DP Design Technology Questionbank

Outline why the energy consumed at the pre-production stage is greater for aluminium than for ABS.

List one reason why the design for environment software does not generate a result for energy consumed at the utilization stage of the product lifecycle.

What are the disadvantages of carrying out a life cycle analysis (LCA)?

I. Time consuming

II. Expensive

III. Legally binding

A. I and II

B. I and III

C. II and III

D. I, II and III

Designers need to know which materials for a particular product would be most sustainable.

Which of the following would help a designer achieve this task?

A. UNEP eco design manual

B. Design for environment software

C. Environmental impact assessment matrix

D. Finite element analysis (FEA)

Figure 1 is an example of a tool used by designers.

Figure 1: A tool used to demonstrate the stages and impacts of a project

[Source: © International Baccalaureate Organization 2020.]

What is Figure 1 an example of?

A. Life cycle analysis (LCA) matrix

B. Design for the environment software

C. Affinity diagramming

D. Environmental impact assessment matrix

Which of the following are considered when carrying out a life cycle analysis (LCA)?

I. Utilization

II. Disposal

III. Amount of labour

A. I and II

B. I and III

C. II and III

D. I, II and III

Which eco-design system gives a low, medium or high risk rating for each stage of a life cycle analysis (LCA)?

A. Product life cycle

B. Converging technology

C. Environmental impact assessment matrix

D. United Nations Environmental Programme Manual

Which of the following statements are true of life cycle analysis (LCA)?

I. Straightforward

II. Expensive

III. Time-consuming

A. I and II only

B. I and III only

C. II and III only

D. I, II and III

Explain one reason why the smartwatch is an example of a converging technology.

Explain one way how disposable products can have a negative impact on the environment.

Explain how the use of nano cellulose impacts the pre-production, utilization and disposal stages of the NCV’s life cycle.

Explain two ways how the design team have addressed the problem of disposability through the design of the Aria asthma inhaler.

Rogers’ characteristics of innovation impact on the rate of consumer adoption of an innovation.

Explain the role of relative advantage, compatibility and observability on the rate of adoption of the Aria asthma inhaler.

List two reasons why some countries recycle a larger percentage of plastics than others.

Life cycle analysis (LCA) is a tool that assesses the impact of a product on the environment.

Explain how the environmental impact can be minimized during production, distribution and disposal of the electric motorcycle.