Understanding Design and Product Development

What are the 6 Rs of design?

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse, Rethink, Repair

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reorganise, Rebuild, Recreate

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repaint, Rework, Reimagine

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reorder, Refit, Reconstruct

Which stage is not part of the product life cycle?

• Introduction

• Growth

• Decline

• Rebirth

What is a disadvantage of using CAD (Computer-Aided Design)?

• It increases design accuracy

• It can be expensive to set up and maintain

• It allows for easy modifications

• It improves collaboration

Which of the following is a property of pine wood?

• High density

• High resistance to decay

• Lightweight and easy to work with

• Naturally fire-resistant

What does "market pull" refer to in product development?

• Innovations driven by technological advancements

• Products developed based on consumer demand

• Products developed without market research

• Innovations driven by government regulations

What is "technology push" in the context of product development?

• Products developed based on consumer demand

• Innovations driven by technological advancements

• Products developed without any technological input

• Innovations driven by market trends

Which of the following is not a typical stage in the product life cycle?

• Maturity

• Saturation

• Decline

• Expansion

Which of the following is a common use of CAD in design?

• Hand-drawing sketches

• Creating digital prototypes

• Building physical models

• Writing technical reports