Q1. Which of the following best describes Ideation?

A. a structured group technique for generating ideas rapidly while initially separating idea generation from evaluation B. expanding the range of possible ideas or interpretations C. narrowing options by applying criteria or evidence D. the deliberate generation and exploration of possible ideas in response to a defined challenge

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Ideation refers to the deliberate generation and exploration of possible ideas in response to a defined challenge. Its main purpose is to create a broad set of possibilities before narrowing down. The example 'generating many ways to reduce waiting time' is consistent with this concept.

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

A. to create a broad set of possibilities before narrowing down B. to encourage quantity, participation and creative possibilities C. to avoid settling too early on the first acceptable solution D. to move from many possibilities toward a manageable set

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Ideation is to create a broad set of possibilities before narrowing down. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q3. A design team generating many ways to reduce waiting time. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Brainstorming B. Ideation C. Divergent thinking D. Convergent thinking

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Ideation because generating many ways to reduce waiting time. The concept is specifically used to to create a broad set of possibilities before narrowing down.

Q4. Which action would be the clearest application of Ideation?

A. asking a team to produce many alternatives before discussing feasibility B. listing many different ways to deliver campus health information C. generating many ways to reduce waiting time D. selecting concepts that best meet user need and project constraints

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Ideation is generating many ways to reduce waiting time. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to create a broad set of possibilities before narrowing down.

Q5. Which statement is most closely associated with Ideation?

A. a structured group technique for generating ideas rapidly while initially separating idea generation from evaluation B. expanding the range of possible ideas or interpretations C. narrowing options by applying criteria or evidence D. the deliberate generation and exploration of possible ideas in response to a defined challenge

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The statement is associated with Ideation because it defines the concept as the deliberate generation and exploration of possible ideas in response to a defined challenge. In practice, the concept helps teams to create a broad set of possibilities before narrowing down.

Q6. Which of the following best describes Brainstorming?

A. a structured group technique for generating ideas rapidly while initially separating idea generation from evaluation B. expanding the range of possible ideas or interpretations C. narrowing options by applying criteria or evidence D. producing candidate solutions or approaches to a defined problem

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Brainstorming refers to a structured group technique for generating ideas rapidly while initially separating idea generation from evaluation. Its main purpose is to encourage quantity, participation and creative possibilities. The example 'asking a team to produce many alternatives before discussing feasibility' is consistent with this concept.

Q7. What is the primary purpose of Brainstorming in design thinking?

A. to avoid settling too early on the first acceptable solution B. to encourage quantity, participation and creative possibilities C. to move from many possibilities toward a manageable set D. to create alternatives for comparison and learning

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Brainstorming is to encourage quantity, participation and creative possibilities. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q8. A design team asking a team to produce many alternatives before discussing feasibility. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Divergent thinking B. Convergent thinking C. Brainstorming D. Idea generation

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Brainstorming because asking a team to produce many alternatives before discussing feasibility. The concept is specifically used to to encourage quantity, participation and creative possibilities.

Q9. Which action would be the clearest application of Brainstorming?

A. listing many different ways to deliver campus health information B. selecting concepts that best meet user need and project constraints C. sketching several different service flows D. asking a team to produce many alternatives before discussing feasibility

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Brainstorming is asking a team to produce many alternatives before discussing feasibility. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to encourage quantity, participation and creative possibilities.

Q10. Which statement is most closely associated with Brainstorming?

A. a structured group technique for generating ideas rapidly while initially separating idea generation from evaluation B. expanding the range of possible ideas or interpretations C. narrowing options by applying criteria or evidence D. producing candidate solutions or approaches to a defined problem

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The statement is associated with Brainstorming because it defines the concept as a structured group technique for generating ideas rapidly while initially separating idea generation from evaluation. In practice, the concept helps teams to encourage quantity, participation and creative possibilities.

Q11. Which of the following best describes Divergent thinking?

A. narrowing options by applying criteria or evidence B. expanding the range of possible ideas or interpretations C. producing candidate solutions or approaches to a defined problem D. temporarily postponing criticism during early idea generation

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Divergent thinking refers to expanding the range of possible ideas or interpretations. Its main purpose is to avoid settling too early on the first acceptable solution. The example 'listing many different ways to deliver campus health information' is consistent with this concept.

Q12. What is the primary purpose of Divergent thinking in design thinking?

A. to move from many possibilities toward a manageable set B. to create alternatives for comparison and learning C. to avoid settling too early on the first acceptable solution D. to reduce premature rejection of potentially useful ideas

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Divergent thinking is to avoid settling too early on the first acceptable solution. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q13. A design team listing many different ways to deliver campus health information. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Convergent thinking B. Idea generation C. Deferred judgment D. Divergent thinking

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Divergent thinking because listing many different ways to deliver campus health information. The concept is specifically used to to avoid settling too early on the first acceptable solution.

