Q1. Which of the following best describes Design Thinking?

A. a human-centred approach that uses structured exploration and iteration to address user needs B. the development or implementation of a new or meaningfully improved idea, product, process or service C. designing from the needs, context and experience of intended users rather than from assumptions alone D. the extent to which a proposed solution is wanted or valued by users

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Design Thinking refers to a human-centred approach that uses structured exploration and iteration to address user needs. Its main purpose is to develop solutions that are desirable to users while considering feasibility and viability. The example 'studying students' needs before designing a campus service' is consistent with this concept.

Q2. What is the primary purpose of Design Thinking in design thinking?

A. to create useful change and value from ideas B. to develop solutions that are desirable to users while considering feasibility and viability C. to improve relevance and acceptance of a solution D. to check whether people actually want the proposed solution

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Design Thinking is to develop solutions that are desirable to users while considering feasibility and viability. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q3. A design team studying students' needs before designing a campus service. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Innovation B. User-centric approach C. Design Thinking D. Desirability

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Design Thinking because studying students' needs before designing a campus service. The concept is specifically used to to develop solutions that are desirable to users while considering feasibility and viability.

Q4. Which action would be the clearest application of Design Thinking?

A. introducing a redesigned service that removes a major user difficulty B. testing a proposed app workflow with actual students C. users strongly preferring a simpler registration process D. studying students' needs before designing a campus service

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Design Thinking is studying students' needs before designing a campus service. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to develop solutions that are desirable to users while considering feasibility and viability.

Q5. Which of the following best describes Innovation?

A. the development or implementation of a new or meaningfully improved idea, product, process or service B. designing from the needs, context and experience of intended users rather than from assumptions alone C. the extent to which a proposed solution is wanted or valued by users D. the extent to which a proposed solution can be realistically built and operated with available capabilities and resources

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Innovation refers to the development or implementation of a new or meaningfully improved idea, product, process or service. Its main purpose is to create useful change and value from ideas. The example 'introducing a redesigned service that removes a major user difficulty' is consistent with this concept.

Q6. What is the primary purpose of Innovation in design thinking?

A. to improve relevance and acceptance of a solution B. to create useful change and value from ideas C. to check whether people actually want the proposed solution D. to determine whether an idea can be implemented in practice

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Innovation is to create useful change and value from ideas. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q7. A design team introducing a redesigned service that removes a major user difficulty. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. User-centric approach B. Desirability C. Innovation D. Feasibility

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Innovation because introducing a redesigned service that removes a major user difficulty. The concept is specifically used to to create useful change and value from ideas.

Q8. Which action would be the clearest application of Innovation?

A. testing a proposed app workflow with actual students B. users strongly preferring a simpler registration process C. checking whether the required technology and skills are available D. introducing a redesigned service that removes a major user difficulty

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Innovation is introducing a redesigned service that removes a major user difficulty. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to create useful change and value from ideas.

Q9. Which of the following best describes User-centric approach?

A. designing from the needs, context and experience of intended users rather than from assumptions alone B. the extent to which a proposed solution is wanted or valued by users C. the extent to which a proposed solution can be realistically built and operated with available capabilities and resources D. the extent to which a solution can sustain its operation economically or organizationally

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: User-centric approach refers to designing from the needs, context and experience of intended users rather than from assumptions alone. Its main purpose is to improve relevance and acceptance of a solution. The example 'testing a proposed app workflow with actual students' is consistent with this concept.

Q10. What is the primary purpose of User-centric approach in design thinking?

A. to check whether people actually want the proposed solution B. to improve relevance and acceptance of a solution C. to determine whether an idea can be implemented in practice D. to determine whether the solution can create and maintain value over time

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of User-centric approach is to improve relevance and acceptance of a solution. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q11. A design team testing a proposed app workflow with actual students. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Desirability B. Feasibility C. User-centric approach D. Viability

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates User-centric approach because testing a proposed app workflow with actual students. The concept is specifically used to to improve relevance and acceptance of a solution.

Q12. Which action would be the clearest application of User-centric approach?

A. users strongly preferring a simpler registration process B. checking whether the required technology and skills are available C. estimating whether a service can cover its operating costs D. testing a proposed app workflow with actual students

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of User-centric approach is testing a proposed app workflow with actual students. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to improve relevance and acceptance of a solution.

Q13. Which of the following best describes Desirability?

A. the extent to which a proposed solution is wanted or valued by users B. the extent to which a proposed solution can be realistically built and operated with available capabilities and resources C. the extent to which a solution can sustain its operation economically or organizationally D. a clear statement of what design means in the context of creating or improving an experience, product or system

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Desirability refers to the extent to which a proposed solution is wanted or valued by users. Its main purpose is to check whether people actually want the proposed solution. The example 'users strongly preferring a simpler registration process' is consistent with this concept.

