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WorksheetsRMD301
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
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Class
Date
1.
The design work in Europe and the US from the early nineteenth century through the first half of the twentieth century initially began as a ______ activity.
a)
trade
b)
artistic
c)
craft
d)
engineering
2.
Which iconic designer is known as 'The Father of Streamlining' and 'The Father of Industrial Design'?
a)
Henry Dreyfuss
b)
Leonardo da Vinci
c)
Raymond Loewy
d)
Frank Lloyd Wright
3.
In the 1960s, the design focus shifted from developments in technology and form to consideration of what?
a)
cost efficiency
b)
mass communication
c)
human needs and behavior
d)
artistic expression
4.
Historically, newly established design schools often reclassified themselves as art schools because design was very firmly defined as a subset of what?
a)
Science
b)
Technology
c)
Art
d)
Commerce
5.
During the Second World War, new 'industrial' designers were tasked with focusing on which of the following areas?
a)
Market Research
b)
Human factors and ergonomics
c)
Product distribution
d)
Artistic refinement
6.
Design Thinking is widely accepted as the process of bringing together which two essential skills?
a)
Technical and managerial
b)
Creative and critical thinking
c)
Intuitive and artistic
d)
Economic and financial
7.
What is cited as the biggest challenge for the adoption of research in design?
a)
Lack of funding
b)
Design being traditionally taught under art rather than science
c)
Difficulty in finding research participants
d)
Insufficient digital tools
8.
Which of the following is a benefit of incorporating research into the design process?
a)
Prioritizes self-exploration
b)
Encourages competition
c)
Challenges assumptions and identifies opportunities
d)
Focuses exclusively on aesthetics
9.
A Research Problem is defined as the core issue such as a condition to be improved, a difficulty to be tackled, or a question in theory or practice to be examined and understood.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Which of the following is an example of a research purpose that should generally be avoided?
a)
Looking at a body of data that can contribute to a solution of a problem
b)
Gathering information to learn something about a certain area of knowledge
c)
Consolidating and aligning two different fields of study
d)
Seeking to challenge existing theories
11.
According to the Oxford Dictionary, a 'system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity' is the definition of:
a)
Research Method
b)
Research Triangulation
c)
Research Methodology
d)
Research Proposal
12.
In the context of research, which term is narrower in scope and focuses on the techniques and procedures used in solving research problems?
a)
Research Methodology
b)
Research Philosophy
c)
Research Method
d)
Research Approach
13.
The primary use of Quantitative Research is for:
a)
Developing a new theory
b)
Testing or verifying an existing theory
c)
Subjective interpretation of human behavior
d)
Self-exploration
14.
The process of cross-referencing research using multiple sources of evidence to establish credible, valid, and reliable research practice is called:
a)
Data Analysis
b)
Triangulation
c)
Multimethod Research
d)
Data Verification
15.
Which ethical principle requires that the benefits of the research must justify any risks of harm or discomfort to participants?
a)
Justice
b)
Autonomy
c)
Non-Maleficence
d)
Beneficence
16.
Which ethical mistake involves making adjustments to the data without proper justification or recording, or presenting invented data?
a)
Data Misinterpretation
b)
Data Fabrication
c)
Data Omission
d)
Data Skewing
17.
Hypotheses are more relevant to which type of research, while research questions are more common in qualitative research?
a)
Ethnographic research
b)
Experimental research
c)
Theoretical research
d)
Applied research
18.
In a research proposal, the content section for Research Methods and Methodologies is given a content distribution percentage of:
a)
1/64
b)
2/64
c)
2025-03-16 00:00:00
d)
2025-01-16 00:00:00
19.
The Greek word "Ethnos" (ἔθνος), which forms part of the word Ethnography, means:
a)
Observation
b)
Nation or People
c)
Culture
d)
Description
20.
The Greek word "Graphy" (γραφή), which forms part of the word Ethnography, means:
a)
Research
b)
Description or Writing
c)
Fieldwork
d)
Interpretation
21.
Ethnography is considered the core of which specific design approach?
a)
Technology-driven design
b)
Artist-centered design
c)
Human-centered design
d)
Economy-focused design
22.
