DP_DT_SA_Unit_2_MS_2021

MCQ

1 C

2 A,D

3 D

4 B

5 B

6 D

7 C

8 B

9 D

10 D

Questions Answers Notes Total

Q11 a small/minimal changes to the design/system (over time)✓ Award [1] for identifying how the IDEO trolly is 2
an example of incremental green design
can lead to a more efficient/environmentally sustainable strategy and [1] for a brief explanation
product/continuous improvement based on feedback from users ✓
b Enhancing material durability✓ Award [1] for any of two distinct answers. Max 2
2
Increasing the serviceability of goods and services✓

Maximizing sustainable use of renewable resources✓

c reuse Award [1] for each of two distinct points in an 6

explanation of how the IDEO trolley uses waste
reuse of a product in the same context or in a different context, the mitigation strategies.
trolley can be reused by other people for water delivery/the trolley
can be used for purposes other than delivering water

recycle

using materials from obsolete products to create other products,

once the trolley becomes obsolete the materials/components can be
recycled for other products

repair

the ease of reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing

structure or device the trolley uses simple technology/locally
available materials (tyres, wheels, frame) which makes it easy to
repair

recondition

rebuilding a product so it is in an as new condition the frame can be

repainted/the wheels can have new bearings fitted so they run more
efficiently

reengineer
 redesign components or products to improve their characteristics or
performance the frame is easy/inexpensive to modify

dematerialisation

is the reduction of total material and energy throughput of any

product the frame is very basic/uses the bare minimum of materials
needed

Q12 a a (natural) resource that does not run out Award [1] for a definition of renewable resource 1

a (natural) resource that can replenish itself (over a period of time)

a (natural) resource that can be used more than once/is infinite

b made to break down naturally over a period of time Award [1] for identifying an advantage of using 2
biodegradable plastics in the Kuskoa Bi chair
meaning they cause less environmental damage as they do not and [1] for a brief explanation
contribute to landfill/pollute/create waste derived from
natural/renewable sources which reduces the reliance on oil-based
polymers/plastics

non-toxic

therefore do not harm ecosystems after disposal, appeals to

environmentally conscious consumers increases market potential

c Materials: Award [1] for each of three distinct points in an 3

are sourced from abundant/renewable sources therefore do not explanation of the possible effects of how the
rely on non-renewable fossil fuels/oil which minimises use of bioplastics in the Kuskoa Bi chair fits into
 consumption of finite resources either materials, energy or pollution and waste.

Energy:

less energy is required to process and produce bioplastics

therefore the resources required to produce these products will
not be exhausted so rapidly which has positive
environmental/economic effects/is more sustainable in the long
term
Pollution and Waste:
the breakdown of bioplastics is less hazardous than oil-based
plastics as they do not remain in the ecosystem/environment
which minimises harm caused by water/air/soil pollution

d Cradle to Grave: Award [1] each to describe C2G and C2C, 4

When the life cycle analysis considers the environmental influence of Award [1] to identify which philosophy does
a product during all the stages of the product life cycle till its disposal. Kuskoa Bi chair follow and Award [1] for a brief
explanation.
Cradle to Cradle:
When the life cycle analysis considers the environmental influence of
a product till recycling at the end of product life to reproduce the
original product creating a closed circle.

Kuskoa Bi chair follows Cradle to Grave philosophy as the

biodegradable material used in the chair is made to decompose once
the chair completes its life cycle and is disposed of which does not
harm the environment.