Q1. Which of the following best describes Selection criterion?

A. a factor used to compare candidate problems or ideas consistently B. the extent to which a problem or solution affects users' outcomes or experience C. the degree to which a problem requires timely attention D. the degree to which a problem is appropriately bounded for the resources and duration of a project

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Selection criterion refers to a factor used to compare candidate problems or ideas consistently. Its main purpose is to make selection decisions more transparent and systematic. The example 'using user impact, urgency and feasibility as criteria' is consistent with this concept.

Q2. What is the primary purpose of Selection criterion in design thinking?

A. to understand the significance of a challenge from the user's perspective B. to make selection decisions more transparent and systematic C. to distinguish problems where delay can significantly worsen consequences D. to select challenges that can realistically be investigated

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Selection criterion is to make selection decisions more transparent and systematic. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q3. A design team using user impact, urgency and feasibility as criteria. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. User impact B. Urgency C. Selection criterion D. Scope fit

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Selection criterion because using user impact, urgency and feasibility as criteria. The concept is specifically used to to make selection decisions more transparent and systematic.

Q4. Which of the following best describes User impact?

A. the degree to which a problem requires timely attention B. the degree to which a problem is appropriately bounded for the resources and duration of a project C. a concise presentation that explains a problem, its context, evidence, affected users and significance D. the extent to which a problem or solution affects users' outcomes or experience

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: User impact refers to the extent to which a problem or solution affects users' outcomes or experience. Its main purpose is to understand the significance of a challenge from the user's perspective. The example 'prioritizing a problem that affects many students every day' is consistent with this concept.

Q5. What is the primary purpose of User impact in design thinking?

A. to understand the significance of a challenge from the user's perspective B. to distinguish problems where delay can significantly worsen consequences C. to select challenges that can realistically be investigated D. to create a shared case for investigating the problem

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of User impact is to understand the significance of a challenge from the user's perspective. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q6. A design team prioritizing a problem that affects many students every day. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Urgency B. User impact C. Scope fit D. Problem pitch

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates User impact because prioritizing a problem that affects many students every day. The concept is specifically used to to understand the significance of a challenge from the user's perspective.

Q7. Which of the following best describes Urgency?

A. the degree to which a problem is appropriately bounded for the resources and duration of a project B. a concise presentation that explains a problem, its context, evidence, affected users and significance C. the degree to which a problem requires timely attention D. a presentation element that communicates credible observations, data or user statements supporting the problem

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Urgency refers to the degree to which a problem requires timely attention. Its main purpose is to distinguish problems where delay can significantly worsen consequences. The example 'addressing a safety-related issue before a low-impact convenience issue' is consistent with this concept.

Q8. What is the primary purpose of Urgency in design thinking?

A. to select challenges that can realistically be investigated B. to create a shared case for investigating the problem C. to make a problem pitch evidence-based D. to distinguish problems where delay can significantly worsen consequences

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Urgency is to distinguish problems where delay can significantly worsen consequences. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q9. A design team addressing a safety-related issue before a low-impact convenience issue. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Urgency B. Scope fit C. Problem pitch D. Problem evidence slide

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Urgency because addressing a safety-related issue before a low-impact convenience issue. The concept is specifically used to to distinguish problems where delay can significantly worsen consequences.

Q10. Which of the following best describes Scope fit?

A. a concise presentation that explains a problem, its context, evidence, affected users and significance B. the degree to which a problem is appropriately bounded for the resources and duration of a project C. a presentation element that communicates credible observations, data or user statements supporting the problem D. a coherent explanation linking context, user, difficulty and impact

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Scope fit refers to the degree to which a problem is appropriately bounded for the resources and duration of a project. Its main purpose is to select challenges that can realistically be investigated. The example 'choosing one service bottleneck instead of redesigning an entire city system' is consistent with this concept.

Q11. What is the primary purpose of Scope fit in design thinking?

A. to create a shared case for investigating the problem B. to make a problem pitch evidence-based C. to select challenges that can realistically be investigated D. to help an audience understand why the challenge matters

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Scope fit is to select challenges that can realistically be investigated. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q12. A design team choosing one service bottleneck instead of redesigning an entire city system. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Problem pitch B. Problem evidence slide C. Problem narrative D. Scope fit

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Scope fit because choosing one service bottleneck instead of redesigning an entire city system. The concept is specifically used to to select challenges that can realistically be investigated.

Q13. Which of the following best describes Problem pitch?

A. a concise presentation that explains a problem, its context, evidence, affected users and significance B. a presentation element that communicates credible observations, data or user statements supporting the problem C. a coherent explanation linking context, user, difficulty and impact D. the people whose understanding, approval, resources or participation may be needed

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Problem pitch refers to a concise presentation that explains a problem, its context, evidence, affected users and significance. Its main purpose is to create a shared case for investigating the problem. The example 'showing interview findings and the consequences of the current experience' is consistent with this concept.

