A persona is:

a fictional character that represents the target user group

---a real person who is hired to participate in usability testing
a type of uer interface design
none of the above

What is a persona in design thinking?

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A finctional character that represents the designer's vision.
A real person hired by the design team to provide feedback
--- A fictional character created to represent the target user group
A real person who is the ultimate decision maker for the design

What is a common outcome of incorporating user feedback into the design process?
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Higher production costs
Lower customer satisfaction
--- Improved product functionality
Slower time-to-market
Which of the following is the first stage in the Design Thinking process?
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Ideate
--- Empathize
Prototype
Test
Implement
Which of the following are design principles?
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Balance
proximity
contrast
--- all of the above
What is the primary goal of innovation through business?
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Maximizing profits
--- Solving problems and creating value
Minimizing costs
Expanding market share
What is the term used to describe a wirframe with minimal design elements and just black and white
boxes and lines?
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--- Low- fidelity wireframe
High- fidelity wireframe
Medium- fidelity wireframe
 None of these
Which of the following is an example of a tangible outcome of the design process?
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A brainstorming session report
--- A functional prototype
A market research analysis
A project timeline
What does the term "user-centered design" refer to?
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--- A design approach that prioritizes the needs and preferences of the end-users
A design style that focuses on intricate details and ornamentation
A design method that primarily considers the production process
A design philosophy that emphasizes cost-effectiveness
Which phase of the Design Thinking process involves generating a large quantity of ideas without
immediately evaluating them?
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--- Ideate
Prototype
Test
Define
Which approach involves integrating sustainability principles into the design process to minimize
environmental impact?
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--- Green Design
Ethical Design
Minimalist Design
Economic Design
In the Diffusion of Innovations theory, which group of adopters are known to be risk-takers and
often serve as opinion leaders?
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Early Adopters
Early Majority
Laggards
--- Innovators
Which term refers to the process of refining and improving a product or service based on user
feedback and real-world usage?
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--- Iteration
Standardization
Optimization
Modification
What is the purpose of creating a prototype in the Design Thinking process?
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To finalize the design for production
--- To test and refine ideas
 To conduct market research
To present the idea to stakeholders
What role does iteration play in the Design Thinking process?
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It is not a part of the process
--- It allows for refining and improving ideas based on feedback
It speeds up the process by skipping certain phases
It is only relevant in the Define phase
What role does user feedback play in design evaluation?
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It is not relevant in design evaluation
It only focuses on aesthetic preferences
--- It provides valuable insights into user satisfaction and areas for improvement
It primarily influences production costs
Which phase of design making involves translating conceptual ideas into tangible prototypes?
OPTIONS
Ideation
--- Prototyping
Empathizing
Defining
Which of the following is a key consideration in design evaluation?
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Aesthetics only
--- Functionality and user experience
Production cost only
Market trends
When should design evaluation ideally take place in the design process?
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--- Throughout the entire design process, from ideation to finalization
Only after the final product is produced
At the very beginning, before any design work starts
Only during the prototype phase
hy is prototyping an essential step in the Design Thinking process?
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To present a final product to stakeholders
--- To test and refine ideas before final implementation
To generate a large quantity of ideas
To define the problem statement
Which of the following is a common method used in design evaluation?
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Ignoring user feedback
--- Conducting usability testing and surveys
Relying solely on designer intuition
Disregarding functionality and focusing only on aesthetics
In Design Thinking, what does the "Ideate" phase primarily focus on?
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--- Generating a wide range of creative solutions
Finalizing the design for production
Conducting market research
Testing and refining prototypes
Why do designers create personas?
