Practice IB Design Technology (DT) Topic 1.1a Anthropometrics with authentic exam-style questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank focuses on the exact syllabus content for 1.1a Anthropometrics and mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 style where relevant.
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Why should both psychology and physiology be considered together in design?
An industrial designer is calculating the minimum diameter for an emergency escape hatch on a commercial ship. Which anthropometric data point must be prioritized to ensure that the hatch provides adequate 'clearance' for the user?
When designing for accessibility, which percentile is used to determine the maximum mounting height (from the floor) of a wall-mounted control panel to ensure it is within reach of the majority of users?
A new handheld gaming console is being developed, focusing on maximizing user comfort and minimizing fatigue during extended use.
The design team needs to consider various human factors and ergonomic principles to ensure the console meets user needs.
(a) how the principle of adjustability can be applied to the design of the handheld gaming console.
(c) Analyze the potential impact of poor ergonomic design on user comfort and gaming performance.
(d) the importance of considering hand anthropometry in the design of the handheld gaming console.
An industrial designer is reviewing hip breadth anthropometric data to determine the minimum seat width for a new line of stadium seating.
Hip breadth (sitting) percentile data:
| Percentile | Hip breadth |
|---|---|
| 5th | |
| 50th | |
| 95th |
Which measurement should the designer select as the minimum seat width to accommodate approximately of the population?
To simplify the design process
To lower the risk of intellectual property theft
To meet user physical needs and psychological expectations
To meet legal safety regulations
5th percentile shoulder breadth
50th percentile shoulder breadth
95th percentile shoulder breadth
5th to 95th percentile sitting height
(b) and two ergonomic principles that should be considered in the design of the handheld gaming console.
