Practice C4.1 Design for manufacture strategies (HL only) 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
HLPaper 2
1.[2]
Name the three core strategies of Design for Manufacture (DfM).
Question 2
HLPaper 2
1.[6]
Describe how a product could be designed using the design for assembly (DFA) strategy.
Question 3
HLPaper 1
Design for manufacture allows a designer to:
Question 4
HLPaper 1
What is a primary advantage of the product design strategy depicted?
Question 5
HLPaper 1
What is the benefit of using processes like rotational moulding in product design?
Question 6
HLPaper 1
The environmental benefits of DfM include:
Question 7
HLPaper 1
Which of the following is NOT one of the three DfM strategies?
Question 8
HLPaper 1
A company adopts modular design and snap-fit connectors. This is most aligned with:
Question 9
HLPaper 2
1.[9]
Evaluate the importance of selecting appropriate DfM strategies when designing a new product.
Question 10
HLPaper 1
What does this approach to manufacturing illustrate?