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--- To understand and empathize with users
To choose colors for the design
To add animations to the project
To determine the project budget
How does storytelling contribute to design?
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It helps in organizing code for software development
---- It creates a narrative that guides users through a product or experience
It determines the layout and color scheme of a design project
It focuses solely on technical aspects of a project
What is the primary purpose of creating personas in design?
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To add visual elements to a design project
--- To understand and empathize with the needs and behaviors of users
To choose color schemes for a design
To create animations and interactive elements
Why is Design Breaking considered important in the innovation process?
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It ensures adherence to established design norms for consistency.
It primarily focuses on cost reduction.
It speeds up the design process.
--- It encourages fresh perspectives and challenges the status quo.
In what industry is the concept of repeating design commonly applied for efficiency and consistency?
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High-end fashion
Bespoke furniture
--- Automotive manufacturing
Artisanal craftsmanship
What is a primary goal of incorporating design in the innovation process?
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To focus solely on technical feasibility
--- To solve complex problems and meet user needs
To reduce creativity and innovation
To maximize profits for businesses
What is the main purpose of creating a wireframe?
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To showcase the final design to stakeholders
--- To outline the basic structure and layout of a webpage or interface
To add complex animations to the design
To choose color schemes and fonts
Which of the following is a common challenge when translating insights into innovative
opportunities?
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Ignoring customer feedback
Staying rigid in strategies
--- Failing to adapt to changing market trends
Avoiding risk-taking
Why is user research an important step in Human-Centered Design?
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It allows designers to ignore user feedback and preferences
--- It helps designers gather insights about user needs and behaviors
It primarily focuses on technical aspects of the design process
It replaces the need for usability testing
What does "insight" refer to in this context?
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Raw data
--- Actionable understanding gained from data
Market competition
Financial reports
What is a key benefit of applying Human-Centered Design principles?
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--- It leads to products and experiences that better meet user needs
It reduces the importance of user feedback
It speeds up the design process
It eliminates the need for user research
In design, what does the term "repeating pattern" refer to?
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A pattern that never changes
--- A pattern created by duplicating elements
A pattern with irregular spacing
A pattern with random colors
How does repetition contribute to the overall design?
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It adds complexity and confusion
--- It creates a sense of unity and consistency
It disrupts visual flow
It diminishes the impact of the design
What is a potential consequence of being too risk-averse when translating insights into innovative
opportunities?
OPTIONS
Increased profitability
--- Missed opportunities for growth and advancement
Enhanced customer satisfaction
Decreased market competition
What is a potential risk of not adapting to changing insights and market trends?
OPTIONS
Increased profitability
--- Missed opportunities for growth and advancement
Enhanced customer satisfaction
Decreased market competition
Which design principle is closely related to repetition and involves creating a sense of balance in a
composition?
OPTIONS
Harmony
Proximity
--- Balance
Contrast
Which of the following is an example of a design element that can be repeated for emphasis?
OPTIONS
A single, unique font
A variety of colors with no relation
--- Consistent use of a specific icon
Randomly placed images
What does the design principle "White Space" refer to?
OPTIONS
--- Unused space in a design composition
A space that is exclusively white in color
An element to be avoided in design
A random arrangement of elements
What is the "minimum viable product" (MVP) in the context of innovation and product
development?
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A fully-featured product
--- A product with the minimum amount of features required to satisfy customers
A prototype with no functionality
A product with no user interface
Which of the following is NOT one of the five stages of the innovation process as outlined by Doblin?
OPTIONS
--- Finance
Network
Business Model
Offering
In the context of design thinking, what does "empathy" refer to?
OPTIONS
--- Understanding user needs and feelings
Ignoring user feedback
Prioritizing aesthetics over function
Focusing solely on technical requirements
What does the "10x rule" in innovation refer to?
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Increasing prices by ten times
 Making ten times more profit
