DP Design Technology Questionbank

Explain one physiological benefit to the user of interactions through a mixed reality interface instead of a physical interaction with the product.

Outline the maximum and minimum percentiles that Greenfeet would use when manufacturing the Climeate shoe.

Outline one psychological factor the Zuperzozial kitchenware’s designers need to consider.

Explain one physiological factor considered in shoe sole design.

Describe how biomechanical data would have been used in the development of the forceps in Figure 1.

A labelled image of a bicycle is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1: A bicycle

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Which of these bike parts most likely requires the collection of dynamic data rather than static data?

A. Seat length

B. Handlebar grip width

C. Crank length

D. Pedal width

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

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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

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A. Endurance

B. Biomechanics

C. Tolerance

D. Comfort and Fatigue

The Tasty app gathers data from customers about the meals they have chosen, see Figure 1.

Figure 1: The Tasty app

[Source: © International Baccalaureate Organization 2019]

What type of human factors data is the app collecting?

A. Quantitative primary data

B. Quantitative secondary data

C. Qualitative primary data

D. Qualitative secondary data

Outline the percentile range used to calculate the reach from the front of the desk to the coloured dividers.

A lack of alertness of car users is a major factor in road traffic accidents.

Explain how light and sound could be used by designers of the NCV in Figure 12 to improve the alertness of the user.

Explain two reasons why the quiet nature of electric motorcycles may provide negative psychological factors in the popularity for consumers.

Explain how the study of human factors can be used to improve the comfort, safety and performance of the handset that controls the drone.