IB DP Design Technology Chapter 8 Sustainability

Which of the following is the best definition of sustainable development?

• A) Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

• B) Developing technology that is completely sustainable in the long-term.

• C) Developing technology that reduces resource consumption without considering future generations.

• D) Meeting the needs of the present and future generations, regardless of resource consumption.

What is an example of sustainable consumption?

• A) Purchasing products that use non-renewable resources.

• B) Buying disposable products that are used only once.

• C) Choosing products that are made from renewable resources or have a low environmental impact.

• D) Buying products that have excessive packaging.

What is sustainable design?

• A) Designing products that are made from materials that are easy to obtain.

• B) Designing products that use a lot of energy to produce.

• C) Designing products that have a minimal impact on the environment throughout their lifecycle.

• D) Designing products that are only meant to be used for a short period of time.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of sustainable design?

• A) It reduces negative environmental impacts.

• B) It increases resource consumption.

• C) It reduces costs over the lifecycle of a product.

• D) It can improve the health and safety of users.

What is an example of sustainable innovation?

• A) Developing a new product that is made from non-renewable resources.

• B) Creating a new manufacturing process that is energy-intensive and wasteful.

• C) Developing a new product that reduces resource consumption and negative environmental impacts.

• D) Creating a product that is intentionally designed to have a short lifespan.

Why is sustainable innovation important?

• A) It ensures that all new products are environmentally friendly.

• B) It reduces the cost of manufacturing new products.

• C) It helps reduce negative environmental impacts and supports sustainable development.

• D) It improves product performance and increases profits.

Which of the following is a characteristic of sustainable design?

• A) It is only concerned with reducing negative environmental impacts during the manufacturing phase.

• B) It focuses solely on reducing the environmental impact of a product after it has been disposed of.

• C) It considers the entire lifecycle of a product and seeks to reduce negative environmental impacts at all stages.

• D) It is only concerned with the immediate impact of a product on the environment.

What is sustainable consumption?

• A) Consuming only products that are cheap and widely available.

• B) Consuming products that are made from renewable resources or have a low environmental impact.

• C) Consuming as much as possible to support economic growth.

• D) Consuming only luxury products.

Which of the following is NOT a way to design products for sustainability?

• a) Using biodegradable materials.

• b) Designing products to be as cheap as possible to manufacture.

• c) Designing products for disassembly and recycling.

• d) Designing products to last longer.

Which of the following is NOT a way to achieve sustainable consumption?

• a) Using public transportation.

• b) Buying products with excessive packaging.

• c) Reducing food waste.

• d) Taking short showers.