Q1. Which of the following best describes 10/100/1000 gm?

A. a property used to judge or compare candidate ideas B. a prioritization approach in the DTI handout used to distinguish levels of importance or weight among competing items C. the benefit or usefulness a proposed idea provides to its intended users D. an evaluation of whether an idea can be implemented with available technology, resources and constraints

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: 10/100/1000 gm refers to a prioritization approach in the DTI handout used to distinguish levels of importance or weight among competing items. Its main purpose is to help teams prioritize effort when many ideas or tasks compete. The example 'assigning greater weight to ideas with stronger user impact' is consistent with this concept.

Q2. What is the primary purpose of 10/100/1000 gm in design thinking?

A. to make idea evaluation explicit rather than purely intuitive B. to assess whether an idea addresses a meaningful need C. to help teams prioritize effort when many ideas or tasks compete D. to identify ideas that can realistically be developed

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of 10/100/1000 gm is to help teams prioritize effort when many ideas or tasks compete. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q3. A design team assigning greater weight to ideas with stronger user impact. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Idea criterion B. User value C. Feasibility check D. 10/100/1000 gm

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates 10/100/1000 gm because assigning greater weight to ideas with stronger user impact. The concept is specifically used to to help teams prioritize effort when many ideas or tasks compete.

Q4. Which of the following best describes Idea criterion?

A. a property used to judge or compare candidate ideas B. the benefit or usefulness a proposed idea provides to its intended users C. an evaluation of whether an idea can be implemented with available technology, resources and constraints D. the magnitude or significance of the change an idea could create

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Idea criterion refers to a property used to judge or compare candidate ideas. Its main purpose is to make idea evaluation explicit rather than purely intuitive. The example 'using user value and feasibility as evaluation criteria' is consistent with this concept.

Q5. What is the primary purpose of Idea criterion in design thinking?

A. to assess whether an idea addresses a meaningful need B. to make idea evaluation explicit rather than purely intuitive C. to identify ideas that can realistically be developed D. to distinguish ideas with small effects from those with meaningful outcomes

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Idea criterion is to make idea evaluation explicit rather than purely intuitive. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q6. A design team using user value and feasibility as evaluation criteria. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. User value B. Feasibility check C. Idea criterion D. Impact

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Idea criterion because using user value and feasibility as evaluation criteria. The concept is specifically used to to make idea evaluation explicit rather than purely intuitive.

Q7. Which of the following best describes User value?

A. an evaluation of whether an idea can be implemented with available technology, resources and constraints B. the magnitude or significance of the change an idea could create C. the time, resources or complexity required to develop and implement an idea D. the benefit or usefulness a proposed idea provides to its intended users

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: User value refers to the benefit or usefulness a proposed idea provides to its intended users. Its main purpose is to assess whether an idea addresses a meaningful need. The example 'a feature that removes a frequent user difficulty' is consistent with this concept.

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

A. to assess whether an idea addresses a meaningful need B. to identify ideas that can realistically be developed C. to distinguish ideas with small effects from those with meaningful outcomes D. to compare expected value with the work needed

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of User value is to assess whether an idea addresses a meaningful need. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q9. A design team a feature that removes a frequent user difficulty. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Feasibility check B. User value C. Impact D. Effort

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates User value because a feature that removes a frequent user difficulty. The concept is specifically used to to assess whether an idea addresses a meaningful need.

Q10. Which of the following best describes Feasibility check?

A. the magnitude or significance of the change an idea could create B. the time, resources or complexity required to develop and implement an idea C. an evaluation of whether an idea can be implemented with available technology, resources and constraints D. the relative importance assigned to an item compared with alternatives

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Feasibility check refers to an evaluation of whether an idea can be implemented with available technology, resources and constraints. Its main purpose is to identify ideas that can realistically be developed. The example 'checking whether the required sensor is affordable and available' is consistent with this concept.

Q11. What is the primary purpose of Feasibility check in design thinking?

A. to distinguish ideas with small effects from those with meaningful outcomes B. to compare expected value with the work needed C. to determine where attention should be directed first D. to identify ideas that can realistically be developed

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Feasibility check is to identify ideas that can realistically be developed. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q12. A design team checking whether the required sensor is affordable and available. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Feasibility check B. Impact C. Effort D. Priority

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Feasibility check because checking whether the required sensor is affordable and available. The concept is specifically used to to identify ideas that can realistically be developed.

Q13. Which of the following best describes Impact?

A. the time, resources or complexity required to develop and implement an idea B. the magnitude or significance of the change an idea could create C. the relative importance assigned to an item compared with alternatives D. a structured table that compares ideas against selected criteria

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Impact refers to the magnitude or significance of the change an idea could create. Its main purpose is to distinguish ideas with small effects from those with meaningful outcomes. The example 'a process change that could reduce waiting for hundreds of users' is consistent with this concept.

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

A. to compare expected value with the work needed B. to determine where attention should be directed first C. to distinguish ideas with small effects from those with meaningful outcomes D. to make comparison systematic and visible

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Impact is to distinguish ideas with small effects from those with meaningful outcomes. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q15. A design team a process change that could reduce waiting for hundreds of users. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Effort B. Priority C. Evaluation matrix D. Impact

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Impact because a process change that could reduce waiting for hundreds of users. The concept is specifically used to to distinguish ideas with small effects from those with meaningful outcomes.

Q16. Which of the following best describes Effort?

