Practice 2. Resource management and sustainable production 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.
Which of the following is true of dematerialization:
I. It reduces raw materials at the production stage
II. It reduces waste at the disposal stage
III. It reduces energy and material inputs at the use stage
What type of design and manufacture mimics biological processes?
At what stage in the life cycle of a product will a manufacturer have the least influence?
Used smartphones are sometimes made to look new by replacing the casing and screen as well as installing a new battery.
Which waste mitigation strategy does this best describe?
Which of the following is considered a renewable energy source?
What type of batteries are used in cell/mobile phones?
Which of the following has the hierarchy of waste in the right order (from most to least desirable)?
Resources that can be identified in terms of quantity and quality are known as…
Which of the following are drivers for green design?
I. Cheap set up costs
II. Consumer pressure
III. Government legislation
A company is developing a new line of eco-friendly furniture. The furniture needs to be both functional and sustainable. The design team must consider various properties of materials and their impact on performance and the environment.
Identify two sustainable materials commonly used in eco-friendly furniture and discuss their suitability.
Explain the importance of using non-toxic finishes in eco-friendly furniture.