Practice B2.1 The design process 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.
Paper
Level
Question 1
SL & HLPaper 1
What is the role of secondary research in the design process?
Question 2
SL & HLPaper 1
Which stage of the design process is likely being shown?
Question 3
SL & HLPaper 1
What aspect of the design thinking process is best represented by this image?
Question 4
SL & HLPaper 1
What is the role of a persona in design?
Question 5
SL & HLPaper 1
What type of activity is taking place in the image?
Question 6
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[2]
State two ways designers can present a solution at the end of the design process.
2.[1]
They can produce detailed technical drawings of components and assemblies.
Question 7
SL & HLPaper 2
A design team has been tasked with developing a compact countertop composting appliance that encourages sustainable food waste disposal in small urban kitchens. They use a structured design process to create a solution that is functional, hygienic, and intuitive to use.
1.[1]
The team begins the project by identifying key user needs through stakeholder interviews with eco-conscious urban dwellers.
i.) Identify one user need that might influence the design of a composting appliance.
2.[2]
ii.) Explain two reasons why engaging stakeholders early in the design process is important.
3.[3]
The designers move into the ideation phase and develop several early concept sketches based on the stakeholder findings.
Describe three benefits of using sketches during the concept development phase.
4.[4]
c.) Outline four features the team should evaluate when selecting the most appropriate concept.
5.[4]
After selecting a preferred concept, the team builds a prototype and tests it with a group of users in a simulated environment.
Discuss how user testing with prototypes can influence the final design of the appliance. [4]
6.[6]
Evaluate the effectiveness of following a structured design process (such as the double diamond) in the development of this composting appliance.
Question 8
SL & HLPaper 1
What happens when designers use an iterative model of testing?
Question 9
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[2]
Identify two types of research used during the design process and briefly define each.
Question 10
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[4]
Outline the five stages of the design process.