Practice A1.1 Ergonomics with authentic IB Design Technology (First Exam 2027) exam questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 structure, covering key topics like materials and processes, product design, and sustainability. Get instant solutions, detailed explanations, and build exam confidence with questions in the style of IB examiners.
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Level
Question 1
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[4]
Outline four considerations a designer should account for when using the 5th–95th percentile range.
Question 2
SL & HLPaper 1
A designer developing safety equipment for workers in extreme environments needs to consider physiological ergonomics primarily to:
Question 3
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[6]
Describe how both static and dynamic anthropometric data are used in the design of a bicycle.
Question 4
SL & HLPaper 2
A product design team has developed a premium home office setup aimed at hybrid workers. It includes an ergonomic office chair, a height-adjustable sit-stand desk, and a keyboard and mouse system designed to reduce strain and improve posture. The designers aim to meet ergonomic standards across a wide user range. See Figures 1, 2 and 3.
1.[2]
i.) Identify two ergonomic features of the chair that enhance comfort.
2.[3]
ii.) Explain how adjustability in the chair design supports a wider range of users.
3.[4]
i.) Outline one physiological and one psychological benefit of a height-adjustable desk for users.
4.[4]
ii.) Discuss how the monitor arm in Figure 2 can be adjusted for optimal visual ergonomics.
5.[6]
Describe how anthropometric and physiological considerations are applied in the design of the keyboard and mouse.
6.[6]
Referencing Figures 1, 2, and 3, evaluate how the combination of the chair, desk, and keyboard/mouse system demonstrates the application of ergonomic principles in a modern home office setup.
Question 5
SL & HLPaper 1
What aspect of ergonomics does this highlight?
Question 6
SL & HLPaper 1
What is psychology most concerned with in user-centered design?
Question 7
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[4]
Explain how static anthropometric data can be used to design a classroom chair.
Question 8
SL & HLPaper 1
What distinguishes adjustability from adaptability in product design?
Question 9
SL & HLPaper 1
What is the most likely ergonomic issue in this image?
Question 10
SL & HLPaper 2
Figure 2: A design specialist testing adjustable-height workstation prototypes with employees of varying physical statures to ensure ergonomic compliance.
1.[2]
Explain two ways the design team is applying inclusive design principles in this testing.