A. the time, resources or complexity required to develop and implement an idea B. the relative importance assigned to an item compared with alternatives C. a structured table that compares ideas against selected criteria D. examining gains and losses among competing attributes or criteria

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Effort refers to the time, resources or complexity required to develop and implement an idea. Its main purpose is to compare expected value with the work needed. The example 'a complex integration requiring several systems and months of development' is consistent with this concept.

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

A. to determine where attention should be directed first B. to compare expected value with the work needed C. to make comparison systematic and visible D. to understand the consequences of selecting one option over another

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Effort is to compare expected value with the work needed. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q18. A design team a complex integration requiring several systems and months of development. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Priority B. Evaluation matrix C. Effort D. Trade-off analysis

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Effort because a complex integration requiring several systems and months of development. The concept is specifically used to to compare expected value with the work needed.

Q19. Which of the following best describes Priority?

A. a structured table that compares ideas against selected criteria B. examining gains and losses among competing attributes or criteria C. the evidence and reasoning used to explain why an idea was selected or rejected D. the relative importance assigned to an item compared with alternatives

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Priority refers to the relative importance assigned to an item compared with alternatives. Its main purpose is to determine where attention should be directed first. The example 'testing the highest-value concept before polishing lower-priority ideas' is consistent with this concept.

Q20. What is the primary purpose of Priority in design thinking?

A. to determine where attention should be directed first B. to make comparison systematic and visible C. to understand the consequences of selecting one option over another D. to make evaluation decisions transparent and reviewable

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Priority is to determine where attention should be directed first. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q21. A design team testing the highest-value concept before polishing lower-priority ideas. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Evaluation matrix B. Priority C. Trade-off analysis D. Decision rationale

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Priority because testing the highest-value concept before polishing lower-priority ideas. The concept is specifically used to to determine where attention should be directed first.

Q22. Which of the following best describes Evaluation matrix?

A. examining gains and losses among competing attributes or criteria B. the evidence and reasoning used to explain why an idea was selected or rejected C. a structured table that compares ideas against selected criteria D. a prioritization approach in the DTI handout used to distinguish levels of importance or weight among competing items

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Evaluation matrix refers to a structured table that compares ideas against selected criteria. Its main purpose is to make comparison systematic and visible. The example 'scoring five ideas against impact, feasibility and user value' is consistent with this concept.

Q23. What is the primary purpose of Evaluation matrix in design thinking?

A. to understand the consequences of selecting one option over another B. to make evaluation decisions transparent and reviewable C. to help teams prioritize effort when many ideas or tasks compete D. to make comparison systematic and visible

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Evaluation matrix is to make comparison systematic and visible. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q24. A design team scoring five ideas against impact, feasibility and user value. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Evaluation matrix B. Trade-off analysis C. Decision rationale D. 10/100/1000 gm

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Evaluation matrix because scoring five ideas against impact, feasibility and user value. The concept is specifically used to to make comparison systematic and visible.

Q25. Which of the following best describes Trade-off analysis?

A. the evidence and reasoning used to explain why an idea was selected or rejected B. examining gains and losses among competing attributes or criteria C. a prioritization approach in the DTI handout used to distinguish levels of importance or weight among competing items D. a property used to judge or compare candidate ideas

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Trade-off analysis refers to examining gains and losses among competing attributes or criteria. Its main purpose is to understand the consequences of selecting one option over another. The example 'accepting slightly higher cost for substantially better user value' is consistent with this concept.

Q26. What is the primary purpose of Trade-off analysis in design thinking?

A. to make evaluation decisions transparent and reviewable B. to help teams prioritize effort when many ideas or tasks compete C. to understand the consequences of selecting one option over another D. to make idea evaluation explicit rather than purely intuitive

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Trade-off analysis is to understand the consequences of selecting one option over another. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q27. A design team accepting slightly higher cost for substantially better user value. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. Decision rationale B. 10/100/1000 gm C. Idea criterion D. Trade-off analysis

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Correct Answer: D   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Trade-off analysis because accepting slightly higher cost for substantially better user value. The concept is specifically used to to understand the consequences of selecting one option over another.

Q28. Which of the following best describes Decision rationale?

A. the evidence and reasoning used to explain why an idea was selected or rejected B. a prioritization approach in the DTI handout used to distinguish levels of importance or weight among competing items C. a property used to judge or compare candidate ideas D. the benefit or usefulness a proposed idea provides to its intended users

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Correct Answer: A   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: Decision rationale refers to the evidence and reasoning used to explain why an idea was selected or rejected. Its main purpose is to make evaluation decisions transparent and reviewable. The example 'recording why one concept scored higher on the agreed criteria' is consistent with this concept.

Q29. What is the primary purpose of Decision rationale in design thinking?

A. to help teams prioritize effort when many ideas or tasks compete B. to make evaluation decisions transparent and reviewable C. to make idea evaluation explicit rather than purely intuitive D. to assess whether an idea addresses a meaningful need

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Correct Answer: B   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The primary purpose of Decision rationale is to make evaluation decisions transparent and reviewable. This makes it different from the other options, which describe the roles of related concepts rather than the selected concept.

Q30. A design team recording why one concept scored higher on the agreed criteria. Which concept is most directly illustrated?

A. 10/100/1000 gm B. Idea criterion C. Decision rationale D. User value

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Correct Answer: C   |   Marks: 1

Explanation: The scenario illustrates Decision rationale because recording why one concept scored higher on the agreed criteria. The concept is specifically used to to make evaluation decisions transparent and reviewable.