| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 19M.1.SL.TZ0.3 |
| Level | SL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | no time zone |
| Command term | Question number | 3 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What would be the likely physiological consequences of working in an environment that is too warm?
A. Increased heart rate and increased performance
B. Increased heart rate and decreased performance
C. Drowsiness and increased performance
D. Decreased heart rate and decreased performance
Markscheme
B
Examiners report
Syllabus sections
- 20N.1.HL.TZ0.2: Which of the following is a biomechanical consideration? A. Torque B. Alertness C. Static...
- 18N.1.SL.TZ0.4: What is the name given to a twisting force in terms of biomechanics? A. Torque B....
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22M.2.SL.TZ0.7d:
Explain how the study of human factors can be used to improve the comfort, safety and performance of the handset that controls the drone.
- 20N.1.SL.TZ0.3: Which of the following is influenced by perception? A. Biomechanics B. Strength C. Thermal...
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18M.1.SL.TZ0.3:
A designer wants to reduce the strength it takes to use a tap.
Which of the following designs shown in Figure 1 provides the best mechanical advantage?
Figure 1: A range of taps
[Source: Momentmal / Pixabay] [Source: Unsplash]
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18M.1.HL.TZ0.2:
What physiological factor are the designers attempting to address in the creation of the Wow-pen mouse shown in Figure 1?
Figure 1: A Wow-pen mouse
[Source: brollymedia/iStock]
A. Endurance
B. Biomechanics
C. Tolerance
D. Comfort and Fatigue
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21N.2.SL.TZ0.1b.i:
Describe how biomechanical data would have been used in the development of the forceps in Figure 1.
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19N.2.SL.TZ0.1c.ii:
Explain one physiological factor considered in shoe sole design.
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20N.2.SL.TZ0.3:
Explain one physiological benefit to the user of interactions through a mixed reality interface instead of a physical interaction with the product.
