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What restrictions or reasons might there be for a patented technology to be shelved?
Cost effectiveness, timing, & social
Quality control & assurance issues
Product recalls, health & safety issues
Poor sales, lack of advertising & marketing strategy
2
Which of the following is not a characteristic of classic design
Function
Mass Production
Image
Ubiquitous/Omnipresence
3
Which of the following characteristics of classic design is The Levi's 501 shrink-to-fit denim most likely to apply to?
C. Image
D. Dominant design
B. Mass production
A. Timeless
4
Which of the following terms best describe invention?
Being the first to market with a new idea or concept
The process of discovering a principle, a technical advance
Identifying new materials & processes and applying them
An idea or thought that remains secret to the inventor
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The strategy of innovation, where the architecture of a product is maintained and components are modified, is known as..
A. Modular innovation
B. Confi gurational innovation
D. Block innovation
C. Architectural innovation
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Some classic designs are dominant in the marketplace and this is difficult for competitors to change. Dominant design is
the product that is manufactured with the most robust materials.
the product, with a product family that has the highest specification.
the emergence of a product that possesses a particular essential feature
the product that has the most success in terms of sales.
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Which of the following terms describes the process of using a solution in one field to solve a problem in another field?
C. Technology push
D. Adaptation
A. Analogy
B. Transfer
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Planned obsolescence is when a product is deliberately designed to have a specific life span. Why?
Reliability, ease of maintenance, and price point.
Products that are not well considered during the conceptual modelling stage
Cost, recyclability and sustainability
Fashion, technology, materials, and construction techniques.
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Who is best suited to help an invention to market, often by financing development and production?
A. Lone inventor
D. Early adopters
B. Product champion
C. Entrepreneur
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Which of the following identifies the main attributes of a design classics image?
The status that a design classic evokes in the design world
Being instantly recognisable and provoking emotional reactions
Its form must follow its function to become a design classic
The correct use of materials and processes to achieve a classic image
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How is technology push best described?
Encouraging technology adoption
Accelerating to use of technology in the community
Technology that is promoted by companies through marketing & advertising
As scientific research that leads to advances in technology to new products
12
What characteristic of classic design best describes the adoption of this style of map by other cities?
D. Functional
B. Innovative
C. Dominant
A. Ubiquitous
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What is meant by process innovation?
Developing a design idea from a sketch to a virtual model
Implementation of a new improved production or delivery method.
Using a design process to develop more innovative solutions
The creative process by which new ideas diffuse to the marketplace
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Which of the following applies to classic design
There is a balance or blend between form and function
Form follows function
There is no set rule regarding form and function
Function follows form
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What best explains the Coca-Cola® bottle’s recognition as a design classic?
A. The design united technological advance with beautiful design.
D. The design was innovative in its use of materials.
C. The design has resisted changes in taste and fashion.
B. The design served as a standard of its time.
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Many companies consider that their brand is very important as part of their business value.What TWO elements value most?
Company image & house style
Company logo & product range
Brand loyalty from its customers & sales
Sales price & target audience
17
Which of the following would suppress or delay the introduction of a new innovation?
Competing with a dominant design & patent disputes
The time of year the product is due to be released into the market
Quality control issues that relate to quality assurance of a new product
Whether the product has been fully tested for safe use in the market
18
Which statement best explains or describes FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION
The result of a design should derive directly from its purpose.
Function is not that important but should be considered in designing object
Form is not that important but should be considered when designing objects.
The beauty of an object must be the priority whilst being designed.
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Gillette has consistently stayed ahead of its competition through advancements in its razors, type of innovation??
B. Radical
A. Modular
D. Technology transfer
C. Incremental
20
Modern products are containing digital and physical elements. What approach do many companies employ to deal with that?
C. Multidisciplinary approach
B. Employ a product champion
A. Focus on a core technology
D. Monodisciplinary approach
21
How is market pull best described?
As a new idea that consumers move to from another dominant product
Where consumers sales are beyond expectation of the manufacturer
As a new idea that is needed as a result of demand from the marketplace
Where the market is undecided on whether a new idea is useful or not
22
A sudden insight or revelation, which suggests a solution, or the means of achieving a solution is an example of:
Once in a lifetime opportunity
Act of insight, a eureka moment.
Lucky
Chance
23
Identify the four stages with the product life cycle of an innovation, idea or product
Beginning, middle, late, conclusion
Birth, adolescence, maturity, completion
Research, development, convergence, evaluation
Introduction, growth, maturity, decline
24
Which of Rogers’ categories of consumers best describes the group who are the first to adopt new technology?
Laggards
Early majority
Innovators
Late majority
25
Identify the driver of innovation that motivate designers and engineers to design & engineer new products & solutions.
