Exam Walk-Through

GCSE Food Preparation

Component 1
Principles of Food Preparation and
Nutrition
C560UA0-1
 What you should have in front of you:

• A copy of the exam paper

• A pen, pencil
• A highlighter pen
• A watch
• Post-it notes
 What this exam paper is all about:

• This paper is 1 hour 45 minutes long

• It is testing your knowledge of Principles of Food Preparation and
Nutrition
• The paper is made up of 2 sections – Section A is based on the
picture stimuli and is 1 question which has 5 parts – 15 marks in
total
• Section B has 8 questions which vary in complexity and size – and
this section totals 85 marks
• The question types vary throughout the paper
• The paper will assess AO1, AO2 and AO4
• The total marks for this paper is 100

All question papers for Food Preparation and Nutrition are the same
layout as this one.
 What should I do first?
1. Read the front cover of the exam paper.

2. Make sure your name and candidate number are

on your answer booklet.
 General points on exam technique

• Read through the whole question before starting to

answer. This will help you understand what is
required of you.
• Use a highlighter to pick out key words.
• Look at the command words
General points on examand the number of
technique
marks available for each question, they will help
you decide how much detail is needed.
• If a word is bold it is important.
• Keep your exam paper open at the double page
spread, do not fold it in half.
• Read your answers to check they make sense.
Section A – visual stimuli
 How do I tackle Section A?
Question 1
Skills being tested – A01 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding
A02 - Apply knowledge and understanding

Approach:
Step 1 Look at the picture stimuli.
Step 2 Read question 1 (a) – (e) and highlight key words/command verbs.
Step 3 Check how many marks each part -question is worth so you spend your
time appropriately.
Step 4 Look again at the picture stimuli.
Step 5 Think about the best answer for each part question.
Step 6 Write the answers for 1 (a) – (e) in the spaces provided.
 Question 1 (a) AO1

Three responses are

If you change your mind about the
needed for this question for
answers, please cross out clearly as you
one mark each, so only
will not gain marks if the response is not
complete one box per
clear.
statement.
Question 1 (a) AO1 mark scheme

All we are looking for here is evidence

that you can demonstrate your
knowledge by indicating whether the
statements are true or false.
 Question 1 (b) AO1
End of the question refers
back too the stimuli – bread
making.

Two responses are needed

for this question for one
mark each, so write one
The command verb is key here:
response on each line.
One line per response also
State is similar to name – allows you to
shows you that it’s a short
give a one word answer.
response question.
Question 1 (b) AO1 mark scheme

All we are looking for here is evidence

that you can demonstrate your
knowledge by stating (naming) a type of
raising agent.
Question 1 (c) AO1 and AO2

Look carefully at the command verb

NAME and the headings in the boxes.

Four responses are needed

for this question for one
mark each, so do not leave
any blank spaces.
Question 1 (c) AO1 and AO2 mark scheme

We are looking here

for evidence that you
can demonstrate your
knowledge by naming
bread products but
also can apply
knowledge by
If you have named bread product not indicating where these
on the list – that can still have a mark come from.
as this statement allows it.
 Question 1 (d) AO1

The command verb is key here:

Two responses are needed
State is similar to name – allows you to for this question for one
give a one word answer. mark each, so write one
response on each line.
 Question 1 (d) AO1 mark scheme

We are looking here for evidence that

you can demonstrate your nutritional
knowledge by stating two different
nutrients found in bread.
 Question 1 (e) AO2

Two extended responses

You need to focus on the command verb are needed for this question
here – Describe – which requires more for up to two marks each,
than a one word response – you need to hence the additional lines
extend your answer. per response.
Question 1 (e) AO2 mark scheme

We are looking here for evidence that you can

apply your knowledge.

How did you do?

