Technology Interactions
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Chapter 02: Design and Problem-Solving
      
  1.After a need has been established, what is the next step in the design process?  
  a.   The solution should be evaluated.  
  b.   The designer should decide on a solution.  
  c.   Information should be gathered to help design a solution.  
  d.   A solution should be implemented.  
      
  2.Which of the following is considered a three-dimensional modeling technique?  
  a.   sketching  
  b.   drawing  
  c.   rendering  
  d.   scale modeling  
      
  3.Which of the following is not part of choosing the best solution for a design problem?  
  a.   narrowing the list of possibilities  
  b.   reviewing the advantages and disadvantages of each idea  
  c.   writing down potential design ideas  
  d.   looking at all possible solutions  
      
  4.Which of the following is not a useful modeling technique?  
  a.   computer simulations  
  b.   brainstorming  
  c.   prototyping  
  d.   computer-aided design  
      
  5.Which of the following is an example of ergonomics?  
  a.   developing special computer keyboards  
  b.   developing a faster computer  
  c.   preparing a pleasing design for an office  
  d.   testing products to ensure that they meet their advertised standards  
      
  6.The primary purpose of evaluating the solution to a design problem is to  
  a.   determine whether to hire the same designer for future projects.  
  b.   ensure that it meets Underwriters Laboratories standards.  
  c.   eliminate alternative solutions to the problem.  
  d.   determine whether it is working properly.  
      
  7.Improvements on the basic light bulb are an example of a(n)  
  a.   system.  
  b.   innovation.  
  c.   process.  
  d.   prototype.  
      
  8.A student determines that a group of elderly people would benefit from a device to help them reach items in kitchen cabinets. This is an example of  
  a.   identifying a need.  
  b.   choosing the best solution.  
  c.   creating a design brief.  
  d.   implementing a solution.  
      
  9.One reason that the process of designing is complicated is that  
  a.   it uses complex mathematical formulas.  
  b.   much information must be considered.  
  c.   the process is difficult to implement.  
  d.   it requires an advanced degree in design.  
      
  10.Talking to people, visiting a museum, and using the Internet are methods of  
  a.   brainstorming.  
  b.   modeling possible design solutions.  
  c.   gathering information.  
  d.   creating a prototype.  

 
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