. Give one application of a four stroke engine.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Cutaway 3D diagram of a four stroke engine showing piston, connecting rod, cylinder, two valves at the top and exhaust gas (orange arrow) exiting the cylinder.", |
| "topic": "Engines & Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Automobiles (or trucks, trains, light aircraft, or motorcycles).", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q3bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Name the engine stroke shown opposite.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Cutaway diagram of the four stroke engine with the piston rising and exhaust gas (orange arrow) being expelled out of the open exhaust valve at the top of the cylinder.", |
| "topic": "Engines & Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Exhaust stroke.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q3biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain how a four stroke engine is lubricated.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Engines & Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Four-stroke engines are lubricated by oil which is held in an oil sump. The oil is distributed around the engine when it is operating.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q3biv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Describe the operation of mechanism A, shown above, in the engine.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Close-up 3D detail labelled 'Mechanism A' showing the camshaft and inlet valve mechanism of the four stroke engine (cam acting on the valve stem with a return spring).", |
| "topic": "Engines & Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Mechanism A is the camshaft and inlet valve. As the camshaft rotates it opens and pushes the valve down. As the camshaft continues to rotate the spring ensures that the valve will return to close the inlet valve.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q3ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "A dash cam may be placed in a car to monitor car journeys. Complete a rendered sketch of the HD dash cam shown.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of an 'HD dash cam' (Mio brand) - a rectangular in-car camera with a display screen showing a road view and '32 km/h'. A blank box is provided for the student to complete a rendered sketch.", |
| "topic": "Design & Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "A completed rendered sketch of the HD dash cam. (Rendered sketch @ 3 marks)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q3cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain the term HD.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics & Technology", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "HD stands for High-definition. This means that this type of video is of a higher resolution and quality than a standard-definition video.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q3ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Describe a method of securing a dash cam in a car.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics & Technology", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "A dash cam can be attached to a car using a mounting having a connection that fits the camera housing at one end with a suction cup at the other end. The suction cup is capable of providing a firm attachment of the camera to the car windscreen.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q3di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "A car windscreen wiper system shown opposite has three inputs: Input A - Car Ignition, Input B - Wiper Switch, Input C - Rain Sensor. Once the Car Ignition is turned on, either of the other two inputs can activate the wiper system. Identify the logic gates at X and Y below. Logic Gate at X: ___ Logic Gate at Y: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Logic circuit diagram: Input A feeds one input of gate Y; Inputs B and C feed gate X; the output of gate X feeds the other input of gate Y; gate Y output drives the Wiper Motor (M). Gate X has a curved input side (OR gate); gate Y has a flat back / D-shape (AND gate). Accompanied by photos of the car ignition button (Input A), wiper switch stalk (Input B) and rain sensor (Input C).", |
| "topic": "Logic & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Logic Gate at X: OR gate. Logic Gate at Y: AND gate. (1 mark each)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q3dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Complete the truth table below for the logic gates shown at X and Y. Inputs A, B, C; Output = A AND (B OR C). The rows with A=1 (A=1,B=0,C=0 / A=1,B=0,C=1 / A=1,B=1,C=0 / A=1,B=1,C=1) are to be completed.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Truth table with columns Input A, Input B, Input C, Output. The first four rows (A=0) are pre-filled with Output 0. The student completes the last four rows where A=1: A=1,B=0,C=0; A=1,B=0,C=1; A=1,B=1,C=0; A=1,B=1,C=1.", |
| "topic": "Logic & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Output = A AND (B OR C). Completed rows: A=1,B=0,C=0 -> 0; A=1,B=0,C=1 -> 1; A=1,B=1,C=0 -> 1; A=1,B=1,C=1 -> 1. (The four A=0 rows all give Output 0.) Complete truth table @ 4 marks.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q4ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Many types of renewable energies and technologies have been promoted in Ireland in recent years. Match the following renewable technologies with the corresponding energy conversion: 1) Wind Turbines, 2) Battery operated devices, 3) Solar Panels. Energy conversions: Kinetic Energy to Electrical Energy; Light Energy to Electrical Energy; Chemical Energy to Electrical Energy.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Table with two columns: Energy Conversion (Kinetic to Electrical, Light to Electrical, Chemical to Electrical) and Renewable Technology (to be filled in from Wind Turbines, Battery operated devices, Solar Panels). A green photo of a lightbulb/leaf sustainability graphic accompanies the question.", |
| "topic": "Energy", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Kinetic Energy to Electrical Energy = Wind Turbines; Light Energy to Electrical Energy = Solar Panels; Chemical Energy to Electrical Energy = Battery operated devices. (Match three @ 1 mark each)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q4aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "List one advantage and one disadvantage of renewable energy. Advantage: ___ Disadvantage: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Energy", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Advantage: Using renewable energy helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (or helps to reduce some types of air pollution). Disadvantage: Renewable energy systems can be very expensive to install and may not always be a commercially viable option. (Advantage @ 2 marks, Disadvantage @ 2 marks)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q4aiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Name one other type of renewable energy and give an example of its use. Name: ___ Use: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Energy", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Name: Biomass energy (1 mark). Use: Burning organic fuels such as plant material can be used to produce electrical energy (2 marks).", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q4bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Battery operated equipment is frequently used by engineers and construction workers. State one advantage and one disadvantage of using battery operated equipment. Advantage: ___ Disadvantage: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a Husqvarna K535i battery powered disc cutter (handheld cut-off saw with a circular cutting disc).", |
| "topic": "Energy & Tools", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Advantage: Battery operated equipment is very portable so can be used in areas without an electrical supply. Disadvantage: Batteries can run out quickly (or can take a while to be recharged). (Advantage @ 2 marks, Disadvantage @ 2 marks)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q4bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The Husqvarna disc cutter uses a 36V Lithium-ion battery. The battery has 9A capacity. Using the formula for Ohms law, calculate the resistance in this battery. (V = I x R, where V = Voltage, I = Current (Amps), R = Resistance (Ohms).)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Ohm's law triangle diagram with V at top, I and R at the bottom, and the formula V = I x R shown below it.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Voltage (V) = 36V, Current (I) = 9A. V/I = R -> 36/9 = 4. Resistance is 4 Ohms. (Calculation @ 2 marks)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q4ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The cutting disc shown is made from hardened steel with diamond particles bonded to the cutting surface. Heat treatment plays an important role in the manufacture of the cutting disc. Explain how the heat treatment process of hardening is carried out.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a 'Cutting Disc' - a circular cutting/grinding blade fitted to the disc cutter.", |
| "topic": "Materials & Heat Treatment", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Hardening is a heat treatment process that involves heating the steel to a high temperature (cherry red). The heated steel is then quenched in oil or water making the steel hard but also brittle.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q4cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Hardened steel can be very brittle. Identify and explain one process that could be used to reduce some of the brittleness caused by the hardening process. Identify: ___ Explanation: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials & Heat Treatment", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Identify: Tempering (1 mark). Explanation: The hardened steel is gradually heated until a desired temper colour is achieved, giving the correct balance between hardness and toughness; the steel is then re-quenched at the desired tempered colour/temperature (1 mark).", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q4ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Name two other heat treatment processes. Process 1: ___ Process 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials & Heat Treatment", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Process 1: Annealing. Process 2: Stress relieving. (1 mark each)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q4civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State one reason why the cutting surface has diamond particles bonded to it.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Diamond particles are very hard and they ensure that the cutting disc will maintain an ability to cut for a long period of time.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q4di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Upcycling is a process by which old products are modified and get a second life as a new product. Old electrical appliances and unwanted domestic items can be upcycled for use in our gardens and outdoor living spaces. Explain how the washing machine drum shown may be upcycled for a different purpose.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a front-loading washing machine with the stainless-steel drum highlighted, plus a separate close-up of the perforated washing machine drum (a cylindrical metal drum with many holes).", |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "In order for the washing machine drum to be upcycled it will firstly have to be removed from the washing machine. The drum will then need to be modified to turn it into a new usable product. Washing machine drums may be repurposed for a new use (upcycled) such as a light shade (or seating, tables, bins etc.).", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q4dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The drum of a washing machine is rotated using a vee belt and pulley mechanism. Describe one advantage of using a vee belt.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo labelled 'Vee belt and pulley' showing a red V-belt running over two grooved pulley wheels.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The vee belt makes greater surface area contact with the pulley meaning it is less likely to slip.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-EV-q4diii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Give one reason for the drilled holes in the pulleys shown.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "The same vee belt and pulley photo; the pulley wheels have several drilled holes around the hub/web.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The drilled holes are used to mount the pulley wheel (or ensure the movement of air through the pulley wheel ensuring that the pulley does not overheat).", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q1ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Is cóimhiotal é cré-umha a úsáidtear go coitianta chun trófaithe a dhéanamh. Mínigh an téarma cóimhiotal.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a bronze trophy (Tróféi na Sárimreoirí) cast from bronze (cré-umha).", |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú: Is miotal é cóimhiotal a dhéantar trí dhá eilimint mhiotalacha nó níos mó a chónascadh chun miotail nua a chruthú le hairíonna nua.", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q1aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh dhá mhiotal atá sa chóimhiotal cré-umha. Miotal 1: ___ Miotal 2: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a bronze trophy (Tróféi na Sárimreoirí).", |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Miotal 1: Copar. Miotal 2: Stán. (Miotal 1 @ 1 marc, Miotal 2 @ 1 marc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q1aiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh feidhm amháin eile atá ag cré-umha.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Feidhm: Bonn airgid …… (Feidhm amháin @ 2 marc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q1bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "As ábhar teirmeacrómach cliste a dhéantar na spúnóga beathaithe do leanaí atá le feiceáil thíos. Athraíonn an dath atá air nuair a bhíonn sé te. Tabhair cúis amháin a bhfuil ábhair theirmeacrómacha oiriúnach le spúnóga beathaithe do leanaí a mhonarú.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of children's feeding spoons made of thermochromic material that changes colour when hot.", |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cúis: Cinntíonn úsáid ábhair theirmeacrómaigh nach dtabharfar bia róthe do leanbh nó do pháiste óg. (Cúis amháin @ 2 marc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q1bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mol feidhm amháin eile d'ábhair theirmeacrómacha chliste.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Feidhm: Úsáidtear ábhair theirmeacrómacha i réimse táirgí cosúil le cupáin óil ….. (nó ruaim éadaí nó gloine chliste a úsáidtear i bhfuinneoga). (Cur i bhfeidhm amháin @ 2 marc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q1ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tá an tUaireadóir Cliste Fitbit tar éis an chaoi a smaoinímid ar an gcorpacmhainn a athrú. Tabhair breac-chuntas ar dhá bhuntáiste a bhaineann lena úsáid. Buntáiste 1: ___ Buntáiste 2: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a pink Fitbit smartwatch (Uaireadóir Cliste Fitbit) showing time 12:58, with the silicone strap labelled 'Banda Éigríoch Sileacóin'.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & ICT", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste 1: Iniomparthacht, caitheann an t-úsáideoir an t-uaireadóir cliste agus is féidir leis gluaiseachtaí agus gníomhartha an úsáideora a rianú. Buntáiste 2: Is féidir le huaireadóir cliste méideanna móra sonraí a stóráil ionas gur féidir le húsáideoir treochtaí agus patrúin a shainaithint thar thréimhse fhada. (Dhá bhuntáiste @ 2 mharc an ceann)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q1cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tá strapa an Fitbit, ar a dtugtar Banda Éigríoch (Infinity Band), déanta as plaisteach ar a dtugtar sileacón. Luaigh cúis amháin arb ábhar oiriúnach é sileacón don bhanda éigríoch.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cúis: Is ábhar láidir é sileacón, rud a fhágann go bhfuil sé oiriúnach le húsáid mar strapa an Fitbit (nó ábhar éadrom nó ábhar uiscefhriotaíoch agus teasdíonach). (Cúis amháin @ 1 marc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q1di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Braitheann carranna gan tiománaí ar theicneolaíocht uathrialaitheach. Mínigh brí an fhocail uathrialaitheach.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a self-driving car (An Carr Uathrialaitheach Cruise) with roof-mounted sensors.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & ICT", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú: Ciallaíonn uathrialach go n-úsáidtear meascán de bhraiteoirí, ceamaraí, radair agus is in ionad an oibritheora dhaonna. (Míniú @ 2 marc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q1dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh dhá mhíbhuntáiste fhéideartha bainteach le feithiclí uathrialaitheacha. Míbhuntáiste 1: ___ Míbhuntáiste 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics & ICT", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míbhuntáiste 1: Is baolach go mbeidh earráid meaisín i gceist, rud a bhféadfadh timpiste tráchta a bheith mar thoradh air agus is baolach go mbeidh sé ina cúis le díobháil thromchúiseach nó bás. Míbhuntáiste 2: Is baolach go mbeidh deacrachtaí slándála ann toisc go bhféadfaí na bogearraí a úsáidtear i bhfeithiclí uathrialacha a haiceáil. (Dhá mhíbhuntáiste @ 1 mharc an ceann)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q1ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Taispeántar coinneálaí insocraithe le haghaidh fón móibíleach. Ainmnigh ábhar oiriúnach chun Páirt X a dhéanamh agus luaigh cúis le do rogha. Ábhar: ___ Cúis: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a black adjustable mobile-phone holder/stand; the curved phone-cradle base is labelled Páirt X and the pivot/hinge cylinder is labelled Páirt Y.", |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ábhar: Aicrileach. Cúis: Is ábhar éadrom é aicrileach …… (nó tarraingteach nó saor nó éasca le gearradh agus is féidir é a lúbadh chun cruthanna difriúla a chur air nó bíonn roinnt dathanna éagsúla air). (Ábhar @ 1 mharc, Cúis @ 1 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q1eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Déan cur síos ar conas a lúbfá Páirt X ina cruth.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of the curved acrylic phone-cradle base (Páirt X) showing the bend formed in the material.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cur Síos: Is féidir an t-ábhar a lúbadh chun cruthanna difriúla a chur air ach stialltéitheoir teoshreangach a úsáid. Cuirtear an t-ábhar thar an tsreang mar a bhfuil sé le lúbadh. Bogann an tsreangan t-aicrileach a lúbtar ansin chun an cruth atá ag teastáil a chur air agus déantar é a sheiceáil ach úsáid a bhaint as uillinntomhas innealtóra. (Cur Síos @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q1eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Liostaigh trí chéim atá i gceist le Páirt Y a mheaisíniú ar dheil láir. 1: ___ 2: ___ 3: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "3D render of cylindrical part (Páirt Y) with a flange/collar at one end, to be turned on a centre lathe.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "1: Cuir i dtreo dheireadh an ábhair. 2: Marcáil 50mm ach úsáid a bhaint as cailpéir chorrchosacha. 3: Cas an fad 50mm go Comhthreomhar go dtí 20mm ar trastomhas. (Trí chéim @ 1 mharc an ceann)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q1eiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Sa ghreille atá curtha ar fáil tarraing ingearchló de Pháirt Y nuair a bhreathnaítear uirthi ón tsaighead 'A'. Nóta: Seasann gach cearnóg sa ghreille do 5mm.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Isometric view of Páirt Y dimensioned Ø30 flange (5mm wide) and Ø20 main cylinder (50mm long), with arrow 'A' showing the direction of view; an empty 5mm grid is provided for the orthographic elevation.", |
