8.3.2.4 - Repair
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of designing products for repair?
💡 Hint: Think about how repair enhances sustainability.
Name one key advantage of modular design.
💡 Hint: Consider how this impacts the ease of repairs.
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What is the primary goal of repair in sustainable design?
💡 Hint: Think about why we would want to fix rather than replace.
True or False: Modular design can help in making repairs easier.
💡 Hint: Recall how products are structured.
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Evaluate the potential societal impacts if manufacturers were legally required to provide spare parts for all products for a minimum of 10 years after production. Discuss its benefits and potential drawbacks.
💡 Hint: Consider aspects of consumer behavior and manufacturing costs.
Design a product whose concept emphasizes its repairability. What features do you include, and how does it align with sustainable practices?
💡 Hint: Identify features that enhance user engagement in maintaining the product.
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