Unit 2. Resource Management and Sustainable Production | 8th & 10th Course Flashcards
Review the most important terms about Unit 2
Which of the following best describes recyclability?
A) The ability to restore a product to a like-new condition
B) The process of reusing an item without processing
C) The capability of a material to be processed and used again
D) The reduction of materials used in manufacturing
C) The capability of a material to be processed and used again
Which of the following is an example of reusability?
A) Turning old newspapers into recycled paper
B) Using a glass bottle multiple times
C) Melting plastic to create new products
D) Breaking down a product to recover parts
B) Using a glass bottle multiple times
What does remanufacture involve?
A) Repairing a product to extend its life
B) Disassembling and rebuilding a product to meet original specifications
C) Reusing a product without altering it
D) Reducing the amount of material in a product
B) Disassembling and rebuilding a product to meet original specifications
Which statement best describes repairability?
A) The ease with which a product can be disassembled
B) The ability to fix a product to extend its life
C) The process of recycling a product’s materials
D) The practice of using fewer materials in a product
B) The ability to fix a product to extend its life
Reconditioning a product means:
A) Recycling the product’s materials
B) Returning the product to a functional state, but not necessarily like new
C) Rebuilding the product to its original specifications
D) Reducing the material content of the product
B) Returning the product to a functional state, but not necessarily like new
Dematerialization refers to:
A) The practice of using less material to produce a product
B) The process of recycling materials
C) The reuse of a product without altering it
D) The ability to repair a product
A) The practice of using less material to produce a product
Which of the following best describes the circular economy?
A) A system focused on single-use products
B) A model of production and consumption that emphasizes reusing, repairing, and recycling existing materials
C) An economy based on continual growth
D) A process that reduces the number of materials in a product
B) A model of production and consumption that emphasizes reusing, repairing, and recycling existing materials
Sustainability in production practices means:
A) Focusing solely on profit maximization
B) Balancing economic growth with environmental and social considerations
C) Using materials without considering their environmental impact
D) Prioritizing short-term gains over long-term benefits
B) Balancing economic growth with environmental and social considerations
What is the primary goal of the “Empathize” phase in the design thinking process?
A) To brainstorm possible solutions
B) To deeply understand the needs and experiences of the users
C) To test the final product with users
D) To define the problem statement
B) To deeply understand the needs and experiences of the users
During the “Define” phase, what should the team focus on?
A) Generating a wide range of ideas
B) Building a prototype
C) Creating a clear problem statement based on insights from the empathize phase
D) Gathering feedback from users
C) Creating a clear problem statement based on insights from the empathize phase
What is the main objective of the “Ideate” phase?
A) To test the product with end-users
B) To develop a working prototype
C) To brainstorm and explore a wide range of creative solutions
D) To refine the problem statement
C) To brainstorm and explore a wide range of creative solutions
In the “Prototype” phase, what is expected to be done?
A) Building simple and inexpensive versions of ideas to explore their viability
B) Conducting extensive market research
C) Defining the problem in detail
D) Collecting user feedback through surveys
A) Building simple and inexpensive versions of ideas to explore their viability
What is the primary focus of the “Test” phase in design thinking?
A) Identifying the problem
B) Gathering user feedback to refine and improve the prototype
C) Brainstorming new ideas
D) Finalizing the product for mass production
B) Gathering user feedback to refine and improve the prototype