| "topic": "Technical Drawing", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Tarraing Ingearchló @ 3 mharc. (Correct elevation: a 5mm-wide Ø30 flange at the left and the Ø20 x 50mm cylindrical body extending to the right, drawn to the 5mm grid.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q2a", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tugadh Hawk-Eye isteach sa leadóg chun conair liathróide leadóige a rianú trí cheamaraí a úsáid chun suíomh na liathróide a thriantánú. Tá an córas comhdhéanta de thrí phríomh-chomhpháirt atá liostaithe sa tábla thíos. Ainmnigh na comhpháirteanna mar Ionchur, próiseas nó aschur. Comhpháirt: Ceamara Hawk-Eye / Scáileán amhairc / Bogearraí méadrach triantánaithe.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Table matching three Hawk-Eye components to Input/Process/Output, each with a photograph: a Hawk-Eye camera mounted at a tennis court, a viewing display screen showing the ball trajectory, and an operator working triangulation software.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & ICT", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ceamara Hawk-Eye = Ionchur. Scáileán amhairc = Aschur. Bogearraí méadrach triantánaithe = Próiseas. (Aithint cheart @ 1 mharc an ceann)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q2bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh an mheicníocht a thaispeántar thall, a úsáidtear chun teannas a chur sa líon leadóige.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photographs of a tennis-net post tensioning mechanism (Líon leadóige) and a close-up of a brass worm-and-worm-gear assembly.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ainm: Péist agus péistghiar. (Ainm @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q2bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh conas a úsáidtear an mheicníocht seo chun teannas a chur ar líon leadóige.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Close-up of the worm-and-worm-gear net tensioning mechanism (Meicníocht).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú: Casann an t-oibritheoir an hanla atá ceangailte leis an bpéist. Téann an phéist i mbun an rotha péisteanna rud a tharraingíonn an líon ón bposta thall, rud a chuireann i dteannas é. (Míniú @ 2 marc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q2biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh feidhm amháin eile atá ag an meicníocht seo.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Feidhm: Ardaitheoirí …. (nó ardaitheoirí nó priosanna agus muilte rollta nó línte éadaí nó sreang fálaithe). (Feidhm amháin @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q2ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "As níolón a dhéantar sreanga raicéid leadóige. Ainmnigh an fórsa atá ag feidhmiú ar an tsreang ag X.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of a tennis racket head with green double-headed arrow labelled X pointing outward across the strings, indicating the force in the string.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Fórsa: Teannas. (Sainaithin fórsa @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q2cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Is teirmeaplaisteach é níolón. Mínigh an téarma teirmeaplaisteach.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a Wilson Pro Staff Precision tennis racket.", |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú: Is féidir polaiméirí teirmeaplaisteacha a bhogadh trí théamh sula ndéantar iad a phróiseáil nó sula ndéantar iad a mhúnlú agus ina dhiaidh sin fágtar iad le fuarú agus le cruachan go dtí a gcruth deiridh. (Míniú @ 2 marc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q2ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh dhá fheidhm eile atá ag níolón. Feidhm 1: ___ Feidhm 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Feidhm 1: Téada giotáir. Feidhm 2: Éadaí ar nós stocaí níolóin. (Dhá fheidhm @ 1 mharc an ceann)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q2civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh cúis amháin a n-úsáidtear teirmeaplaisteach de rogha ar phlaisteach teirmithéachtach.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú: Tá ábhair theirmeaplaisteacha níos oiriúnaí le húsáid i gcásanna ina bhfuil sé inmhianaithe a bheith in ann an t-ábhar a athchúrsáil nó a athúsáid. (Míniú @ 2 marc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q2di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "Bíonn polaraíocht (cos dhearfach agus cos dhiúltach) ag LEDanna a úsáidtear go minic chun luas seirbheála a chur in iúl. Ainmnigh dhá mhodh oiriúnacha a úsáidtear chun polaraíocht LED a aimsiú. Modh 1: ___ Modh 2: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of an LED speed-display board (Clár Luais Seirbheála LED) showing '151 KPH' in yellow LED digits.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & ICT", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Modh 1: Is í an chos is giorra de LED an chatóid nó an chos dhiúltach (-). Modh 2: Is é an t-imeall cothrom ar an mbéal íochtair den LED an ceann is gaire don chatóid nó cos dhiúltach (-). (Dhá mhodh @ 1 mharc an ceann)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q2dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Déan sceitse den tsiombail leictreonach a úsáidtear chun seasamh do LED.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a red LED component with two leads, to be represented by its electronic symbol.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & ICT", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Siombail sceitse @ 2 mharc. (Diode triangle/bar symbol with two arrows pointing outward to indicate light emission.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q2diii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tabhair breac-chuntas ar dhá fheidhm eile atá ag LED. Feidhm 1: ___ Feidhm 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics & ICT", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Feidhm 1: Scáileáin teilifíse mar atá i dTeilifís ULED nó i dTeilifís QLED. Feidhm 2: Ceannsoilse cairr. (Dhá fheidhm @ 2 mharc an ceann)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q2ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Agus sceitseáil rindreáilte á húsáid agat, dear aonad stórála a bheidh in ann: aon raicéad leadóige amháin a choinneáil; áit a bheith ann chun buidéal uisce a stóráil; trí liathróid leadóige a choinneáil.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photographs of a tennis racket, a Wilson water bottle, and three tennis balls; a large blank box is provided for a rendered design sketch of a storage unit to hold them.", |
| "topic": "Design & Communication", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dear agus Sceitseáil @ 3 mharc. (Scheme shows an example rendered design of a wall-mounted rack holding the racket, bottle and three tennis balls.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q2eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh an t-ábhar/na hábhair a úsáidtear chun an t-aonad stórála sin a dhéanamh.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "An t-ábhar/na hábhair a úsáidtear: Is ábhar oiriúnach é alúmanam le haghaidh mhonarú an aonaid stórála. (Ábhar oiriúnach @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q2eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Cuir in iúl an bhailchríoch is rogha leat do na hábhair a úsáidtear i do dhearadh.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Bailchríoch curtha: Is bailchríoch oiriúnach í an phéinteáil le cur ar alúmanam. (Bailchríoch oiriúnach @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q3ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh dhá dhifríocht idir gnéithe dearaidh an Lotus Evija i gcomparáid leis an Ford Model T. Difríocht 1: ___ Difríocht 2: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photographs of a red Ford Model T (early 1900s car) and a silver Lotus Evija (modern electric hypercar) for comparison.", |
| "topic": "Design & Communication", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Difríocht 1: Rothaí spóca le boinn láidre ar an Model T agus rothaí cóimhiotail agus boinn aeir ar an Lotus. Difríocht 2: Tá an Model T oscailte ó thaobh na haimsire de ach tá an lotus iata. (Dhá dhifríocht @ 1 mharc an ceann)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q3aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh dhá ghné shábháilteachta a bhíonn i gcarranna nua-aimseartha. 1: ___ 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Design & Communication", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "1: Criosanna sábhála. 2: Mála aeir. (Dhá ghné sábháilteachta @ 1 mharc an ceann)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q3aiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Roghnaigh ábhar amháin atá oiriúnach lena úsáid i monarú an Lotus Evija agus luaigh cúis le do rogha. Ábhar: ___ Cúis: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of the silver Lotus Evija, Hipearcharr Leictreach (electric hypercar).", |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ábhar: Snáithín carbóin. Cúis: Is ábhar láidir é snáithín carbóin ……. (nó is féidir é a mhúnlú go héasca nó d'fhéadfadh bailchríoch éadrom nó tarraingteach a bheith air). (Ábhar @ 1 mharck, Cúis @ 1 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q3aiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Déan cur síos ar an tionchar timpeallachta a bhaineann le gach ceann de na carranna a thaispeántar thuas. Ford Model T: ___ Lotus Evija: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ford Model T: Úsáideann sé inneall dóchán inmheánach a tháirgeann múch sceite ó dhó breosla iontaise, rud a chruthaíonn truailliú don chomhshaol. Lotus Evija: Meastar go bhfuil feithiclí leictreacha go maith don chomhshaol óir úsáideann siad fuinneamh in-athnuaite in ionad breoslaí iontaise. (Dhá thionchar ar an gcomhshaol @ 2 mharc an ceann)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q3bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Sula raibh feithiclí leictreacha ann, bhí an tsochaí ag brath ar an inneall dócháin. Luaigh feidhm amháin atá ag inneall ceithre bhuille.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Cutaway diagram of a four-stroke internal combustion engine (Inneall ceithre bhuille) showing piston, valves and exhaust port (orange arrow).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Feidhm: Gluaisteáin ……. (nó trucailí nó traenacha nó aerárthaí éadroma nó gluaisrothair). (Feidhm @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q3bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh an buille innill a thaispeántar thall.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Cutaway of the four-stroke engine highlighting the stroke shown (exhaust port open, piston rising).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buille: Buille sceite. (Ainm @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q3biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh conas a bhealaítear inneall ceithre bhuille.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú: Déantar innill ceithre bhuille a bhealú le hola a choimeádtar in umar ola. Déantar an ola a dháileadhar fud an innill nuair a bhíonn sé i mbun a oibrithe. (Míniú @ 2 marc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q3biv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Déan cur síos ar oibríocht mheicníocht A, a thaispeántar thuas, san inneall.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Close-up cutaway of Meicníocht A — the camshaft lobe acting on a valve/follower in the four-stroke engine.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cur Síos: Is í meicníocht A an cheamfhearsaid agus comhla ionraoin. Mar a rothlaíonn an cheamfhearsaid brúnn sí i gcoinne na comhla agus brúnn sí an chomhla go dtí go n-osclaíonn sí. Agus an cheamfhearsaid ag rothlú i gcónaí cinntíonn an sprionga go bhfillfidh an chomhla chun an comhla t-ionraon a dhúnadh. (Cur Síos @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q3ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Is féidir daischeamara a shuíomh i gcarr chun monatóireacht a dhéanamh ar thurais sa charr. Críochnaigh sceitse rindreáilte den daischeamara HD a thaispeántar.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a Mio HD dashcam (Daischeamara HD) showing a screen reading 32km/h; a blank box is provided to complete the rendered sketch.", |
| "topic": "Design & Communication", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Sceitse rindreáilte @ 3 mharc. (Scheme shows a completed pencil rendering of the dashcam.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q3cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh an téarma HD.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics & ICT", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú: Seasann HD do High-definition (ardghléine). Ciallaíonn sé seo go bhfuil taifeach agus caighdeán níos airde ag baint leis an gcineál físeáin seo ná físeán gnáthghléine. (Míniú @ 2 marc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q3ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Déan cur síos ar mhodh chun daischeamara a dhaingniú i gcarr.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Design & Communication", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cur Síos: Is féidir daischeamara a cheangal de charr ach úsáid a bhaint as feiste a bhfuil nasc aige a oireann d'fheireadh an cheamara ag taobh amháin le cupa súcháin ar an taobh eile. Tá an cupa súchán in ann an ceamara a cheangal go daingean de ghaothscáthan chairr. (Cur Síos @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q3di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "Tá trí ionchur ag an gcóras cuimilteora gaothscátha cairr a thaispeántar thall: Ionchur A - Adhaint Cairr; Ionchur B - Lasc Cuimilteora; Ionchur C - Braiteoir Báistí. Chomh luath agus a bhíonn Adhaint an Chairr casta air, is féidir le ceachtar den dá ionchur eile an córas cuimilteora a ghníomhachtú. Ainmnigh na geataí loighce ag X agus Y thíos. Geata Loighce ag X: ___ Geata Loighce ag Y: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Logic circuit: Inputs B and C feed gate X (an OR-shaped gate); Input A and the output of X feed gate Y (an AND-shaped gate); output Y drives the wiper motor (Mótar cuimilteora). Photographs label the inputs: A = ignition push-button, B = wiper stalk switch, C = rain sensor.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & ICT", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Geata Loighce ag X: Nó geata. Geata Loighce ag Y: Agus geata. (Sainaithin X @ 1 mharc, Sainaithin Y @ 1 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q3dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Críochnaigh an tábla fírinne thíos do na geataí loighce a thaispeántar ag X agus Y. (Colúin: Ionchur A, Ionchur B, Ionchur C, Aschur.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Truth table with inputs A, B, C and output (Aschur), for the function Aschur = A AND (B OR C).", |
| "topic": "Electronics & ICT", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Aschur = A AND (B OR C): A0 B0 C0 → 0; A0 B0 C1 → 0; A0 B1 C0 → 0; A0 B1 C1 → 0; A1 B0 C0 → 0; A1 B1 C0 → 1; A1 B0 C1 → 1; A1 B1 C1 → 1. (Críochnaigh tábla fírinne @ 4 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q4ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Is féidir le hinnealtóirí cabhrú le ré nua i ngeilleagar an domhain. Meaitseáil na teicneolaíochtaí in-athnuaite seo a leanas leis an tiontú fuinnimh comhfhreagrach: 1) Tuirbíní Gaoithe; 2) Gléasanna cadhnra; 3) Grianphainéil.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Fuinneamh Cinéiteach ina Fhuinneamh Leictreach = 1) Tuirbíní Gaoithe. Fuinneamh Solais ina Fhuinneamh Leictreach = 3) Grianphainéil. Fuinneamh Ceimiceach ina Fhuinneamh Leictreach = 2) Gléasanna cadhnra. (Meaitseáil trí cinn @ 1 mharc an ceann)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q4aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Liostaigh buntáiste amháin agus míbhuntáiste amháin a bhaineann le fuinneamh in-athnuaite. Buntáiste: ___ Míbhuntáiste: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste: Cuidíonn úsáid fuinnimh in-athnuaite le hastaíochtaí gáis cheaptha teasa a laghdú ……. (nó cuidíonn sé le roinnt cineálacha truaillithe aeir a laghdú). Míbhuntáiste: D'fhéadfadh córais fuinnimh in-athnuaite a bheith an-chostasach le suiteáil agus b'fhéidir nár rogha inmharthana ó thaobh tráchtála de iad i gcónaí. (Buntáiste @ 2 mharc, Míbhuntáiste @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q4aiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh cineál amháin eile fuinnimh in-athnuaite agus luaigh sampla amháin den úsáid a bhaintear as. Ainm: ___ Úsáid: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ainm: Fuinneamh bithmhaise. Úsáid: D'fhéadfaí dó breoslaí orgánacha mar ábhar planda a úsáid chun fuinneamh leictreach a tháirgeadh. (Ainm @ 1 mharc, Úsáid @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q4bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Is minic a úsáideann innealtóirí agus oibrithe foirgníochta trealamh cadhnra. Luaigh buntáiste amháin agus míbhuntáiste amháin a bhaineann le trealamh cadhnra a úsáid. Buntáiste: ___ Míbhuntáiste: ___", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a Husqvarna k535i battery-powered disc cutter (gearrthóir diosca ar chadhnra).", |
| "topic": "Electronics & ICT", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste: Tá trealamh a oibrítear le cadhnraí an-iniompartha agus is féidir é a úsáid in áiteanna gan soláthar leictreachais. Míbhuntáiste: Is féidir le cadhnraí imeacht as go tapa …… (nó is baolach go dtógfaidh sé tamall lena n-athluchtú). (Buntáiste @ 2 mharc, Míbhuntáiste @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q4bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáideann gearrthóir diosca Husqvarna bataire ian litiam 36V. Tá acmhainn 9A ag an mbataire. Agus foirmle dhlí Ohm á húsáid agat, ríomh friotaíocht an bhataire seo. (V = Voltas; I = Sruth (Aimpéir); R = Friotaíocht (Óim); V = I x R)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Ohm's-law triangle diagram (V over I and R) and the formula V = I x R provided.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & ICT", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ríomh: Voltas (V) = 36V; Sruth (I) = 9A; V / I = R; 36 / 9 = 4. Is ionann friotaíocht agus 4 Óim. (Ríomh @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q4ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tá an diosca gearrtha a thaispeántar déanta as cruach chruaite agus cáithníní diamaint nasctha leis an dromchla gearrtha. Imríonn teaschóireáil ról tábhachtach i monarú an diosca gearrtha. Mínigh conas a dhéantar an próiseas teaschóireála cruachana.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a Husqvarna cutting disc (Diosca Gearrtha) made of hardened steel with diamond particles bonded to its cutting edge.", |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú: Is próiseas teaschóireála é cruachan a bhaineann leis an gcruach a théamh go teocht ard (dearg silíní). Múchtar an chruach théite ansin in ola nó in uisce, rud a fhágann go bhfuil an chruach crua ach briosc freisin. (Míniú @ 2 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q4cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Is féidir le cruach chruaite a bheith an-bhriosc. Ainmnigh agus mínigh próiseas amháin a d'fhéadfaí a úsáid chun cuid den bhrisce, arb é an próiseas cruachana is cúis léi, a laghdú.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ainmnigh: Faghairt. Míniú: Déantar an chruach chruaite a théamh de réir a chéile go dtí go mbaintear dath faghartha amach atá inmhianaithe chun an chothromaíocht cheart a bhaint amach idir cruas agus righneas. Déantar an chruach a athmhúchadh ansin ag an dath / teocht faghartha inmhianaithe. (Ainm @ 1 mharc, Míniú @ 1 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q4ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh dhá phróiseas teaschóireála eile. Próiseas 1: ___ Próiseas 2: ___", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Próiseas 1: Ainéaladh. Próiseas 2: Strusmhaolú. (Dhá phróiseas @ 1 mharc an ceann)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q4civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh cúis amháin a mbíonn cáithníní diamaint nasctha leis an dromchla gearrtha.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials Science", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cúis: Tá cáithníní diamaint an-chrua agus cinntíonn said go mbeidh sé de chumas ag an diosca gearrtha gearradh ar feadh tréimhse fhada. (Cúis amháin @ 1 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q4di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Is éard is uaschúrsáil ann ná próiseas ina ndéantar mionathrú ar sheantáirgí agus ina bhfaigheann siad ré nua úsáidte mar tháirge nua. Mínigh conas a d'fhéadfaí druma an mheaisín níocháin a thaispeántar a uaschúrsáil le haghaidh cuspóir eile.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a washing machine (Druma Meaisín Níocháin) with its stainless-steel drum highlighted, to be upcycled.", |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú: D'fhéadfadh druma an mheaisín níocháin déantar inneAltóireacht orthu le haghaidh úsáid nua (uaschúrsáilte) amhail scáthanna éadroma, suícháin, boird agus araid. (Míniú @ 3 mharc — scheme shows examples: a table, a stool/seat and a planter made from the drum.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q4dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáidtear meicníocht v-chreasa agus ulóg chun druma meaisín níocháin a rothlú. Déan cur síos ar bhuntáiste amháin a bhaineann le v chrios a úsáid.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "3D render of a V-belt and pulley mechanism (V-chrios agus ulóg).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste: Déanann an v chrios teagmháil níos mó ó thaobh achar dromchla leis an ulóg, rud a chiallaíonn gur lú an seans go sleamhnóidh sé. (Buntáiste @ 1 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2024-common-level-IV-q4diii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2024, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh cúis amháin leis na poill dhruileáilte sna hulóga a thaispeántar.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cúis: Úsáidtear na poill dhruileáilte chun an roth ulóig a fheistiú (nó chun gluaiseacht an aeir a chinntiú tríd an roth ulóige, rud a chinntíonn nach n-éiríonn an ulóg róthe). (Cúis amháin @ 1 mharc)", |
