Practice - 3. Justifying Chosen Design Idea
Practice Questions
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What does the "S" in the FUSEC rule stand for?
- Answer: It stands for Specifications. It ensures the chosen design meets the specific measurable requirements you set earlier in the project.
- Hint: It refers to the "checklist" of needs.
💡 Hint: It refers to the "checklist" of needs.
Define User-Centered Design as it appears in the glossary.
- Answer: Designing products based on the needs, preferences, and behaviors of the people who will actually use them.
- Hint: It's about the "person" using the bottle or tool.
💡 Hint: It's about the "person" using the bottle or tool.
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Which part of the FUSEC rule addresses eco-friendly materials and waste reduction?
- Type: MCQ
- Options: Functionality, User-centered, Specifications, Environmental
- Correct Answer: Environmental
- Explanation: This factor evaluates the sustainability and "cradle-to-cradle" impact of the chosen design.
- Hint: It's the "E" in the mnemonic.
💡 Hint: It's the "E" in the mnemonic.
You only need to justify your design if it is significantly different from your original research.
- Type: Boolean
- Options: True, False
- Correct Answer: False
- Explanation: Every chosen design must be justified to show the decision-making process was thoughtful and based on the Design Specification.
- Hint: Review the "Short Summary."
💡 Hint: Review the "Short Summary."
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Challenge Problems
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The FUSEC Architect: You have chosen a "Recycled Cardboard Laptop Stand" over a plastic one. Write a two-sentence justification using Environmental and Specifications logic.
- Solution: "I have selected the recycled cardboard design because it exceeds the sustainability Specifications by being 100% biodegradable and recyclable. From an Environmental standpoint, it has a significantly lower carbon footprint than the plastic alternative while still meeting the strength requirements identified in my research."
- Hint: Use the specific letters from the mnemonic.
💡 Hint: Use the specific letters from the mnemonic.
The Trade-off: Your chosen design is the most Sustainable (E), but it is the least Functional (F) because it is slightly harder to clean. How would you "justify" this trade-off?
- Answer: I would justify this by arguing that in the Context of an eco-conscious target market, the slight decrease in ease-of-cleaning is a necessary trade-off to achieve the Must-have goal of zero-plastic waste. I would then propose a "Solution" (like a specialized cleaning brush) to mitigate the functionality issue.
- Hint: Justification is about explaining why a certain priority (E) outranks another (F).
💡 Hint: Justification is about explaining *why* a certain priority (E) outranks another (F).
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