Practice C1.1 Responsibility of the designer 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
How does this example demonstrate social obsolescence?
Question 2
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[9]
Evaluate how community-centred design benefits society.
Question 3
SL & HLPaper 1
Why should designers involve users in the design process?
Question 4
SL & HLPaper 1
What makes planned obsolescence ethically questionable?
Question 5
SL & HLPaper 2
Define the term “triple bottom line (TBL)” in the context of product design.
1.[2]
Define the term “triple bottom line (TBL)” in the context of product design.
Question 6
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[6]
Analyse the environmental impact of poor design decisions.
Question 7
SL & HLPaper 1
What is the impact of neglecting user safety in product design?
Question 8
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[4]
Explain how a product’s design might negatively impact a community.
Question 9
SL & HLPaper 2
1.[9]
Justify why addressing obsolescence is part of a designer’s ethical responsibility.
Question 10
SL & HLPaper 1
What does “product stewardship” imply for a designer?