RN SHETTY TRUST®

RNS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOG

Autonomous Institution Affiliated to VTU, Recognized by GOK, Approved by AICTE
(NAAC ‘A+ Grade’ Accredited, NBA Accredited (UG - CSE, ECE, ISE, EIE and EEE)
Channasandra, Dr. Vishnuvardhan Road, Bengaluru - 560 098
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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Module 1 – Question Bank

1. What is a primary challenge Peter faces as a design thinker in his organization?

A) Lack of digital transformation

B) Limited resources for team projects
C) Lack of management support for design thinking
D) Insufficient tools for design thinking
ANS : C

2. Which of the following is a gain Peter experiences from design thinking?

A) Increased salary
B) Ability to try new methods and tools
C) Improved physical workspace
D) More structured work environment
ANS : B

3. Which task is Peter responsible for as part of his design thinking role?
A) Organizing community outreach
B) Publishing academic papers
C) Connecting with other design thinkers
D) None of the above
ANS : C

4. Lilly, the academic design thinker, finds it difficult to:

A) Manage her students
B) Convince industry partners of design thinking's value
C) Work on independent projects
D) Find research funding
ANS : B

5. What is one of Lilly's primary goals in her design thinking journey?

A) Travel internationally
B) Gain insights from experts
C) Focus only on student interactions
D) Build a personal brand
ANS : B

6. What is Marc’s main challenge with his team?

A) Team lacks sufficient training
B) Team doesn’t learn quickly enough
C) Limited creativity in team members
D) Both B & C
ANS : D
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RNS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOG
Autonomous Institution Affiliated to VTU, Recognized by GOK, Approved by AICTE
(NAAC ‘A+ Grade’ Accredited, NBA Accredited (UG - CSE, ECE, ISE, EIE and EEE)
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7. Marc views which of the following as critical to his design thinking efforts?
A) Team isolation
B) Honesty in testing risks
C) Rapid technological adoption
D) Incremental innovation
ANS : B

8. Marc wishes to focus on which technology through design thinking?

A) Machine Learning
B) Blockchain
C) Robotics
D) Quantum Computing
ANS : B

9. A persona is best described as:

A) An ideal customer type based on research
B) A fictional character created to represent user types
C) A demographic profile of users
D) A character from popular media
ANS : B

10. What is the primary purpose of creating personas in design thinking?

A) To predict market trends
B) To understand user needs and behaviors
C) To create a brand identity
D) To develop marketing strategies
ANS : B

11. Verification of personas can be achieved through:

A) Surveys and online forms
B) Interviews and observations
C) Market analysis only
D) Product testing alone
ANS : B

12. The AEIOU method in design thinking is used to:

A) Capture environmental events
B) Develop technical specifications
C) Identify potential product flaws
D) Conduct user profiling through surveys
ANS : A

13. Which aspect is NOT part of the AEIOU method?

A) Activities
B) Interactions
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RNS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOG
Autonomous Institution Affiliated to VTU, Recognized by GOK, Approved by AICTE
(NAAC ‘A+ Grade’ Accredited, NBA Accredited (UG - CSE, ECE, ISE, EIE and EEE)
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C) Outcomes
D) Usability
ANS : D

14. Peter incorporates design thinking by linking it with:

A) Company financial planning
B) Other management approaches
C) Marketing campaigns
D) Team-building exercises
ANS : B

15. What does the “User Profile Canvas” aim to achieve?

A) Visualize company budgets
B) Create key questions and personas
C) Map out design flaws
D) Track team productivity
ANS : B

16. When using the AEIOU method, the step “Environment” specifically refers to:
A) Social surroundings
B) Physical settings
C) Company culture
D) Competitor analysis
ANS : B

17. For a design thinker like Marc, “teams of teams” implies:

A) A flexible, collaborative team structure
B) Strict hierarchies within teams
C) Isolated work groups
D) Limited team interaction
ANS : A

18. Which of the following is a “pain” for Peter in his design thinking journey?
A) Inability to test new tools
B) Employer not investing in training
C) Lack of interest in design thinking
D) Difficulty in using visualizations
ANS : B