| "source_pdf": "2024 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q1ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "An outdoor light fitted with a Light Emitting Diode (LED) is shown. Name one suitable material for the manufacture of the body of the outdoor light shown.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of an outdoor LED light: a square lantern-style fixture with a frosted/opaque glass diffuser panel mounted on a tapered post/bracket. An arrow labels the 'Body' (the metal lantern housing).", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Aluminium.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q1aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State one reason for the selection of your chosen material.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Aluminium is a light material (or a relatively cheap material, or easy to assemble, or has an attractive finish applied).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q1aiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Describe two advantages of using LED lighting.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Advantage 1: LED technology tends to be more robust and therefore have a long life cycle. Advantage 2: LEDs tend to be very energy efficient resulting in reduced energy costs. (Two advantages @ 2 marks each.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q1bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The smart pet collar shown uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Describe one advantage of using GPS technology in a pet collar.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a smart pet collar: a black collar with an attached GPS tracking module/tag, shown beside a smartphone displaying a map/location app, and a dog wearing the collar.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The use of GPS technology will allow the pet owner to monitor the location of their pet in real time. This provides the owner with the ability to quickly locate their pet if they wander off or get lost.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q1bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State one other application of GPS technology.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "GPS technology is used in a variety of applications from satnavs to mapping, farming and sport.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q1ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The fishing rod shown is made from carbon fibre and has a foam handle. State two reasons for using carbon fibre for the manufacture of the fishing rod shown.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a fishing rod with a spinning reel; arrows label the 'Carbon fibre rod' (the blue tapered rod shaft) and the 'Foam handle' (the grip near the reel).", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Reason 1: Carbon fibre has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. Reason 2: Carbon fibre will not corrode when exposed to water. (Two reasons @ 1 mark each.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q1cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why foam is used for the handle of the fishing rod.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Foam will provide a soft and comfortable handle that is easy to grip. Foam is also durable and wear resistant.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q1ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Select the type of force acting on the fishing line shown. (Tick one: Compression Force / Tension Force / Shear Force.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of a bent fishing rod with a fish on the line; a red double-headed arrow labelled 'Force' runs along the taut line, indicating a pulling force. Accompanied by a three-row tick-table: Compression Force, Tension Force, Shear Force.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Tension Force (correct selection).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q1civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Metal fishing weights are often attached to a fishing line to help the bait to sink. Name one metal which would be suitable for the manufacture of fishing weights.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of two teardrop-shaped grey metal fishing weights, labelled 'Metal fishing weights'.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Lead.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q1di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "A DPDT switch is used to raise or lower the motorised window blind shown. Explain the meaning of DPDT.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a window with a motorised roller blind partly lowered, labelled 'Window blind'.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "DPDT stands for double pole double throw. This type of switch ensures that the blind can be raised and lowered by a flick of the switch.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q1dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "A battery clip, DPDT switch and a DC motor and gearbox are shown below. Complete the wiring circuit for these components so that the DC motor and gearbox will operate in forward and reverse.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Wiring-task diagram showing three components to be connected: a battery clip (top left), a DPDT switch (bottom left, with a 'Plan of DPDT switch' showing the six-terminal arrangement), and a DC motor and gearbox unit (right). Student must draw the cross-over (H-bridge style) wiring between the DPDT switch terminals and the motor so polarity can be reversed for forward/reverse operation.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Correct wiring circuit drawn: battery clip connected to the DPDT switch, with the DPDT switch wired in a cross-over/reversing configuration to the DC motor and gearbox so that throwing the switch reverses the motor polarity (forward and reverse). (Circuit @ 4 marks.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q1ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why prototyping is important in the early stages of engineering design and development.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a clay prototype cycling helmet, captioned 'A clay prototype helmet designed by Spiuk'.", |
| "topic": "Design Process", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Prototyping helps to identify the best initial design possibilities while saving time and money in the overall design process.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q1eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State one reason for using a 'Gantt Chart' to manage an engineering project.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "A 'Sample Gantt Chart' image: a horizontal bar chart with task rows down the left and a timeline across the top, coloured task bars showing scheduling/duration of tasks.", |
| "topic": "Design Process", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "A Gantt Chart helps to assess how long a project should take (or determine the resources needed) or plan the order in which the tasks will be completed.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q2ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The AGITO multi-terrain robotic camera system is shown. Name three lathe processes used for the manufacture of the camera thumb screw shown.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of the AGITO multi-terrain robotic camera system (a four-wheeled robotic camera rover) with callouts labelling its parts: Thumb screw, Servo motor, Battery and Coil Spring.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Lathe process 1: Facing. Lathe process 2: Parallel turning. Lathe process 3: Knurling. (Three processes @ 1 mark each.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q2aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State one advantage of using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) for the manufacture of the thumb screw shown.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "CNC ensures the rapid, accurate mass production of components such as the thumb screw.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q2b", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Outline one advantage and one disadvantage of using robotic cameras for sports broadcasting events.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Two photographs: a wheeled robotic ground camera on a sports pitch, and an overhead cable-suspended camera (Skycam-style) above a stadium.", |
| "topic": "Technology and Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Advantage: Robotic cameras allow for recording safely close to the action giving angles not usually seen. Disadvantage: Robotic cameras are complex and can be very expensive. (One advantage @ 2 marks; one disadvantage @ 2 marks.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q2ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The robotic camera is powered by a 3.7 V Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Explain the meaning of the term 3.7 V.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a black 3.7 V Lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack with red and black lead wires, captioned '3.7 V Lithium-ion rechargeable battery'.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "3.7 V stands for 3.7 volts. This represents the force pushing the electrical current in the circuit.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q2cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Outline one benefit of having a rechargeable battery in the robotic camera system.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Technology and Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Rechargeable batteries are a more eco-friendly solution as they help to reduce battery waste.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q2ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why a servo motor is suitable to control the movements of a robotic camera.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a small servo motor (marked 'MG90S') with three-wire connector, captioned 'Servo motor'.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Servo motors can control the speed and positions of outputs very accurately, making it suitable to control the movements of a robotic camera.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q2civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Describe the function of the coil spring in the operation of the robotic camera system.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of an orange coil-over suspension spring (a coil spring around a damper), captioned 'Coil spring'.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The coil springs are used to absorb shock and reduce the impact of movement over uneven surfaces. This provides the robot with a smoother ride thus ensuring better quality images for broadcasting.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q2di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The Skycam shown is operated by fibre optic cables which are covered with Kevlar. Explain why Kevlar is a suitable material for covering a fibre optic cable.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photographs of a cable-suspended stadium 'Skycam' camera and a close-up of the 'Kevlar covered fibre optic cable' supporting/feeding the camera unit.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Kevlar is relatively light and strong. Kevlar is used to protect fibre optic cables from heat, moisture and abrasion while also providing additional strength to the cable.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q2dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State one other application of fibre optic cables.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Telecommunication (telephone and internet) systems.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q2ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Select the most suitable polymer for the manufacture of a tennis net. (Tick one: Acrylic / Polyethylene / Bakelite.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Three-row tick-table (Acrylic, Polyethylene, Bakelite) alongside photographs of a tennis player at a net and a close-up of a tennis net mesh, captioned 'Tennis net'.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Polyethylene (correct selection).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q2eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why the material you selected in (e)(i) above is suitable for use as a tennis net.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Polyethylene netting is lightweight, weather resistant and capable of absorbing shock from the impact of a tennis ball.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q2fi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(f)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Sports competitors finishing in the first three positions are presented with Gold, Silver or Bronze medals. Name two metals that combine to produce bronze.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photographs of three athletes on a medal podium and a close-up of a 'Bronze Olympic Medal'.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Metal 1: Copper. Metal 2: Tin. (Two metals @ 1 mark each.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q2fii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(f)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 5, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Using rendered sketching, design a display stand for the medal shown.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "A large blank answer box headed 'Rendered sketch of display stand', with the bronze medal image shown for reference. Student must produce a rendered (shaded/coloured) design sketch of a stand to display the medal.", |
| "topic": "Design Process", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Design and rendered sketch of a suitable medal display stand (e.g. a framed mount, an angled easel-style stand, or a tiered podium stand). (Design and rendered sketch @ 5 marks.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3a", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The Doosan electrically powered concept forklift is a futuristic and innovative design, incorporating features such as joystick control, solar control cabin glass, operator presence system and proximity sensors. The materials used in the manufacture of the Doosan concept forklift have the following properties: Hardness, Toughness, Transparency, Elasticity. Complete the table below by inserting the most suitable material property, from the list above, next to the description of the material property. Descriptions: (1) The ability of a material to allow light to completely pass through; (2) The ability of a material to withstand surface indentation, scratching and wear; (3) The ability of a material to return to its normal shape after being stretched or compressed; (4) The ability of a material to withstand shock and impact.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of the Doosan electrically powered concept forklift (a futuristic orange/black forklift). A property-bank box lists: Hardness, Toughness, Transparency, Elasticity. A two-column table pairs four material-property descriptions with blank cells to be filled with the matching property.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Allow light to completely pass through = Transparency; Withstand surface indentation, scratching and wear = Hardness; Return to its normal shape after being stretched or compressed = Elasticity; Withstand shock and impact = Toughness. (Complete table @ 4 marks.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3b", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Identify one advantage and one disadvantage of using electric powered vehicles.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Technology and Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Advantage: Less environmental pollution as fossil fuel is not burned in electric powered vehicles. Disadvantage: The journey range is limited by the amount of battery charge and the current lack of availability of charging stations can make it problematic when making long journeys. (Advantage @ 2 marks; disadvantage @ 2 marks.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Circle the most suitable material for the manufacture of the forklift forks shown. (Acrylic / Copper / Alloy Steel / Lead.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a pair of metal forklift forks (the L-shaped lifting tines), captioned 'Forklift forks', alongside a row of four material options to circle.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Alloy Steel (correct selection).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain why the surface of the forklift forks are heat treated.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Heat treatment ensures that the forks are hard and tough. This ensures that the forks can withstand impact and therefore extend their overall life.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State one safety precaution to be observed when heat treating metals.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Health and Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ensure to wear appropriate protective clothing such as goggles, boots, overalls and gloves.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The forklift joystick shown is made from the thermoplastic material, High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), and is marked with the polymer identification code shown. State one advantage of joystick control systems.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a black forklift joystick controller with finger buttons, captioned 'Forklift joystick'.