Industrial and Product Design Industrial and Product Design Sustainability & Environmental Design

Question 1

What does 'lifecycle assessment' (LCA) evaluate in product design?

Accepted Answer

Environmental impacts across a product's entire life from raw material to disposal

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The financial return on investment

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The number of product revisions made

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Consumer satisfaction ratings over time

Question 2

Which design philosophy aims to eliminate waste by keeping materials and products in use as long as possible?

Accepted Answer

Circular economy design

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Linear economy design

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Value engineering

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Design for disassembly

Question 3

In eco-design, what does 'design for disassembly' (DfD) prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Enabling easy separation of components for repair, reuse, or recycling at end of life

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Making products harder to open

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Reducing the number of product colors

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Maximizing the use of adhesives

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of 'dematerialization' in product design?

Accepted Answer

Replacing a physical music CD with a digital download

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Adding more features to a product

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Using heavier materials for durability

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Increasing product packaging

Question 5

What is the primary goal of 'biomimicry' in industrial design?

Accepted Answer

Drawing inspiration from nature's strategies to solve design challenges sustainably

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Using only biological materials

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Designing products that look like animals

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Replacing engineers with biologists

Question 6

In the US, which label program certifies that a product meets environmental standards for energy efficiency in electronics and appliances?

Accepted Answer

ENERGY STAR

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Green Seal

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LEED

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UL Environment