Practice IB Design Technology (DT) Topic 2.5 Green Design with authentic exam-style questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank focuses on the exact syllabus content for 2.5 Green Design and mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 style where relevant.
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A manufacturer of bottled water switches from round bottles to square bottles to allow more units to be packed into each shipping crate, thereby reducing the fuel consumption and emissions of their delivery fleet. Which stage of the green design life cycle does this initiative primarily target?
A paper mill installs a secondary treatment facility to neutralize the acidity of its wastewater before it is discharged into a local river. Which green design strategy is being implemented in this scenario?
A company is developing a new line of eco-friendly sportswear. The sportswear needs to be both functional and sustainable.
The design team must consider various properties of textiles and their impact on performance and the environment. The following questions will explore different aspects of textile selection and application in sportswear design.
(b) the importance of moisture-wicking properties in sportswear textiles.
(c) the environmental impact of natural fibres versus synthetic fibres used in sportswear.
Which of the following is a primary goal of green design?
Individuals, globe, earnings
Repurpose, reclaim, mend
Substances, power, contamination
Fabrication, delivery, application
Production
Distribution
Utilization
Pre-production
(a) two natural fibres commonly used in eco-friendly sportswear and their suitability.
(d) The diagram below shows the internal structure of a high-performance sportswear textile designed for moisture management. the parts A, B, and C and their functions.
Incremental design
Radical design
End-of-pipe technology
Cradle-to-grave assessment
To maximize product durability
To minimize environmental impact
To reduce production costs
To enhance product aesthetics