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Joystick control ensures a fast connection between the operator and the device interface.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain the meaning of the arrowed lines in the polymer identification code shown.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "The polymer identification (recycling) code symbol: the number '2' inside a triangle formed by three chasing/looping arrows, with 'HDPE' beneath it. Captioned 'Polymer identification code'.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The arrows indicate that the product can be recycled.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The cabin of the Doosan electric concept forklift is capable of tilting forward and backwards and is fitted with solar control glass. Explain the benefit of a tilting cabin in a forklift.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of the Doosan concept forklift with its cabin tilted forward, labelled 'Tilting cabin' and 'Cabin solar control glass'.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Tilting of the cabin allows the operator to view the load from a different perspective as the load is raised. The changed cabin position is also an added safety feature.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State one reason for fitting solar control glass to the forklift cabin.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The solar glass ensures that the cabin will be comfortable for the operator by keeping the cabin cool in a warm climate.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3fi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(f)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The forklift lifting mechanism shown uses a hydraulic ram and chain. State one advantage of using a chain in a lifting mechanism.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph/close-up of the forklift lifting mechanism (mast), with callouts labelling the 'Chain' and the 'Hydraulic ram' that raise the forks.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The lifting capacity of the machine is increased by the use of a chain mechanism.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3fii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(f)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Outline one reason why it is necessary to lubricate a chain mechanism.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Lubricating a chain prevents corrosion and wear.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3fiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(f)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain the meaning of the term hydraulic.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Hydraulic is a mechanical function that operates through the force of liquid (frequently oil) pressure.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3gi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(g)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Modern forklifts are fitted with a seatbelt and an 'Operator Presence System', which senses when the operator (driver) is seated. Explain one reason for using an Operator Presence System.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a forklift seat with a seatbelt, labelled 'Seatbelt' and 'Driver presence sensor' (a sensor located in the seat).", |
| "topic": "Health and Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The Operator Presence Sensor is a safety device that ensures the forklift will only operate when an operator is present and seated.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3gii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(g)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The following information is relevant to activate the forklift controls: No driver detected = Logic level 0; Driver detected = Logic level 1; Seat belt not engaged = Logic level 0; Seat belt engaged = Logic level 1. The truth table shown represents the input information outlined above. Complete the truth table shown. (Input 1 = Driver presence sensor, Input 2 = Seatbelt, feeding an AND logic gate; output = Forklift operates.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Logic diagram: Input 1 (Driver presence sensor) and Input 2 (Seatbelt) feed into an AND logic gate whose output is 'Forklift operates'. A truth table has columns Input 1, Input 2, Output with input rows 0/0, 1/0, 0/1, 1/1 and blank output cells to complete.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "AND gate truth table outputs: Input1=0, Input2=0 -> Output 0; Input1=1, Input2=0 -> Output 0; Input1=0, Input2=1 -> Output 0; Input1=1, Input2=1 -> Output 1. (Complete table @ 4 marks.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3giii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(g)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "A NOT gate is used to invert (reverse) an electronic output. Complete the truth table for a NOT gate. (Inputs 0 and 1.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Symbol of a NOT gate (triangle with a small inversion bubble at its output), labelled 'NOT Gate', beside a truth table with an Input column (rows 0 and 1) and a blank Output column.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "NOT gate truth table: Input 0 -> Output 1; Input 1 -> Output 0. (Complete table @ 2 marks.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q3giv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(g)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Explain the purpose of proximity sensors on a forklift.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a forklift operating in a warehouse, illustrating proximity-sensing context.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The proximity sensors alert the operator to the potential for a collision with a structure or a person / other workers.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q4ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "3D printed turbine blades for a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) are shown. Describe the 3D printing process.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Render of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) with helically twisted blades mounted on a vertical central shaft; arrows label the '3D printed turbine blades'.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "3D printing is an additive manufacturing process that creates a physical object from a digital design. The process works by linking an electronic design file to a 3D printing machine which will allow thin layers of a material, such as plastic resin, to be laid down and then fused together to create the object.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q4aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 5, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Using rendered sketching, design a base for the vertical axis wind turbine.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Large blank answer box headed 'Rendered sketch of vertical axis wind turbine base', with the VAWT image for reference. Student must produce a rendered (shaded/coloured) design sketch of a base to support the turbine (the scheme exemplar shows a circular tapered plinth/base under the turbine shaft).", |
| "topic": "Design Process", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Design and rendered sketch of a suitable base for the VAWT (e.g. a stable circular/cylindrical plinth supporting the central shaft). (Design and rendered sketch @ 5 marks.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q4bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The electronic components shown below are used in the electric circuit for the vertical axis wind turbine. A capacitor is matched to its electronic symbol as shown. Match the remaining electronic components (Resistor, Transistor, DC Generator, Light Emitting Diode) to the correct electronic symbol for that component.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Two columns: left = photographs of five 'Electronic components' (Resistor, Transistor, DC Generator, Light Emitting Diode, Capacitor); right = five 'Electronic symbols' (a generator 'G' symbol, a rectangular resistor symbol, a diode/LED symbol with emission arrows, a parallel-line capacitor symbol, and a transistor symbol with B/C/E terminals). The Capacitor is already matched to the capacitor symbol; the other four must be linked.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Resistor -> rectangular resistor symbol; Transistor -> transistor symbol (with B, C, E terminals); DC Generator -> circle 'G' generator symbol; Light Emitting Diode -> diode symbol with emission arrows. (Match four @ 1 mark each.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q4bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "A DC generator is used in the circuit. Explain the meaning of DC.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "DC stands for Direct Current. This is an electrical current that will be produced by the generator which consistently flows in one direction.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q4ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The electronic components used in the vertical axis wind turbine are joined by soldering. Describe the function of a flux when soldering.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of soldering equipment: a reel of solder, a soldering iron, electronic components, and a tin/container of flux, with the 'Flux' labelled.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Flux is a chemical compound that helps to clean and protect a connection to be soldered. The flux helps to remove oxides and ensures the flow of solder (and prevents the formation of oxides).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q4cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State two safety precautions to be observed when soldering electronic components.", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Health and Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Safety precaution 1: Wear appropriate eye protection. Safety precaution 2: Use an extractor fan or have adequate ventilation when soldering to avoid inhaling toxic fumes. (Two precautions @ 2 marks each.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q4ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Select the energy conversion that takes place in a DC generator. (Tick one: Electrical energy to chemical energy / Mechanical energy to electrical energy / Kinetic energy to mechanical energy.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "A three-row tick-table of energy conversions alongside a cutaway illustration of a 'DC Generator' showing internal coils/magnets.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Mechanical energy to electrical energy (correct conversion).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q4di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "The vertical axis wind turbine uses a toothed belt and pulley drive mechanism. For the drive mechanism shown, select whether the speed of the driven pulley increases or decreases. (Tick one: Increased driven pulley speed / Decreased driven pulley speed.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a toothed-belt and pulley drive: a large driver pulley (Ø75mm) connected by a toothed belt to a small driven pulley (Ø15mm). Because the driven pulley is smaller than the driver pulley, the driven pulley turns faster.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Increased driven pulley speed (correct selection).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q4dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Calculate the output speed of the driven pulley, in RPM, if the driver pulley rotates at 50 RPM. (Driver pulley Ø75mm, driven pulley Ø15mm.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Refers to the belt/pulley diagram: driver pulley diameter = 75 mm, driven pulley diameter = 15 mm, driver input speed = 50 RPM.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ratio = Driver / Driven = 75 / 15 = 5. Output speed = 50 RPM x 5 = 250 RPM. Output speed is 250 RPM.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q4diii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "State the function of the ball bearing used in the vertical axis wind turbine assembly.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a ball bearing (a steel race with ball elements), captioned 'Ball bearing'.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "The ball bearing helps to position the turbine shaft and ensures that the turbine rotates freely by reducing the impact of friction.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-EV-q4e", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Describe one positive environmental impact and one negative environmental impact of wind turbine technology.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a wind farm: multiple three-blade horizontal-axis wind turbines in a green field.", |
| "topic": "Technology and Society", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Positive impact: Generating energy from wind turbine technology does not release any carbon emissions as is done by burning fossil fuels. Negative impact: Wind turbine technology can be dangerous to some wildlife habitats (or wind turbines can be noisy). (Positive impact @ 1 mark; negative impact @ 1 mark.)", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q1ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Taispeántar solas lasmuigh agus tá Dé-óid Astaithe Solais (LED) feistithe air. Ainmnigh ábhar oiriúnach amháin le haghaidh mhonarú chabhail an tsolais lasmuigh a thaispeántar. (Ábhar:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of an outdoor LED light/lantern (Solas LED lasmuigh) mounted on a post, with the body/housing labelled 'cabhail'. The question asks for a suitable material to manufacture the light's housing.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Alúmanam (aluminium).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q1aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh cúis amháin leis an ábhar atá roghnaithe agat a roghnú. (Cúis leis an roghnú:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Is ábhar éadrom é alúmanam agus ní mheirgíonn/ní chreimtear é lasmuigh (lightweight, corrosion/rust resistant outdoors).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q1aiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Déan cur síos ar dhá bhuntáiste a bhaineann le soilsiú LED a úsáid. (Buntáiste 1: / Buntáiste 2:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics / Energy", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá bhuntáiste @ 2 mharc an ceann. Sampla: (1) Úsáideann teicneolaíocht LED níos lú leictreachais; (2) Tá LED an-éifeachtúil ó thaobh fuinnimh de agus dá bhrí sin laghdaítear costais fuinnimh (LEDs use less electricity; very energy-efficient, lowering energy costs; long lifespan).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q1bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáideann an bóna cliste peata a thaispeántar teicneolaíocht Córais Suite Dhomhanda (GPS). Déan cur síos ar bhuntáiste amháin a bhaineann le teicneolaíocht GPS a úsáid i mbóna peata. (Cur síos:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a smart pet collar (Bóna cliste peata) shown beside a dog, with a smartphone displaying a map/location-tracking app. The collar uses GPS technology.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Technology", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste amháin @ 2 mharc. Is féidir leis an úinéir an peata caillte a aimsiú/a rianú trí GPS (locate / track a lost pet via GPS).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q1bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh feidhm amháin eile a bhaineann le teicneolaíocht GPS. (Feidhm:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics / Technology", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Feidhm amháin @ 2 mharc. Sampla: teorainn fhíorúil (geo-fence) a leagan síos agus foláireamh a sheoladh / loingseoireacht / aimsiú suímh (set a virtual boundary with alert; navigation; positioning).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q1ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "As snáithín carbóin a rinneadh an tslat iascaigh a thaispeántar a bhfuil lámh chúir uirthi. Luaigh dhá chúis le snáithín carbóin a úsáid le haghaidh mhonarú na slaite iascaigh a thaispeántar. (Cúis 1: / Cúis 2:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a fishing rod (Slat snáithín carbóin) made of carbon fibre, with a cork handle (Lámh chúir) labelled. Carbon-fibre rod and reel are shown.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá chúis @ 1 mharc an ceann. Sampla: tá neart/láidreacht ard ag snáithín carbóin; tá sé éadrom (high strength-to-weight ratio; lightweight).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q1cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh cén fáth a n-úsáidtear cúr le haghaidh lámh na slaite iascaigh. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Same fishing rod image; the cork handle (Lámh chúir) is labelled with an arrow.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Ergonomics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 2 mharc. Tugann cúr greim daingean/compordach ar an tslat (cork gives a firm, comfortable, non-slip grip; lightweight, absorbs vibration).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q1ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Roghnaigh an cineál fórsa a oibríonn ar an dorú iascaigh a thaispeántar. (Cineál fórsa / Roghnú (cuir tic le ceann amháin): Fórsa Comhbhrú / Fórsa Teannais / Fórsa Fiartha)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of a bent fishing rod with the line under load pulling a fish from the water, an arrow labelled 'Fórsa' along the line. A tick-box table lists three force types: Fórsa Comhbhrú (compression), Fórsa Teannais (tension), Fórsa Fiartha (shear/torsion).", |
| "topic": "Forces / Mechanics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Roghnú ceart @ 1 mharc: Fórsa Teannais (Tension force) ticked.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q1civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ceanglaítear tromán iascaigh den dorú iascaigh go minic chun go rachaidh an baoite síos faoin uisce. Ainmnigh miotal amháin a bheadh oiriúnach chun tromán iascaigh a mhonarú. (Ainm an mhiotail:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of two metal fishing weights/sinkers (Tromáin iascaigh mhiotail) with eyelets.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ainm @ 2 mharc: Luaidhe (Lead).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q1di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Taispeántar lasc DPDT a úsáidtear chun an dallóg fuinneoige innealta a ardú agus a íslú. Mínigh an bhrí atá le DPDT. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a motorised window blind (Dallóg fuinneoige) used to illustrate the DPDT-controlled mechanism.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 2 mharc: DPDT = Double Pole Double Throw (Dépholl Détheilgthe) — a switch that reverses polarity, allowing the blind to be raised and lowered.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q1dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Taispeántar thíos fáiscín bataire, lasc DPDT agus mótar DC agus giarbhosca. Críochnaigh an sreangú ciorcaid le haghaidh na gcomhpháirteanna seo ionas go n-oibreoidh an mótar DC agus an giarbhosca ar aghaidh agus ar gcúl.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Circuit-completion task: a battery clip (Fáiscín bataire), a DPDT switch (Lasc DPDT, with a wiring plan 'Plean lasc DPDT'), and a DC motor with gearbox (Mótar DC agus giarbhosca) are shown as separate components to be wired so the motor runs forward and reverse via the DPDT switch.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Circuits", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ciorcad @ 4 mharc. Scheme shows the completed wiring diagram connecting the battery clip through the DPDT switch (cross-wired) to the DC motor/gearbox to give forward and reverse operation.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q1ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh cén fáth a bhfuil an réamhshamhaltú tábhachtach sna céimeanna luatha i ndearadh agus forbairt innealtóireachta. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a prototyped cycling/sports helmet (Clogad réamhshamhlaithe, ó-thear Spiuk) illustrating prototyping in design.", |
