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1. Whichof thefollowingis the primary goal of industrial design?
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A) Maximizingmanufacturingcost B B
B) Creatingfunctional and aestheticallypleasing products B B B B B
C)Reducingdesignercreativity B B
D) Avoidinguser feedback B B
Rationale: Industrialdesignaims tocombine form andfunctiontomeet user
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2. Ergonomicsinindustrialdesignfocuseson: B B B B B
A) Reducingproductdurability B B
B) Ensuring user comfort and efficiency B B B B
C)Increasingproductweight B B
D) Ignoringuser interaction B B
Rationale:Ergonomicsensures productsfitthephysicalandcognitive
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Babilities of users.B B
3. Whichsoftwareiscommonly usedforindustrialdesignmodeling?
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A) MicrosoftWord B
B) SolidWorks
C)Photoshop(only) B
D) Excel
Rationale:SolidWorksiswidelyusedfor3Dmodelinginindustrialdesign.
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4. The“formfollowsfunction”principlemeans:
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A) Designshouldbevisually complex
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B) Functionisirrelevanttoform B B B B
C)Aproduct’s designshould primarilyreflect its intended function
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, D) Thedesigner’spersonal tasteis primary
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Rationale:Functionality shouldguidethe visualdesignofa product.
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5. Whichtypeofdrawingrepresentsaproductin threedimensions
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accurately?
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A) Orthographicprojection B
B) Isometric drawing B
C)Elevation
D) Linesketch B
6. Sustainabledesignfocuseson: B B B
A) Usingonly plastics B B
B) ShortproductlifespansB B
C)Minimizingenvironmentalimpact B B
D) Ignoringenergyconsumption B B
7. Intellectualpropertyprotectionfor aproduct’s uniquedesign iscalled:
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A) Trademark
B) Design patent B
C)Copyright
D) Trade secret B
8. Whichfactorismostimportant when selectingmaterials fora product?
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A) Colortrends only B B
B) Durability,cost, and functionality B B B
C)Designer’smood B
D) Manufacturinglocation B
9. Universaldesignaimsto: B B B
A) Targetonly youngadults B B B
B) Ignoreaccessibility B
C)Createproducts usable byall people, regardless ofage or ability
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D) Limitfunctionalityto onedemographic
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10. Theprimary roleof aprototypeis to:
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A) Replacethe finalproduct B B B
B) Increasemanufacturingcost B B
, C)Test and refine design concepts
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D) Reduceuser testing B B
11. Whichof thefollowingbestdefines “user-centered design”?
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A) Designingwithoutuser input B B B
B) Design decisions based on user needs and feedback B B B B B B B
C)Copyingcompetitorproducts B B
D) Prioritizingmanufacturingconvenience B B
12. InPennsylvania,industrialdesigners:
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A) Mustbe licensed by thestate B B B B B
B) Are not required to havea state license
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C)Cannot work inproductdesign B B B B
D) Mustpass theNCIDQ exam to practice
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13. CIDQcertificationprimarilytestsknowledgein:
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A) Culinaryarts B
B) Automotiverepair B
C)Designfundamentals,buildingsystems,andprofessional B B B B B
practice
B
D) Accountingprinciples B
14. Act144of 2024in Pennsylvania pertains to:
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A) Licensedarchitectsonly B B
B) Certifiedinteriordesigners B B
C)Electrical engineers B
D) Industrialmachineryregulations B B
15. Whichof thefollowingis anexampleof anthropometricdata?
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A) Productcolorpalette B B
B) Average hand sizefor grip design B B B B B
C)Manufacturingcost B
D) Market trends B
16. CAD(Computer-AidedDesign)allowsdesignersto:
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A) Avoidprototypes B
B) Create precise 2D and 3D digital models B B B B B B
C)Eliminateuser testing B B
D) Onlydesign interiors B B