Three Key Characteristics of Human-Centered Design: Desirability, Feasibility, and Viability
Desirability: A product or service must be something people actually want. For it to succeed, it should be appealing and meet the needs of consumers.
Feasibility: The idea must be possible to execute with available resources, technology, and within any legal or regulatory constraints.
Viability: A product must be able to be consistently produced and delivered over time to be sustainable. It should be able to last long-term.
1. Which of the following is the characteristic that ensures a product or service is attractive to consumers?
A) Feasibility
B) Desirability
C) Viability
D) Usability
Answer: B) Desirability
2. What does the characteristic 'Feasibility' of Human-Centered Design refer to?
A) Meeting consumer needs
B) Sustainability of product
C) Availability of resources and technology
D) Profitability
Answer: C) Availability of resources and technology
3. Why is 'Viability' crucial in Human-Centered Design?
A) To make sure the product is desired by consumers
B) To ensure that the product is feasible with available resources
C) To ensure that the product can be produced over time
D) To meet regulatory standards
Answer: C) To ensure that the product can be produced over time
4. The success of an innovation heavily depends on which of the following?
A) Feasibility
B) Desirability
C) Viability
D) Both A and B
Answer: B) Desirability
5.Which of the following factors should be considered when determining the 'Feasibility' of an idea?
A) Consumer demand
B) Technological, economic, and regulatory barriers
C) Long-term sustainability
D) Customer service
Answer: B) Technological, economic, and regulatory barriers
6. A product must be able to be produced and delivered over time for it to be considered:
A) Feasible
B) Desirable
C) Viable
D) Usable
Answer: C) Viable
7. Which of the following best describes a successful product or service according to Human-Centered Design?
A) It must be feasible and legally compliant
B) It must be attractive to consumers and meet their needs
C) It must be cheap to produce
D) It must be available in many markets
Answer: B) It must be attractive to consumers and meet their needs
8. To ensure a product is desirable, what must it align with?
A) Technological trends
B) Consumer needs and preferences
C) Long-term sustainability
D) Profit goals
Answer: B) Consumer needs and preferences
9. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Human-Centered Design?
A) Desirability
B) Feasibility
C) Viability
D) Cost-effectiveness
Answer: D) Cost-effectiveness
10. The characteristic 'Viability' ensures that a product or service is:
A) Easy to use
B) Cost-effective
C) Sustainable in the long term
D) Attractively priced
Answer: C) Sustainable in the long term
11. A business must assess whether resources are available to pursue an idea. This refers to which of the following?
A) Desirability
B) Feasibility
C) Viability
D) Attractiveness
Answer: B) Feasibility
12. Which characteristic of Human-Centered Design makes sure that a product can be produced consistently over time?
A) Feasibility
B) Desirability
C) Viability
D) Usability
Answer: C) Viability
13. Which of the following is most likely to lead to failure in an innovation?
A) Meeting consumer needs
B) Lack of technological or economic resources
C) Long-term sustainability
D) Desirability
Answer: B) Lack of technological or economic resources
14. In Human-Centered Design, which characteristic focuses on the practicality of producing a product or service?
A) Desirability
B) Feasibility
C) Viability
D) Usability
Answer: B) Feasibility
15. Which aspect is considered when assessing the 'Desirability' of a product?
A) Resource availability
B) Consumer demand and need
C) Product pricing
D) Technology usage
Answer: B) Consumer demand and need
16. For a product to be 'viable,' it must be:
A) Desired by consumers
B) Technologically advanced
C) Feasible to produce
D) Able to be sustained long term
Answer: D) Able to be sustained long term
17. Which factor does 'Viability' focus on for the product to succeed in the long term?
A) Technological trends
B) Resource efficiency
C) Consistency in production and delivery
D) Consumer preferences
Answer: C) Consistency in production and delivery
18. Human-Centered Design emphasizes which of the following for the success of a product?
A) Being legally compliant
B) Meeting technological standards
C) Being desirable, feasible, and viable
D) Being affordable
Answer: C) Being desirable, feasible, and viable
19. Which of the following is an example of the 'Feasibility' aspect of Human-Centered Design?
A) The product is trendy and attracts many consumers
B) The company has the technology and financial resources to create the product
C) The product has long-term demand
D) The product meets social expectations
Answer: B) The company has the technology and financial resources to create the product
20. Which of the following is a characteristic that refers to a product’s ability to stay relevant and functional over time?
A) Feasibility
B) Desirability
C) Viability
D) Usability
Answer: C) Viability