Creative interest, curiosity, make money & helping others
Design thinking, empathy, technical knowledge & research
Research, investigation, subject knowledge & skills
Hope, skills, choice of materials & entrepreneurship
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Intellectual property is defined as exclusive rights to creations of the mind. Which would be considered to be examples?
Declaration, accords & contracts
Certificates of ownership, company logo
Contracts, forms & agreements
Copyright, trademarks, & patents
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What might the reason be for the Post- It Note’s iconic status?
The product becomes part of our life and we start to attach emotions,
Post It Notes have copyrighted their product
The colours and different sizes that are available.
The life cycle of the Post -It Note is limited, so it is in high demand
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What best describes why the Coca-Cola bottle has achieved classic design status?
D. Dominant design
A. Mass production
C. Ubiquity/omnipresence
B. Retro-styling
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Which of the following applies to retro styling?
Product that uses the principles of form follows function
Product with timeless appeal
Product that uses elements of previous designs updated with new technologie
Product that uses the principles of conflict and compromise
30
What is meant by the term modular innovation?
Architecture of the product is maintained and the modules are modified
Innovating new ideas by using disparate parts to manufacture products
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Figure below shows the 2015 Leica X digital camera.
B. Psychological function
D. Innovation
A. Retro-styling
C. Compromise
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THREE strategies are used to sustain an innovation over a period of time
Modular design features, upgrades & free gifts
Improved marketing, promoting and pricing strategies
Rebranding, new colour schemes & software updates
Feature additions, cost reductions and product line expansions
33
What type of innovation is best described by the Apple Watch system?
D. Technology transfer
A. Configurational
C. Modular
B. Architectural
34
What attribute makes an object into a design classic?
It defies obsolescence and transcends its original function
Its form follows its function
Its constant presence
Being instantly recognisable and provoking emotional reaction
35
What best describes the impact of music streaming services such as Spotify on CD sales?
C. Style obsolescence
A. Functional obsolescence
D. Technological obsolescence
B. Planned obsolescence
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Which strategy for protecting intellectual property applies to words or symbols used to represent a company?
Registered design
Patent
Trademark
Copyright
37
A lone inventor is a creative individual. What is a definition of someone who is described as a lone inventor?
Any person who has good ideas to solve design based problems
An individual working inside or outside of an organisation
A designer that designs and manufactures a product
A creator of products that never diffuse into the marketplace
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What describes Philippe Starck’s approach to the design of the product shown
A. Retro-styling
B. Practical function
C. Compromise
D. Psychological function
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What best explains the Coca-Cola® bottle’s recognition as a design classic?
The design was innovative in its use of materials
The design united technological advance with beautiful design.
The design served as a standard of its time.
. The design has resisted changes in taste and fashion.
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What type of design contains features that are recognized as essential by a majority of manufacturers and purchasers?
B. Mass produced design
C. Omnipresent design
D. Dominant design
A. Obsolescent design
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Which of the following best describes innovation?
A product with high sales volumes in it growth phase
Creative outcome to a design problem that is solved in an innovative way
The idea must be put into action and be diffused into the marketplace
Any innovative thought or process that results in a new product
42
The ipod, burst onto the market in 2001. The product became an overnight success an instant classic. Why?
Out sell its competitors in all sectors of the market place
Become a breakthrough product that set new standards or new meanings
Include hi-tech features that make the object technologically advanced
Provide the consumers with a range of options
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What is a patent?
A document that protects the designer from others taking legal action
Recognisable design that distinguishes one design idea from competing
Individual has the right to sell a new invention for certain years.
Enables designer to charge a higher sales price for their product
44
Design classics have the ability to defy obsolescence and transcend its original function. How?
They are often featured in designer magazines
Its dominant position in the market, aesthetic qualities, and desirability
They are always made from the best materials and components.
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What is an advantage of being a lone inventor?
C. Full control over development
D. Easy to integrate into a team in later stages of development
B. Funding is easy to obtain
A. Products are more complex, using knowledge from many disciplines
46
What statement would describe the reason why the iPod Shuffle was considered to be a piece of disruptive technology?
It did not function as expected and caused consumers problems
Radically changed the way we listen to and buy music
Colour schemes were varied and unexpected by the market
The price point was too high when it was first introduced
47
What would the role or action of an entrepreneur be in the development of an innovation?
To encourage the design team & to act as a mentor for the new idea
Financing the development, production and diffusion of a product
48
Which of the following terms best describes constructive discontent?
Investigating existing products to evaluate their aesthetic qualities
Analysing a situation which would benefit from re-design
Products that under perform or do not perform their intended function
Building an understanding for how products are manufactured
49
Which individual is more likely to finance the development of a product?
A. An inventor
B. A product champion
C. An entrepreneur
D. A designer
