Answer each question by clicking on the best response. Only one attempt to answer each question will be allowed. Study each question carefully before choosing your answer. Scroll down to start the exam. JavaScript is disabled. Get Netscape 3.0 or turn it on! 1. Which of the following is the formal starting point for the design of a new product? brainstorming session determine the target market for the product establish the design goal the design brief 2. Designers rely upon knowledge from science, philosophy, and technology to achieve their goals. Which of these areas is concerned with values, culture, politics, and aesthetics? science philosophy technology none of the above 3. Which of the following is not true about a product design specification (PDS)? It states the precise limits for the complete range of performance requirements It identifies features or requirements that must be met It identifies features that should be met as long as they are economically feasible It provides a detailed part by part cost analysis of the final product 4. Which of the following is the correct definition of ergonomics? The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and expression of beauty Design factors intended to maximize productivity by minimizing operator fatigue and discomfort The study of human body measurement for use in anthropological classification and comparison Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness 5. Which of the following materials is the most difficult to recycle? steel glass paper plastics 6. Which of the following is the correct definition of the term anthropometrics? The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and expression of beauty Of, relating to, or produced by motion Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness The study of human body measurement for classification and comparison. 7. Which of the following is not a type of model used by designers as a strategy to obtain information? physical (scale model) psychological (emotional model) symbolic (an equation) cognitive (an image) 8. Which of the following is (are) true in regard to the phrase "planned obsolescence"? it could involve the redesigning a durable product to have a shorter life. products are now available that tell the consumer when they're breaking down or wearing out. it directs the designer's energy toward short-term sales rather than long-term engineering goals all of the above 9. Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of brainstorming? it involves a face-to-face gathering during which participants openly discuss the issue at hand it is an idea generating exercise used to solve problems or address issues in a group setting each participant should verbalize any idea they have no matter how stupid or silly it may seem participants should not share any idea that they think others will make fun of or criticize 10. Which form of drawing requires the greatest technical background to interpret? orthographic perspective isometric concept sketch
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1. Which of the following is the formal starting point for the design of a new product?
brainstorming session determine the target market for the product establish the design goal the design brief
2. Designers rely upon knowledge from science, philosophy, and technology to achieve their goals. Which of these areas is concerned with values, culture, politics, and aesthetics?
science philosophy technology none of the above
3. Which of the following is not true about a product design specification (PDS)?
It states the precise limits for the complete range of performance requirements It identifies features or requirements that must be met It identifies features that should be met as long as they are economically feasible It provides a detailed part by part cost analysis of the final product
4. Which of the following is the correct definition of ergonomics?
The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and expression of beauty Design factors intended to maximize productivity by minimizing operator fatigue and discomfort The study of human body measurement for use in anthropological classification and comparison Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness
5. Which of the following materials is the most difficult to recycle?
steel glass paper plastics
6. Which of the following is the correct definition of the term anthropometrics?
The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and expression of beauty Of, relating to, or produced by motion Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness The study of human body measurement for classification and comparison.
7. Which of the following is not a type of model used by designers as a strategy to obtain information?
physical (scale model) psychological (emotional model) symbolic (an equation) cognitive (an image)
8. Which of the following is (are) true in regard to the phrase "planned obsolescence"?
it could involve the redesigning a durable product to have a shorter life. products are now available that tell the consumer when they're breaking down or wearing out. it directs the designer's energy toward short-term sales rather than long-term engineering goals all of the above
9. Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of brainstorming?
it involves a face-to-face gathering during which participants openly discuss the issue at hand it is an idea generating exercise used to solve problems or address issues in a group setting each participant should verbalize any idea they have no matter how stupid or silly it may seem participants should not share any idea that they think others will make fun of or criticize
10. Which form of drawing requires the greatest technical background to interpret?
orthographic perspective isometric concept sketch