Q14. What is the primary purpose of Desirability in design thinking?

A. to determine whether an idea can be implemented in practice B. to check whether people actually want the proposed solution C. to determine whether the solution can create and maintain value over time D. to establish a common understanding of the design task

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Desirability is to check whether people actually want the proposed solution. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q15. A design team users strongly preferring a simpler registration process. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Feasibility B. Viability C. Desirability D. Design definition

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Desirability because users strongly preferring a simpler registration process. The concept is specifically used to to check whether people actually want the proposed solution.

Q16. Which action would be the clearest application of Desirability?

A. checking whether the required technology and skills are available B. estimating whether a service can cover its operating costs C. defining a project as improving the student experience rather than merely drawing an interface D. users strongly preferring a simpler registration process

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Desirability is users strongly preferring a simpler registration process. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to check whether people actually want the proposed solution.

Q17. Which of the following best describes Feasibility?

A. the extent to which a proposed solution can be realistically built and operated with available capabilities and resources B. the extent to which a solution can sustain its operation economically or organizationally C. a clear statement of what design means in the context of creating or improving an experience, product or system D. a narrative or example used to communicate how a design idea, decision or outcome emerged

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Feasibility refers to the extent to which a proposed solution can be realistically built and operated with available capabilities and resources. Its main purpose is to determine whether an idea can be implemented in practice. The example 'checking whether the required technology and skills are available' is consistent with this concept.

Q18. What is the primary purpose of Feasibility in design thinking?

A. to determine whether the solution can create and maintain value over time B. to determine whether an idea can be implemented in practice C. to establish a common understanding of the design task D. to make design reasoning and learning understandable through context

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Feasibility is to determine whether an idea can be implemented in practice. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q19. A design team checking whether the required technology and skills are available. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Viability B. Design definition C. Feasibility D. Design story

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Feasibility because checking whether the required technology and skills are available. The concept is specifically used to to determine whether an idea can be implemented in practice.

Q20. Which action would be the clearest application of Feasibility?

A. estimating whether a service can cover its operating costs B. defining a project as improving the student experience rather than merely drawing an interface C. describing how user observations led to a redesigned queue system D. checking whether the required technology and skills are available

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Feasibility is checking whether the required technology and skills are available. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to determine whether an idea can be implemented in practice.

Q21. Which of the following best describes Viability?

A. the extent to which a solution can sustain its operation economically or organizationally B. a clear statement of what design means in the context of creating or improving an experience, product or system C. a narrative or example used to communicate how a design idea, decision or outcome emerged D. exploring alternative viewpoints and unconventional connections instead of following only a familiar solution path

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Viability refers to the extent to which a solution can sustain its operation economically or organizationally. Its main purpose is to determine whether the solution can create and maintain value over time. The example 'estimating whether a service can cover its operating costs' is consistent with this concept.

Q22. What is the primary purpose of Viability in design thinking?

A. to establish a common understanding of the design task B. to determine whether the solution can create and maintain value over time C. to make design reasoning and learning understandable through context D. to open new possibilities when routine approaches are insufficient

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Viability is to determine whether the solution can create and maintain value over time. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q23. A design team estimating whether a service can cover its operating costs. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Design definition B. Design story C. Viability D. Lateral thinking

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Viability because estimating whether a service can cover its operating costs. The concept is specifically used to to determine whether the solution can create and maintain value over time.

Q24. Which action would be the clearest application of Viability?

A. defining a project as improving the student experience rather than merely drawing an interface B. describing how user observations led to a redesigned queue system C. combining ideas from two unrelated services to address a local problem D. estimating whether a service can cover its operating costs

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Viability is estimating whether a service can cover its operating costs. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to determine whether the solution can create and maintain value over time.

Q25. Which of the following best describes Design definition?

A. a clear statement of what design means in the context of creating or improving an experience, product or system B. a narrative or example used to communicate how a design idea, decision or outcome emerged C. exploring alternative viewpoints and unconventional connections instead of following only a familiar solution path D. a clearly framed opportunity or problem that a design team investigates through a user-centred process

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Design definition refers to a clear statement of what design means in the context of creating or improving an experience, product or system. Its main purpose is to establish a common understanding of the design task. The example 'defining a project as improving the student experience rather than merely drawing an interface' is consistent with this concept.

Q26. What is the primary purpose of Design definition in design thinking?

A. to make design reasoning and learning understandable through context B. to establish a common understanding of the design task C. to open new possibilities when routine approaches are insufficient D. to give the team a focused direction for research and ideation

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Design definition is to establish a common understanding of the design task. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q27. A design team defining a project as improving the student experience rather than merely drawing an interface. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Design story B. Lateral thinking C. Design definition D. Design challenge

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Design definition because defining a project as improving the student experience rather than merely drawing an interface. The concept is specifically used to to establish a common understanding of the design task.

