GCSE paper : Minecraft Paper 1

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GCSE AQA Minecraft Paper

Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes Total marks: 100

Instructions: • Answer all questions. • Use black ink or a black ballpoint pen. • Do not use pencil. • Show all your working. • Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Section A

Question 1 (12 marks)

1.1 What is the rarest ore in Minecraft (as of 1.20)? (1) ⬜ Emerald Ore ⬜ Diamond Ore ⬜ Netherite Scrap ⬜ Redstone Ore

1.2 What block is required to make an Enchantment Table? (1)

1.3 Which of the following mobs is NOT hostile by default? (1) ⬜ Enderman ⬜ Vindicator ⬜ Blaze ⬜ Piglin

1.4 What is the main difference between a Smoker and a Furnace? (1)

1.5 Explain one use of Redstone in Minecraft. (2)

1.6 The End Portal requires how many Eyes of Ender to activate? (1)

1.7 Calculate the total amount of Iron Ingots needed to craft a full set of Iron Armor and a Shield. (2)

1.8 The Warden is one of the strongest mobs in Minecraft. Give two reasons why it is difficult to defeat. (2)

Section B

Question 2 (10 marks)

2.1 A player is building a Nether Portal. They want to create a standard 2x3 portal. Calculate the minimum number of Obsidian blocks needed if they leave out the corners. Show your working. (3)

2.2 The player is mining underground and encounters a large vein of Coal Ore. Explain how Fortune III affects their drop rates. (3)

2.3 The player is building a storage system. Explain two advantages of using Chests over Barrels. (4)

Section C

Question 3 (14 marks)

3.1 A player is considering whether to use a Silk Touch or Fortune pickaxe when mining. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each. (4)

3.2 The player is trying to obtain Elytra. Explain two steps they need to take to acquire it. (2)

3.3 The player is building an Iron Farm. Describe one way an Iron Golem can spawn and one factor that affects its spawn rate. (2)

3.4 The player wants to trade with Villagers. Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of trading with Villagers. (2)

3.5 The player wants to create an efficient XP farm. Explain two factors that make an XP farm effective. (4)

Section D

Question 4 (14 marks)

4.1 In Minecraft, players can explore different dimensions: the Overworld, Nether, and End. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of exploring each dimension. (6)

4.2 The player needs food to survive in Minecraft. Explain why farming is a more sustainable source of food than hunting animals. (3)

4.3 The weather in Minecraft affects certain aspects of gameplay. Explain one way in which rain affects Redstone and one way it affects mobs. (3)

4.4 The game has a day-night cycle. Explain two ways this impacts the player’s decision-making throughout the day. (2)

Section E

Question 5 (18 marks)

5.1 The player wants to build an efficient base. Discuss three strategies they can use to optimise their base design for survival. (6)

5.2 The game allows players to build, mine, and explore. Evaluate how Minecraft balances creativity and survival elements. (4)

5.3 The Redstone system allows for automation. Explain two benefits of automation in Minecraft. (4)

5.4 The Ender Dragon is the main boss of Minecraft. Discuss the challenges of fighting it and strategies for defeating it. (4)

Section F

Question 6 (12 marks)

6.1 Minecraft encourages players to interact with Villagers through trading. Discuss how Villager professions impact gameplay and economy. (4)

6.2 The Nether has been updated with new biomes and structures. Assess the impact of these changes on exploration and survival. (4)

6.3 The game includes both short-term and long-term goals. Evaluate the importance of balancing immediate tasks with long-term planning in Minecraft. (4)

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