PLTW 1.1 Vocabulary Quiz

Design Concept

• an idea or plan that outlines how a product or solution will function.

• a detailed blueprint for manufacturing a product.

• a marketing strategy for promoting a product.

• a financial plan for budgeting a project.

Collaboration

• working together on a common purpose.

• competing against each other for resources.

• working independently on separate tasks.

• communicating without any shared goals.

Iteration

• the repetition of a process in order to generate a sequence of outcomes.

• a single occurrence of a process that leads to a final result.

• the initial step in a process that does not repeat.

• a method of randomizing outcomes in a process.

Solution

• the answer to a problem or opportunity.

• a method of solving a puzzle.

• a type of mathematical equation.

• a strategy for decision making.

Iterative (Design)

• A process that involves a single step to complete a task.

• A method that focuses on finalizing a product without revisions.

• Repeating process steps to continuously improve a work product.

• A technique that avoids any changes once a product is launched.

Testing

• The process of evaluating a prototype to determine its effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

• A method of gathering user feedback on a product's design.

• The act of creating a prototype without any evaluation.

• A technique for marketing a product before its launch.

Adjustment

• a change made to improve a design or solution.

• a fixed rule that cannot be altered.

• a process of eliminating errors in a design.

• a method of increasing complexity in a solution.

Criteria

• specific standards or principles used to evaluate design solutions.

• general guidelines for project management.

• methods for assessing team performance.

• tools for measuring customer satisfaction.

Cerebral Palsy (CP)

• A condition that affects body movement and coordination caused by brain injury or malformation.

• A genetic disorder that affects muscle strength and growth.

• A type of stroke that occurs in infants.

• A temporary condition that resolves with age.

Design Process

• a systematic problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

• a method for creating artistic designs without any specific guidelines.

• a random approach to solving design issues without a structured plan.

• a technique used only in graphic design for visual aesthetics.