Q14. Which action would be the clearest application of Divergent thinking?

A. listing many different ways to deliver campus health information B. selecting concepts that best meet user need and project constraints C. sketching several different service flows D. recording unusual suggestions before evaluating them

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Divergent thinking is listing many different ways to deliver campus health information. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to avoid settling too early on the first acceptable solution.

Q15. Which statement is most closely associated with Divergent thinking?

A. narrowing options by applying criteria or evidence B. expanding the range of possible ideas or interpretations C. producing candidate solutions or approaches to a defined problem D. temporarily postponing criticism during early idea generation

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The statement is associated with Divergent thinking because it defines the concept as expanding the range of possible ideas or interpretations. In practice, the concept helps teams to avoid settling too early on the first acceptable solution.

Q16. Which of the following best describes Convergent thinking?

A. producing candidate solutions or approaches to a defined problem B. temporarily postponing criticism during early idea generation C. narrowing options by applying criteria or evidence D. the brainstorming practice of encouraging many ideas before selecting a few

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Convergent thinking refers to narrowing options by applying criteria or evidence. Its main purpose is to move from many possibilities toward a manageable set. The example 'selecting concepts that best meet user need and project constraints' is consistent with this concept.

Q17. What is the primary purpose of Convergent thinking in design thinking?

A. to create alternatives for comparison and learning B. to reduce premature rejection of potentially useful ideas C. to increase the chance of discovering novel possibilities D. to move from many possibilities toward a manageable set

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Convergent thinking is to move from many possibilities toward a manageable set. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q18. A design team selecting concepts that best meet user need and project constraints. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Convergent thinking B. Idea generation C. Deferred judgment D. Quantity principle

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Convergent thinking because selecting concepts that best meet user need and project constraints. The concept is specifically used to to move from many possibilities toward a manageable set.

Q19. Which action would be the clearest application of Convergent thinking?

A. sketching several different service flows B. selecting concepts that best meet user need and project constraints C. recording unusual suggestions before evaluating them D. setting a target of 30 ideas before evaluating them

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Convergent thinking is selecting concepts that best meet user need and project constraints. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to move from many possibilities toward a manageable set.

Q20. Which statement is most closely associated with Convergent thinking?

A. producing candidate solutions or approaches to a defined problem B. temporarily postponing criticism during early idea generation C. narrowing options by applying criteria or evidence D. the brainstorming practice of encouraging many ideas before selecting a few

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The statement is associated with Convergent thinking because it defines the concept as narrowing options by applying criteria or evidence. In practice, the concept helps teams to move from many possibilities toward a manageable set.

Q21. Which of the following best describes Idea generation?

A. temporarily postponing criticism during early idea generation B. the brainstorming practice of encouraging many ideas before selecting a few C. creating a new idea by joining useful elements from existing ideas D. producing candidate solutions or approaches to a defined problem

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Idea generation refers to producing candidate solutions or approaches to a defined problem. Its main purpose is to create alternatives for comparison and learning. The example 'sketching several different service flows' is consistent with this concept.

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

A. to create alternatives for comparison and learning B. to reduce premature rejection of potentially useful ideas C. to increase the chance of discovering novel possibilities D. to expand the solution space through recombination

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Idea generation is to create alternatives for comparison and learning. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q23. A design team sketching several different service flows. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Deferred judgment B. Idea generation C. Quantity principle D. Combination

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Idea generation because sketching several different service flows. The concept is specifically used to to create alternatives for comparison and learning.

Q24. Which action would be the clearest application of Idea generation?

A. recording unusual suggestions before evaluating them B. setting a target of 30 ideas before evaluating them C. sketching several different service flows D. combining a queue token system with real-time notifications

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Idea generation is sketching several different service flows. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to create alternatives for comparison and learning.

Q25. Which statement is most closely associated with Idea generation?

A. temporarily postponing criticism during early idea generation B. the brainstorming practice of encouraging many ideas before selecting a few C. creating a new idea by joining useful elements from existing ideas D. producing candidate solutions or approaches to a defined problem

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The statement is associated with Idea generation because it defines the concept as producing candidate solutions or approaches to a defined problem. In practice, the concept helps teams to create alternatives for comparison and learning.

Q26. Which of the following best describes Deferred judgment?

A. temporarily postponing criticism during early idea generation B. the brainstorming practice of encouraging many ideas before selecting a few C. creating a new idea by joining useful elements from existing ideas D. grouping related ideas into themes or categories

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Deferred judgment refers to temporarily postponing criticism during early idea generation. Its main purpose is to reduce premature rejection of potentially useful ideas. The example 'recording unusual suggestions before evaluating them' is consistent with this concept.