Q28. Which action would be the clearest application of Design definition?

A. describing how user observations led to a redesigned queue system B. combining ideas from two unrelated services to address a local problem C. improving access to drinking water for students in a campus block D. defining a project as improving the student experience rather than merely drawing an interface

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Design definition is defining a project as improving the student experience rather than merely drawing an interface. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to establish a common understanding of the design task.

Q29. Which of the following best describes Design story?

A. a narrative or example used to communicate how a design idea, decision or outcome emerged B. exploring alternative viewpoints and unconventional connections instead of following only a familiar solution path C. a clearly framed opportunity or problem that a design team investigates through a user-centred process D. a human-centred approach that uses structured exploration and iteration to address user needs

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Design story refers to a narrative or example used to communicate how a design idea, decision or outcome emerged. Its main purpose is to make design reasoning and learning understandable through context. The example 'describing how user observations led to a redesigned queue system' is consistent with this concept.

Q30. What is the primary purpose of Design story in design thinking?

A. to open new possibilities when routine approaches are insufficient B. to make design reasoning and learning understandable through context C. to give the team a focused direction for research and ideation D. to develop solutions that are desirable to users while considering feasibility and viability

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Design story is to make design reasoning and learning understandable through context. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q31. A design team describing how user observations led to a redesigned queue system. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Lateral thinking B. Design challenge C. Design story D. Design Thinking

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Design story because describing how user observations led to a redesigned queue system. The concept is specifically used to to make design reasoning and learning understandable through context.

Q32. Which action would be the clearest application of Design story?

A. combining ideas from two unrelated services to address a local problem B. improving access to drinking water for students in a campus block C. studying students' needs before designing a campus service D. describing how user observations led to a redesigned queue system

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Design story is describing how user observations led to a redesigned queue system. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to make design reasoning and learning understandable through context.

Q33. Which of the following best describes Lateral thinking?

A. exploring alternative viewpoints and unconventional connections instead of following only a familiar solution path B. a clearly framed opportunity or problem that a design team investigates through a user-centred process C. a human-centred approach that uses structured exploration and iteration to address user needs D. the development or implementation of a new or meaningfully improved idea, product, process or service

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Lateral thinking refers to exploring alternative viewpoints and unconventional connections instead of following only a familiar solution path. Its main purpose is to open new possibilities when routine approaches are insufficient. The example 'combining ideas from two unrelated services to address a local problem' is consistent with this concept.

Q34. What is the primary purpose of Lateral thinking in design thinking?

A. to give the team a focused direction for research and ideation B. to open new possibilities when routine approaches are insufficient C. to develop solutions that are desirable to users while considering feasibility and viability D. to create useful change and value from ideas

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Lateral thinking is to open new possibilities when routine approaches are insufficient. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q35. A design team combining ideas from two unrelated services to address a local problem. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Design challenge B. Design Thinking C. Lateral thinking D. Innovation

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Lateral thinking because combining ideas from two unrelated services to address a local problem. The concept is specifically used to to open new possibilities when routine approaches are insufficient.

Q36. Which action would be the clearest application of Lateral thinking?

A. improving access to drinking water for students in a campus block B. studying students' needs before designing a campus service C. introducing a redesigned service that removes a major user difficulty D. combining ideas from two unrelated services to address a local problem

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Lateral thinking is combining ideas from two unrelated services to address a local problem. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to open new possibilities when routine approaches are insufficient.

Q37. Which of the following best describes Design challenge?

A. a clearly framed opportunity or problem that a design team investigates through a user-centred process B. a human-centred approach that uses structured exploration and iteration to address user needs C. the development or implementation of a new or meaningfully improved idea, product, process or service D. designing from the needs, context and experience of intended users rather than from assumptions alone

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Design challenge refers to a clearly framed opportunity or problem that a design team investigates through a user-centred process. Its main purpose is to give the team a focused direction for research and ideation. The example 'improving access to drinking water for students in a campus block' is consistent with this concept.

Q38. What is the primary purpose of Design challenge in design thinking?

A. to develop solutions that are desirable to users while considering feasibility and viability B. to give the team a focused direction for research and ideation C. to create useful change and value from ideas D. to improve relevance and acceptance of a solution

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Design challenge is to give the team a focused direction for research and ideation. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q39. A design team improving access to drinking water for students in a campus block. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Design Thinking B. Innovation C. Design challenge D. User-centric approach

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Design challenge because improving access to drinking water for students in a campus block. The concept is specifically used to to give the team a focused direction for research and ideation.

Q40. Which action would be the clearest application of Design challenge?

A. studying students' needs before designing a campus service B. introducing a redesigned service that removes a major user difficulty C. testing a proposed app workflow with actual students D. improving access to drinking water for students in a campus block

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Design challenge is improving access to drinking water for students in a campus block. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to give the team a focused direction for research and ideation.