1. A team develops a waterproof backpack with the goal of keeping contents dry in a rainstorm. What is the most crucial piece of evidence for their design justification?
- A. The total cost of the backpack.
- B. The stylish appearance of the zippers.
- C. Data from water-spray tests.
- D. A list of all the materials that were considered but not used in the final design.
2. An engineering team is tasked with creating an affordable, easy-to-assemble bookshelf. Which of the following is an essential part of their design justification?
- A. The designer's favorite color was used for the final product.
- B. Data on assembly time and total material cost.
- C. A comparison of the bookshelf to a much more expensive one.
- D. A statement that the bookshelf is "very sturdy and useful."
3. What is the relationship between the initial goals of a project and its final design justification?
- A. The justification is used to create the initial project goals.
- B. The justification proves the project goals were met.
- C. Project goals are only important if the design fails.
- D. The justification focuses on features not related to the goals.
4. If an engineering team only shows their final product at a presentation without presenting any test data, what key component of a successful design argument have they omitted?
- A. The product's final weight.
- B. A list of project team members.
- C. The design justification.
- D. The marketing plan for the product.
5. In engineering, what is the primary purpose of a design justification?
- A. To offer a personal opinion on the product's appearance.
- B. To create a marketing slogan for the new product.
- C. To provide a detailed list of all materials used in the construction of the product.
- D. To use evidence from testing to explain how a design successfully meets its original goals.
6. What is the primary purpose of using evidence-based argumentation when presenting a new product design?
- A. To make the product description more creative and engaging for marketing purposes.
- B. To prove that the design choices meet specific goals by linking them to collected data.
- C. To replace the need for actual product testing by using theoretical calculations instead.
- D. To focus exclusively on the financial cost of the product rather than its performance.
7. A company designs a new smartphone case and claims it is "highly protective." Which of the following would be the strongest evidence to justify this claim?
- A. A survey showing that potential customers find the case's design to be stylish and appealing.
- B. Data from controlled drop tests showing the phone remains undamaged.
- C. The lead designer's expert opinion that the materials chosen are very strong and shock-absorbent.
- D. A cost analysis proving the case is cheaper to manufacture than competing brands.
8. A chef creates a new energy bar and claims it has a "great taste." Which of the following represents qualitative evidence that could be used to support this claim?
- A. The total number of calories in the bar.
- B. The final production cost per bar in dollars.
- C. The percentage of daily protein the bar provides.
- D. Written feedback from a taste-testing panel.
9. In the context of product design, what distinguishes a justification from a simple claim?
- A. A justification is a preliminary idea, while a claim is the final conclusion.
- B. A justification is supported by evidence, while a claim is a statement to be proven.
- C. A justification focuses only on the cost, while a claim focuses on performance.
- D. A justification is an opinion, while a claim is always a numerical fact.
10. To support the claim that a new running shoe "improves runner speed," what is the most critical type of evidence a design team should gather?
- A. Positive reviews from professional athletes who were paid for their endorsement.
- B. Data showing the shoe is made from the lightest materials currently available.
- C. Timing data from controlled trials comparing runners' speeds with and without the new shoes.
- D. A list of the advanced technological features that were incorporated into the shoe's design.