Practice IB Design Technology (DT) Topic 2.6 Eco-design with authentic exam-style questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank focuses on the exact syllabus content for 2.6 Eco-design and mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 style where relevant.
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Which of the following describes an environmental consideration specific to the 'utilization' stage of a product's Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
A company is developing a new line of eco-friendly furniture. The furniture needs to be both functional and sustainable. The design team must consider various properties of materials and their impact on performance and the environment.
Identify two sustainable materials commonly used in eco-friendly furniture and discuss their suitability.
Explain the importance of using non-toxic finishes in eco-friendly furniture.
Compare the environmental impact of using virgin materials versus recycled materials in furniture production.
Commercial manufacturers are increasingly adopting waste mitigation strategies to comply with environmental regulations and improve sustainability. A typical example is the high-volume modular office photocopier shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: A modular commercial photocopier
Outline how the shift from physical media distribution to digital cloud services (such as providing software manuals online) is an example of dematerialization.
Discuss whether the implementation of a manufacturer "take-back" scheme for used photocopiers is an example of product recovery or pollution reduction.
A circular economy aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible.
Explain how waste can be minimized through reconditioning, re-engineering and recycling strategies in the management of commercial photocopiers.
A design team is applying eco-design principles to a new electric kettle to reduce its environmental impact. They decide to incorporate an automatic shut-off sensor that prevents the device from continuing to boil once the water has reached the target temperature.
At which stage of the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) will this design feature provide the most significant reduction in resource consumption?
A design team is using the Eco-design Strategy (LiDS) wheel to evaluate potential sustainability improvements for a new household appliance. Which of the following correctly pairs a design action with its corresponding axis on the wheel?