WorksheetsDesign Principles Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
When is a design solution considered to be most appropriate?
When it satisfies the aesthetic requirements
When it meets the needs of the target market
When it provides strength, durability and safety
When it fulfils its intended end-use requirements
Which of the following is the most important factor when considering the sustainability of a material for the manufacture of a product?
The durability of the selected material
The cost of manufacturing the product
The ability of the material to be renewed
The effect of a carbon tax on manufacturing the product
Which of the following best indicates that a product is becoming obsolete?
When innovative design features are incorporated
When the product has been superseded by a newer design
When there is a decrease in the product’s sales and turnover
When the product has undergone modifications to improve its function
Which of the following is the most ethically sound consideration for a designer to take into account when developing a new product?
A) Embracing the cultural aspects of the community
B) Improving the lives and workplace practices for a majority of the stakeholders
C) Increasing the overall economic benefits for the manufacturer by increasing sales
D) Reducing the environmental issues and increasing the sustainability issues for the manufacturer
Why is it important to consider a product’s function during its development?
To ensure the product is aesthetically pleasing
To make the product more expensive
To ensure the product meets user needs and requirements
To simplify the manufacturing process
Why do many designers still use hand-sketching despite the availability of computer-based graphics programs?
Because it is a faster method
To maintain traditional skills
Because computer-based programs are not available
To better communicate ideas during the initial stages of design
Explain how new technologies are affecting Australian lifestyles.
New technologies are leading to increased physical activity among Australians.
New technologies are not having any significant impact on Australian lifestyles.
New technologies are causing a decline in traditional cultural practices in Australia.
New technologies are changing communication, work, and leisure activities in Australia.
Analyse the relationship between emerging technologies, society, and a designer's vision in regard to the development of a new product, system, or environment.
Emerging technologies have no influence on a designer's vision for new products.
Designers must consider societal needs and emerging technologies when developing new products.
Society influences emerging technologies, but not a designer's vision for new products.
A designer's vision is solely based on personal creativity, independent of society and technologies.
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an entrepreneur?
Being resilient
Being a risk-taker
Being legally responsible
Being environmentally proactive
Which of the following is most important to the success of a product?
Meeting user needs
Life-time warranty
Built in obsolescence
Conforming to international standards
A life cycle analysis of a product is conducted to determine
how materials will be manufactured.
the cost of distribution and transport.
the impact of the product on society and the environment.
how materials will be disposed of or recycled.
A client’s brief to a designer mainly outlines
a key design feature.
a summary of all constraints to be considered in the design.
a list of important social and environmental considerations.
a list of consumer demands, legal requirements and budget targets.
Which work health and safety (WHS) consideration should be taken into account during the manufacturing stage of a product?
A) A survey of past employee injuries
B) Periodic maintenance of machinery and tools
C) Identification, assessment and control of risks and hazards
D) Assessment of risks and hazards identified in the use of the final product
Why is it important for designers to protect their intellectual property?
A) It allows competing designers to share ideas.
B) It enables their ideas to be marketed locally and internationally.
C) It ensures that all future designs are successfully patented.
D) It ensures that designer’s ideas cannot be marketed and sold by other designers.
What is the main reason for developing a working prototype?
A) To evaluate operational and functional aspects of the product
B) To produce a model suitable for advertising on social media
C) To assist companies in developing a sustainable manufacturing process
D) To determine aesthetic requirements necessary for production of the product
Which of the following contributes to environmental sustainability?
A) The acceptance of technology and its ease of use
B) The use of low-cost energy during the manufacturing process
C) The degradation of physical resources through manufacturing activities
D) The use of materials and processes without having a significant impact on their surroundings
Which of the following is most important in determining the effectiveness of a design?
The values and beliefs of the designer
The level of skill and resources available
The design meeting the required end-use
The use of integrated elements and principles of design
Which of the following describes a designer with an ethical approach to designing a product?
Designing products that meet a niche market
Creating products that avoid excessive resource consumption
Developing marketing campaigns to ensure the greatest number of sales
Examining procedures that protect design ideas and promote creativity