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

A. to make a problem pitch evidence-based B. to create a shared case for investigating the problem C. to help an audience understand why the challenge matters D. to tailor the problem communication appropriately

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Problem pitch is to create a shared case for investigating the problem. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q15. A design team showing interview findings and the consequences of the current experience. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Problem evidence slide B. Problem narrative C. Problem pitch D. Pitch audience

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Problem pitch because showing interview findings and the consequences of the current experience. The concept is specifically used to to create a shared case for investigating the problem.

Q16. Which of the following best describes Problem evidence slide?

A. a coherent explanation linking context, user, difficulty and impact B. the people whose understanding, approval, resources or participation may be needed C. a meaningful area where addressing a challenge may create value D. a presentation element that communicates credible observations, data or user statements supporting the problem

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Problem evidence slide refers to a presentation element that communicates credible observations, data or user statements supporting the problem. Its main purpose is to make a problem pitch evidence-based. The example 'showing the frequency of a reported pain point from user interviews' is consistent with this concept.

Q17. What is the primary purpose of Problem evidence slide in design thinking?

A. to make a problem pitch evidence-based B. to help an audience understand why the challenge matters C. to tailor the problem communication appropriately D. to connect problem selection with potential positive change

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Problem evidence slide is to make a problem pitch evidence-based. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q18. Which of the following best describes Problem narrative?

A. the people whose understanding, approval, resources or participation may be needed B. a coherent explanation linking context, user, difficulty and impact C. a meaningful area where addressing a challenge may create value D. a specific proposed answer introduced before the problem has been adequately understood

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Problem narrative refers to a coherent explanation linking context, user, difficulty and impact. Its main purpose is to help an audience understand why the challenge matters. The example 'describing a commuter's journey and the point where delays occur' is consistent with this concept.

Q19. What is the primary purpose of Problem narrative in design thinking?

A. to tailor the problem communication appropriately B. to connect problem selection with potential positive change C. to help an audience understand why the challenge matters D. to avoid narrowing research and ideation too early

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Problem narrative is to help an audience understand why the challenge matters. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q20. Which of the following best describes Pitch audience?

A. a meaningful area where addressing a challenge may create value B. a specific proposed answer introduced before the problem has been adequately understood C. a factor used to compare candidate problems or ideas consistently D. the people whose understanding, approval, resources or participation may be needed

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Pitch audience refers to the people whose understanding, approval, resources or participation may be needed. Its main purpose is to tailor the problem communication appropriately. The example 'presenting technical feasibility concerns differently to engineers and community users' is consistent with this concept.

Q21. What is the primary purpose of Pitch audience in design thinking?

A. to tailor the problem communication appropriately B. to connect problem selection with potential positive change C. to avoid narrowing research and ideation too early D. to make selection decisions more transparent and systematic

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Pitch audience is to tailor the problem communication appropriately. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q22. Which of the following best describes Problem opportunity?

A. a specific proposed answer introduced before the problem has been adequately understood B. a meaningful area where addressing a challenge may create value C. a factor used to compare candidate problems or ideas consistently D. the extent to which a problem or solution affects users' outcomes or experience

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Problem opportunity refers to a meaningful area where addressing a challenge may create value. Its main purpose is to connect problem selection with potential positive change. The example 'viewing repeated service delays as an opportunity to improve the experience' is consistent with this concept.

Q23. What is the primary purpose of Problem opportunity in design thinking?

A. to avoid narrowing research and ideation too early B. to make selection decisions more transparent and systematic C. to connect problem selection with potential positive change D. to understand the significance of a challenge from the user's perspective

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Problem opportunity is to connect problem selection with potential positive change. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q24. Which of the following best describes Premature solution?

A. a factor used to compare candidate problems or ideas consistently B. the extent to which a problem or solution affects users' outcomes or experience C. the degree to which a problem requires timely attention D. a specific proposed answer introduced before the problem has been adequately understood

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Premature solution refers to a specific proposed answer introduced before the problem has been adequately understood. Its main purpose is to avoid narrowing research and ideation too early. The example 'deciding to build an app before confirming whether an app is the actual user need' is consistent with this concept.

Q25. What is the primary purpose of Premature solution in design thinking?

A. to avoid narrowing research and ideation too early B. to make selection decisions more transparent and systematic C. to understand the significance of a challenge from the user's perspective D. to distinguish problems where delay can significantly worsen consequences

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Premature solution is to avoid narrowing research and ideation too early. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.