At which point in the design process would a working prototype be most useful to communicate design solutions?

When presenting the final design to the focus group

Which of the following best describes the nature of entrepreneurial activity?

It assumes the responsibility, vision and economic support for a product.

What is the most likely reason for designers and manufacturers to use environmentally friendly resources?

To maintain resources for future use

Which of the following strategies is most likely to influence the use of energy saving devices by consumers?

Releasing the product at a suitable time

Which of the following contributes most to sustainability during manufacturing?

Using materials and processes that have minimal effect on the environment

The final prototype of a new product was evaluated and its features and functions were closely examined. This decides...

Whether it is a quality solution to the design problem

Which of the following is most likely to result in a high quality product?

Developing good functional and/or aesthetic features

A design team works best when

tasks are allocated to individuals based on expertise.

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1
At which point in the design process would a working prototype be most useful to communicate design solutions?
When setting up for production
When presenting the final design to the focus group
When developing initial concepts with designers
When analysing problems with production
2
What are the primary considerations when designing products to meet the needs of society?
Environmental implications and expectations
Social trends and expectations
Individual needs and wants
Cultural expectations and beliefs
3
Which of the following best describes the nature of entrepreneurial activity?
It provides inspiration and creativity in the development of a new product.
It provides financial backing and technical support for a new product.
It assumes the responsibility, vision and economic support for a product.
It takes responsibility for the creative and social aspects of a product.
4
What is the most likely reason for designers and manufacturers to use environmentally friendly resources?
To improve the quality of the natural environment
To maintain resources for future use
To increase environmental awareness
To ensure the use of recycled materials
5
Which of the following strategies is most likely to influence the use of energy saving devices by consumers?
Evaluating current marketing techniques
Integrating emerging technology
Releasing the product at a suitable time
Adhering to industrial patents
6
Which of the following contributes most to sustainability during manufacturing?
Recycling materials to minimise waste
Analysing the economic aspects
Using materials and processes that have minimal effect on the environment
Monitoring the amount of energy used
7
The final prototype of a new product was evaluated and its features and functions were closely examined. This decides...
Whether it is a quality solution to the design problem
Whether it performs its desired functions
Whether it is aesthetically pleasing
Whether it will sell the greatest number of units at the best price
8
Which of the following is most likely to result in a high quality product?
Assessing available Government rebates
Developing good functional and/or aesthetic features
Implementing environmentally friendly production processes
Using appropriate production processes
9
A design team works best when
team members always work independently towards a goal.
the designer’s work flow is structured and organised.
tasks are allocated to individuals based on expertise.
design teams work in direct competition with each other.

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