Give yourself a
total out of 15
marks.
 Section B: How do I tackle Question 2

• This question is based on a stimuli – look at the graphs before

attempting any part of this question.
• The question is in 6 parts. Read all the parts before answering the
questions, so that you know what each question is all about.
• Make sure you can find the answers to (a) and (b) in the graph.
• Pay particular attention to the command verbs and number of lines
allowed for each question to be answered as this will give you an idea
of how much you need to write.
• Make sure you write three techniques in part (e). You could help
structure your answers by using bullet points.
 Q.2 Identify which pieces of information
best answer the questions set
Titles – provide
Labelled axes identify Reference lines –
information as to what is
data collected. measure values.
being presented.
 Question 2 (a) (b) (c)

Look at the graph for (a) and (b)

All three questions are quick

Look at the command verbs: Identify, response – so one word
State and Name. answers are appropriate for
1 mark each.
Question 2 (a)(b)(c) mark scheme AO1

We are looking
for evidence that
you can draw
conclusions
from data and
demonstrate
knowledge of
specific meat
and poultry
products.
 Question 2 (d) (e) (f)

(d) + (f)
Require
extended
writing – 2
or 3 lines
allocated
per mark to
reinforce
this
(e) is quick
response-
so one word
is
acceptable.
Look at the command verbs: Explain Name and
Describe – highlighting key words e.g. Protein can help.
Q.2 (d)(e)(f) AO1 and AO2 mark scheme
 Section B: How do I tackle Question 3

• The question is in 2 parts. Read all the parts before

answering the questions, so that you know what each
question is all about.

• Make sure you underline or highlight key words to keep

you focused – e.g. If you wrote about a Lacto-vegetarian
instead of a vegan you would not access any marks.

• Pay particular attention to the command verbs and

number of lines allowed for each question to be answered
as this will give you an idea of how much you need to
write.
 Question 3 (a) (b)

Highlight key
words –
VEGAN.

(a) + (b)
Require
extended
writing – 2 - 3
lines allocated
per mark.

Look at the command verbs: Define is worth 2 marks so needs more than a one
word answer Explain needs detail – Point: expand and give an example.
Question 3 (a) AO1 (b) mark scheme
This is a linked
mark scheme.
One point made
would be basic –
as shown in the
mark scheme.
Point plus
explanation
would be more
detailed
response so (1)
plus (1).

This is a banded
mark scheme
Examiner would
read all your
response then
make a holistic
judgement.
Question 3 (b) AO2 mark scheme

Examiners will underline points that

are valid – but remember it’s not 1
mark per point. Points not on the
list can also be accepted.
 Section B: How do I tackle Question 4

• The question is in 4 parts. Read all the parts before

answering the questions, so that you know what each
question is all about.

• Make sure you underline or highlight key words to keep

you focused – e.g. (c) diet high in sugar if you write about
fat instead you would not access any marks.

• Pay particular attention to the command verbs especially

where there are two.

• Consider the number of lines allowed for each question to

be answered as this will give you an idea of how much you
need to write.
 Question 4 (a) (b) (c)

Highlight key
words.

(a) Requires
some
extended
writing.
(b) (c) – 1
mark per
point.
.

Look at the command verbs: Describe is worth 2 marks so needs more than a one
word answer, Name and Identify – quick response.
Q.4 (a)(b)(c) AO1 mark scheme

We are looking
here for
evidence that
you can:

• Demonstrate
your
nutritional
knowledge.

• Recall
information.

• Relate health
conditions to
diet
deficiencies.
 Question 4 (d) AO2

Highlight key
words.

Although this
is one
question you
have to do
three things-
so you may
want to plan
this response
carefully.
.

Look at the command verbs: Outline and Discuss, and use examples.
Q.4 (d) AO2 mark scheme
Q.4 (d) AO2 mark scheme
 Section B: How do I tackle Question 5

• The question is in 3 parts. Read all the parts before

answering the questions, so that you know what each
question is all about.

• Make sure you underline or highlight key words to keep

you focused – e.g. lactose intolerant.

• Pay particular attention to the command verbs and

number of lines allowed for each question to be answered
as this will give you an idea of how much you need to
write.
 Question 5 (a) AO1 (b) A01 and AO2
(a) Requires
extended writing
– 2 lines allocated
per mark.