Q27. What is the primary purpose of Deferred judgment in design thinking?

A. to increase the chance of discovering novel possibilities B. to reduce premature rejection of potentially useful ideas C. to expand the solution space through recombination D. to identify patterns and reduce a large idea set into understandable groups

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Deferred judgment is to reduce premature rejection of potentially useful ideas. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q28. A design team recording unusual suggestions before evaluating them. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Quantity principle B. Combination C. Deferred judgment D. Idea clustering

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Deferred judgment because recording unusual suggestions before evaluating them. The concept is specifically used to to reduce premature rejection of potentially useful ideas.

Q29. Which action would be the clearest application of Deferred judgment?

A. setting a target of 30 ideas before evaluating them B. combining a queue token system with real-time notifications C. grouping 40 suggestions into access, information and scheduling themes D. recording unusual suggestions before evaluating them

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Deferred judgment is recording unusual suggestions before evaluating them. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to reduce premature rejection of potentially useful ideas.

Q30. Which statement is most closely associated with Deferred judgment?

A. temporarily postponing criticism during early idea generation B. the brainstorming practice of encouraging many ideas before selecting a few C. creating a new idea by joining useful elements from existing ideas D. grouping related ideas into themes or categories

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The statement is associated with Deferred judgment because it defines the concept as temporarily postponing criticism during early idea generation. In practice, the concept helps teams to reduce premature rejection of potentially useful ideas.

Q31. Which of the following best describes Quantity principle?

A. creating a new idea by joining useful elements from existing ideas B. the brainstorming practice of encouraging many ideas before selecting a few C. grouping related ideas into themes or categories D. a recurring behaviour that obstructs productive idea generation

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Quantity principle refers to the brainstorming practice of encouraging many ideas before selecting a few. Its main purpose is to increase the chance of discovering novel possibilities. The example 'setting a target of 30 ideas before evaluating them' is consistent with this concept.

Q32. What is the primary purpose of Quantity principle in design thinking?

A. to expand the solution space through recombination B. to identify patterns and reduce a large idea set into understandable groups C. to increase the chance of discovering novel possibilities D. to recognize and reduce unhelpful ideation habits

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Quantity principle is to increase the chance of discovering novel possibilities. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q33. A design team setting a target of 30 ideas before evaluating them. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Combination B. Idea clustering C. Anti-pattern in ideation D. Quantity principle

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Quantity principle because setting a target of 30 ideas before evaluating them. The concept is specifically used to to increase the chance of discovering novel possibilities.

Q34. Which action would be the clearest application of Quantity principle?

A. setting a target of 30 ideas before evaluating them B. combining a queue token system with real-time notifications C. grouping 40 suggestions into access, information and scheduling themes D. rejecting an idea immediately because it sounds unusual

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Quantity principle is setting a target of 30 ideas before evaluating them. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to increase the chance of discovering novel possibilities.

Q35. Which statement is most closely associated with Quantity principle?

A. creating a new idea by joining useful elements from existing ideas B. the brainstorming practice of encouraging many ideas before selecting a few C. grouping related ideas into themes or categories D. a recurring behaviour that obstructs productive idea generation

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The statement is associated with Quantity principle because it defines the concept as the brainstorming practice of encouraging many ideas before selecting a few. In practice, the concept helps teams to increase the chance of discovering novel possibilities.

Q36. Which of the following best describes Combination?

A. grouping related ideas into themes or categories B. a recurring behaviour that obstructs productive idea generation C. creating a new idea by joining useful elements from existing ideas D. the deliberate generation and exploration of possible ideas in response to a defined challenge

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Combination refers to creating a new idea by joining useful elements from existing ideas. Its main purpose is to expand the solution space through recombination. The example 'combining a queue token system with real-time notifications' is consistent with this concept.

Q37. What is the primary purpose of Combination in design thinking?

A. to identify patterns and reduce a large idea set into understandable groups B. to recognize and reduce unhelpful ideation habits C. to create a broad set of possibilities before narrowing down D. to expand the solution space through recombination

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Combination is to expand the solution space through recombination. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q38. A design team combining a queue token system with real-time notifications. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Combination B. Idea clustering C. Anti-pattern in ideation D. Ideation

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Combination because combining a queue token system with real-time notifications. The concept is specifically used to to expand the solution space through recombination.

Q39. Which action would be the clearest application of Combination?

A. grouping 40 suggestions into access, information and scheduling themes B. combining a queue token system with real-time notifications C. rejecting an idea immediately because it sounds unusual D. generating many ways to reduce waiting time

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Combination is combining a queue token system with real-time notifications. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to expand the solution space through recombination.

