PLTW NOTES: Design Process Steps

What is the first step in the design process according to the PLTW notes?

• Identify the problem

• Research and generate ideas

• Develop a solution

• Test and evaluate the solution

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During the 'Generate Concepts' step of the design process, a team should: (include all correct answers)

• brainstorm and develop multiple ideas.

• finalize the design and start production.

• test the final product with users.

• Research Past Solutions and Compare solutions      

A solution is designed in the 'Design a Solution' step by: (choose all correct answers)

• Identifying the problem and brainstorming possible solutions

• Implementing the solution immediately

• Ignoring the problem

• Drawing or building ideas

• Providing information necessary to find a solution

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What are the aspects tested in the 'Build and Test Prototype' step?

• performance, usability, and reliability

• Design aesthetics and user preferences

• Market trends and competitor analysis

• Cost efficiency and resource allocation

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What activities are involved in the 'Evaluate Solution' step? Check all that apply

• Identifying the problem

• Developing a prototype

• making recommendations

• Evaluating the results

• reflecting

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What is the final step in the design process and what does it involve?

• Implementation, which involves executing the design plan

• Presenting, which involves sharing it with others and clients if it works

• Prototyping, which involves creating a model

• Brainstorming, which involves generating ideas

When finding the flaw or challenge getting in the way of completing a task, what should you ask yourself?

• Who says it’s a problem?

• What are the needs and wants?

• Are there any prior solutions to the problem?

• all of the above

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