Marshmallow Challenge Quiz

What materials are used in the Marshmallow Challenge?

• 20 sticks of spaghetti, 1 yard of tape, 1 yard of string, 1 marshmallow
• 10 sticks of spaghetti, 2 yards of tape, 1 marshmallow
• 20 sticks of spaghetti, 1 yard of string, 2 marshmallows
• 15 sticks of spaghetti, 2 yards of tape, 1 yard of string, 1 marshmallow

What is the goal of the Marshmallow Challenge?

• To build the tallest structure that supports a marshmallow on top
• To use all materials provided
• To build the most creative structure
• To build the most stable structure

Which group of people build the tallest structures?

• Lawyers

• Business school graduates

• Pre-school kids

• Language students

Why do kindergarteners tend to perform well in the Marshmallow Challenge?

• They are naturally skilled at building
• They don't waste time trying to decide who's in charge

• They have better materials
• They follow instructions better

What is the average height of structures built by most people?

• 25 cm

• 50 cm

• 35 cm

• 40 cm

Which group produces the worst structures in the Marshmallow Challenge?

• Lawyers
• Kindergarteners
• Business school graduates
• Architects and engineers

Which group produces the tallest structures in the Marshmallow Challenge?

• Business school graduates
• Lawyers
• Architects and engineers
• Kindergarteners

What happens when an executive admin is added to a team?

• The team's performance decreases
• The team's performance stays the same
• The team's performance significantly improves
• The team gets disqualified

What effect did offering a $10,000 prize have on the performance of design students?

• They performed worse
• They performed better
• Their performance stayed the same
• They got disqualified

What lesson does the Marshmallow Challenge teach about prototypes?

• Prototypes are a waste of time
• Prototyping helps identify hidden assumptions
• Prototypes guarantee success
• Prototyping is only for experts