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IB Grade 8 Product Design

IB Grade 8 Product Design

Detailed mock test on design thinking, problem-solving, and innovation processes. Features project-based assessments, prototyping skills, and evaluation of design solutions.

2025-07-21
IB Product Design Class 8 Grade 8

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What is the primary goal of the 'Empathize' stage in Design Thinking?

A
To develop a deep understanding of the users' needs and experiences
B
To generate as many ideas as possible
C
To build prototypes to test solutions
D
To define the problem statement

Which of the following activities is part of the 'Define' stage?

A
Creating a user persona
B
Testing the prototype with users
C
Brainstorming creative ideas
D
Developing the final product

What is a key activity in the 'Ideate' stage of Design Thinking?

A
Brainstorming ideas without judgment
B
Conducting user interviews
C
Creating prototypes of solutions
D
Testing the prototype with users

What is the purpose of creating low-fidelity prototypes during the 'Prototype' stage?

A
To turn abstract ideas into tangible forms for testing
B
To build a highly detailed, final version of the product
C
To define the target market for the product
D
To analyze the competition

What is the primary goal of the 'Test' stage in Design Thinking?

A
To validate or invalidate assumptions about the solution
B
To create a detailed blueprint of the final product
C
To conduct market research for pricing
D
To generate new ideas for the product

What is 'Empathy Mapping' used for in Design Thinking?

A
To gain a deeper understanding of the user’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
B
To define the target audience for the product
C
To generate a wide range of design ideas
D
To test prototypes with real users

What does the 'How Might We' (HMW) question help with in the Design Thinking process?

A
It helps to frame the problem and identify potential solutions
B
It helps to define the project budget
C
It helps to create detailed design specifications
D
It helps to conduct market research

What is 'Affinity Mapping' used for in the 'Define' stage of Design Thinking?

A
To group and organize insights from user research
B
To develop detailed product prototypes
C
To create final product specifications
D
To conduct user feedback sessions

What is the main purpose of 'brainwriting' during the 'Ideate' stage?

A
To generate a large number of ideas individually and then build on others' ideas
B
To narrow down ideas by voting on the best ones
C
To create visual sketches of potential solutions
D
To prototype the most promising ideas

What is the benefit of using 'SCAMPER' in the 'Ideate' stage?

A
It helps to generate creative ideas by modifying existing products or concepts
B
It helps to organize user research insights
C
It helps to refine prototypes before testing
D
It helps to finalize the product's marketing strategy

Which of the following is a common material used for creating low-fidelity prototypes?

A
Cardboard
B
Plastic
C
Metal
D
Glass

What is the primary goal of 'Rapid Prototyping'?

A
To quickly turn ideas into tangible forms to test and iterate upon
B
To create high-fidelity prototypes for the final product
C
To evaluate the market potential of a product
D
To define the product's success criteria

What is a key benefit of conducting 'Think-Aloud' testing with users?

A
It helps to capture users' thoughts and reasoning while interacting with the prototype
B
It allows users to provide structured feedback through a survey
C
It helps to define the target audience
D
It enables users to create new design ideas

Which of the following best describes the role of 'Feedback Matrix' in the 'Test' stage?

A
It categorizes user feedback into positive, negative, and suggestions
B
It tracks the timeline for each prototype iteration
C
It organizes the ideas generated during brainstorming
D
It defines the product's pricing strategy

What is the first step in the Design Thinking process?

A
Empathize
B
Define
C
Ideate
D
Prototype

What is the purpose of 'User Persona Creation' in the 'Define' stage?

A
To create a representative model of the user, summarizing their needs, motivations, and pain points
B
To design the final product
C
To define the target market for the product
D
To organize research data into actionable insights

What is 'Mind-Mapping' used for during the 'Ideate' stage?

A
To generate a range of possible solutions by branching out from a central problem
B
To organize user feedback into categories
C
To create detailed technical specifications for the product
D
To visualize the timeline for product development

What is the purpose of 'SCAMPER' in the 'Ideate' stage?

A
To help generate new ideas by modifying existing concepts
B
To define the features of the final product
C
To prototype new designs
D
To conduct market analysis

What is a key characteristic of low-fidelity prototypes?

A
They are quick and inexpensive to create, focusing on functionality
B
They are highly detailed and realistic representations of the final product
C
They are used to test the marketing potential of a product
D
They involve complex technology and high costs

What does 'Rapid Prototyping' encourage?

A
Creating quick and low-cost prototypes to test and iterate upon
B
Designing a perfect product before testing
C
Conducting extensive market research before prototype creation
D
Focusing on high-fidelity, detailed models

Which of the following is a benefit of 'Empathy Mapping'?

A
It helps to synthesize user data and uncover hidden insights
B
It helps to define product specifications
C
It helps to conduct market research
D
It helps to evaluate product prototypes

What is the purpose of 'Affinity Mapping' in Design Thinking?

A
To organize user insights into meaningful clusters
B
To test user prototypes
C
To generate creative ideas
D
To define the project timeline

What is a key goal of 'Testing' a prototype?

A
To validate or invalidate design assumptions through user feedback
B
To finalize the product's technical specifications
C
To create the final version of the product
D
To conduct market research on pricing

What is the role of 'Feedback' in the Design Thinking process?

A
To gather insights that help refine and improve prototypes
B
To finalize product specifications
C
To define the product's market potential
D
To complete the final product

In Design Thinking, why is it important to revisit earlier stages after testing?

A
Because new insights from testing may lead to refined ideas or solutions
B
To finalize the product design and avoid further changes
C
To conduct market research for pricing strategies
D
To focus solely on technical specifications

What is the primary focus of the 'Define' stage in Design Thinking?

A
To analyze user research and create a clear problem statement
B
To generate creative solutions and ideas
C
To prototype a solution
D
To gather user feedback

Which of the following is an example of a low-fidelity prototype?

A
A cardboard model of a product
B
A detailed digital mockup
C
A polished 3D print of a product
D
A market-ready product

What does the term 'Iterative Process' mean in Design Thinking?

A
The process of repeating stages to refine solutions based on new insights
B
The process of finalizing a solution and moving forward
C
The process of brainstorming as many ideas as possible
D
The process of defining a problem without revisiting it

What is the purpose of 'Prototyping' in Design Thinking?

A
To test and validate design concepts through tangible representations
B
To analyze user feedback and refine a product
C
To generate a wide variety of design ideas
D
To define the scope and timeline for the project

Which of the following activities would be part of the 'Test' stage in Design Thinking?

A
Conducting user testing on prototypes to gather feedback
B
Creating the final version of the product
C
Brainstorming new design ideas
D
Defining the project scope and requirements