The Design Process

1. You're tasked with designing a device to help a person with arthritis open a jar. What is the MOST important reason to validate this problem before moving forward? A) To make sure the jar is not already open. B) To determine if a solution already exists and if the problem is worth solving. C) To find out what color the person wants the jar opener to be. D) To ensure the person actually likes opening jars.

2. A team is designing a new type of water bottle for athletes. Which of the following is the BEST example of a constraint they might encounter? A) The bottle should be easy to grip. B) The bottle must be made from recyclable materials. C) The bottle should look appealing to customers. D) The bottle should keep water cold for at least 2 hours.

3. Your group is brainstorming ideas for a self-watering plant pot. One team member suggests using a complex system of gears and pulleys. Another team member laughs and says, "That's a ridiculous idea!" What principle of brainstorming is being violated? A) Focus on quantity, not quality. B) Defer judgment. C) Encourage wild ideas. D) Combine and improve ideas.