Practice 3. Modelling 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
What type of prototype is designed to collect quantitative data to help inform development?
Question 2
HLPaper 1
Which of the following rapid prototyping techniques does not require structural supports during the build?
Question 3
HLPaper 1
Which type of analysis would you use to simulate unknown factors, such as stresses within a joint, in products?
Question 4
SLPaper 1
Which of the following types of modelling involves using software to create and modify design representations?
Question 5
SLPaper 1
In graphical modelling, which type of drawing is used to represent a three-dimensional object where the height and width are shown at full scale, and the depth is represented on a -degree angle to the horizontal?
Question 6
SLPaper 1
Which of the following rapid prototyping techniques is best suited for creating highly detailed models by curing liquid photopolymer resin with a UV laser, layer by layer?
Question 7
SLPaper 1
Which of the following is a primary benefit of using conceptual modelling in the design process?
Question 8
SLPaper 1
Which of the following is a primary advantage of using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software in the design process?
Question 9
SLPaper 1
What is one benefit of rapid prototyping for the designer?
Question 10
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.