Which one of the following words best describes the process of design?
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beautifying
beautifying
creating
creating
planning
planning
predicting
predicting
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creating
What is the main purpose of decoration?
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to communicate a message
to communicate a message
to enhance functionality
to enhance functionality
to provide balance to a design
to provide balance to a design
to provide visual appeal
to provide visual appeal
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to provide visual appeal
What is cognitive overload?
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trying to explain something too quickly
trying to explain something too quickly
trying to think and speak at the same time
trying to think and speak at the same time
the ability to understand visual elements
the ability to understand visual elements
too much input for the brain to process at once
too much input for the brain to process at once
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too much input for the brain to process at once
What effect might strict limitations on design tools have on the design process?
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The design will be functional and communicative, but its visual appeal will be lacking.
The design will be functional and communicative, but its visual appeal will be lacking.
The designer will be forced to think outside the box, enhancing creativity.
The designer will be forced to think outside the box, enhancing creativity.
The designer will have to sacrifice good design to comply with limitations.
The designer will have to sacrifice good design to comply with limitations.
The resulting design won’t be able to adequately address its intended purpose.
The designer will be forced to think outside the box, enhancing creativity.
Which of the following is a problem many designers have to deal with? Select all that apply.
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cognitive overload
cognitive overload
ergonomics
ergonomics
limitations on design tools
limitations on design tools
visual Literacy
visual Literacy
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cognitive overload, limitations on design tools, visual literacy
Which of the following might be ways to reduce cognitive overload? Select all that apply.
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Present information in a simple and straightforward way.
Present information in a simple and straightforward way.
Use a minimal amount of unnecessary decoration.
Use a minimal amount of unnecessary decoration.
Use multiple strategies to present information in a variety of ways.
Use multiple strategies to present information in a variety of ways.
Use as many visual elements as possible to enhance communication.
Use as many visual elements as possible to enhance communication.
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Present information in a simple and straightforward way.
Use a minimal amount of unnecessary decoration.
Use multiple strategies to present information in a variety of ways.
Choose the two main capabilities involved in visual literacy. Select all that apply.
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Communicate through the use of visual elements.
Communicate through the use of visual elements.
Interpret meaning from visual elements.
Interpret meaning from visual elements.
Suggest multiple solutions to visual problems.
Suggest multiple solutions to visual problems.
Use visual elements to enhance visual appeal.
Use visual elements to enhance visual appeal.
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Communicate through the use of visual elements.
Interpret meaning from visual elements.
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Last semester's geology class worked together to create a review sheet for the final exam. The review sheet contains information that covers 13 chapters worth of content along with tables, graphs, and illustrations. The students in this semester's geology class don't find the review sheet useful because they can't seem to make sense of it. There are no headers or section titles. Plus, there is too much information on it for the students to concentrate on one thing at a time.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Identify the major problem(s) in the scenario. Select all that apply.
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Responses
The review sheet doesn't provide visual cues to help students find particular information.
The review sheet doesn't provide visual cues to help students find particular information.
The review sheet doesn't provide enough information to study adequately for the final exam.
The review sheet doesn't provide enough information to study adequately for the final exam The review sheet focuses too much on aesthetics and functionality but doesn't address communication.
The review sheet focuses too much on aesthetics and functionality but doesn't address communication.
The review sheet provides too much information at once, causing cognitive overload.
The review sheet provides too much information at once, causing cognitive overload.
The review sheet doesn't provide visual cues to help students find particular information.
The review sheet provides too much information at once, causing cognitive overload.
Greg can't seem to concentrate on his studies. His roommate is watching TV in the other room. The radio plays in Greg's bedroom, and the phone is ringing off the hook. Why do you think Greg is having trouble concentrating?
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Responses
Greg is experiencing cognitive overload.
Greg is experiencing cognitive overload.
Greg is not visually literate.
Greg is not visually literate.
Greg's communication skills are lacking.
Greg's communication skills are lacking.
Greg's textbooks are not ergonomically designed
Greg is experiencing cognitive overload.
What is the main reason it is important to prioritize your focus on particular design purposes?
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to create an organized hierarchy of information in the design
to create an organized hierarchy of information in the design
to ensure the design addresses its intended purpose(s) adequately
to ensure the design addresses its intended purpose(s) adequately
to inform the intended audience of the design's purpose(s)
to inform the intended audience of the design's purpose(s)
to reduce cognitive load by preventing a design from serving too many purposes
to ensure the design addresses its intended purpose(s) adequately
What does it mean for a design to be content driven?
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The design focuses on visual appeal over functionality.
The design focuses on visual appeal over functionality.
The design contains more decoration than information.
The design contains more decoration than information.
The design focuses on functionality over visual appeal.
The design focuses on functionality over visual appeal.
The purpose(s) for the design are all equally important.
The purpose(s) for the design are all equally important.
The design focuses on functionality over visual appeal.
What is the main difference between communication and functionality in design?
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Communication refers to the aesthetic appeal of a design while functionality refers to the design's effective long-term use.
Communication refers to the aesthetic appeal of a design while functionality refers to the design's effective long-term use.
Communication refers to the design’s ability to convince the audience to buy a product while functionality refers to the design's ability to sell the product.
Communication refers to the design’s ability to convince the audience to buy a product while functionality refers to the design's ability to sell the product.
Communication refers to the design’s ability to put forth a message while functionality refers to how well the design serves a purpose.
Communication refers to the design’s ability to put forth a message while functionality refers to how well the design serves a purpose.
Communication refers to the design’s visual appeal while …
Communication refers to the design’s ability to put forth a message while functionality refers to how well the design serves a purpose.
What is the main difference between communication and functionality in design?
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Communication refers to the aesthetic appeal of a design while functionality refers to the design's effective long-term use.
Communication refers to the aesthetic appeal of a design while functionality refers to the design's effective long-term use.
Communication refers to the design’s ability to convince the audience to buy a product while functionality refers to the design's ability to sell the product.
Communication refers to the design’s ability to convince the audience to buy a product while functionality refers to the design's ability to sell the product.
Communication refers to the design’s ability to put forth a message while functionality refers to how well the design serves a purpose.
Communication refers to the design’s ability to put forth a message while functionality refers to how well the design serves a purpose.
Communication refers to the design’s visual appeal while functionality refers to the design's ability to sell the product.
Communication refers to the design’s visual appeal while functionality refers to the design's ability to sell the product.
Communication refers to the design’s ability to put forth a message while functionality refers to how well the design serves a purpose.
When a designer is concerned most about whether the product he is creating will do what it is supposed to do, what is the designer trying to build into the product?
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context
context
decoration
decoration
design
design
functionality
functionality
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functionality
Ginnie is giving a professional presentation to her coworkers at the office to inform them of her progress on a particular project. Which of the following designs would be most appropriate?
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colorful and interactive, with a focus on audience participation
colorful and interactive, with a focus on audience participation
interesting and fun, with a focus on flair and style
interesting and fun, with a focus on flair and style
light and humorous, with a focus on the fun factor
light and humorous, with a focus on the fun factor
simple and straightforward, with a focus on information presentation
simple and straightforward, with a focus on information presentation
simple and straightforward, with a focus on information presentation
Trenton has a new mp3 player. He loves that it’s so small and sleek. The little screen on the front tells him what song is playing and even what time it is. However, he's having trouble getting songs loaded onto it. For some reason, it doesn't sync up with his computer very well.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Identify the main problem in the scenario.
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Responses
The mp3 player doesn’t communicate the information the user wants to see.
The mp3 player doesn’t communicate the information the user wants to see.
The mp3 player doesn’t function according to the user’s expectations.
The mp3 player doesn’t function according to the user’s expectations.
The mp3 player focuses too much on aesthetics and fails to address communication.
The mp3 player focuses too much on aesthetics and fails to address communication.
The mp3 player focuses too much on functionality and doesn't address aesthetics
The mp3 player doesn’t function according to the user’s expectations.
A small fashion boutique, J. Lollies, has an outdated logo and corporate identity. Its business is booming, but visually, the company seems to be lagging behind. The company's marketing materials desperately need an update.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Identify the problem in the following scenario.
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Responses

