IB DP Design Technology Quiz

What is ergonomics?

• a) The study of the design of workplaces to maximize worker productivity

• b) The study of how humans interact with machines

• c) The study of the design of products to maximize user comfort and efficiency

• d) The study of the effects of technology on society

Which of the following is a primary factor in resource management?

• a) Reducing the use of non-renewable resources

• b) Maximizing production output

• c) Minimizing the cost of production

• d) All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a type of modeling?

• a) Physical modeling

• b) Virtual modeling

• c) Mathematical modeling

• d) Human modeling

What is the final stage in the raw material to final product process?

• a) Prototype testing

• b) Market analysis

• c) Quality control

• d) Distribution

What is design innovation?

• a) A new idea or product

• b) A change to an existing product

• c) The combination of multiple existing products

• d) None of the above

What is classic design?

• a) A design that is popular for a short period of time

• b) A design that has stood the test of time

• c) A design that is simple and modern

• d) A design that is expensive and exclusive

What is user-centred design (UCD)?

• a) A design process that focuses on the user's needs and wants

• b) A design process that focuses on the designer's creative vision

• c) A design process that focuses on reducing production costs

• d) A design process that focuses on maximizing profit

What is sustainability?

• a) The ability to maintain production output over time

• b) The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising future generations

• c) The ability to produce products at the lowest cost possible

• d) The ability to produce products quickly and efficiently

What is the relationship between innovation and markets?

• a) Innovation drives markets

• b) Markets drive innovation

• c) There is no relationship between innovation and markets

• d) Both innovation and markets are driven by external factors

What is commercial production?

• a) The production of goods for personal use

• b) The production of goods for sale to other businesses

• c) The production of goods for sale to individual consumers

• d) The production of goods for charity