19. A “gain” for Lilly, as an academic design thinker, is:

A) Regular interaction with industry partners
B) Intense contact with students
C) Extensive access to resources
D) Freedom to work independently
ANS : B
RN SHETTY TRUST®
RNS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOG
Autonomous Institution Affiliated to VTU, Recognized by GOK, Approved by AICTE
(NAAC ‘A+ Grade’ Accredited, NBA Accredited (UG - CSE, ECE, ISE, EIE and EEE)
Channasandra, Dr. Vishnuvardhan Road, Bengaluru - 560 098
Ph:(080)28611880,28611881 URL: [Link]
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

20. Which tool does Marc find essential in his business ecosystem?
A) Lean methodology
B) Traditional marketing
C) Hierarchical structures
D) Conventional product development
ANS : A

21. Which of the following does Marc aim to achieve through design thinking?
A) Establish a rigid business model
B) Ensure short-term profitability
C) Create a common language and mindset
D) Reduce market competition
ANS : C

22. What is a common characteristic of personas used in design thinking?

A) They are based on fictional and real people
B) They represent diverse user needs and goals
C) They are exclusively based on demographics
D) They reflect personal opinions
ANS : B

23. In design thinking, the term “intensity and closeness” is associated with:
A) Building empathy with potential users
B) The AEIOU framework
C) Team dynamics
D) Competitive analysis
ANS : A

24. A key goal for Marc in his design thinking application is to:
A) Maximize profits
B) Scale his blockchain solution effectively
C) Focus solely on customer support
D) Develop a traditional product line
ANS : B

25. If Peter wants to collaborate with other design thinkers, which activity should he prioritize?
A) Conducting market research
B) Joining design thinking communities
C) Holding team-only meetings
D) Avoiding cross-industry collaboration
ANS : B

26. Lilly wants to exchange ideas with other experts in her field. Which option best helps her?
A) Publishing research independently
B) Organizing workshops for practitioners
C) Studying alone in her field
D) Focusing solely on student interactions
RN SHETTY TRUST®
RNS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOG
Autonomous Institution Affiliated to VTU, Recognized by GOK, Approved by AICTE
(NAAC ‘A+ Grade’ Accredited, NBA Accredited (UG - CSE, ECE, ISE, EIE and EEE)
Channasandra, Dr. Vishnuvardhan Road, Bengaluru - 560 098
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ANS : B

27. Which is a significant aspect of the AEIOU framework’s “Interactions” element?

A) Observing all user behaviors
B) Assessing social and user dynamics
C) Documenting the physical setting
D) Capturing emotional responses
ANS : B

28. When creating personas, which is essential to include?

A) Real-time customer data only
B) Characteristics based on research
C) Only demographic information
D) Sales data analysis
ANS : B

29. If Marc wants to improve his team’s adaptability, what should he focus on?
A) Individual work assignments
B) Experimental learning and rapid prototyping
C) Reducing team size
D) Limiting new technologies
ANS : B

30. Peter's ideal next step to embed design thinking in his company would be:
A) Isolating his team
B) Linking design thinking to all management approaches
C) Establishing a budget for design projects
D) Focusing solely on product development
ANS : B

31. What is the primary goal of design thinking?

A. Maximizing profits
B. Solving complex problems
C. Following a predefined process
D. Minimizing risk
Answer: B. Solving complex problems

32. Which phase in the design thinking process involves defining the problem and understanding the
user's needs?
A. Ideation
B. Prototyping
C. Empathize
D. Test
Answer: C. Empathize

33. What is a persona in the context of design thinking?

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A. A fictional character representing a user group

B. A project timeline
C. The final product design
D. A team leader
Answer: A. A fictional character representing a user group

34. Which design thinking principle emphasizes the importance of generating a large quantity
of ideas before selecting one?
A. Ideation
B. Empathize
C. Prototype
D. Test
Answer: A. Ideation

35. What does the term "prototype" mean in design thinking?

A. The final product
B. A preliminary model or version
C. Project documentation
D. User feedback
Answer: B. A preliminary model or version

36. What is the purpose of the "Test" phase in design thinking?

A. Finalizing the design
B. Gathering user feedback
C. Generating ideas
D. Defining the problem
Answer: B. Gathering user feedback

37. During the "Ideation" phase of design thinking, what technique is commonly used to
encourage a free flow of ideas?
A. Mind mapping
B. User interviews
C. Prototyping
D. Data analysis
Answer: A. Mind mapping

38. What role does empathy play in the design thinking process?
A. Identifying market trends
B. Understanding user needs and feelings
C. Creating the final product
D. Conducting financial analysis
Answer: B. Understanding user needs and feelings

