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Design Process Questions

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The design brief is a tool for

a)

using less words

b)

Brainstorming

c)

to explain the problem, identify solution expectations, and establish project constraints

d)

to generate large numbers of ideas in a short amount of time, striving for quantity, not quality

2.

Design Process is used to

a)

brainstorm

b)

Solve a problem

c)

create group activity

d)

build teamwork skills

3.

The steps of the design process

a)

Define problem

b)

Generate Concepts

c)

Construct a Prototype

d)

sell the item in the store

e)

Evaluate solution

4.

Why do people work in teams when solving design problems?

a)

to make friends

b)

to get multiple choices

c)

to finish the design faster

d)

get a better grade

5.

What is not an Element of Design

a)

shape

b)

color

c)

line

d)

weight

6.

Which of the following is a common tool used in the design process for visualising ideas?

a)

Spreadsheet software

b)

CAD software

c)

Word processor

d)

Email client

7.

In the design process, what is the purpose of prototyping?

a)

To finalise the design

b)

To test and refine ideas

c)

To conduct market research

d)

To create marketing materials

8.

What is the role of testing in the design process?

a)

To generate new ideas

b)

To identify and fix issues

c)

To create final products

d)

To conduct user interviews

9.

Which of the following is a benefit of using CAD software in design?

a)

It simplifies text editing

b)

It enhances visualisation of designs

c)

It improves email communication

d)

It increases spreadsheet accuracy

10.

Why is research important in the design process?

a)

To finalise the design

b)

To understand user needs and market trends

c)

To create marketing materials

d)

To reduce production costs

11.

Engineers plan on developing a new drill for use on oil rigs. What should the engineers do first in order to develop the new drill?

a)

Find out features the drill will need by asking questions

b)

Determine the materials needed to build the new drill

c)

Build a prototype of the new drill

12.

Which step of the Design Process involves communicating the results of your tests

a)

Evaluate Solution

b)

Define the Problem

c)

Generate Concepts

d)

Present Solutions

13.
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. 
14.

Which step is most likely represented here?

a)

Define Problem

b)

Design A Solution

c)

Build and Test

15.

Based on this chart, which idea was best overall?

a)

Idea 2

b)

Idea 6

c)

Idea 3

d)

Idea 4

16.

What are the "Must-Haves" in a project or challenge called?

a)

Criteria

b)

Constraints

c)

Brainstorming

17.

What do we call limitations like "time, cost and/or materials" within a challenge?

a)

Complications

b)

Constraints

c)

Criteria

18.

Asking things like "What is the issue we need to solve?", or "What are my criteria/constraints?"...would be which step?

a)

Design a solution

b)

Generate Concepts

c)

Define Problem

19.

Which phase of the design process involves creating detailed drawings and specifications?

a)

Research

b)

Prototyping

c)

Detail Design

d)

Testing

20.

What is the role of brainstorming in the design process?

a)

To generate a wide range of ideas

b)

To finalize the design

c)

To test the prototype

d)

To conduct market research

21.
A legal document and book in which an engineer will formally document, in chronological order, all of his/her work that is associated with a specific design project.
a)
Engineering Notebook
b)
Design Brief
c)
Justifiable
d)
Neutron
22.

Design Process

a)

A systematic problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

b)

Are the goals or outcomes for a successful solution. Criteria should be determined before developing possible solutions.

c)

Are limitations. framed as part of the problem; thing like money, time, size.

23.

In the design process, what is the purpose of prototyping?

a)

To finalise the design

b)

To test and refine ideas

c)

To conduct market research

d)

To create marketing materials

24.

 If you were given $10 to buy lunch for yourself, what constraint would you have?

a)

Time

b)

People to work with

c)

Budget

25.

Why is it important to define your problem and your design requirements before coming up with a solution?

a)

A problem statement identifies the gap between the current problem, and the desired goal, of a process or product.

b)

The solution is the answer to a problem.

c)

Are the goals or outcomes for a successful solution. Criteria should be determined before developing possible solutions.