1. What is the primary goal of design thinking?

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

2. 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
3. What is a persona in the context of design thinking?
A. A frictional character representing a user group
B. A project timeline
C. The final product design
D. A team leader
4. 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
5. 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
6. In the context of design thinking, what does the acronym MVP stand for?
A. Most Valuable Player
B. Minimum Viable Product
C. Maximum Value Proposition
D. Main Validation Process
7. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the design thinking process?
A. Empathize
B. Analyse
C. Prototype
D. Execute
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
 11. Which design thinking principle involves quickly building a low-fidelity
representation of the solution to gather feedback?
A. Prototype
B. Empathize
C. Test
D. Ideation
12. What does the term "Design Sprint" refer to in the context of design thinking?
A. A marathon for graphic designers
B. A focused, time-boxed innovation process
C. A design competition
D. A design thinking conference
13. Which design thinking phase involves analyzing the gathered information to define
the core problems?
A. Ideation
B. Empathize
C. Define
D. Prototype
14. 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
15. In design thinking, what is the purpose of the "Diverge" phase during ideation?
A. Narrowing down ideas
B. Expanding and exploring various ideas
C. Testing prototypes
D. Finalizing the solution
16. What does the acronym "Crazy 8s" refer to in a design thinking workshop?
A. Eight design principles
B. Eight minutes of silence
C. Eight brainstorming sketches in eight minutes
D. Eight-step design process
17. Which of the following is a common obstacle to the successful implementation of
design thinking in organizations?
A. Rigidity and resistance to change
B. Lack of user empathy
C. Overemphasis on prototypes
D. Quick decision-making
18. 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
19. Which design thinking phase involves creating detailed and tangible
representations of ideas to test and iterate?
A. Ideation
B. Prototype
C. Empathize
D. Define
20. Which Design Thinking stage emphasizes converting ideas into
actual solutions?
a) Ideate
b) Prototype
c) Test
d) Implement
21. 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
22. 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
23. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the design thinking process?
A. Empathize B. Analyse C. Prototype D. Execute
24. Which design thinking principle involves quickly building a low-fidelity representation
of the solution to gather feedback?
A. Prototype B. Empathize C. Test D. Ideation
25. In design thinking, what is the purpose of the "Diverge" phase during ideation?
A. Narrowing down ideas B. Expanding and exploring various ideas
C. Testing prototypes D. Finalizing the solution
26. What distinguishes creativity from repetitive actions?
A. Creativity involves adhering to established patterns.
B. Creativity avoids exploration and risk-taking.
C. Creativity is synonymous with repetitive actions.
D. Creativity involves generating original and novel ideas or expressions.
27. In which domain is creativity NOT applicable?
A. Science B. Art
C. Business D. Following established guidelines
28. ____________is the process of idea generation and it never goes out of fashion
A.360*Creativity B. Morphological box C. Mind Mapping D. none
29. Which stage of product design involves generating ideas and concepts for a new
product?
A. Prototyping B. Manufacturing
C. Idea Generation D. Market Analysis
30. Which design principle focuses on considering the environmental impact of a product
throughout its lifecycle?
A. Sustainability B. Aesthetics C. Usability D. Cost-effectiveness
31. Which term describes the process of transforming design concepts into physical
products?
A. Ideation B. Prototyping
 C. Visualization D. Manufacturing
32. Which stage of product design involves evaluating the viability and potential
profitability of a product?
A. Idea Generation B. Prototyping
C. Market Analysis D. Manufacturing
33. What does the term “aesthetics” refer to in product design?
A. The environmental impact of the product
B. The overall functionality of the product
C. The visual appeal and design of the product
D. The usability and ease of use of the product
34. Which term is used to describe the process of evaluating the cost-effectiveness of
manufacturing a product?
A. Cost Analysis B. Material Selection
C. Sustainable Design D. Manufacturing Efficiency
35. Which design principle focuses on the ease of use and accessibility of a product for
all users?
A. Aesthetics B. Sustainability C. Usability D. Cost-effectiveness
36. What are the steps of Design Thinking Process?
A. Understand > Draw > Ideate > Create > Test
B. Empathise > Define > Ideate > Prototype > Test
C. Empathise > Design > Implement > Produce > Test
D. Understand > Define > Ideate > Produce > Try
37. MVP stands for
A. Most viable product B. Maximum viable product
C. Minimum viable productD. None of above
38. Majority of the top executives regarded _____ as one of the top 3 leadership qualities
Which of the following rightly fills the blank above
A. Empathy B. Creativity C. Humility D. Qualifications
39. The final step in the design Process is to ......
A. Test B. Ideate C. Define D. Empathize
40. Design Thinking Approach leads to –
A. Technology centric designs B. Marketing centric designs
C. People centric designs D. All of the above

41. 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
42. Design Thinking is an iterative process that consists of how many
stages?
a) 2
b) 4
c) 5
d) 7
43. What is the significance of the "Point of View" (POV) statement in design
thinking?
A. It represents the project timeline
B. It defines the core problem from the user's perspective
C. It outlines the final product features
D. It summarizes the team's point of view
44. 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
45. 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 and empathize with users
D. To finalize the design solution