Which one of the following words best describes the process of design?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

beautifying
beautifying

creating
creating

planning
planning

predicting
predicting

Howard is teaching a speed reading seminar for a group of college students. The atmosphere is casual, and group activities are encouraged. Which of the following designs would be most appropriate for Howard’s presentation?
(1 point)
Responses

colorful and interactive with a focus on audience participation
colorful and interactive with a focus on audience participation

interesting and fun with a focus on flair and style
interesting and fun with a focus on flair and style

light and humorous with a focus on the “fun” factor
light and humorous with a focus on the “fun” factor

simple and straightforward with a focus on information presentation

The interior of a car is designed around the physical needs of the average person. Measurements are made so the average person can reach the steering wheel and pedals comfortably and so the radio controls are within a comfortable reach. Of which of the following is this an example?
(1 point)
Responses

art
art

ergonomics
ergonomics

decoration
decoration

visual literacy

Which field of design focuses on the development of physical solutions to specific usability and aesthetic or artistic needs?
(1 point)
Responses

graphic
graphic

industrial
industrial

instructional
instructional

interior

Which of the following is a problem with which many designers have to deal? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

cognitive overload
cognitive overload

ergonomics
ergonomics

limitations on design tools
limitations on design tools

visual literacy

Which is an artistic form of writing?
(1 point)
Responses

calligraphy
calligraphy

mass media
mass media

steles
steles

typeface

Which term used to be defined as “a collection of glyphs (symbolic figures or letters) that share design features”?
(1 point)
Responses

calligraphy
calligraphy

clip art
clip art

crop
crop

typeface

What is a simplified or manipulated version of an image called?
(1 point)
Responses

abstract
abstract

allegory
allegory

chiaroscuro
chiaroscuro

medium

Which of the following describes a composition that attempts to represent the subject matter as realistically as possible?
(1 point)
Responses

abstract
abstract

mosaic
mosaic

realism
realism

still life

Which is the best example of a technology transfer?
(1 point)
Responses

A bank opens new branches with a computer system that every employee will have to operate.
A bank opens new branches with a computer system that every employee will have to operate.

A government research project leads to the development of new vaccines to prevent cancer in mice.
A government research project leads to the development of new vaccines to prevent cancer in mice.

A graphic designer learns new software that will help her integrate her designs into other formats.
A graphic designer learns new software that will help her integrate her designs into other formats.

A surgeon uses a robotic surgical system based on technology NASA developed to fix the space shuttle.

Answer 1

Here are the best responses for each question based on the context provided:

1. Which one of the following words best describes the process of design?

   • creating

2. Howard is teaching a speed reading seminar for a group of college students. The atmosphere is casual, and group activities are encouraged. Which of the following designs would be most appropriate for Howard’s presentation?

   • colorful and interactive with a focus on audience participation

3. The interior of a car is designed around the physical needs of the average person. Measurements are made so the average person can reach the steering wheel and pedals comfortably and so the radio controls are within a comfortable reach. Of which of the following is this an example?

   • ergonomics

4. Which field of design focuses on the development of physical solutions to specific usability and aesthetic or artistic needs?

   • industrial

5. Which of the following is a problem with which many designers have to deal? Select all that apply.

   • cognitive overload
   • limitations on design tools

6. Which is an artistic form of writing?

   • calligraphy

7. Which term used to be defined as “a collection of glyphs (symbolic figures or letters) that share design features”?

   • typeface

8. What is a simplified or manipulated version of an image called?

   • abstract

9. Which of the following describes a composition that attempts to represent the subject matter as realistically as possible?

   • realism

10. Which is the best example of a technology transfer?

    • A surgeon uses a robotic surgical system based on technology NASA developed to fix the space shuttle.