Design Technology SL

IB Questions

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Question 1 of 10

Medium1 marks

During which stage of the IB simple design loop does divergent thinking play a prominent role?

A
Researching and specifying requirements
B
Generating ideas
C
Developing the chosen solution
D
Testing and evaluating the chosen solution

Question 2 of 10

Medium1 marks

Which of the following strategies would be the most appropriate for a designer working on finalizing the layout of street furniture in a shopping center, considering that an initial layout has already been created for users to test?

I
Observing user behaviour
II
Obtaining user responses
III
Literature search
A

I and II

B

I and III

C

II and III

D

I, II and III

Question 3 of 10

Easy1 marks

What forms of thinking are engaged in the process of brainstorming?

I
Conceptual thinking
II
Divergent thinking
III
Analytical thinking
A

I, II and III

B

I and II

C

I and III

D

II and III

Question 4 of 10

Medium1 marks

Which of the following statements accurately describe the production of objects using compacted powder material?

I
Lighter, more intricate shapes can be produced than by casting.
II
No surface machining is required.
III
A mould is not required.
A

I and III

B

II and III

C

I and II

D

I, II and III

Question 5 of 10

Easy1 marks

The IB simple design loop serves as an effective demonstration of...

A
that planning takes place throughout the design process.
B
that there is considerable communication between the different elements in the design loop.
C
the list of activities that make up the design process.
D
that evaluation takes place throughout the design process.

Question 6 of 10

Medium1 marks

Which statements directly pertain to planned obsolescence?

I
The product is designed to last for a specified time.
II
The product is made from materials that can be recycled.
III
Low quality materials are used to manufacture the product.
A

I only

B

I and II

C

I and III

D

I, II and III

Question 7 of 10

Easy1 marks

Which symbol is utilized to represent input/output in a flowchart?

A

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B

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C

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D

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