| "topic": "Design Process", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 2 mharc. Ligeann réamhshamhaltú duit an dearadh a thástáil agus easnaimh/lochtanna a aimsiú agus a cheartú sula ndéantar an táirge deiridh (prototyping lets you test the design and find/fix faults before final production).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q1eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh cúis amháin le 'Cairt Gantt' a úsáid chun tionscadal innealtaíochta a bhainistiú. (Cúis:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Image of a sample Gantt chart (Cairt shamplach Gantt) showing tasks plotted against a timeline.", |
| "topic": "Design Process / Project Management", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cúis amháin @ 2 mharc. Cuidíonn Cairt Gantt le tionscadal a bhainistiú trí na tascanna agus an méid ama do gach tasc a thaispeáint thar líne ama (a Gantt chart helps manage/schedule the project, showing each task and its duration on a timeline).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q2ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 3, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Imríonn an innealtóireacht ról tábhachtach i gcraoladh spóirt, i bhforbairt trealaimh spóirt agus i gceiliúradh éachtaí spóirt. Taispeántar thall córas ceamara róbataigh craolta ó-thr-racán AGITO. Ainmnigh trí phróiseas deile a úsáidtear le haghaidh mhonarú scriú ordóige an cheamara a thaispeántar. (Próiseas deile 1/2/3)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of an AGITO robotic broadcast camera car/dolly (Córas ceamara róbataigh craolta), with labelled components: Seirbheamótar (servo), Scriú ordóige (thumb/lead screw), Bataire (battery), Lingeán corntha (coil spring). Question asks for three lathe (deile) processes used to make the thumb screw.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing / Machining", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Trí phróiseas @ 1 mharc an ceann. Próisis deile m.sh.: aghaidhiú (facing), deileáil/casadh (turning), snáithriú (threading), polladh/tolladh (drilling/boring), gearradh (parting).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q2aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh buntáiste amháin a bhaineann le Ríomhrialú Uimhriúil (CNC i mBéarla) a úsáid i monarú an scriú ordóige a thaispeántar. (Buntáiste:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Manufacturing / CNC", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste amháin @ 2 mharc. Cuireann CNC cruinneas/cróineas, comhsheasmhacht agus in-athdhéantacht ard ar fáil; is féidir táirgeadh mais a dhéanamh go tapa (CNC gives accuracy, consistency, repeatability and fast mass production).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q2b", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tabhair breac-chuntas ar bhuntáiste amháin agus ar mhíbhuntáiste amháin a bhaineann le ceamara róbatacha a úsáid le haghaidh imeachtaí craolta spóirt. (Buntáiste: / Míbhuntáiste:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Technology / Broadcasting", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste amháin @ 2 mharc agus míbhuntáiste amháin @ 2 mharc. Buntáiste: tá ceamaraí róbatacha níos sábháilte / is féidir leo uillinneacha deacra a bhaint amach. Míbhuntáiste: tá siad an-chostasach (le ceannach agus le cothabháil) / féadfaidh siad cliseadh teicniúil.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q2ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tá an ceamara róbatach á chumhachtú ag bataire 3.7 V ian litiam in-athluchtaithe. Mínigh brí an téarma 3.7 V. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a 3.7 V lithium-ion rechargeable battery (Bataire 3.7 V ian litiam in-athluchtaithe).", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Energy", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 2 mharc. Ciallaíonn 3.7 V 3.7 volta — léiríonn sé an voltas/an fórsa a thiomáineann an sruth leictreach sa chiorcad (3.7 V = 3.7 volts, the potential difference/voltage driving the current).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q2cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tabhair breac-chuntas ar bhuntáiste amháin a bhaineann le bataire in-athluchtaithe a bheith sa chóras ceamara róbataigh. (Buntáiste:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics / Energy", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste amháin @ 2 mharc. Is féidir bataire in-athluchtaithe a athluchtú agus a athúsáid, rud a laghdaíonn dramhaíl agus costas (rechargeable batteries can be recharged and reused, reducing waste/cost).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q2ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh cén fáth a bhfuil seirbheamótar oiriúnach chun gluaiseachtaí ceamara róbataigh a rialú. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a servo motor (Seirbheamótar, model MG90S).", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 2 mharc. Is féidir le seirbheamótar suíomh/uillinn agus luas a rialú go beacht, rud a thugann rialú cruinn ar ghluaiseachtaí an cheamara róbataigh (a servo gives precise control of angle/position and speed for accurate camera movement).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q2civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Déan cur síos ar fheidhm an lingeáin chorntha in oibríocht an chórais ceamara róbataigh. (Cur síos:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a coil/suspension spring (Lingeán corntha).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Feidhm amháin @ 2 mharc. Ionsúnn an lingeán corntha turraingí agus creathadh (suspension), rud a choinníonn an ceamara cobhsaí/réidh agus a chosnaíonn na comhpháirteanna (the coil spring absorbs shocks/vibration, keeping the camera stable).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q2di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Oibríonn cáblaí snáthoptaice atá clúdaithe le Kevlar an Skycam a thaispeántar. Mínigh cén fáth ar ábhar oiriúnach é Kevlar chun cábla snáthoptaice a chlúdach. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a stadium Skycam (overhead cable camera) and a close-up of the Kevlar-covered fibre-optic cable (Cábla snáthoptaice clúdaithe le Kevlar).", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 2 mharc. Tá Kevlar éadrom agus an-láidir; cosnaíonn sé an cábla snáthoptaice ó dhochar/ó bhriseadh agus seasann sé teannas mór (Kevlar is lightweight, very strong, protects the fibre-optic cable from damage and withstands high tension).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q2dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh feidhm amháin eile atá ag cábla snáthoptaice. (Feidhm:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics / Communications", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Feidhm amháin @ 2 mharc. Teileachumarsáid — sonraí/teileafón agus idirlíon a iompar (telecommunications — carrying phone and internet data at high speed).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q2ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Roghnaigh an pholaiméir is oiriúnaí le líon leadóige a mhonarú. (Polaiméir / Roghnú (cuir tic le ceann amháin): Aicrileach / Poileitiléin / Báicilít)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a tennis net (Líon leadóige). A tick-box table lists three polymers: Aicrileach (acrylic), Poileitiléin (polyethylene), Báicilít (Bakelite).", |
| "topic": "Materials / Polymers", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Roghnú ceart @ 1 mharc: Poileitiléin (Polyethylene) ticked.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q2eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh cén fáth a bhfuil an t-ábhar atá roghnaithe agat in (e)(i) thíos oiriúnach lena úsáid mar líon leadóige. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials / Polymers", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú amháin @ 2 mharc. Tá poileitiléin éadrom, frithsheasmhach in aghaidh na haimsire/UV agus marthanach/láidir, rud a fhágann gur ábhar oiriúnach é do líon leadóige (polyethylene is lightweight, weather/UV resistant and durable).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q2fi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(f)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Bronntar boinn Óir, Airgid nó Chré-umha ar na hiomaitheoirí spóirt a chríochnaíonn sna chéad trí áit. Ainmnigh dhá mhiotal a mheastar chun cré-umha a dhéanamh. (Miotal 1: / Miotal 2:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of medal-winners on a podium and a close-up of a bronze Olympic medal (Bonn Oilimpeach cré-umha).", |
| "topic": "Materials / Alloys", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá mhiotal @ 1 mharc an ceann: Copar (copper) agus Stán (tin) — bronze/cré-umha is an alloy of copper and tin.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q2fii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(f)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "derived", |
| "question_text": "Agus sceitseáil rindreáilte á húsáid agat, dear seastán taispeána don bhonn a thaispeántar. (Sceitse rindreáilte de sheastán taispeána)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Large blank sketching box with the bronze medal pictured top-right. Candidate must produce a rendered sketch of a display stand for the medal.", |
| "topic": "Design / Sketching", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Marcáil: 'Dearadh agus sceitse tugtha @ 1 mharc' (an caib) — dearadh agus sceitse rindreáilte de sheastán taispeána. Tugann an scéim samplaí de sheastáin taispeána fhráma/bonn (design and rendered sketch credited; example display-stand designs shown).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3a", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Is dearadh todhchaíoch agus nuálach é an forcardaitheoir coincheapa Doosan atá á chumhachtú le leictreachas. Cuimsíonn sé gnéithe amhail rialú luamháin stiúrtha, gloine ghrianrialaithe cábáin, córas láithreachta oibritheora agus braiteoirí neasachta. Tá na hairíonna seo a leanas ag na hábhair a úsáidtear chun forcardaitheoir coincheapa Doosan a mhonarú. Comhlánaigh an tábla thíos tríd an airí ábhair is oiriúnaí a chur isteach, ón liosta (Cruas / Righneas / Trédhearcacht / Leaisteachas), in aice leis an gcur síos. (Cur síos: 'ligean don solas iomlán dul tríd'; 'seasamh in aghaidh bearnaí, scrabhadh agus caitheamh'; 'filleadh ar a ghnáthchruth tar éis a bheith sínte nó comhbhrúite'; 'seasamh in aghaidh turraingí agus ríbthe imbhuailte')", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of the futuristic electric Doosan concept forklift (Forcardaitheoir coincheapa Doosan). Matching table: four property descriptions to be matched with the material properties Cruas (hardness), Righneas (toughness), Trédhearcacht (transparency), Leaisteachas (elasticity).", |
| "topic": "Materials Properties", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Tábla críochnaithe @ 4 mharc. 'Ligean don solas dul tríd' → Trédhearcacht; 'seasamh in aghaidh scrabhadh/caitheamh' → Cruas; 'filleadh ar a ghnáthchruth tar éis sínte/comhbhrúite' → Leaisteachas; 'seasamh in aghaidh turraingí/ríbthe imbhuailte' → Righneas.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3b", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh buntáiste amháin agus míbhuntáiste amháin a bhaineann le feithiclí leictreacha a úsáid. (Buntáiste: / Míbhuntáiste:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Energy / Environment", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste @ 2 mharc, Míbhuntáiste @ 2 mharc. Buntáiste: ní astaíonn siad astaíochtaí carbóin/truailliú aeir (zero/low emissions, environmentally friendly). Míbhuntáiste: tá an raon teoranta agus tógann sé am fada an bataire a athluchtú (limited range, long charging time).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tá na comhpháirteanna á úsáidtear sa tuirbín aise ceartingearaí gaoithe le sádráil. Ciorclaigh an t-ábhar is oiriúnaí chun foirc an fhorcardaitheora a thaispeántar a mhonarú. (Aicrileach / Copar / Cruach chóimhiotail / Luaidhe)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of the forklift forks (Foirc forcardaitheora). A row of four material options to be circled: Aicrileach (acrylic), Copar (copper), Cruach chóimhiotail (alloy steel), Luaidhe (lead).", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Roghnú ceart @ 2 mharc: Cruach chóimhiotail (Alloy steel) circled.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh cén fáth a ndéantar dromchla fhoirc an fhorcardaitheora a theaschóireáil. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials / Heat Treatment", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 2 mharc. Déanann cóireáil teasa na foirc níos crua agus níos láidre, rud a chuireann ar a gcumas caitheamh/ualach a sheasamh agus a leathnaíonn a saolré (heat treatment hardens and strengthens the forks to resist wear and last longer).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh réamhchúram sábháilteachta amháin is cóir a chomhlíonadh nuair a bhíonn miotail á dteascóireáil. (Réamhchúram sábháilteachta:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Health & Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Réamhchúram sábháilteachta amháin @ 2 mharc. Sampla: caith spéaclaí/gloiní cosanta súl, lámhainní agus éadaí cosanta agus miotal á ghearradh (wear safety goggles, gloves and protective clothing when cutting metal).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Déantar an luamhán stiúrtha a thaispeántar as an ábhar teirmeaplaisteach, Poileitiléin Ard-dlúis (HDPE i mBéarla), a bhfuil an cód aitheantais polaiméire a thaispeántar marcáilte air. Luaigh buntáiste amháin a bhaineann le córais rialaithe luamháin stiúrtha. (Buntáiste:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a forklift joystick controller (Luamhán stiúrtha forcardaitheora) and the HDPE polymer recycling identification code (number 2, HDPE).", |
| "topic": "Control Systems / Ergonomics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste amháin @ 2 mharc. Tugann rialú luamháin stiúrtha rialú beacht, éasca agus eirgeanamaíoch ar an bhforcardaitheoir (joystick control gives precise, easy, ergonomic control).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh brí na línte a bhfuil saighead orthu sa chód aitheantais polaiméire a thaispeántar. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "The polymer recycling symbol (chasing-arrows triangle, code '2 HDPE') is shown. Question asks the meaning of the arrowed lines.", |
| "topic": "Materials / Recycling", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 2 mharc. Léiríonn na saigheada gur féidir an polaiméir a athchúrsáil (the arrows indicate the polymer is recyclable).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tá ar chumas chábán fhorcardaitheoir coincheapa leictreach Doosan claonadh ar aghaidh nó ar gcúl agus tá gloine ghrianrialaithe feistithe air. Mínigh an buntáiste a bhaineann le cábán claonta i bhforcardaitheoir. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of the Doosan forklift's tilting cabin (Cábán claonta).", |
| "topic": "Ergonomics / Design", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 2 mharc. Trí chábán a chlaonadh feabhsaítear infheictheacht/léargas an oibritheora ar an ualach agus tugtar níos mó compoird/sábháilteachta dó (tilting the cabin improves the operator's visibility of the load and comfort).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh cúis amháin le gloine ghrianrialaithe a fheistiú ar chábán forcardaitheora. (Cúis:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of the solar-controlled cabin glass (Gloine ghrianrialaithe cábáin).", |
| "topic": "Materials / Comfort", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cúis amháin @ 2 mharc. Laghdaíonn gloine ghrianrialaithe an dallrú ón ngrian agus an teas/teocht sa chábán, rud a chuireann le compord/sábháilteacht an oibritheora (solar glass reduces sun glare and heat in the cabin).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3fi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(f)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Oibríonn an mheicníocht ardaithe forcardaitheora a thaispeántar reithe hiodrálach agus slabhra. Luaigh buntáiste amháin a bhaineann le slabhra a úsáid i meicníocht ardaithe. (Buntáiste:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photos of the forklift lifting mechanism (Meicníocht ardaithe forcardaitheora) showing a chain (Slabhra) and a hydraulic ram (Reithe hiodrálach).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Buntáiste amháin @ 2 mharc. Tá slabhra láidir agus is féidir leis ualaí troma a iompar/a ardú gan sciorradh (chains are strong and can lift heavy loads without slipping).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3fii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(f)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tabhair breac-chuntas ar chúis amháin a mbeadh sé inmhianaithe slabhra meicníocht ardaithe a bhealadh. (Cúis:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of the hydraulic ram / chain lifting mechanism (Reithe hiodrálach).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Maintenance", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cúis amháin @ 2 mharc. Trí shlabhra a bhealadh, cuirtear cosc ar chreimeadh agus ar chaitheamh agus cinntítear oibriú réidh/rianúil (greasing the chain prevents corrosion and wear and ensures smooth operation).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3fiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(f)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh brí an téarma hiodrálach. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Fluid Power", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 2 mharc. Ciallaíonn hiodrálach córas a úsáideann leacht/sreabhán faoi bhrú chun fórsa a tharchur (hydraulic = a system using pressurised fluid/liquid to transmit force).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3gi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(g)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Bíonn cnos suíocháin feistithe i bhforcardaitheoirí nua-aimseartha, mar aon le 'Córas Láithreachta Oibritheora', a bhraitheann nuair a bhíonn an t-oibritheoir (tiománaí) ina shuí. Mínigh cúis amháin le Córas Láithreachta Oibritheora a úsáid. (Cúis:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of a forklift seat with an Operator Presence detection system (Braiteoir láithreachta tiománaí).", |
