Question Bank
Course: Design Thinking
Max Marks: 100 Duration: 90 Minutes
SECTION – A ( 2 Marks × 10 = 20 Marks)
(Answer all questions. Each carries 2 marks. Answers should be brief and to the point.)
1. Define Design Thinking in your own words.
2. What are the five stages of the Design Thinking process?
3. Differentiate between “problem” and “challenge” in the context of innovation.
4. What is empathy, and why is it important in Design Thinking?
5. Mention two examples of Design Thinking in everyday life.
6. What is the role of brainstorming in ideation?
7. Define “Prototype.”
8. State two characteristics of a good design solution.
9. What is meant by “user-centric approach”?
10. Give one example each of divergent and convergent thinking.
SECTION – B (Objective Type – 2 Marks × 10 = 20
Marks)
(Choose the correct answer from the given options. Each question has only one correct
answer.)
1. Which of the following best describes the first step in Design Thinking?
A. Ideate B. Prototype C. Empathize D. Test E. Define F. Create G.
Analyze H. Implement I. Brainstorm J. Map
2. The goal of the Define stage is to:
A. Test solutions B. Frame the problem C. Build prototypes D. Identify users
E. Select ideas F. Validate data G. Implement H. Explore markets I. Improve
empathy J. Execute strategy
3. Which of the following is not a Design Thinking principle?
A. Human-centered B. Iterative C. Linear D. Experimental E. Collaborative
F. Empathic G. Non-judgmental H. Creative I. Prototype-driven J. Feedback-
oriented
