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Key Facts: NSSCO Design and Technology (6187) Exam

6187

NSSCO Design and Technology syllabus code

NIED NSSCO Design and Technology Syllabus

50%

Paper 3 project weighting (160 marks)

NIED NSSCO Design and Technology scheme of assessment

31/19

Paper 1 / Paper 2 weighting (%)

NIED NSSCO Design and Technology scheme of assessment

320

Combined marks across Papers 1–3

NIED NSSCO Design and Technology Syllabus

A–G

Grade scale (descriptors for A, C, E, G)

NIED NSSCO Design and Technology Syllabus / grade descriptions

3

Part 2 options (choose one)

NIED NSSCO Design and Technology Syllabus

100

Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation)

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NSSCO Design and Technology 6187 is examined by DNEA through Paper 1 (100 marks, 2 h, 31%), Paper 2 (60 marks, 1 h 45 min, 19%) and Paper 3 practical project (160 marks, 50%), totalling 320 marks with grades A–G. Official assessment is written design work plus a made product — not MCQ-only. This page’s 100 free questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation covering topics from the NIED syllabus; they disclose project rules but do not replace your folder or made product.

Sample NSSCO Design and Technology (6187) Practice Questions

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1According to the NIED NSSCO Design and Technology syllabus (6187), which three components must a learner take to obtain a grade?
A.Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 (project)
B.Paper 1 and Paper 2 only
C.Paper 3 project only
D.A single multiple-choice paper
Explanation: Learners must take Paper 1, Paper 2 and submit Paper 3 (a project). Missing any component prevents a complete grade under the NIED scheme of assessment.
2What is the weighting of Paper 3 (the project) in NSSCO Design and Technology 6187?
A.19%
B.31%
C.50%
D.70%
Explanation: Paper 3 (Project) carries 160 marks and 50% of the total assessment. Papers 1 and 2 contribute 31% and 19% respectively for a combined 320 marks.
3Paper 1 in NSSCO Design and Technology 6187 lasts how long and is worth how many marks?
A.1 hour 45 minutes and 60 marks
B.2 hours and 100 marks
C.4 hours and 160 marks
D.50 minutes and 40 marks
Explanation: Paper 1 is a 2-hour written paper of 100 marks (31%). Part A assesses compulsory content; Part B assesses one option.
4Which assessment objective focuses on planning, selecting resources and making a product to evaluate aesthetic, functional and technical quality?
A.A Knowledge with understanding
B.B Design problem solving
C.C Communication
D.D Realisation
Explanation: Assessment Objective D (Realisation) covers planning the making process, choosing suitable resources and materials, demonstrating manipulative skill, and evaluating process and product quality.
5In Paper 1 Part B, how many structured option questions must a candidate answer?
A.All three option questions
B.One of the three structured questions
C.Two of the three structured questions
D.None — Part B is optional coursework only
Explanation: Part B assesses the options: candidates answer one of three structured questions to show knowledge with understanding in their chosen option area.
6In the compulsory Conservation topic, recycling is mainly studied as a method to:
A.Increase workshop electricity use
B.Conserve natural resources
C.Replace all design briefs
D.Eliminate the need for safety rules
Explanation: Learners must illustrate and apply recycling as a method of conserving natural resources and suggest ways recycling supports conservation.
7An elementary conservation study under NSSCO Design and Technology should include:
A.Ignoring local practice and inventing fictional methods only
B.Identifying a locally applied conservation method and its positive results
C.Listing only international brands of tools
D.Calculating Paper 3 folder page counts
Explanation: Specific objectives require an elementary study that identifies a locally applied conservation method and determines its positive or possible positive results.
8Comparing advantages and disadvantages of conservation methods mainly develops which skill?
A.Critical evaluation of resource-saving approaches
B.Random guessing of material prices
C.Ignoring environmental impact
D.Avoiding any written analysis
Explanation: Learners must list, describe and compare advantages and disadvantages of conservation methods for natural resources — a critical evaluation skill.
9Why is conserving finite natural resources important in Design and Technology practice?
A.Because materials never affect product cost
B.Because many materials and energy sources are limited and overuse harms environment and society
C.Because conservation cancels Paper 1
D.Because finishes never use chemicals
Explanation: Conservation links to finite resources and environmental impact. Designers should consider resource use, recycling and environmentally safer disposal of chemicals and products.
10NOSA standards in the NSSCO Design and Technology syllabus refer to which body of regulations?
A.National Occupational Safety Association standards
B.Namibia Only Softwood Association standards
C.Nordic Ornament Sketching Association standards
D.National Online Syllabus Archive standards
Explanation: Health and safety is taught according to National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA) standards applicable to designers, manufacturers and consumers.