| "topic": "Control Systems / Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cúis amháin @ 2 mharc. Cuireann an Córas Láithreachta Oibritheora cosc ar an bhforcardaitheoir oibriú mura bhfuil an tiománaí ina shuí, rud a fheabhsaíonn an tsábháilteacht (the Operator Presence System stops the forklift operating unless the driver is seated — safety).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3gii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(g)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tá an t-eolas a leanas riachtanach chun rialacht forcardaitheora a ghníomhachtú: Ní bhraitear aon tiománaí = Leibhéal Loighce 0; Braitear tiománaí = Leibhéal Loighce 1; Níl an crios suíocháin ceangailte = Leibhéal Loighce 0; Tá an crios suíocháin ceangailte = Leibhéal Loighce 1. Seasann an tábla fírinne a thaispeántar don eolas seo. Críochnaigh an tábla fírinne a thaispeántar. (Geata AND; colúin Ionchur 1 / Ionchur 2 / Aschur)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Logic circuit with a 2-input AND gate (Geata loighce AND) feeding an output (Aschur). A truth table with columns Ionchur 1, Ionchur 2, Aschur and the input rows 0/0, 1/0, 0/1, 1/1 to be completed.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Logic", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Tábla críochnaithe @ 4 mharc (AND gate): 0,0→0; 1,0→0; 0,1→0; 1,1→1.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3giii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(g)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáidtear geata NOT chun an t-aschur leictreonach a oibheartú (aisiompú). Críochnaigh an tábla fírinne le haghaidh geata NOT. (Geata NOT; colúin Ionchur / Aschur)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "A NOT gate (Geata NOT, inverter symbol) with a truth table — columns Ionchur and Aschur, input rows 0 and 1 to be completed.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Logic", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Tábla críochnaithe @ 2 mharc (NOT gate): Ionchur 0 → Aschur 1; Ionchur 1 → Aschur 0.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q3giv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(g)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh cuspóir na mbraiteoirí neasachta ar fhorcardaitheoir. (Cuspóir:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Control Systems / Sensors", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cuspóir @ 2 mharc. Braitheann/aithníonn na braiteoirí neasachta rudaí/daoine in aice láimhe agus tugann siad foláireamh nó stopann siad an forcardaitheoir chun imbhuailtí a chosc (proximity sensors detect nearby objects/people and warn or stop the forklift to prevent collisions).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q4ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Taispeántar lanna tuirbín priontáilte 3T le haghaidh Tuirbín Gaoithe Aise Ceartingearaí (VAWT i mBéarla). Déan cur síos ar an bpróiseas priontála 3T. (Cur síos:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "3D render of a vertical-axis wind turbine with twisted helical 3D-printed blades (Lanna tuirbín priontáilte 3T).", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing / 3D Printing", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cur Síos @ 2 mharc. Is próiseas déantúsaíochta breisithe (additive) é priontáil 3T a thógann réad fisiceach ó dhearadh digiteach trí ábhar a chur leis sraith ar shraith (3D printing is additive manufacturing that builds a physical object from a digital design layer by layer).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q4aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 5, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Agus sceitseáil rindreáilte á húsáid agat, dear bonn don tuirbín gaoithe aise ceartingearaí. (Sceitse rindreáilte de bhonn an tuirbín gaoithe aise ceartingearaí)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Large blank sketching box with the VAWT pictured top-right. Candidate must design and render a base for the vertical-axis wind turbine.", |
| "topic": "Design / Sketching", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dearadh agus sceitse tugtha @ 5 mharc. Dearadh agus sceitse rindreáilte de bhonn don tuirbín; tugann an scéim sampla rindreáilte de bhonn (design and rendered sketch of a turbine base awarded 5 marks; example shown).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q4bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáidtear na comhpháirteanna leictreonacha a thaispeántar thíos sa chiorcad leictreach le haghaidh an tuirbín aise ceartingearaí gaoithe. Déantar toilleoir a mheaitseáil lena shiombail leictreonach mar a thaispeántar. Meaitseáil na comhpháirteanna leictreonacha eile leis an tsiombail leictreonach cheart don chomhpháirt áirithe sin. (Friotóir / Trasraitheoir / Gineadóir DC / Dé-óid astaíochta solais / Toilleoir)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Two-column matching task. Left column 'Comhpháirteanna leictreonacha' with photos: Friotóir (resistor), Trasraitheoir (transistor), Gineadóir DC (DC generator/motor), Dé-óid astaíochta solais (LED), Toilleoir (capacitor — already matched). Right column 'Siombailí leictreonacha' shows circuit symbols (generator circle-G, resistor rectangle, LED, capacitor, transistor B/C/E) to be linked.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Symbols", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Meaitseáil ceithre cinn @ 1 mharc an ceann. Friotóir → siombail an fhriotóra (dronuilleog); Trasraitheoir → siombail an trasraitheora (B/C/E); Gineadóir DC → ciorcal le G; Dé-óid astaíochta solais → siombail an LED; (Toilleoir cheana meaitseáilte → siombail an toilleora).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q4bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáidtear gineadóir DC sa chiorcad. Mínigh an bhrí atá le DC. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Míniú @ 1 mharc. Ciallaíonn DC Sruth Díreach — sruth leictreach a shníonn i dtreo amháin (DC = Direct Current, electric current flowing in one direction only).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q4ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Tá na comhpháirteanna leictreonacha a úsáidtear sa tuirbín aise ceartingearaí gaoithe le sádráil. Déan cur síos ar an bhfeidhm atá ag flosc nuair atá sádráil á déanamh. (Cur síos:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of soldering equipment: a tin of soldering flux (Flosc), a reel of solder, a soldering iron and components.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing / Soldering", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Cur síos / Feidhm @ 2 mharc. Glanann an flosc dromchla an mhiotail, cuireann sé cosc ar ocsaídiú/ar mheirgiú agus cuidíonn sé leis an sádar sreabhadh/leá go héasca (flux cleans the metal surface, prevents oxidation, and helps the solder flow).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q4cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 4, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh dhá réamhchúram sábháilteachta nach mór a chomhlíonadh nuair a bhíonn comhpháirteanna leictreonacha á sádráil. (Réamhchúram sábháilteachta 1: / Réamhchúram sábháilteachta 2:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Health & Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Dhá réamhchúram @ 2 mharc an ceann. Sampla: (1) caith cosaint súl/spéaclaí cosanta; (2) oibrigh in áit dea-aeráilte mar gheall ar an deatach, agus úsáid seastán don iarann te (wear eye protection; work in a well-ventilated area due to fumes; use a stand for the hot iron).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q4ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Roghnaigh an tiontú fuinnimh a tharlaíonn i ngineadóir DC. (Fuinneamh leictreach go fuinneamh ceimiceach / Fuinneamh meicniúil go fuinneamh leictreach / Fuinneamh cinéiteach go fuinneamh meicniúil)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Cutaway photo of a DC generator (Gineadóir DC). Tick-box table of three energy conversions to choose from.", |
| "topic": "Energy / Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Roghnú ceart @ 2 mharc: Fuinneamh meicniúil go fuinneamh leictreach (Mechanical energy → Electrical energy) ticked.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q4di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Úsáideann an tuirbín aise ceartingearaí gaoithe meicníocht creasa fhraclaigh agus ulóige tiomána. Don mheicníocht tiomána a thaispeántar, roghnaigh cé acu an dtéann luas na hulóige tiomáinte i méid nó i laghad. (Luas ulóige tiomáinte méadaithe / Luas ulóige tiomáinte laghdaithe)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of a belt-and-pulley drive: driver pulley Ulóg tiomána Ø75mm and driven pulley Ulóg tiomáinte Ø15mm. Tick-box table: driven-pulley speed increased / decreased.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Drives", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Roghnú ceart @ 2 mharc: Luas ulóige tiomáinte méadaithe (driven-pulley speed increased) — the driven pulley (Ø15) is smaller than the driver (Ø75), so it turns faster (consistent with the (ii) calculation giving 250 RPM).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q4dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Ríomh luas aschuir na hulóige tiomáinte, in RPM, má chasann an ulóg tiomána ag 50 RPM. (Áireamh:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Same belt-drive diagram: driver Ø75mm at 50 RPM, driven Ø15mm. Calculation space.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Calculations", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Ríomh @ 2 mharc. Cóimheas = Ulóg tiomána ÷ Ulóg tiomáinte = 75 ÷ 15 = 5; Luas aschuir = 50 RPM × 5 = 250 RPM.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q4diii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 1, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh an fheidhm atá ag an imthaca gránach a úsáidtear i gcóimeáil an tuirbín aise ceartingearaí gaoithe. (Feidhm:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a ball bearing (Imthaca gránach).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Feidhm @ 1 mharc. Laghdaíonn an t-imthaca gránach an frithchuimilt agus ceadaíonn sé rothlú réidh, ag tacú leis an acastóir/ais (the ball bearing reduces friction and allows smooth rotation, supporting the axle/shaft).", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2025-common-level-IV-q4e", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2025, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": 2, |
| "marks_confidence": "high", |
| "question_text": "Déan cur síos ar thionchar dearfach timpeallachta amháin agus ar thionchar diúltach timpeallachta amháin a bhaineann le teicneolaíocht tuirbín gaoithe. (Tionchar dearfach: / Tionchar diúltach:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Two photos of wind turbines in a rural/coastal landscape illustrating wind-turbine technology.", |
| "topic": "Energy / Environment", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": "Tionchar dearfach @ 1 mharc agus tionchar diúltach @ 1 mharc. Dearfach: foinse fuinnimh ghlain in-athnuaite gan astaíochtaí carbóin. Diúltach: truailliú torainn / dochar d'éin / tionchar amhairc (visual impact) ar an tírdhreach.", |
| "source_pdf": "2025 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q1ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Solar panels are commonly installed on modern houses. Explain two advantages of installing solar panels on a house. (Advantage 1, Advantage 2)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a two-storey house with an array of dark solar (photovoltaic) panels mounted on the pitched roof; a car is parked outside. Caption: 'House with solar panels installed'. A separate small illustration is labelled 'Solar panels'.", |
| "topic": "Energy / Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q1aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "State one other example of where solar panels may be installed. (Example: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Energy / Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q1bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Wristbands are wearable fashion accessories. Circle the most suitable material for the manufacture of the wristbands shown: Silicone / Acrylic / Bakelite.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of brightly coloured, flexible looped wristbands (red, yellow, green, blue), labelled 'Wearable wristbands'. Three boxed material options to circle: Silicone, Acrylic, Bakelite.", |
| "topic": "Materials & Properties", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q1bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Name one property of the selected wristband material. (Property: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials & Properties", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q1biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Describe one environmentally friendly method for the disposal of waste plastic. (Description: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q1ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "The frame of the electric scooter shown is manufactured from anodised aluminium. Explain why aluminium is a suitable material for the manufacture of the scooter frame.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a red and black electric scooter with two wheels, a deck and an upright stem. Labels point to 'Handlebars' and 'Anodised aluminium frame'. Caption: 'Electric scooter'.", |
| "topic": "Materials & Properties", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q1cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "State one reason for anodising aluminium. (Reason: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials & Processing", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q1ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "The handlebars on the electric scooter can be adjusted. Name the tool shown, used to adjust the electric scooter handlebars. (Name: ____)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of an L-shaped hexagonal (Allen / hex) key, labelled 'Tool'. A second photograph shows a hand using the tool to tighten a bolt on the scooter handlebar stem, captioned 'Adjustment of handlebars on electric scooter'.", |
| "topic": "Tools & Equipment", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q1civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Explain one benefit of using this tool to tighten or loosen bolts. (Benefit: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Tools & Equipment", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q1di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Smart technology mouthguards have been introduced in rugby to help detect concussion injuries. Explain the meaning of the term 'Smart Technology'.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of two rugby players; a callout shows a blue smart mouthguard with electronics/branding, captioned 'Smart mouthguard'.", |
| "topic": "Technology & Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q1dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Give two other applications of smart technology. (Application 1, Application 2)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Technology & Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q1ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Circle the most suitable drill size for tapping the M5 hole on the drilled metal plate shown: 2.0 mm / 5.0 mm / 6.5 mm / 4.2 mm.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a red rectangular metal plate with two drilled holes; left hole labelled 'M5' (tapping size), right hole labelled 'X' (clearance hole). Caption: 'Drilled metal plate'. Four boxed drill-size options to circle: 2.0 mm, 5.0 mm, 6.5 mm, 4.2 mm.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q1eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Name the type of hole marked X. (Name: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q1eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Identify one safety precaution to be observed when drilling a metal plate. (Safety precaution: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Health & Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Robotics is the intersection of science, engineering and technology to produce machines to substitute human actions. State two applications of robotic technology. (Application 1, Application 2)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Header image of a humanoid robot. Photograph of an orange and black industrial robotic arm with a multi-jointed body and an end effector labelled 'Gripper'; captioned 'Robotic arm'.", |
| "topic": "Robotics & Automation", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Outline one disadvantage of robotic technology. (Disadvantage: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Robotics & Automation", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2b", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Explain why servo motors are suitable for use in robotic technology. (Explanation: ____)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a small servo motor with a splined output horn/disc on top and a three-wire connector lead; captioned 'Servo motor'.", |
| "topic": "Robotics & Automation", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Drive module controller units can be used to control servo motors. Name component X shown on the drive module controller. (Name: ____)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a small green printed circuit board (drive module controller) with various surface components; an arrow labelled 'Component X' points to a large black cylindrical component (an electrolytic capacitor). Captioned 'Drive module controller'.", |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Give one other application of component X. (Application: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Draw the electronic symbol used to represent component X. (Symbol: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Artificial Intelligence (AI) is enhancing the capabilities of robots, making them more efficient and versatile. State one other application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). (Application: ____)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a white humanoid robot, captioned 'AI robotics'.", |
| "topic": "Robotics & Automation", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Outline two risks or disadvantages associated with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). (Risk/disadvantage 1, Risk/disadvantage 2)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Robotics & Automation", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Name the type of nut shown, used in the assembly of the robotic gripper. (Name: ____)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a robotic gripper assembly (servo-driven mechanical fingers), captioned 'Robotic gripper'. A callout zooms in on a hexagonal nut with a coloured (nylon) insert ring at one end, labelled 'Nut' — consistent with a nylon-insert lock nut (nyloc).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Fasteners", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Explain why this nut is suitable for the assembly of a robotic gripper. (Explanation: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Fasteners", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "The drawing of the robotic gripper arm shown below was produced using CAD. Explain the meaning of the term CAD. (C____ A____ D____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "CAD / CAM", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2eiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Name two suitable computer aided manufacturing (CAM) processes to manufacture the gripper arm shown. (Process 1, Process 2)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Blue 2D CAD drawing of a robotic gripper arm/finger with a serrated (toothed) gripping edge and two mounting holes; captioned 'CAD drawing of a robotic gripper arm'.", |
