Practice 5.3 Strategies for innovation 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.
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Level
Question 1
SLPaper 1
Which of the following strategies for innovation involves deliberately fostering an environment where failure is seen as a learning opportunity and not punished?
Question 2
SLPaper 1
Which of the following terms best describes the process of using a solution in one field to solve a problem in another field?
Question 3
SLPaper 2
In recent years there has been a move towards electric vehicles. An example of this is the electric car shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: An electric car
1.[2]
Outline why electric cars are regarded as a green design.
2.[3]
Discuss whether the development of the electric car is an example of technology push or technology transfer.
3.[9]
Life cycle analysis (LCA) is a tool that assesses the impact of a product onthe environment.
Explain how the environmental impact can be minimized during production,distribution and disposal of the electric car.