Practice IB Design Technology (DT) Topic 5.2 Innovation with authentic exam-style questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank focuses on the exact syllabus content for 5.2 Innovation and mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 style where relevant.
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A commercial laundry facility replaces its manually operated washing machines with a computer-controlled system that recycles water and optimizes detergent dispensing.
three characteristics of this system that define it as a process innovation.
A start-up company enters a market with a simplified, low-cost alternative to a complex medical device. While the device initially lacks the high-end features of established products, its ease of use and affordability eventually allow it to capture the majority of the market from the established leaders.
Which type of innovation does this scenario describe?
Table 1 shows a comparison between two cooling products that share the same core functional technologies.
| Design Feature | Traditional Desk Fan | Portable Neck Fan |
|---|---|---|
| Core Components | High-speed motor, fan blades | High-speed motor, fan blades |
| Product Configuration | Mounted on a fixed, vertical pedestal | Integrated into a wearable, U-shaped chassis |
| Intended User Context | Fixed office or home workspace | Individual mobile cooling |
What type of innovation is best demonstrated by the development of the neck fan using the existing components of the desk fan?