| "topic": "CAD / CAM", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2ev", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(v)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "In the space provided, draw a rendered sketch of the robotic gripper arm. (Rendered Sketch)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Graphics / Sketching", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2fi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(f)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Select the name of the drive mechanism shown (tick one): Bevel Gears / Simple Gear Train / Compound Gear Train.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of a gear train: a large red driver gear 'Gear A (40 teeth)' meshes with a small black idler 'Gear B', which meshes with a large blue gear 'Gear C (40 teeth)'. Gear A is shown rotating with a curved arrow. The three gears lie in a line (A on top, small B in middle, C at bottom). Captioned 'Drive mechanism'. Answer table with options Bevel Gears, Simple Gear Train, Compound Gear Train and a 'Selection (tick one)' column.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Gears", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2fii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(f)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Explain the function of gear B in the drive mechanism. (Function: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Gears", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2fiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(f)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "If gear A rotates clockwise, in which direction does gear C rotate? (Direction: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Gears", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2fiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(f)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "If gear A rotates at a speed of 100 RPM, select the correct speed of gear C (tick one): 1000 RPM / 10 RPM / 100 RPM.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Answer table with rotation-speed options 1000 RPM, 10 RPM, 100 RPM and a 'Selection (tick one)' column. (Gears A and C both have 40 teeth, with an idler B between them.)", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Gears", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q2fv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(f)(v)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Explain the purpose of the keyway on the gear shown. (Explanation: ____)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Illustration of a single blue spur gear with a central round bore; a small rectangular notch cut into the bore is labelled 'Keyway'.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Gears", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q3a", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Advances in engineering and biometric (body characteristic measurement) technology have improved personal and property security systems. The following four terms are associated with security and safety systems: LED, Sensor, Visual Display Unit, SD Card. Complete the table by inserting the most suitable term, from the list above, next to the description. Descriptions: (1) A device that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. (2) A removable memory device used to store and transfer digital data. (3) A semiconductor device that emits light when current flows through it. (4) A device with a screen that displays and represents information in visual form.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Header collage of security/biometric technology images. A two-column table headed 'Term' and 'Description' with four description rows (listed in the question text) to be matched to the terms LED, Sensor, Visual Display Unit, SD Card.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Security Systems", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q3bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "A steel bracket to mount a security camera is shown. Outline three steps required to manufacture slot A in this bracket. (Step 1, Step 2, Step 3)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph/render of a black steel bracket bent into a shallow V/trapezoidal shape; an annotation 'Bend at 90 degrees' points to a folded edge and 'Slot A' points to an elongated slot cut in the flat face. Captioned 'Steel bracket'.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q3bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Describe how the steel bracket is bent to shape. (Description: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q3biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "State a suitable finish for the steel bracket. (Finish: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials & Finishing", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q3ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "A wall mounted security camera unit is shown below. Explain the purpose of the slot B shown above. (Purpose: ____)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photographs of a white wall-mounted security camera unit (captioned 'Wall mounted security camera unit') and a close-up of its mounting plate; an arrow labelled 'Slot B' points to an elongated slot in the mounting plate. A further close-up shows a circular 'Serrated/grooved base'.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Design", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q3cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Describe the function of the serrated/grooved base on the security camera unit. (Function: ____)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Close-up photograph of a circular base whose rim is serrated/grooved (ratchet-like teeth), labelled 'Serrated/grooved base'.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Design", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q3di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "The security safe shown is opened using biometric authentication to activate a digital logic gate. The safe door will only open when both facial and fingerprint recognition technology can identify the safe user. Input 1 = Fingerprint recognition, Input 2 = Facial recognition, feeding a Logic gate that gives 'Open Safe'. Name the logic gate used to open the safe shown above. (Name: ____)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a metal security safe alongside a block diagram: 'Input 1 Fingerprint recognition' and 'Input 2 Facial recognition' both feed a box labelled 'Logic' whose output goes to 'Open Safe'. Both inputs must be present (true) for the safe to open, indicating an AND-type logic gate.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Logic Gates", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q3dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Draw the logic symbol for the named logic gate. (Logic gate symbol)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics / Logic Gates", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q3ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "State one advantage of using biometric authentication in home security systems. (Advantage: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Security Systems", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q3eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Name one other type of biometric authentication. (Name: ____)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Small illustration of a face/biometric scan, captioned 'Biometric authentication'.", |
| "topic": "Security Systems", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q3eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Explain why biometric technology is used in travel passports. (Explanation: ____)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Image of a passport with a biometric chip symbol, captioned 'Biometric passport' / 'Biometric symbol'.", |
| "topic": "Security Systems", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q3f", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(f)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "A simple security alarm circuit is shown. Four electronic components used to build the circuit are identified by number. Match each of the numbered electronic components to the correct electronic symbol shown below.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a security alarm circuit on a breadboard/PCB with a battery, captioned 'Alarm Circuit'. Four real components are numbered: 1 = a red push-button switch, 2 = a black buzzer/sounder, 3 = a red LED, 4 = a resistor (banded). Below are four boxed electronic symbols (LED with arrows, rectangular resistor, normally-open push switch, and a buzzer/bell symbol) plus answer boxes to write the matching number in.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Circuit Symbols", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q3gi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(g)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Outline one security risk to personal information or personal data associated with online activity. (Risk: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Cyber Security", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q3gii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(g)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Explain two steps that can be taken to protect personal information and personal data online. (Step 1, Step 2)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Cyber Security", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q4ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "The engineering design process plays an important role in the design, safety features, and ergonomics of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and their accessories. Identify two safety features incorporated in the design of ATVs. (Safety feature 1, Safety feature 2)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a red four-wheeled quad bike / All Terrain Vehicle (ATV).", |
| "topic": "Design Process / Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q4aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "The design process involves a number of different stages to create a vehicle such as an ATV. Match each of the design process stages with the appropriate image below. The first match is completed for you. Stages: Brainstorming, Manufacturing, Working Drawings, Testing.", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Four labelled stage boxes (Brainstorming, Manufacturing, Working Drawings, Testing) over four images of ATVs at different design stages: (1) people assembling an ATV, (2) freehand pencil sketches of ATVs, (3) an ATV strapped onto a test rig, (4) orthographic/working drawings of an ATV. A red connecting line already links 'Brainstorming' to image 2 (the freehand sketches) as the completed example.", |
| "topic": "Design Process", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q4aiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Explain the purpose of 'testing' in the design process. (Purpose: ____)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of an ATV being ridden/tested outdoors, captioned 'Testing on an ATV'.", |
| "topic": "Design Process", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q4bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Many ATVs have storage racks, made from tubular steel, fitted at the rear of the vehicle. Name a suitable method used to join tubular steel. (Name: ____)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a tubular steel storage rack, captioned 'Storage rack'.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing / Joining", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q4bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "The metal bushing shown, used in attaching the storage rack to an ATV, is machined on a centre lathe. List three lathe processes used to make the metal bushing shown. (Lathe process 1, Lathe process 2, Lathe process 3)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a cylindrical metal bushing with a central bore, captioned 'Metal bushing'.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing / Lathe", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q4biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Operating features of ATVs may be classified as input or output. Use a circle to classify as input or output each of the ATV operating features: Front headlight (Input/Output); Push-button ignition (Input/Output); Anti-theft alarm (Input/Output).", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Table headed 'ATV operating feature' and 'Circle (one option in each row)'. Rows: Front headlight, Push-button ignition, Anti-theft alarm, each with 'Input' and 'Output' to circle.", |
| "topic": "Electronics / Systems", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q4ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Name the drive mechanism shown opposite which is used in an ATV. (Name: ____)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of a chain wrapped around a toothed sprocket (a chain-and-sprocket drive), captioned 'Drive mechanism'.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Drives", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q4cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "State two methods of lubricating the drive mechanism. (Method 1, Method 2)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms / Maintenance", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q4ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Identify two environmental impacts caused by the incorrect disposal of lubricants. (Impact 1, Impact 2)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Sustainability", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q4di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "A crossbar can be used to strengthen the handlebars of an ATV. A dimensioned working drawing for an ATV crossbar, to be manufactured from mild steel, is shown. Insert, in the table below, the correct measurement for dimension A, dimension B, and dimension C shown above. (Dimension A, Dimension B, Dimension C — Measurement (mm))", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Working drawing (front view) of a flat mild-steel crossbar with two rounded ends, each containing a mounting hole. A radius 'R10' is marked at the left end. Dimension A is the horizontal dimension across the top of the bar; the dimension '200' is shown between the two hole centres; dimension B is the full overall length along the bottom; dimension C is the vertical width/height at the right end. Note 'Measurements shown in mm (not to scale)'. Above is a photo of red ATV handlebars with the silver crossbar fitted, labelled 'Crossbar' and 'ATV handlebars'. Only R10 and 200 are explicitly printed; A, B, C must be derived (no scheme available to confirm values).", |
| "topic": "Engineering Drawing / Dimensioning", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q4dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "List three steps used to make the crossbar shown above in the engineering room. (Step 1, Step 2, Step 3)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q4ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Personal safety equipment such as a helmet, gloves, and eye goggles are vital for rider safety when operating an All Terrain Vehicle. Design, using a rendered sketch, a storage unit for ATV personal safety equipment. The storage unit should include: a method to hang a helmet; an area to hold goggles and gloves. (Rendered sketch of storage unit)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photograph of an orange and white motocross/ATV helmet with goggles attached, captioned 'ATV personal safety equipment'. A large blank box is provided for the rendered sketch.", |
| "topic": "Design & Graphics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-EV-q4eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "EV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Ergonomics is an important consideration in the design process. Explain the meaning of the term 'ergonomics'. (Explanation: ____)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Design Process", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Is minic a shuiteáiltear grianphainéil ar thithe nua-aimseartha. Mínigh dhá bhuntáiste a bhaineann le grianphainéil a shuiteáil ar theach. (Buntáiste 1, Buntáiste 2)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a modern house with dark photovoltaic solar panels mounted on the pitched roof, with an electric car parked in front; labelled 'Grianphainéil' (solar panels) and captioned 'Teach a bhfuil grianphainéil suiteáilte air' (a house with solar panels installed on it).", |
| "topic": "Energy & Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh sampla amháin eile d'áit a bhféadfaí grianphainéil a shuiteáil. (Sampla:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Energy & Electronics", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Oiriúintí faisin inchaite is ea bandaí rosta. Ciorclaigh an t-ábhar is oiriúnaí chun na bandaí rosta thíos a mhonarú. (Roghanna ciorclaithe: Sileacón / Aicrileach / Bácailít)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of several coloured silicone-style wristbands (red, blue, green, yellow, orange) stacked/interlinked; captioned 'Bandaí rosta inchaite' (wearable wristbands). Three boxed options presented for circling: Sileacón (silicone), Aicrileach (acrylic), Bácailít (bakelite).", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh airí amháin de chuid an ábhair atá roghnaithe agat don bhanda rosta. (Airí:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Déan cur síos ar mhodh amháin, atá neamhdhíobhálach don timpeallacht, chun dramhaíl phlaisteach a dhiúscairt. (Cur síos:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a wrist wearing a dark fitness/wrist band, hand resting on a surface; illustrates the wristband product context for the disposal question.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Is as alúmanam anóidithe a mhonaraítear fráma an scútair leictrigh a thaispeántar. Mínigh an fáth a bhfuil alúmanam oiriúnach mar ábhar chun fráma an scútair a mhonarú. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a red electric scooter (foldable kick scooter with motor) standing upright; the handlebar labelled 'Hanlaí' and the frame labelled 'Fráma alúmanaim anóidithe' (anodised aluminium frame); captioned 'Scútar leictreach'.", |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh cúis amháin le halúmanam a anóidiú. (Cúis:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Is féidir na hanlaí ar an scútar leictreach a choigeartú. Ainmnigh an uirlis a thaispeántar a úsáidtear chun hanlaí an scútair leictrigh a choigeartú. (Ainm:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of an L-shaped Allen key / hex key labelled 'Uirlis' (tool), and a second photo showing the hex key being used at a clamp on the scooter, captioned 'Coigeartú hanlaí ar scútar leictreach' (adjusting the handlebars on an electric scooter).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1civ", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(c)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh buntáiste amháin a bhaineann leis an uirlis sin a úsáid chun boltaí a theannadh nó a scaoileadh. (Buntáiste:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Tá cosaintí fiacla teicneolaíochta cliste tugtha isteach sa rugbaí chun cuidiú le gortuithe comhtholgtha a bhrath. Mínigh an téarma 'Teicneolaíocht Chliste'. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of two rugby players (one consoling/supporting another) and a separate photo of a blue/black mouthguard labelled 'prevent', captioned 'Cosaint fiacla chliste' (smart mouthguard / tooth protector).", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh dhá fheidhm eile a bhaintear as an teicneolaíocht chliste. (Feidhm 1, Feidhm 2)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Ciorclaigh an mhéid druilire is oiriúnaí chun an poll M5 ar an bpláta miotail druileáilte a thaispeántar a thapáil. (Roghanna ciorclaithe: 2.0 mm / 5.0 mm / 6.5 mm / 4.2 mm)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a red rectangular drilled metal plate ('Pláta miotail druileáilte') with two holes; the left smaller hole labelled 'M5' and the right larger hole labelled 'X'. Four boxed drill-size options to circle: 2.0 mm, 5.0 mm, 6.5 mm, 4.2 mm.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh an cineál poill a bhfuil X marcáilte air. (Ainm:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Refers to the drilled metal plate ('Pláta miotail druileáilte'); hole X is the larger right-hand hole (a clearance hole), versus the M5 tapped hole on the left.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh réamhchúram sábháilteachta amháin ba chóir a dhéanamh agus pláta miotail á dhruileáil. (Réamhchúram sábháilteachta:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Health & Safety", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1fi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(f)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Roghnaigh ainm na meicníochta tiomána a thaispeántar. (Tábla: Meicníocht tiomána | Rogha (ticeáil ceann amháin); rónna: Giaranna beibhil, Giarshraith shimplí, Giarshraith iolrach)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Diagram of a simple gear train ('Meicníocht tiomána') with three meshing spur gears: a large red gear A (40 fiacail / 40 teeth) at top rotating clockwise (arrow shown), a small black idler gear B in the middle, and a large blue gear C (40 fiacail / 40 teeth) at the bottom. A table requires ticking one option: Giaranna beibhil (bevel gears), Giarshraith shimplí (simple gear train), Giarshraith iolrach (compound gear train).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1fii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(f)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh feidhm ghiar B sa mheicníocht tiomána. (Feidhm:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Refers to gear B, the small central idler gear meshing between gear A (40 teeth) and gear C (40 teeth) in the gear-train diagram.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1fiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(f)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Má rothlaíonn giar A deiseal, cén treo ina rothlaíonn giar C? (Treo:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Refers to the gear-train diagram; gear A (top) rotates clockwise (deiseal), gear B is the idler, gear C (bottom) is to have its direction stated.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1fiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(f)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Má rothlaíonn giar A ar luas 100 RPM, roghnaigh an luas ceart atá ag giar C. (Tábla: Luas rothlaithe | Rogha (ticeáil ceann amháin); rónna: 1000 RPM, 10 RPM, 100 RPM)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q1fv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "1(f)(v)", |
