Practice 4.5 Production systems 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
SLPaper 1
Which of the following would affect the choice of a production system?
I. Labour
II. Skills and training
III. Impact on the environment
Question 2
SLPaper 1
Which of the following production systems is characterized by producing large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly lines?
Question 3
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 4
SLPaper 2
1.[3]
Criteria such as time, cost and impact on the environment can influence the choice of production systems.
Explain one reason why impact on the environment would be a factor considered by designers.
Question 5
SLPaper 2
1.[3]
Designers sometimes design with the principles of the circular economy in mind. Yet, many products are designed to be impossible to disassemble easily.
Explain why this is the case.
Question 6
HLPaper 1
Which manufacturing system offers buyers the flexibility of choice while still achieving the advantages of economies of scale?