Indian Institute of Technology Madras
BS Degree Programme · Examination & Study Paper
Design Thinking for Data-Driven App Development
Solve & Test: ideation and prototypes
Examination Instructions & Guidelines
- Solve on notebook/paper first before checking solutions.
- MCQ: Exactly 1 option is correct. Negative marking applies.
- Scientific calculator allowed for all calculations.
- Official answer key is sealed at the end of this sheet.
End Term · 31 Aug 2025 (FN)End Term
- Q1MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
In Design Thinking, prototyping is important because it helps to: 1. Test assumptions quickly 2. Gather user feedback early 3. Avoid making any design errors 4. Encourage iterative improvement Select the correct answer from the options below:
- A1, 2, and 3 only
- B2, 3, and 4 only
- C1, 2, and 4 only
- D1, 3, and 4 only
- Q2MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
When testing a prototype, which of the following practices align with effective user testing principles? 1. Select participants who closely match the target population. 2. Test prototypes in conditions that mimic real-world use as closely as possible. 3. Ensure that prototypes are tested individually always, and never in pairs, to capture unbiased user behavior. How many of the above statements are correct?
- AOnly 1
- BOnly 2
- CAll 1, 2, 3
- DNone of these
End Term · 31 Aug 2025 (AN)End Term
- Q3MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
When testing a prototype, which of the following practices align with effective user testing principles? 1. Select participants who closely match the target population. 2. Test prototypes in conditions that mimic real-world use as closely as possible. 3. Use paired participants occasionally to encourage open discussion of thoughts and frustrations. How many of the above statements are correct?
- AOnly 1
- BOnly 2
- CAll 3
- DNone
Quiz 2 · 3 Aug 2025 (AN)Quiz 2
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Q4MCQ1 Mark·Choose one optionWhich of the following is NOT a way to test a design during the design thinking process?
- AConducting user research
- BBuilding a prototype
- CTesting with users
- DAnalyzing user feedback
- Q5MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
What is a key advantage of using Silent Brainstorming in the Solve phase of Design Thinking?
- AIt allows the facilitator to control idea flow by prioritizing known solutions
- BIt forces the least experienced team members alone contribute during ideation
- CIt encourages individual creativity without group bias or influence
- DIt reduces the number of ideas generated to maintain focus on feasibility
- Q6MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
In the Design Thinking process, the Test phase is characterized by gathering user feedback to refine and validate solutions. This approach makes the Test phase primarily a ________ phase.
- AConvergent
- BExploratory
- CDivergent
- DAbstract
- Q7MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
In the context of iterative design, what is the primary value of using low-fidelity prototypes early in the development process?
- ATo simulate real-world usage conditions and capture precise user interaction metrics
- BTo validate technical feasibility and prepare high-resolution mockups for developers
- CTo encourage rapid experimentation and ideation by focusing on core layout and user flow
- DTo perform detailed usability testing and finalize the design for production