Ideate Stage - Quiz (12 MCQs)

What is the main goal of the Ideate stage in Design Thinking?

• To gather user feedback

• To generate a wide range of creative solutions

• To finalise a prototype

• To conduct research interviews

Which of the following best describes 'Crazy 8s'?

• A method for selecting final ideas

• A rapid sketching activity to generate 8 ideas in 8 minutes

• A brainstorming game for large groups

• A discussion-based technique focused on consensus

Which ideation tool encourages participants to build on one another’s ideas in a sequence?

• SCAMPER

• Round Robin

• Six Thinking Hats

• Idea Matrix

What does the ‘S’ in SCAMPER stand for?

• Simplify

• Substitute

• Sketch

• Solve

Which of the following is NOT a core ideation strategy?

• A. SCAMPER

• B. Round Robin

What is one of the key assessment indicators for the Ideate stage?

• Strength of empathy map

• Use of structured ideation tools

• Completion of secondary research

• Degree of prototype refinement

How can teachers support effective ideation in the classroom?

• By limiting ideas to those that can be prototyped quickly

• By encouraging risk-taking and deferring judgement

• By providing only one ideation method to maintain focus

• By asking students to select an idea before brainstorming begins

Which phrase best reflects effective divergent thinking?

• Choosing the most popular idea

• Generating many diverse and original ideas

• Editing drafts for clarity

• Writing user journey stories

What makes a good transition from Ideate to Prototype?

• Having a final product design

• Selecting the most feasible idea using a matrix or group vote

• Building a consensus quickly

• Presenting every idea without judgment

In Six Thinking Hats, which hat represents creativity and alternatives?

• Yellow Hat

• Red Hat

• Green Hat

• Black Hat