Practice 1.1a Anthropometrics with authentic IB Design Technology (DT) 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
Why should both psychology and physiology be considered together in design?
Question 2
SLPaper 1
What usually relies on collecting anthropometric data relevant to the 5th percentile only?
Question 3
SLPaper 1
Which percentile would be used to calculate the width of a cinema seat?
Question 4
HLPaper 2
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.
1.[3]
Describe how the principle of adjustability can be applied to the design of the handheld gaming console.
2.[4]
Identify and explain two ergonomic principles that should be considered in the design of the handheld gaming console.
3.[4]
Analyze the potential impact of poor ergonomic design on user comfort and gaming performance.
4.[3]
Explain the importance of considering hand anthropometry in the design of the handheld gaming console.
Question 5
SLPaper 1
Which term describes anthropometric data taken while someone is at rest?
Question 6
HLPaper 1
Which of the following anthropometric data would be important when designing a cell/mobile phone?
I. Width of hand
II. Stature
III. Grip diameter
Question 7
HLPaper 1
What percentile range for thumb length would be used in the design of a smartphone screen?
Question 8
SLPaper 1
Figure 1: Bicycle
Which of these bike parts most likely requires the collection of dynamic data rather than static data?
Question 9
SLPaper 1
Which of the following terms refers to the physical space between two objects?
Question 10
SLPaper 1
What describes the collection of data that does not already exist?