Practice 2.6 Eco-design with authentic IB Design Technology (DT) exam questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank mirrors Paper 1, 2, 3 structure, covering key topics like materials and processes, product design, and sustainability. Get instant solutions, detailed explanations, and build exam confidence with questions in the style of IB examiners.
Paper
Level
Question 1
SLPaper 1
At what stage in the life cycle of a product will a manufacturer have the least influence?
Question 2
HLPaper 1
Which of the following statements are true of life cycle analysis (LCA)?
I. Straightforward
II. Expensive
III. Time-consuming
Question 3
HLPaper 1
Which eco-design system gives a low, medium or high risk rating for each stage of a life cycle analysis (LCA)?
Question 4
SLPaper 1
What are the three main categories emphasized in eco-design?
Question 5
HLPaper 1
Cradle to grave is a linear economy based on the make, use, dispose model. What model is cradle to cradle based on?
Question 6
SLPaper 1
Which of the following are considered when carrying out a life cycle analysis (LCA)?
I. Utilization
II. Disposal
III. Amount of labour
Question 7
SLPaper 1
Smart TVs enable access to a number of services including film and television content, internet browsing, social media, cloud photo and file storage and a host of other apps, see
Figure 1: A smart TV
What is a smart TV an example of?
Question 8
HLPaper 1
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?