1.3 Approaches to Engineering Design

Which of the following is NOT a design approach?

• Linear

• Iterative

• Random

• User-centred

Fill in the blank: Sustainable design principles include the six ____.

• A) Rs

• B) Ps

• C) Ts

• D) Ms

In the design process, the step 'Ideate' involves producing a mind map to generate ______.

• user needs

• creative solutions

• prototypes

• tests

What is a design process that follows a sequential path from concept to delivery called?

• Circular design

• Linear design

• Random design

• Iterative design

Fill in the blank: In a linear design process, the step after 'Define: zero in on the user need' is ______.

• A) Discover: understand the problem/need

• B) Design: create a product/process to meet the need

• C) Develop: build the product or process

• D) Deliver: get the product or process into use

What is the main purpose of the iterative design process?

• To create a final product without testing

• To continually improve and refine a design or product

• To design without user feedback

• To avoid changes once a prototype is made.

In the iterative design process, a prototype is created and ____.

• discarded

• ignored

• tested

• finalized

Which of the following is a stage in the iterative design process?

• Marketing

• Development

• Sales

• Distribution

Fill in the blank: The stage following 'Implementation' in the iterative design process is ________.

• A) Testing

• B) Planning

• C) Evaluation

• D) Development

What is User-centered design (UCD)?

• A form of iterative design focusing on users and their needs

• A design process that ignores user input

• A method that excludes user feedback

• A static design approach.