| "parent_question": "1", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh an cuspóir atá leis an gclais eochrach ar an ngiar a thaispeántar. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo/render of a blue spur gear with a keyway (rectangular slot) cut into the central bore, labelled 'Clais eochrach' (keyway).", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q2ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Is iħard atá sa róbataic ná an eolaíocht, an innealtóireacht agus an teicneolaíocht dó theacht le chéile chun meaisíní a tháirgeadh le dul in ionad gníomhartha an duine. Luaigh dhá fheidhm eile a bhaintear as an teicneolaíocht róbatach. (Feidhm 1, Feidhm 2)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of an orange/white industrial articulated robotic arm ('Lódhór') in a manufacturing setting, and a top banner photo of multiple robotic arms on an automated production line.", |
| "topic": "Robotics & Automation", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q2aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Tabhair breac-chuntas ar mhíbhuntáiste amháin a bhaineann leis an teicneolaíocht róbatach. (Míbhuntáiste:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Robotics & Automation", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q2b", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(b)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh an fáth a bhfuil seirbheamótair oiriúnach lena n-úsáid sa teicneolaíocht róbatach. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of an orange/blue hobby servo motor with a horn/arm attached, labelled 'Seirbheamótar' (servo motor).", |
| "topic": "Robotics & Automation", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q2ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Is féidir aonaid rialaitheora modúil tiomána a úsáid chun seirbheamótair a rialú. Ainmnigh comhpháirt X a thaispeántar ar an rialaitheoir modúil tiomána. (Ainm:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a green printed circuit board ('Rialaitheoir modúil tiomána' / motor module controller) with a large black cylindrical component labelled 'Comhpháirt X' (appears to be an electrolytic capacitor).", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q2cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh feidhm amháin eile a bhaintear as comhpháirt X. (Feidhm:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q2ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Tarraing an tsiombail leictreonach a úsáidtear chun seasamh do chomhpháirt X. (Siombail:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q2di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Tá an Intleacht Shaorga (IS) ag cur le cumas, le héifeachtúlacht agus le héifeachtúlacht róbat. Luaigh feidhm amháin eile a bhaintear as an Intleacht Shaorga (IS). (Feidhm:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a humanoid robot ('Róbataic IS') with a white face/head, illustrating artificial intelligence in robotics.", |
| "topic": "Robotics & Automation", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q2dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Tabhair breac-chuntas ar dhá riosca nó dhá mhíbhuntáiste a bhaineann leis an Intleacht Shaorga (IS) a úsáid. (Riosca/míbhuntáiste 1, Riosca/míbhuntáiste 2)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Robotics & Automation", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q2ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh an cineál cnó a thaispeántar a úsáidtear chun an ladhar róbatach a choimeáil. (Ainm:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a robotic gripper/claw ('Ladhar róbatach') with a fastening nut highlighted, and a close-up of a nut ('Cnó'). Asks to name the type of nut used to hold the robotic finger/gripper.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q2eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh an fáth a bhfuil an cnó sin oiriúnach chun ladhar róbatach a choimeáil. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q2eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Is le CAD a táirgeadh an líníocht de ghéag na ladhre róbataí a thaispeántar thíos. Mínigh an téarma CAD. (C _ _ _ _ A _ _ _ _ _ D)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Blue CAD line drawing of a robotic gripper finger/arm ('Líníocht CAD de ghéag laidhre róbatach'); requires expanding the acronym CAD.", |
| "topic": "Design & Communication", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q2eiv", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(iv)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh dhá phróiseas oiriúnacha monaraithe ríomhchuidithe (CAM) chun géag na ladhre róbataí a thaispeántar a mhonarú. (Próiseas 1, Próiseas 2)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q2ev", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "2(e)(v)", |
| "parent_question": "2", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Sa spás atá ann, tarraing sceitse rindreáilte de ghéag na laidhre róbataí. (Sceitse rindreáilte:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Design & Communication", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q3a", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(a)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Baineann na ceithre théarma seo a leanas le córais slándála agus sábháilteachta: LED, Braiteoir, Aonad Fístaispeána, Cárta SD. Cuir an téarma is oiriúnaí as an liosta thuas taobh leis an gcur síos ar an téarma chun an tábla thíos a chomhlánú. (Cuir síos sa tábla: 'Feiste a bhraitheann agus a fhreagraíonn do chineál ionchuir éigin ón timpeallacht fhisiceach.'; 'Feiste chuimhne inbhainte a úsáidtear chun sonraí digiteacha a stóráil agus a aistriú.'; 'Feiste leathsheoltóra a astaíonn solas nuair a shreabhann sruth tríthi.'; 'Feiste a bhfuil scáileán uirthi a dhéanann faisnéis a léiriú agus a chur i láthair in amharcfhoirm.')", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "A two-column matching table (Téarma | Cur síos) with four descriptions to be paired with the four given terms (LED, Braiteoir/sensor, Aonad Fístaispeána/visual display unit, Cárta SD/SD card). Top banner shows a collage of biology/electronics/medical imagery.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q3bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Taispeántar brac cruach chun ceamara slándála a fheistiú. Tabhair breac-chuntas ar thrí chéim is gá chun sliotán A sa bhrac sin a mhonarú. (Céim 1, Céim 2, Céim 3)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Two views of a steel bracket ('Brac cruach'): a flat development showing a central elongated slot labelled 'Sliotán A' with red dashed bend lines and a note 'Lúb ag 90°' (bend at 90°), and a 3D view of the formed L/U-shaped bracket. Manufacturing the slot is the task.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q3bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Déan cur síos ar an gcaoi a lúbtar an brac cruach chun cruth a chur air. (Cur síos:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q3biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh bailchríoch oiriúnach don bhrac cruach. (Bailchríoch:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q3ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Taispeántar thíos aonad ceamara slándála atá feistithe ar bhalla. Mínigh an cuspóir atá leis an sliotán B a thaispeántar thuas. (Cuspóir:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a white wall-mounted security-camera mount/bracket ('Aonad ceamara slándála atá feistithe ar bhalla'), with an elongated slot labelled 'Sliotán B' (red arrow) on the bracket arm, and a close-up of a ribbed/serrated base ('Bonn fiaclach/eitreach').", |
| "topic": "Design & Communication", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q3cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Déan cur síos ar an bhfeidhm atá leis an mbonn fiaclach/eitreach ar an aonad ceamara slándála. (Feidhm:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Refers to the serrated/ribbed base ('Bonn fiaclach/eitreach') of the wall-mounted security camera unit, shown as an oval ridged disc.", |
| "topic": "Design & Communication", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q3di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Osclaítear an taisceadán slándála a thaispeántar le fíordheimhniú bithmhéadrach chun geata loighce digiteach a ghníomhachtú. Ní osclaíonn doras an taisceadáin go dtí gur féidir an t-úsáideoir sábháilte a aithint le teicneolaíocht aitheanta aghaidhe agus méarloirg araon. Bíonn gá leis an eolas seo a leanas chun an taisceadán a oscailt. [Ionchur 1: Aithint méarloirg; Ionchur 2: Aithint aghaidhe] Ainmnigh an geata loighce a úsáidtear chun an taisceadán thuas a oscailt. (Ainm:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Logic diagram: two inputs — Ionchur 1 'Aithint méarloirg' (fingerprint recognition) and Ionchur 2 'Aithint aghaidhe' (face recognition) — both feeding into a box labelled 'Loighic' (logic) whose output goes to 'Oscail Taisceadán' (open safe). Both inputs are required to open, implying an AND gate. Accompanied by a photo of a brown digital safe and two biometric scan icons.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q3dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Tarraing an tsiombail loighce don gheata loighce ainmnithe. (Siombail don gheata loighce:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q3ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh buntáiste amháin a bhaineann le fíordheimhniú bithmhéadrach a úsáid i gcórais slándála tí. (Buntáiste:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo illustrating biometric facial authentication ('Fíordheimhniú bithmhéadrach') — a face with a scanning overlay.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q3eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh cineál amháin eile fíordheimhnithe bhithmhéadraigh. (Ainm:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q3eiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(e)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh an fáth a n-úsáidtear an teicneolaíocht bhithmhéadrach i bpasanna taistil. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photos of a red biometric passport ('Pas bithmhéadrach') and the biometric chip symbol ('Siombail bhithmhéadrach').", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q3fi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(f)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Taispeántar ciorcad simplí aláraim slándála. Tá uimhir curtha le ceithre chomhpháirt leictreonacha a úsáidtear chun an ciorcad a thógáil. Meaitseáil gach ceann de na comhpháirteanna leictreonacha uimhrithe leis an tsiombail leictreonach cheart a thaispeántar thíos. (Comhpháirteanna 1-4 le meaitseáil le siombailí: LED/diall solas-astaíoch, friotóir, lasc/cnaipe brú, callaire/buzzer.)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a simple security-alarm breadboard/PCB circuit ('Ciorcad aláraim') with four numbered components: 1 = a push-button/switch (red), 2 = a buzzer/sounder (black), 3 = a red LED, 4 = a resistor (banded). Below are four empty boxes each containing one circuit symbol to be matched: an LED symbol, a resistor (rectangle) symbol, a push-switch symbol, and a buzzer/sounder symbol.", |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q3gi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(g)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Tabhair breac-chuntas ar riosca slándála amháin d'fhaisnéis phearsanta nó do shonraí pearsanta a bhaineann le gníomhaíocht ar líne. (Riosca:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Cybersecurity", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q3gii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "3(g)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "3", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh dhá chéim is féidir a ghlacadh chun faisnéis phearsanta agus sonraí pearsanta a chosaint ar líne. (Céim 1, Céim 2)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Cybersecurity", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q4ai", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Tá ról tábhachtach ag an bpróiseas deartha innealtóireachta le linn dearadh, gnéithe sábháilteachta agus eirgeanamaíocht Feithiclí Uile-Thír-Raoin (ATVanna), agus a gcuid oiriúintí, a fhorbairt. Ainmnigh dhá ghné shábháilteachta a chuimsítear i ndearadh ATVanna. (Gné shábháilteachta 1, Gné shábháilteachta 2)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a red all-terrain vehicle (ATV / quad bike) at the top of the question; introduces ATVanna (all-terrain vehicles) safety/ergonomics context.", |
| "topic": "Design Process", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q4aii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Bíonn roinnt céimeanna éagsúla i gceist sa phróiseas deartha chun feithicil ar nós ATV a chruthú. Meaitseáil na céimeanna sa phróiseas deartha leis an íomhá chuí thíos. Tá an chéad mheaitseáil déanta duit. (Céimeanna le meaitseáil le híomhánna: Ransú smaointe, Monarú, Líníochtaí oibre, Tástáil)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "A matching exercise with four labelled stage boxes (Ransú smaointe / brainstorming, Monarú / manufacture, Líníochtaí oibre / working drawings, Tástáil / testing) above four photos to match: an ATV being assembled/manufactured, hand-drawn design sketches, a colourful CAD/working drawing of an ATV, and ATVs being tested. One match is already provided.", |
| "topic": "Design Process", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q4aiii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(a)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Mínigh an cuspóir atá le 'tástáil' sa phróiseas deartha. (Cuspóir:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo captioned 'ATV á thástáil' (an ATV being tested) accompanies the question.", |
| "topic": "Design Process", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q4bi", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Bíonn racaí stórála, de dhéanamh cruach feadánaí, feistithe i gcúl a lán ATVanna. Ainmnigh modh oiriúnach a úsáidtear chun cruach feadánach a cheangal. (Ainm:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a tubular steel storage rack ('Raca stórála') mounted at the rear of an ATV.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q4bii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Is ar dhseil láir a mheaisínítear an bhoscóid mhiotail thíos a úsáidtear chun raca stórála a cheangal den ATV. Liostaigh trí phróiseas deile a úsáidtear chun a bhoscóid mhiotail thíos a dhéanamh. (Próiseas deile 1, Próiseas deile 2, Próiseas deile 3)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a turned cylindrical metal boss/spacer ('Boscóid mhiotail') produced on a centre lathe ('deil láir'); asks for three lathe processes used to make it.", |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q4biii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(b)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Is féidir gnéithe oibriúcháin ATVanna a rangú mar fheistí ionchuir nó mar fheistí aschuir. Úsáid ciorcal chun gach ceann de na gnéithe oibriúcháin de chuid ATV a rangú mar ionchur nó mar aschur. (Tábla: Gné oibriúcháin de chuid ATV | Ciorclaigh (rogha amháin i ngach ró); rónna: Ceannsolas tosaigh — Ionchur/Aschur; Adhaint bhrúchnaipe — Ionchur/Aschur; Aláram frithghadaíochta — Ionchur/Aschur)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Electronics & Control", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q4ci", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh an mheicníocht tiomána thaill a úsáidtear in ATV. (Ainm:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of a chain-and-sprocket drive mechanism ('Meicníocht tiomána') as used on an ATV.", |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q4cii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Luaigh dhá mhodh chun an mheicníocht tiomána a bhealú. (Modh 1, Modh 2)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Mechanisms", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q4ciii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(c)(iii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Ainmnigh dhá thionchar timpeallachta ar cúis leo bealaí a dhiúscairt go mícheart. (Tionchar 1, Tionchar 2)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Materials", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q4di", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Is féidir trasnán a úsáid chun hanlaí ATV a neartú. Taispeántar thíos líníocht oibre, agus toisí uirthi, le haghaidh trasnán ATV atá le monarú as bogchruach. Cuir isteach, sa tábla thíos, an tomhas ceart le haghaidh thoise A, thoise B, agus thoise C a thaispeántar thuas. (Tábla: Ainm an toise | Tomhas (mm); rónna: Toise A, Toise B, Toise C)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Engineering working drawing (dimensions in mm, not to scale) of a flat ATV crossbar/handlebar brace ('Trasnán'): a long flat bar with a hole at each end. Marked dimensions: a radius 'R10' at the left end, overall length A across the top, an inner dimension '200' between the hole centres, overall length B along the bottom, and the bar width/thickness 'C' at the right end. The student must read off measurements for toise A, B and C. A separate red photo shows the bent finished crossbar labelled 'Hanlaí ATV' and 'Trasnán'.", |
| "topic": "Design & Communication", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q4dii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(d)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Liostaigh trí chéim a úsáidtear chun an trasnán a thaispeántar thuas a dhéanamh sa seomra innealtóireachta. (Céim 1, Céim 2, Céim 3)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Manufacturing Processes", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q4ei", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)(i)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Tá trealamh sábháilteachta pearsanta, amhail clogad, lámhainní, agus spéaclaí cosanta, ríthábhachtach le haghaidh sábháilteacht tiománaithe agus iad ag oibriú Feithiclí Uile-Thír-Raoin. Úsáid sceitse rindreáilte chun aonad stórála a dhearadh le haghaidh trealamh sábháilteachta pearsanta ATV. Ba chóir na rudaí seo a áireamh san aonad stórála: Modh chun clogad a chrochadh; Spás chun spéaclaí cosanta agus lámhainní a choinneáil. (Sceitse rindreáilte den aonad stórála:)", |
| "has_images": true, |
| "image_notes": "Photo of personal protective equipment for ATV riding ('Trealamh sábháilteachta pearsanta ATV') — an orange/white motocross helmet with goggles, plus gloves. Large blank box provided for a rendered design sketch of a storage unit holding a helmet, goggles and gloves.", |
| "topic": "Design & Communication", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| }, |
| { |
| "id": "2026-common-level-IV-q4eii", |
| "subject_n": "Engineering", |
| "year": 2026, |
| "paper": 0, |
| "version": "IV", |
| "material_type": "exampapers", |
| "question_number": "4(e)(ii)", |
| "parent_question": "4", |
| "marks": null, |
| "marks_confidence": "uncertain", |
| "question_text": "Tá sé tábhachtach eirgeanamaíocht a chur san áireamh sa phróiseas deartha. Mínigh an téarma 'eirgeanamaíocht'. (Míniú:)", |
| "has_images": false, |
| "image_notes": null, |
| "topic": "Design Process", |
| "marking_scheme_answer": null, |
| "source_pdf": "2026 - Engineering - Common Level (Irish) - Exam Paper.pdf" |
| } |
| ] |
