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What is the Design Thinking Process Quiz

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

what is the answer

a)
The answer is a number.
b)
The answer is not specified.
c)
The answer is irrelevant.
d)
The answer is clearly defined.
2.

The folks at IDEO state that they are not experts in any given area. But they do claim to be experts on the _______________, which they apply to the innovation of consumer products.

a)

design process

b)

marketing strategy

c)

financial planning

d)

supply chain management

3.

5. Which of the following is a rule of thumb that IDEO employees follow when they share ideas during the brainstorming phase?

a)

Encourage wild ideas

b)

Criticize all ideas

c)

Focus on a single solution

d)

Limit the number of ideas

4.

Which phase of the design process includes brainstorming and narrowing ideas?

a)

The design phase.

b)

The research phase.

c)

The testing phase.

d)

The implementation phase.

5.

8. IDEO believes that the ideas and efforts of a _______________ will always be more successful than the planning of a lone genius.

a)

team

b)

individual

c)

manager

d)

leader

6.

The leaders at IDEO believe that _______________ behavior and a _______________ environment are two important reasons why their employees are able to think quickly and creatively to produce innovative results.

a)

innovative behavior; supportive environment

b)

traditional behavior; rigid environment

c)

passive behavior; chaotic environment

d)

aggressive behavior; competitive environment

7.

Upon critique of the four teams’ models, it was obvious that none of the teams had developed an optimum solution. However, the people at IDEO believe that it is important to _______________ often in order to _______________ sooner.

a)

develop prototypes; find solutions

b)

analyze data; make decisions

c)

conduct meetings; reach consensus

d)

gather feedback; improve designs

8.
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
9.
During which stage would you:
Create a model of your solution.
a)
Prototype
b)
Define
c)
Ideate
d)
Test
10.

design thinking is made up of five stage and they are :-

a)

empathise - define - make - create - test

b)

empathise - define - try - ideate - test

c)

empathise - define - prototype - ideate - test

d)

empathise - define - ideate - type - test

e)

empathise - define - ideate - prototype - test

11.

True or False: IDEO follows a strict hierarchical structure where senior managers make all final design decisions.

a)
False
b)
True
12.

True or False: The IDEO design process encourages collaboration and brainstorming without immediate criticism.

a)
True
b)
False
13.

True or False: IDEO believes that failure is something to be avoided at all costs in the innovation process.

a)
True
b)
False

14-17.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

14.

How does the team at Ido gather information for their project?

a)
The team relies solely on social media for updates.
b)
They only use information from their competitors.
c)
The team gathers information through research, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.
d)
The team conducts surveys without any data analysis.
15.

What is said about the workplace hierarchy at Ido?

a)
Ido's workplace hierarchy is based on seniority and authority.
b)
Ido promotes a rigid workplace hierarchy with little collaboration.
c)
Ido has a strict hierarchical structure that limits communication.
d)
Ido has a flat workplace hierarchy that encourages open communication and collaboration.
16.

What does Tom Kelly suggest about hiring employees?

a)
Hire only based on experience.
b)
Focus solely on technical skills.
c)
Prioritize salary expectations over fit.
d)
Hire for potential and cultural fit.
17.

What does the team aim to do according to the video?

a)
The team aims to compete against each other.
b)
The team aims to increase individual performance.
c)
The team aims to collaborate and solve problems.
d)
The team aims to focus solely on theoretical knowledge.
18.

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

19.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Ideate phase?

a)

Generating a wide range of ideas without judgment

b)

Focusing on a single solution

c)

Creating a detailed project plan

d)

Finalizing the product design

20.

Constraints

a)

Limitations or obstacles in your challenge.

b)

When you identify your materials, constraints, and how you will be successful.

c)

A process for creative problem solving that is human-centered.

d)

When you self-reflect on your experiences with the problem or challenge.

21.

Show Don't Tell

a)

When you identify materials, constraints, and how you will be successful.

b)

A process for creative problem solving that is human-centered.

c)

When you create a 3D model of your design.

d)

The process for creating and sharing ideas where you use images and sketches instead of words to describe your idea.

22.

True or False: In the 'Ideate' phase, it is important to focus on generating a single, perfect solution.

a)

False

b)

True

23.

The leaders at IDEO believe that (a)   behavior and supportive environment are two important reasons why their employees are able to think quickly and creatively to produce innovative results. 


24.

The folks at IDEO state that they are not experts in any given area. But they do claim to be experts on the ___(two words)______, which they apply to the innovation of consumer products. 




(a)  

25.

What is the primary goal of the 'Prototype' phase in design thinking?

a)

To build a tangible representation of ideas for testing

b)

To conduct market research

c)

To finalize the product design

d)

To create a detailed project plan

26.

True or False: In design thinking, the 'Test' phase is where you gather feedback to refine prototypes and solutions.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Which of the following best describes the 'Empathize' phase in design thinking?

a)

Developing a business strategy

b)

Understanding the user's needs and experiences

c)

Implementing the final solution

d)

Creating a marketing plan