Practice IB Design Technology (DT) Topic 3. Modelling with authentic exam-style questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank focuses on the exact syllabus content for 3. Modelling and mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 style where relevant.
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How would a racing helmet fitted with accelerometers and strain gauges to record results during a drop-test be categorized?
Figure 1 shows people in a museum. By interacting with the exhibit they are able to understand how the image displayed on the screen feels.
Figure 1: People interacting with an exhibit in a museum
[Source: image provided with kind permission from Christopher Dean]
Which technology enables the people to understand what the image feels like through their sense of touch?
The table below identifies the form of raw material used in two different rapid prototyping processes.
| Rapid Prototyping Technique | Form of Raw Material |
|---|---|
| Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) | Fine powder |
| Stereolithography (SLA) | X |
Identify the material that correctly completes position X in the table.
What CAD simulation is specifically designed to calculate the flow of gases or liquids over a digital model?
Which of the following statements about conceptual models is/are correct?
I. A conceptual model is a simplified representation used to explain an idea or concept. II. A conceptual model can be a physical model. III. A conceptual model can be a virtual model.