WorksheetsExam Prep: Core Design Principles & Evaluation (Quiz 1)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which term describes the study of people in their working environment to improve products, systems, and environments for human use?
Anthropometrics
Aesthetics
Ergonomics
Semantics
Which of these examples describes an advantage of an ergonomic design?
Bright colours to attract buyers
Textured surface for easy grip
Universal size so anyone can use it
Using sustainable materials to save finite resources
Which method is primarily used for objectively selecting the best design idea by scoring them against criteria?
Flowchart
Freehand sketching
Ranking matrices
Virtual 3D CAD modelling
At which stage of the design process is a quick, rough freehand sketch most commonly used?
To communicate how the design will look in the intended environment
To communicate technical features of the design
To present final design ideas
To present initial concept design ideas
What is the primary purpose of a design specification?
To outline the budget and client name
To provide a detailed set of criteria and rules for the product to be designed and tested against
To document the materials and manufacturing process only
To present initial concept design ideas
The initial statement that outlines the problem, target user, and market gap is known as the:
Design Specification
Technical Drawing
Design Brief
Evaluation Plan
Which aspect of user requirements is being neglected if a product's text interface is too small for older users to read?
Aesthetics
Function
Accessibility
Cost
In the ACCESS FM design criteria acronym, what does 'A' stand for?
Aesthetics
Assembly
Adaptability
Analysis
Why is 'Function' considered a 'need' criterion?
It is cheap to produce
It relates to the product's colour
It describes what the product must do to be successful and fit for purpose
It makes the product look modern
When a supermarket self-checkout station's touch screen is too high for a wheelchair user, which factor is the design failing to meet?
Safety
Cost
Accessibility/User Requirements
Materials
