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PLTW Design Process

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A systematic problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem
a)
Define the Problem
b)
Brainstorm
c)
Design Process
d)
Design Brief
2.
The first step in the Design Process. Includes identifying, validating, and justifying the problem, determining the design requirements, and creating the design brief.
a)
Generate Concepts
b)
Build & Test Solution
c)
Evaluate Solution
d)
Define the Problem
3.
The second step in the Design Process. Includes researching, brainstorming, and selecting the final solution with the Decision Matrix
a)
Generate Concepts
b)
Build & Test Solution
c)
Evaluate Solution
d)
Define the Problem
4.
The third step in the Design Process. Includes creating a detailed design solution and technical drawings
a)
Generate Concepts
b)
Build & Test Solution
c)
Present the Solution
d)
Design a Solution
5.
The fourth step in the Design Process. Includes building and testing a prototype, including collecting data and analyzing results
a)
Build & Test Solution
b)
Evaluate Solution
c)
Define the Problem
d)
Design a Solution
6.
The fifth step in the Design Process. Includes evaluation effectiveness, reflecting on design, recommending improvements, and revising design documents
a)
Build & Test Solution
b)
Evaluate Solution
c)
Define the Problem
d)
Design a Solution
7.
The last step in the Design Process. Includes presenting the solution in both the project portfolio and during a formal presentation
a)
Generate Concepts
b)
Build & Test Solution
c)
Present the Solution
d)
Define the Problem
8.
A group technique for solving problems by unrestrained, spontaneous participation in discussion. Input from all is welcomed and no ideas are judged
a)
Iterative
b)
Brainstorm
c)
Engineer
d)
Design Process
9.
A process that repeats a series of steps over and over until the desired outcome is obtained.
a)
Iterative
b)
Brainstorm
c)
Engineer
d)
Design Brief
10.

Which step involves generating multiple ideas to solve a problem?

a)

brainstorming

b)

mind mapping

c)

decision making

d)

problem analysis

11.

Which step involves creating a physical or digital representation of the design?

a)

prototyping

b)

testing

c)

modeling

d)

sketching

12.

What is the purpose of testing and evaluating in the design process?

a)

To ensure the design meets requirements and functions correctly.

b)

To gather feedback from users and stakeholders.

c)

To identify design flaws and make improvements.

d)

To validate the design against industry standards.

13.

What is the main goal of identifying the problem in the design process?

a)

To create more problems

b)

To ignore the issue

c)

To understand and define the issue or challenge that needs to be solved.

d)

To complicate the design process

14.

What is the purpose of brainstorming solutions in the design process?

a)

To discourage collaboration and teamwork.

b)

To narrow down the possibilities.

c)

To generate a wide range of ideas and possibilities.

d)

To limit creativity and innovation.

15.

What is the purpose of developing a prototype in the design process?

a)

To test and evaluate the design concept before production.

b)

To confuse the stakeholders

c)

To skip the testing phase

d)

To waste time and resources

16.

What is the purpose of testing and evaluating in the design process?

a)

To identify design flaws and make improvements.

b)

To gather feedback from users and stakeholders.

c)

To validate the design against industry standards.

d)

To ensure the design meets requirements and functions correctly.