J. Lollies’s modern, high-tech visual identity doesn't reflect the company's small, old-fashioned style.
J. Lollies’s modern, high-tech visual identity doesn't reflect the company's small, old-fashioned style.

J. Lollies’s visual identity doesn't represent the successful company the small boutique has grown into.
J. Lollies’s visual identity doesn't represent the successful company the small boutique has grown into.

J. Lollies’s visual identity is no longer important to the company's success and has become unnecessary.
J. Lollies’s visual identity is no longer important to the company's success and has become unnecessary.

J. Lollies’s visual identity lacks visual appeal but still successfully represents the company.
J. Lollies’s visual identity doesn't represent the successful company the small boutique has grown into.
Mia’s clock radio communicates the time, plays the radio, and sounds the alarm at a set time, but Mia has trouble seeing the numbers on the clock at night because they are not backlit. How well does the design meet the purpose for which it was designed?
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The clock radio both communicates and functions properly.
The clock radio both communicates and functions properly.
The clock radio is communicative but fails to function properly.
The clock radio is communicative but fails to function properly.
The clock radio is functional but fails to communicate clearly.
The clock radio is functional but fails to communicate clearly.
The clock radio is neither functional nor communicative.
The clock radio is functional but fails to communicate clearly.
An artist’s website is creatively designed and has a gallery to show examples of her work. You can also find a short biography of the artist on the site. While there is a list of prices for each piece of her artwork, there is no way to actually purchase her work. How well does the design meet the purpose(s) for which it was designed?
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The website is aesthetically pleasing and communicative but not very functional.
The website is aesthetically pleasing and communicative but not very functional.
The website is aesthetically pleasing and functional but not very communicative.
The website is aesthetically pleasing and functional but not very communicative.
The website is communicative and functional but not very aesthetically pleasing.
The website is communicative and functional but not very aesthetically pleasing.
The website is aesthetically pleasing, communicative, and functional.
The website is aesthetically pleasing, communicative, and functional.
Braden loves his new basketball goal. It looks slick with its black pole and backboard, and it's adjustable so he can lower it for his little brother to play, too. How well does the design meet the purpose for which it was designed?
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The basketball goal is aesthetically pleasing but fails to function properly.
The basketball goal is aesthetically pleasing but fails to function properly.
The basketball goal is functional but isn't very aesthetically pleasing.
The basketball goal is functional but isn't very aesthetically pleasing.
The basketball goal is neither aesthetically pleasing nor functional.
The basketball goal is neither aesthetically pleasing nor functional.
The basketball goal is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
The basketball goal is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
In 1–2 paragraphs, discuss the effect strict limitations, such as a very limited budget or the unavailability of certain design tools, might have on the design process.
(4 points)