Practice 1.1c Physiological factors 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.
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Level
Question 1
HLPaper 1
Which of the following is a biomechanical consideration?
Question 2
SLPaper 2
Drones have become more widespread and can be used for leisure, business or militarypurposes. A drone is operated using a handset, see Figure 1.
Figure 1: A drone and its handset
1.[2]
List two reasons why temporary joining techniques are used when a droneis assembled.
2.[3]
Explain why finite element analysis (FEA) would be used in the development ofthe drone.
3.[6]
Explain two ways that drones can become obsolete.
4.[9]
Explain how the study of human factors can be used to improve the comfort, safety and performance of the handset that controls the drone.
Question 3
SLPaper 1
Which of the following physiological factors is most likely to affect the design of a hand tool for prolonged use?
Question 4
SLPaper 1
What is the name given to a twisting force in terms of biomechanics?
Question 5
SLPaper 1
Which of these do perception affect?
Question 6
SLPaper 1
What are the potential physiological effects of working in an excessively warm environment?