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Design Process Key Terms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group generate ideas.

a)

Brainstorming

b)

Decision Matrix

c)

Testing

2.
The person or organization who defines the problem and asks for the solution.
a)
Client
b)
Designer
c)
Criteria
3.
Limits to the design process, such as appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities.
a)
Constraints
b)
Criteria
c)
Deliverables
4.

The step in the Design Process where you build a testable model

a)

Build & Test

b)

Develop Solution

c)

Evaluate Solution

5.
Desired specifications (elements or features) of a product or system.
a)
Criteria
b)
Constraints
c)
Deliverables
6.
A tool for systematically ranking alternatives according to a set of criteria.
a)
Decision Matrix
b)
Brainstorming
c)
Technical Drawing
7.
The step in the Design Process where you define the client, designer, problem, criteria and constraints, and deliverables.
a)
Define Problem
b)
Generate Concepts
c)
Develop Solution
8.
The specific outputs that are expected after a project is complete.
a)
Deliverables
b)
Criteria
c)
Constraints
9.
A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its constraints.
a)
Design Brief
b)
Design Process
c)
Decision Matrix
10.
A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop a solution to a problem.
a)
Design Process
b)
Design Brief
c)
Decision Matrix
11.
A person who designs any of a variety of things.
a)
Designer
b)
Client
c)
Criteria
12.

The step in the Design Process where you create a detailed explanation, justify your choice, make a technical drawing, and create a model.

a)

Develop Solution

b)

Generate Concepts

c)

Build & Test

13.

The step in the Design Process where you analyze data, reflect on design, and perform Beta testing.

a)

Evaluate Solution

b)

Build & Test

c)

Generate Concepts

14.
To form an idea of the amount or value of.
a)
Evaluate
b)
Testing
c)
Brainstorming
15.

The step in the Design Process where you research, brainstorm, make sketches, and create a decision matrix.

a)

Generate Concepts

b)

Develop Solution

c)

Build & Test

16.
A visual, mathematical, or three-dimensional representation in detail of an object, often smaller than the original.
a)
Model
b)
Prototype
c)
Technical Drawing
17.
The step in the Design Process where you fully document your solution and show to the client.
a)
Present Solution
b)
Define Problem
c)
Model
18.
A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.
a)
Prototype
b)
Model
c)
Deliverables
19.
A detailed drawing that provides the information necessary to produce a product, including material, size, shape, assembly, etc.
a)
Technical Drawing
b)
Model
c)
Decision Matrix
20.
A method for collecting data.
a)
Testing
b)
Prototype
c)
Decision Matrix