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Assessing Design Concepts

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This product has been designed to look attractive

a)

Materials

b)

Aesthetics

c)

Size

d)

Cost

2.

Which is NOT TRUE about the Test stage?

a)

It is an opportunity to refine the solution.

b)

Only consider positive feedback to get the best result.

c)

You should come up with new ideas during the Test stage.

d)

You should assume that your solution can be made better.

3.

During which stage would you consult experts to learn more about the areas of concern and to gain an understanding of other people's experiences?

a)

Prototype

b)

Define

c)

Ideate

d)

Empathize

4.

During which stage would you analyze observations and data collected in order to identify the core problem?

a)

Define

b)

Empathize

c)

Test

d)

Ideate

5.

During which stage would you create a physical, interactive representation or model of your solution?

a)

Prototype

b)

Test

c)

Ideate

d)

Define

6.

During which stage do you allow an authentic audience to interact with your proposed solution?

a)

Prototype

b)

Empathize

c)

Ideate

d)

Test

7.

In a school project, Anika, Zoe, and Aiden are in the Ideate stage of their project. Why is brainstorming a key activity for them during this stage?

a)

To limit the number of ideas and stifle their creativity

b)

To discourage collaboration and teamwork among them

c)

To generate a wide range of ideas and encourage creativity and innovation in their project.

d)

To focus only on one narrow idea and avoid innovation in their project

8.

How does prototyping help in the refinement of ideas?

a)

By making the ideas more confusing and convoluted

b)

By allowing for visualization and testing of ideas, leading to refinement through feedback and iteration.

c)

By limiting creativity and innovation

d)

By causing delays and wasting time

9.

Why is it important to involve actual users or people of the target audience in the testing phase?

a)

To waste time and resources

b)

To make the end-users feel important

c)

To gather valuable feedback and insights on the usability and functionality of the product.

d)

To delay the product launch

10.

Why is it crucial to revisit and refine the problem statement in the Define stage of design thinking?

a)

To make the problem statement more complex

b)

To ensure that the problem statement is aligned with the needs and goals of the users

c)

To make the problem statement more vague

d)

To make the problem statement irrelevant to the project

11.

Why is it important to iterate and refine the prototype in the Prototype stage of design thinking?

a)

To delay the development process

b)

To waste resources

c)

To ensure that the final product meets the needs and expectations of the users

d)

To make the prototype more complicated

12.

Rohan, William, and Elijah have been working on a design project for their engineering class. They have reached the last step in the design process, which involves sharing their project portfolio. This is usually done during a formal presentation. What is this step called?

a)

present solution

b)

construct/test prototype

c)

generate concepts

d)

Justifiable

e)

Brainstorm

13.

Arjun, Scarlett, and Isla are working on a project to create a new toy car. They want to test their design concept before mass production. What do they create to test their design?

a)

Prototype

b)

Present solution

c)

Construct/test prototype

d)

Generate concepts

e)

Justifiable

14.

Arjun is working on a project to design a new mobile app. Which step should he take to understand the user's needs?

a)

Define

b)

Prototype

c)

Empathize

d)

Test

15.

Rohan is working on a project and needs to articulate the problem clearly. Which step of the design thinking process is he focusing on?

a)

Define

b)

Prototype

c)

Empathize

d)

Test

16.

Emma, Daniel, and Samuel are working on a project. They have created a prototype of their design. What should they do next to improve their project?

a)

Test the prototype

b)

Create another prototype

c)

Publish the prototype

d)

Generate more ideas

17.

In a group project, Ava, Evelyn, and Kai are conducting interviews to understand user needs. Which of the following is NOT a good strategy for them during the Empathize stage of their interviews?

a)

Encourage the interviewee to talk about their experiences.

b)

Try to uncover needs the interviewee may or may not be aware of.

c)

Ask follow-up questions to get more information.

d)

Encourage short answers that get right to the point.

18.

When designing a space it is important to know which of the following?

a)

How the room is going to be used

b)

How big is the exterior walls

c)

What materials does the customer prefer

d)

All of the above

19.

the aerial view or "bird's eye view" from which is present a flat surface

a)

2D viewpoint

b)

3D viewpoint

c)

1D viewpoint

20.

Homes are measured how?

a)

square feet

b)

square miles

c)

square acres

d)

round feet

21.

Basically, interior design is ?

a)

decorating a house

b)

create a diagram of where furniture goes in the house

c)

all of the above

22.
An engineer has designed and built a prototype to improve the brake system of a car. What is the next step that the engineer should take in the process?
a)
Test the prototype.
b)
Make sketches of the prototype.
c)
Identify constraints.
d)
Collect and analyze the test results. 
23.

Why do engineers follow the design process?

a)

To find solutions to real life problems

b)

To understand how Earth formed

c)

To practice making measurements

d)

To use the same solution for every problem

24.
What are the four main sections of the design cycle?
a)
Brainstorm, Develop Ideas, Build, Evaluating
b)
Inquiring and analyzing, Developing ideas, Creating the solution, Evaluating
c)
Brainstorming, Designing, Analyzing, Sharing
d)
Inquiring, Designing, Building, Evaluating
25.
Which section of the Design Cycle will you find - Explain how the solution improved
a)
Inquiring and Analyzing
b)
Developing Ideas
c)
Creating the Solution
d)
Evaluating
26.

Your family has decided to take a vacation to Europe and have asked you to use the design cycle to make it a reality.


If you were performing the following tasks:

*Gathering the reasons why you want to go to Europe.

*Making a list of resources needed and researching them.

*Exploring existing trips/tours available.

*Briefly summarizing your plan to your parents.


What stage of the Design Cycle are you in?

a)

Inquiry and Analysis

b)

Developing Ideas

c)

Creating the Solution

d)

Evaluating

27.

You are using the Design Cycle to plan a dinner for 6 people and you are in the 2nd stage of the Design Cycle: Developing Ideas. If you are doing the following:


Sketch a model of how the food is arranged on the plates and the table.


What strand of Developing Ideas are you in?

a)

Develop Planning Drawings or Diagrams

b)

Present the Chosen Design

c)

Develop Design Ideas

d)

Develop a Design Specification

28.
The basic job of an engineer is to:
a)
Solve Problems
b)
Build Engines
c)
Drive Cars
d)
Use Computers
29.

Which of the following is a good thing to do when designing or redesigning an engineering solution?

a)

overlook failures

b)

keep ideas to yourself

c)

combine the best ideas or different solutions

d)

test lots of changes at once

30.

In the engineering design process, what does problem mean?

a)

A way of letting people know about a design

b)

A multistep process that engineers follow

to solve problems

c)

To judge how well a design works

d)

Something that needs a solution