39. Which design thinking phase involves analyzing the gathered information to arrive at the
core problems?
A. Ideation
B. Empathize
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C. Define
D. Prototype
Answer: C. Define

40. What is a key characteristic of a well-defined problem statement in design thinking?

A. Broad and vague
B. Detailed and specific
C. Ignoring user needs
D. Unrelated to the project scope
Answer: B. Detailed and specific

41. What is the primary purpose of conducting user interviews in the design thinking
process?
A. To gather statistical data
B. To validate the existing solution
C. To understand user needs and experiences
D. To finalize the project budget
Answer: C. To understand user needs and experiences

42. What role does iteration play in the design thinking process?

A. Completing the project faster

B. Repeating the same steps
C. Refining and improving solutions based on feedback
D. Ignoring user feedback
Answer: C. Refining and improving solutions based on feedback

43. Which of the following is a key characteristic of a successful design thinking team?
A. Homogeneous skills and perspectives
B. Limited collaboration
C. Lack of empathy
D. Diverse skills and perspectives
Answer: D. Diverse skills and perspectives

44. What is the purpose of the "Empathize" phase in design thinking?

A. To define the problem statement
B. To generate a large quantity of ideas
C. To understand the feelings and thought process from the user perspective.
D. To finalize the design solution
Answer: C. To understand the feelings and thought process from the user perspective

45. What is the primary focus of the "Define" phase in design thinking?
A. Generating ideas
B. Cretating prototypes
C. Analyzing user feedback
D. Clearly defining the problem
Answer: D. Clearly defining the problem
RN SHETTY TRUST®
RNS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOG
Autonomous Institution Affiliated to VTU, Recognized by GOK, Approved by AICTE
(NAAC ‘A+ Grade’ Accredited, NBA Accredited (UG - CSE, ECE, ISE, EIE and EEE)
Channasandra, Dr. Vishnuvardhan Road, Bengaluru - 560 098
Ph:(080)28611880,28611881 URL: [Link]
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

46. In design thinking, what does the term "Mindful Empathy" refer to?
A. Understanding user needs without emotional involvement
B. Being fully present and engaged while understanding user experiences
C. Ignoring user feedback during the empathize phase
D. Following a rigid design process
Answer: B. Being fully present and engaged while understanding user experiences

47. What is the role of a "Design Thinking Facilitator" in a team?

A. Leading the team with a strict agenda
B. Providing technical expertise
C. Guiding the team through the design thinking process
D. Ignoring user feedback
Answer: C. Guiding the team through the design thinking process

48. How does prototyping support the overall design process in Design Thinking?
A. It helps to develop the final product version directly
B. It allows users to test the solution
C. It reduces the need for user feedback
D. It is only used for promotional purposes
Answer: B. It allows users to test the solution

49. What distinguishes Design Thinking from traditional problem-solving methods?

A. Rigid adherence to predefined steps
B. Focus on tangible results only
C. Continuous iteration and learning from failures
D. Limited involvement of end-users
Answer: C. Continuous iteration and learning from failures

50. Design Thinking encourages collaboration between which stakeholders?

A. Only designers and engineers
B. Designers, engineers, and project managers
C. Designers, engineers, and CEOs
D. All stakeholders, including end-users and clients
Answer: D. All stakeholders, including end-users and clients

51. What is the role of feedback in Design Thinking?

A. It helps in blaming individuals for failures
B. It provides assurance that the solution will work perfectly
C. It guides the improvement and evolution of the design
D. It is not essential in the design process
Answer: C. It guides the improvement and evolution of the design

52. Which of the following is an essential characteristic of a Design Thinker?

A. Rigid thinking
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B. Fear of failure
C. Bias towards action
D. Resistance to change
Answer: C. Bias towards action

53. What is the key benefit of using Design Thinking in problem-solving?

A. Faster decision-making process
B. Minimizing the importance of user feedback
C. Identifying the cheapest solution
D. Solving complex and ambiguous problems effectively
Answer: D. Solving complex and ambiguous problems effectively

54. During the “Test” stage in Design Thinking, what should be evaluated?
A. The efficiency of the team
B. The project’s timeline and budget
C. The feasibility of the prototype
D. The performance of the product in the market
Answer: C. The feasibility of the prototype

55. Which design thinking technique involves generating a large number of ideas in a short
amount of time?
A. Brainstorming
B. Mind mapping
C. SWOT analysis
D. Six Thinking Hats
Answer: A. Brainstorming