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Idea Generation and Development module quiz: Singapore O-Level Design and Technology (SEAB 7059) quiz

13questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. What is the main aim of using idea-generation techniques?

  2. What does the 'S' in SCAMPER prompt a designer to do?

  3. What is morphological analysis?

  4. Why should ideas be judged against the specification rather than personal preference?

  5. In a weighted evaluation matrix, how is each idea's score for a criterion calculated?

  6. Idea X scores 4 for comfort (weight 3) and 2 for cost (weight 1). What is its total weighted score for these two criteria?

  7. Which type of model is best for quickly testing the form and proportion of an idea?

  8. What is the main reason for building models and prototypes during development?

  9. Which best describes a working prototype?

  10. What does developing and refining a chosen idea mainly involve?

  11. Why do examiners reward visible, justified development over a single jump to a polished idea?

  12. If a weighted matrix produces a tie between ideas, what is the sensible next step?

  13. Which is an example of the 'Eliminate' prompt in SCAMPER?