DP Design Technology Questionbank

Which of the following research methods in user-centred design (UCD) gathers large quantities of data and groups them based on their natural relationships?

A. Usability testing sessions

B. Focus groups

C. Affinity diagramming

D. Field research

A common strategy for user-centred design (UCD) involves selecting users to represent the 2.5th and the 97.5th percentile of the population. Products are then tested to ensure that they function efficiently for those users. What does this strategy describe?

A. Method of extremes

B. Affinity diagramming

C. Participatory design

D. Field research

Outline one disadvantage of using a usability laboratory to determine whether the Light Phone has led to a decrease in “phone fidgeting”.

Outline why the development of edible cutlery required the use of a usability testing session.

Outline one advantage of testing the exoskeleton in a usability lab.

Explain why Clinatec have used multidisciplinary teams, observation and personae as part of the development of the exoskeleton.