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B. Design in practice

IB Design Technology B. Design in Practice Questionbank

A1.1 Ergonomics

A2.1 User-centred research methods

A2.2 Prototyping techniques

A3.1 Material classification and properties

A3.2 Introduction to structural systems (HL only)

A3.3 Introduction to mechanical systems (HL only)

A3.4 Introduction to electronic systems (HL only)

A4.1 Manufacturing techniques (HL only)

B1.1 User-centred design

B2.1 The design process

B2.2 Modelling and prototyping

B3.1 Material selection

B3.2 Structural systems application and selection (HL only)

B3.3 Mechanical systems application and selection (HL only)

B3.4 Electronic systems application and selection (HL only)

B4.1 Production systems (HL only)

C1.1 Responsibility of the designer

C1.2 Inclusive design

C1.3 Beyond usability (HL only)

C2.1 Design for sustainability

C2.2 Design for a circular economy

C3.1 Product analysis and evaluation

C3.2 Life-cycle analysis (HL only)

C4.1 Design for manufacture strategies (HL only)

Key Definitions

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SL & HLPaper 1

What is the role of secondary research in the design process?

To create advertising prototypes

To validate and support primary findings

To model internal team workflows

To test mechanical performance

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SL & HLPaper 1

Designers may choose transparent plastics over glass in some products because they are:

SL & HLPaper 1

A material selected for its colour, texture, and surface finish is being chosen for:

SL & HLPaper 1

Rapid prototyping is most useful when designers need to:

SL & HLPaper 1

What purpose of prototyping is demonstrated in this scenario?

IB Design Technology (First Exam 2027) Topic B. Design in Practice Questionbank

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Heavier

More reflective

Shatter-resistant and light

More expensive

Recyclability

Aesthetic characteristics

Structural performance

Durability

Minimise the risk of failure by conducting real-world product testing before full-scale production.

Increase manufacturing throughput by optimising assembly line cycle times.

Reduce raw material costs by using bulk purchasing agreements.

Eliminate the need for user feedback by finalising design decisions early.

To test and evaluate the design with users/stakeholders so issues can be identified and improvements made before final manufacture

To prepare the final product for mass production by creating production tooling and quality-control documentation

To reduce the unit cost of a product by selecting cheaper materials for the final design

To create marketing materials and branding assets before the design has been tested

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