Q40. Which statement is most closely associated with Combination?

A. grouping related ideas into themes or categories B. a recurring behaviour that obstructs productive idea generation C. creating a new idea by joining useful elements from existing ideas D. the deliberate generation and exploration of possible ideas in response to a defined challenge

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The statement is associated with Combination because it defines the concept as creating a new idea by joining useful elements from existing ideas. In practice, the concept helps teams to expand the solution space through recombination.

Q41. Which of the following best describes Idea clustering?

A. a recurring behaviour that obstructs productive idea generation B. the deliberate generation and exploration of possible ideas in response to a defined challenge C. a structured group technique for generating ideas rapidly while initially separating idea generation from evaluation D. grouping related ideas into themes or categories

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Idea clustering refers to grouping related ideas into themes or categories. Its main purpose is to identify patterns and reduce a large idea set into understandable groups. The example 'grouping 40 suggestions into access, information and scheduling themes' is consistent with this concept.

Q42. What is the primary purpose of Idea clustering in design thinking?

A. to identify patterns and reduce a large idea set into understandable groups B. to recognize and reduce unhelpful ideation habits C. to create a broad set of possibilities before narrowing down D. to encourage quantity, participation and creative possibilities

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Idea clustering is to identify patterns and reduce a large idea set into understandable groups. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q43. A design team grouping 40 suggestions into access, information and scheduling themes. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Anti-pattern in ideation B. Idea clustering C. Ideation D. Brainstorming

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Idea clustering because grouping 40 suggestions into access, information and scheduling themes. The concept is specifically used to to identify patterns and reduce a large idea set into understandable groups.

Q44. Which action would be the clearest application of Idea clustering?

A. rejecting an idea immediately because it sounds unusual B. generating many ways to reduce waiting time C. grouping 40 suggestions into access, information and scheduling themes D. asking a team to produce many alternatives before discussing feasibility

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Idea clustering is grouping 40 suggestions into access, information and scheduling themes. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to identify patterns and reduce a large idea set into understandable groups.

Q45. Which statement is most closely associated with Idea clustering?

A. a recurring behaviour that obstructs productive idea generation B. the deliberate generation and exploration of possible ideas in response to a defined challenge C. a structured group technique for generating ideas rapidly while initially separating idea generation from evaluation D. grouping related ideas into themes or categories

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The statement is associated with Idea clustering because it defines the concept as grouping related ideas into themes or categories. In practice, the concept helps teams to identify patterns and reduce a large idea set into understandable groups.

Q46. Which of the following best describes Anti-pattern in ideation?

A. a recurring behaviour that obstructs productive idea generation B. the deliberate generation and exploration of possible ideas in response to a defined challenge C. a structured group technique for generating ideas rapidly while initially separating idea generation from evaluation D. expanding the range of possible ideas or interpretations

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Anti-pattern in ideation refers to a recurring behaviour that obstructs productive idea generation. Its main purpose is to recognize and reduce unhelpful ideation habits. The example 'rejecting an idea immediately because it sounds unusual' is consistent with this concept.

Q47. What is the primary purpose of Anti-pattern in ideation in design thinking?

A. to create a broad set of possibilities before narrowing down B. to recognize and reduce unhelpful ideation habits C. to encourage quantity, participation and creative possibilities D. to avoid settling too early on the first acceptable solution

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Anti-pattern in ideation is to recognize and reduce unhelpful ideation habits. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q48. A design team rejecting an idea immediately because it sounds unusual. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Ideation B. Brainstorming C. Anti-pattern in ideation D. Divergent thinking

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Anti-pattern in ideation because rejecting an idea immediately because it sounds unusual. The concept is specifically used to to recognize and reduce unhelpful ideation habits.

Q49. Which action would be the clearest application of Anti-pattern in ideation?

A. generating many ways to reduce waiting time B. asking a team to produce many alternatives before discussing feasibility C. listing many different ways to deliver campus health information D. rejecting an idea immediately because it sounds unusual

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: A direct application of Anti-pattern in ideation is rejecting an idea immediately because it sounds unusual. This is appropriate because the concept is intended to to recognize and reduce unhelpful ideation habits.

Q50. Which statement is most closely associated with Anti-pattern in ideation?

A. a recurring behaviour that obstructs productive idea generation B. the deliberate generation and exploration of possible ideas in response to a defined challenge C. a structured group technique for generating ideas rapidly while initially separating idea generation from evaluation D. expanding the range of possible ideas or interpretations

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The statement is associated with Anti-pattern in ideation because it defines the concept as a recurring behaviour that obstructs productive idea generation. In practice, the concept helps teams to recognize and reduce unhelpful ideation habits.