Design Process – Brief, research, spec, idea development
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Design Process – Brief, research, spec, idea development
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Design Process – Brief, research, spec, idea development
Design & Technology
Instructions: Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple choice questions, circle the correct answer. For short answer questions, write your response in the provided lines. True/false questions require you to mark the statement as true or false.
A
Multiple Choice Questions
Select the correct answer for each question.
1.
What is the first step in the design process?
AA) Research
BB) Idea Development
CC) Brief Interpretation
DD) Evaluation
2.
What is the primary purpose of research in the design process?
AA) To create sketches
BB) To understand user needs
CC) To finalize the design
DD) To evaluate the final product
3.
Which of the following is NOT a part of writing a specification?
AA) Material requirements
BB) Cost analysis
CC) Design sketches
DD) Performance criteria
4.
What does iterative design involve?
AA) Completing the design in one go
BB) Making continuous improvements
CC) Ignoring user feedback
DD) Finalizing the design before testing
5.
Which method is best for gathering user feedback during the design process?
AA) Surveys
BB) Random guessing
CC) Assumptions
DD) Ignoring feedback
6.
What should a good specification include?
AA) Aesthetic preferences
BB) Marketing strategies
CC) Technical requirements
DD) Personal opinions
7.
Which of these is a valid evaluation method?
AA) User testing
BB) Guesswork
CC) Personal bias
DD) Ignoring results
8.
What is the role of brainstorming in idea development?
AA) To find the final solution
BB) To generate multiple ideas
CC) To evaluate designs
DD) To ignore user input
9.
What is the purpose of prototyping?
AA) To create a final product
BB) To test and refine concepts
CC) To ignore user needs
DD) To waste materials
10.
User needs should be prioritized during which stage of the design process?
AA) Brief interpretation
BB) Idea development
CC) Evaluation
DD) All of the above
B
True/False Questions
Circle True or False for each statement.
1.
The design process is linear and cannot be revisited once a stage is completed.
2.
Specifications should be flexible and open to changes during the design process.
3.
Brainstorming is only effective if all ideas are practical.
C
Short Answer Questions
Answer each question in the space provided.
1.
Define the term 'design brief'.
2.
Explain the importance of user research in the design process.
3.
List three methods of evaluating a design.
4.
Describe the role of feedback in the design process.
5.
What is the difference between a concept and a prototype?
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