The type of ethnographic study where the researcher's own thoughts and perspectives from the social interaction form the central element of the study is called:
a)
Cyber-ethnography
b)
Auto-ethnography
c)
Investigator Triangulation
d)
Participant Observation
23.
Due to constraints, contemporary ethnographic studies often follow a 'step-in-step-out' approach, which typically means the study duration is:
a)
Longer than usual (12-18 months)
b)
Shorter than usual
c)
Unconstrained by time
d)
Determined by funding only
24.
What is the main risk for a researcher who becomes over-integrated (too emotionally involved) in the culture being studied?
a)
Difficulty in collecting data
b)
The study will be too brief
c)
The study may be rendered subjective and biased
d)
Failure to gain access to the group
25.
The main aim of the ethnographer is to conduct:
a)
Market analysis
b)
Statistical generalization
c)
Cultural interpretation
d)
Scientific experimentation
26.
What does the Greek word "Graphy" (γραφή) mean in the context of Ethnography?
a)
People
b)
Observation
c)
Writing or Description
d)
Culture
27.
The main aim of the ethnographer is to conduct:
a)
Statistical Generalization
b)
Market Analysis
c)
Cultural Interpretation
d)
Scientific Experimentation
28.
In ethnographic research, what is the main risk associated with a researcher becoming "over-integrated" in the culture being studied?
a)
The study will be too brief
b)
Loss of objectivity, leading to subjective and biased results
c)
Failure to gain access to a gatekeeper
d)
Running out of budget
29.
What is the purpose of Qualitative Research?
a)
To use numeric data to arrive at conclusions
b)
To construct a rich and meaningful picture of a complex situation
c)
To identify cause-and-effect relationships between variables
d)
To test or verify an existing theory
30.
Which type of qualitative research specifically emphasizes personal experiences and subjective interpretations to uncover emotional responses to design?
a)
Case Study
b)
Historical Research
c)
Grounded Theory
d)
Phenomenology
31.
When is qualitative research typically used?
a)
When the relevant theory base is robust
b)
When all variables are known and quantified
c)
When there is little information on the topic or variables are unknown
d)
As a final step to generalize findings to a large population
32.
What is a key characteristic of Quantitative Research?
a)
Data collection and analysis evolve simultaneously
b)
It is independent from the researcher and uses objective observations
c)
It encourages exploration through open-ended questions
d)
It focuses on subjective interpretation of lived experiences
33.
What is the primary type of data used in Quantitative Research?
a)
Textual narratives
b)
Numeric data
c)
Subjective opinions
d)
Unverified anecdotes
34.
The primary purpose of an Experimental Study is to:
a)
Develop a new theory from collected data
b)
Establish a cause-and-effect relationship between variables
c)
Provide a rich, descriptive picture of a complex situation
d)
Interpret cultural meanings and symbols
35.
The study and interpretation of IMAGES, FORMS, AND OBJECTS in visual and material culture is the definition of:
a)
Content Analysis
b)
Semiotics
c)
Visual Research
d)
Phenomenology
36.
Which visual research method examines how images create meaning by studying signs, especially prominent in advertising?
a)
Compositional Interpretation
b)
Semiotics
c)
Cultural Context Analysis
d)
Observational Study
37.
The field of Visual Culture emphasizes which of the following as essential for understanding the world, challenging a historical preference for text?
a)
Data Quantification
b)
Textual Analysis
c)
Visual Literacy
d)
Statistical Modeling
38.
Which term is broader in scope and encompasses both research methods and the logical reasoning behind their adoption?
a)
Research Method
b)
Research Strategy
c)
Research Methodology
d)
Research Technique
39.
In the context of Industry 4.0, which skill is a detriment for designers who primarily focus on technical execution and need detailed design briefs?
a)
Increased focus on aesthetics
b)
The need for strong discipline-specific knowledge
c)
Collaboration with other designers
d)
The demand for well-developed critical thinking skills and complex problem framing
40.
The quote, "You cannot understand good design, if you do not understand people," is attributed to which industrial designer?
a)
Le Corbusier
b)
Marcel Breuer
c)
Dieter Ram
d)
Raymond Loewy
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