--- Seeking solutions that are ten times better than the current state
Reducing product development costs by ten times
What is a key characteristic of design thinking?
OPTIONS
A linear, step-by-step process
A focus on rigid constraints
--- Empathy for users
Strict adherence to traditional design principles
What is the purpose of applying design principles?
OPTIONS
To limit creativity
--- To provide a framework for creating effective and visually appealing designs
To stifle innovation
To ignore user needs
What are the core features of design thinking?
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Resolving well- defined problems
Adopting problem-focused strategies
Using verbal reasoning
Resolving ill-defined or 'wicked' problems and using non-verbal, graphic/spatial
---
modelling media, among others
n the Design Thinking process, which phase involves empathizing with end-users to understand
their needs?
OPTIONS
Ideate
Define
--- Empathize
Prototype
What does the acronym MVP stand for in the context of product development?
OPTIONS
Most valuable player
Master Validation Plan
Market Validation Process
--- Minimum Viable Product
What is abductive reasoning in design thinking?
OPTIONS
A form of deductive reasoning
A form of inductive reasoning
--- A form of Peirce's abductive reasoning called innovative abduction
None of the above
What is problem framing in design thinking?
OPTIONS
The process of accepting the problem as given
The problem of exploring the given problem and its context and reinterpreting or
---
restructuring the given problem
 The process of generating solution ideas
The process of testing solutions with users
In Design Thinking, what does the term "Rapid Prototyping" refer to?
OPTIONS
Developing a high-fidelity version of the solution
Creating a functional model of the solution
--- Quickly creating a low-fidelity representation of the solution for testing and feedback.
Conducting user surveys to gather feedbacks
Which of the following is NOT a common element of a user persona?
OPTIONS
Demographics
Personal Interests
Goals and Challenges
--- Prototyping tools
What does the term "Design Sprints" refer to in the context of innovation?
OPTIONS
--- Short, focused workshops for problem-solving and idea generation
Long-term product development projects
Rapid, large-scale production of prototypes
A design thinking method for empathizing with users
What does the acronym "IDEAL" stand for in the context of innovation?
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Innovate, Design, Execute, Assess, Learn
--- Ideate, Develop, Experiment, Analyze, Launch
Initiate, Develop, Evaluate, Adjust, Launch
Invent, Design, Execute, Analyze, Learn
Which of the following design thinking principles emphasizes the importance of testing and
prototyping?
OPTIONS
Empathy
Ideation
--- Experimentation
Collaboration
Design Thinking, what is the role of the "Scrum Master"?
OPTIONS
The person responsible for creating prototypes
The team leader in charge of ideation
--- The individual who guides the team through the Design Thinking process
The lead user experience designer
Which of the following best describes the iterative nature of Design Thinking?
OPTIONS
It follows a linear path from problem to solution.
It repeats the same step over and over.
--- It allows for continuous improvement and refinement.
It does not involve user feedback
What does the "I" in the IDEO Design Thinking process acronym "IDEO" stand for?
OPTIONS
Innovative
Iterative
--- Ideate
Iconic
In the context of design thinking, what does the acronym "POV" stand for?
OPTIONS
--- Point of view
Proof of value
Principles of validation
Product optimization vision
What happens in the test stage of design thinking?
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You conduct a written test of your design team
--- You allow consumers to test a product or service
You engage in internal testing with employees
You test products designed by competitors
In design thinking, what is the role of "prototyping" during the "Idea Validation" phase?
OPTIONS
To create a final product for market launch
To present the solution to stakeholders
To test the product with a select group of users
--- To develop and refine a testable version of the solution
How does the Prototype stage of design thinking enable better management?
OPTIONS
It enables designers to eliminate the user feedback portion of testing.
--- It allows the design team to break testing down into smaller chunks.
b. It requires the design team to tackle all portions of testing at once.
The Prototype stage has no bearing on better test management.
Which type of prototype is most suitable for demonstrating the physical and functional aspects of a
product?
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Paper prototype
--- 3D-printed prototype
Wireframe
Clickable prototype
Which of the following industries has widely adopted Design Thinking as a problem-solving
approach?
OPTIONS
Automotive
Healthcare
Banking
--- All of the above
What is the main purpose of creating a prototype during the Design Thinking process?
OPTIONS
To finalize the product design
To demonstrate the solution to stakeholders
--- To gather user feedback and iterate
To create a marketable product
hat is the primary goal of using the "break it down" approach in design thinking during the
prototyping phase?
OPTIONS
To create a final product for market launch
--- To tackle testing in smaller, more manageable iterations
To eliminate the need for user feedback
To speed up the production process