Practice IB Design Technology (DT) Topic 5.1 Invention with authentic exam-style questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank focuses on the exact syllabus content for 5.1 Invention and mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 style where relevant.
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Explain three reasons why a functional invention might fail to achieve commercial success in the marketplace.
Explain one method an engineer might use to safeguard the technical innovation of a new battery cooling system.
A pharmaceutical research group has identified a unique molecule for use in a new life-saving medication.
Which legal mechanism would grant this group the exclusive right to produce and sell this specific chemical invention for a set period of time?
Outline three reasons why a patented invention may fail to reach the stage of a successful commercial innovation.
A product designer decides to develop a more efficient citrus juicer because they are frustrated with how much juice is wasted by current manual models. Which driver for invention is this an example of?