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.
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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
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1.2 What block is required to make an Enchantment Table? (1)
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1.3 Which of the following mobs is NOT hostile by default? (1) ⬜ Enderman ⬜ Vindicator ⬜ Blaze ⬜ Piglin
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1.4 What is the main difference between a Smoker and a Furnace? (1)
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1.5 Explain one use of Redstone in Minecraft. (2)
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1.6 The End Portal requires how many Eyes of Ender to activate? (1)
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1.7 Calculate the total amount of Iron Ingots needed to craft a full set of Iron Armor and a Shield. (2)
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1.8 The Warden is one of the strongest mobs in Minecraft. Give two reasons why it is difficult to defeat. (2)
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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)
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2.2 The player is mining underground and encounters a large vein of Coal Ore. Explain how Fortune III affects their drop rates. (3)
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2.3 The player is building a storage system. Explain two advantages of using Chests over Barrels. (4)
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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)
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3.2 The player is trying to obtain Elytra. Explain two steps they need to take to acquire it. (2)
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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)
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3.4 The player wants to trade with Villagers. Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of trading with Villagers. (2)
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3.5 The player wants to create an efficient XP farm. Explain two factors that make an XP farm effective. (4)
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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)
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4.2 The player needs food to survive in Minecraft. Explain why farming is a more sustainable source of food than hunting animals. (3)
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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)
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4.4 The game has a day-night cycle. Explain two ways this impacts the player’s decision-making throughout the day. (2)
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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)
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5.2 The game allows players to build, mine, and explore. Evaluate how Minecraft balances creativity and survival elements. (4)
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5.3 The Redstone system allows for automation. Explain two benefits of automation in Minecraft. (4)
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5.4 The Ender Dragon is the main boss of Minecraft. Discuss the challenges of fighting it and strategies for defeating it. (4)
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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)
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6.2 The Nether has been updated with new biomes and structures. Assess the impact of these changes on exploration and survival. (4)
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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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