About the NSSCO Design and Technology (6187) Exam

NSSCO Design and Technology (6187) is Namibia’s Ordinary Level senior secondary Design and Technology qualification for Grades 10–11. The NIED syllabus (publication 2018; implementation 2019; first examination 2020) covers compulsory design literacy (conservation, health and safety, materials, design/making/evaluation, society, aesthetics, ergonomics, energy) plus one specialist option — Design Communication, Resistant Materials, or Technology — and a substantial practical project.

Exam sponsor: Directorate of National Examinations and Assessment (DNEA); syllabus by Namibia Institute for Educational Development (NIED). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Paper 1: 2 hours, 100 marks, 31% (Part A compulsory; Part B one of three option questions). Paper 2: 1 hour 45 minutes, 60 marks, 19% (one design problem from three, option context). Paper 3: project over four terms, 160 marks, 50% (A3 folder + made product; internally marked, externally moderated). All three required for a grade.

Time Limit

Paper 1: 2 hours; Paper 2: 1 hour 45 minutes; Paper 3: four terms (Grade 10 trimester 2 through end of Grade 11 trimester 2)

Passing Score

Letter grades A–G (NIED grade descriptions for A, C, E and G). No single published numeric percentage pass mark in the NIED syllabus.

Exam / Certification Fees

DNEA per-subject NSSCO entry fee not confirmed from an official DNEA circular at time of writing — confirm with DNEA or your examination centre. Do not use NAMCOL tuition fees as a substitute.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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Part 1

Compulsory core

Conservation; NOSA health and safety; materials processing; design brief/research/specification/ideas/modelling; making; evaluation; society; aesthetics; ergonomics; energy.

Option A

Design Communication

Graphical communication skills, geometry constructions and drawing systems for presenting design ideas and manufacturing information.

Option B

Resistant Materials

Timber, plastics and metals — classification, properties, marking out, shaping, joining, finishes and safe workshop practice.

Option C

Technology

Structures, mechanisms, electronics and integrated control systems (requires Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry).

Paper 3 — 50%

Design project

Need identification and brief, research, realisation of a made product, folder with photographic evidence, testing and evaluation — compulsory practical component.

Preparing for the NSSCO Design and Technology (6187) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Letter grades A–G (NIED grade descriptions for A, C, E and G). No single published numeric percentage pass mark in the NIED syllabus.
  • Assessment: Paper 1: 2 hours, 100 marks, 31% (Part A compulsory; Part B one of three option questions). Paper 2: 1 hour 45 minutes, 60 marks, 19% (one design problem from three, option context). Paper 3: project over four terms, 160 marks, 50% (A3 folder + made product; internally marked, externally moderated). All three required for a grade.
  • Time limit: Paper 1: 2 hours; Paper 2: 1 hour 45 minutes; Paper 3: four terms (Grade 10 trimester 2 through end of Grade 11 trimester 2)
  • Exam / certification fees: DNEA per-subject NSSCO entry fee not confirmed from an official DNEA circular at time of writing — confirm with DNEA or your examination centre. Do not use NAMCOL tuition fees as a substitute. Official sources

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NSSCO Design and Technology (6187): Suggested Study Strategy

1Work from the official NIED NSSCO Design and Technology 6187 syllabus PDF — examiners mark to the specific objectives and project criteria.
2Start the Paper 3 project in Grade 10 trimester 2; coursework is 50% of the award.
3Revise Part 1 compulsory content thoroughly — it underpins Papers 1–3.
4Practise your single option in depth for Paper 1 Part B and Paper 2 rather than spreading thinly across all three options.
5Include photographic evidence of the made product in the A3 folder for external moderation.
6Read recent NSSCO Examiners Reports for Design and Technology 6187 for recurring centre mistakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSSCO Design and Technology 6187?

NSSCO Design and Technology (syllabus code 6187) is Namibia’s Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level Design and Technology qualification for Grades 10–11, with learning content published by NIED and national examinations administered by DNEA.

How is NSSCO Design and Technology assessed?

All candidates take Paper 1 (written, 100 marks, 2 hours, 31%), Paper 2 (design problem, 60 marks, 1 hour 45 minutes, 19%) and Paper 3 (practical project, 160 marks, 50%). Both written papers and the project are required for a grade.

What grades are awarded for NSSCO Design and Technology?

Learners are graded on an A–G scale. The NIED syllabus gives grade descriptions for A, C, E and G; there is no single published numeric percentage pass mark in the syllabus.

How much does the NSSCO Design and Technology exam cost?

A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular at the time of writing. Confirm fees with DNEA or your centre, and do not use NAMCOL tuition amounts as the national exam fee.

Are these official DNEA examination questions?

No. Official assessment includes written design papers and a compulsory practical project. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus revision only — it does not replace drawing, making or your moderated project.

What options can I choose in Part 2?

Follow only one option: Design Communication, Resistant Materials, or Technology. Technology option learners must also take Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry. The syllabus is not available to part-time learners.