(b) Also has 2

lines so you know
a one word
response is not
acceptable.

This is also 1
mark for recall
and 1 mark for
application.

Look at the recipe

to help you with
the response.
Look at the command verbs: Describe and Suggest.
Q.5 (a) (b) mark scheme
 Question 5 (c) AO2
This part-question
Requires
extended writing
– 2 lines allocated
per mark.

All 4 marks are

for application as
you have to
describe the
changes not just
naming or stating
them.

You may wish to

underline fresh
fruit in the
question.
Look at the command verb: Describe.
Q.5 (c) AO2 mark scheme
 Section B: How do I tackle Question 6

• The question is in 3 parts. Read all the parts before

answering the questions, so that you know what each
question is all about.

• Make sure you underline or highlight key words to keep

you focused.

• Pay particular attention to the command verbs and

number of lines allowed for each question to be answered
as this will give you an idea of how much you need to
write.
 Question 6 (a) (b) AO1 (c) A01 and AO2

(a) Is recall.

(b) Is an
explanation –
top tip you
could use a
diagram if that’s
appropriate.

(c) Gives you

the opportunity
to showcase
your knowledge
of different
peoples energy
needs - think
about your
family to help
you.
Look at the command verbs: Name, Explain and Discuss.
Q.6 (a) (b) AO1 mark scheme
Q.6 (c) AO1 and A02 mark scheme
 Section B: How do I tackle Question 7
• The question is in 3 parts. Read all the parts before
answering the questions, so that you know what each
question is all about.

• Make sure you underline or highlight key words to keep

you focused.

• Pay particular attention to the command verbs and

number of lines allowed for each question to be answered
as this will give you an idea of how much you need to
write.

• Part (c) requires both sections to be answered so take care

on that one, otherwise you will not be able to access all 6
marks.
 Question 7 (a) AO1 (b) AO2

(a) Recall – 1
mark per point.

(b) Top tip-

High risk foods
is the key here.
And Gives you
the opportunity
to showcase
your knowledge
of food hygiene.

Look at the command verbs: Give and Explain.

Q.7 (a) (b) AO1 mark scheme
 Question 7 (c) AO1 and AO2

Top tip

This question is
6 marks for part
(i) and (ii).

So make sure
you don’t leave
1 section blank.

Remember it’s
AO1 and AO2
so needs
explanations.
Look at the command verb: Discuss.
Q.7 (c) AO1 and AO2 mark scheme

This is key –
you must have
written about
both moulds
and bacteria.
 Section B: How do I tackle Q’s 8 and 9
• These questions only have one part each and are your opportunity
to really show the examiner what you know.

• Make sure you underline or highlight key words to keep you focused
as these question and worth a lot of marks and only assess AO4 –
analyse and evaluate.

• You know now to pay attention to the command verbs and number
of lines allowed for each question to be answered.

• The marks schemes for both of these will allow for accept and other
acceptable response, so don’t be afraid to think outside the box!

• Again they are criteria marked so its extended writing that’s needed
not just 1 mark per point.
 Question 8 AO4

Top tip

This is 10 marks
You may want to
take a few
minutes to plan
your response.

Remember
make a point,
explain and give
an example.

Write in full
sentences not
bullet points.
Look at the command verb: Evaluate - so think about both
slides of an argument and draw conclusions.
Q.8 AO4 mark scheme
Q.8 AO4 mark scheme
 Question 9 AO4

Top tip

As for Q8.

This is 10 marks
You may want to
take a few
minutes to plan
your response.

Remember
make a point,
explain and give
an example.

Write in full
sentences not
bullet points.
Look at the command verb: Assess - so think about “how”
the can “why” they should and draw conclusions.
Q.9 AO4 mark scheme
Q.9 AO4 mark scheme
 How did you do?

Here are the grade boundaries for this paper.

Approx.

Level 8 –
above 75.

Level 9 above
82.
Any Questions?
Do you have any
further questions
about this exam?
If so, write them on
a post-it note and
stick it to the front
of your paper to
give to your
teacher.