CEED Practice Set 1

If a cylinder is viewed from the side (front elevation), its projection appears as:

1. A.A circle
2. B.A rectangle✓
3. C.A triangle
4. D.An ellipse

Correct answer: B

A die is rolled and shows 5 on top. If the bottom face always sums to 7 with the top face on a standard die, what number is on the bottom?

1. A.1
2. B.2✓
3. C.3
4. D.6

Correct answer: B

An object is rotated 90 degrees clockwise about a point. If the original position is at (3, 4), what is the new position?

1. A.(4, −3)✓
2. B.(−4, 3)
3. C.(−3, −4)
4. D.(3, −4)

Correct answer: A

A pie chart shows that 25% of a design firm's revenue comes from branding projects. What is the angle of this sector?

1. A.45 degrees
2. B.90 degrees✓
3. C.120 degrees
4. D.180 degrees

Correct answer: B

If the pattern in a visual sequence follows: circle, square, triangle, circle, square, triangle, ..., what is the 20th shape?

1. A.Circle
2. B.Square✓
3. C.Triangle
4. D.Pentagon

Correct answer: B

What is the probability of drawing a red card from a standard deck of 52 playing cards?

1. A.1/4
2. B.1/2✓
3. C.1/13
4. D.3/4

Correct answer: B

In logic, if 'All designers are creative' and 'Ram is a designer', which conclusion is valid?

1. A.Ram is not creative
2. B.Ram is creative✓
3. C.All creative people are designers
4. D.No conclusion can be drawn

Correct answer: B

If 3x − 7 = 14, what is the value of x?

1. A.3
2. B.5
3. C.7✓
4. D.9

Correct answer: C

What does 'value' refer to in colour theory?

1. A.The brightness or vividness of a colour
2. B.The lightness or darkness of a colour✓
3. C.The temperature of a colour
4. D.The purity of a colour

Correct answer: B

Who designed the iconic Eames Lounge Chair, a landmark in mid-century modern furniture design?

1. A.Arne Jacobsen
2. B.Charles and Ray Eames✓
3. C.Philippe Starck
4. D.Marcel Breuer

Correct answer: B

Which design principle states that elements near each other are perceived as belonging to the same group?

1. A.Similarity
2. B.Proximity✓
3. C.Continuity
4. D.Figure-ground

Correct answer: B

What does UI stand for in digital design?

1. A.Universal Integration
2. B.User Interface✓
3. C.Uniform Identification
4. D.User Interaction

Correct answer: B

In user-centred design, what is a 'user journey map'?

1. A.A floor plan of the design studio
2. B.A visual timeline of the user's experience across all touchpoints✓
3. C.A map showing the physical route to a store
4. D.A diagram of the product's internal components

Correct answer: B

Which design movement, emerging in Italy in the 1980s, rejected the functionalist principles of modernism with playful, colourful, and often provocative forms?

1. A.Art Deco
2. B.Memphis Design✓
3. C.Bauhaus
4. D.Constructivism

Correct answer: B

What is the primary purpose of heuristic evaluation in product design?

1. A.To determine the product's manufacturing cost
2. B.To evaluate the interface against established usability principles✓
3. C.To measure the product's physical dimensions
4. D.To test the product's structural strength

Correct answer: B

What technique involves brainstorming by questioning 'How Might We…?' to reframe challenges as opportunities?

1. A.SWOT Analysis
2. B.How Might We (HMW)✓
3. C.Root Cause Analysis
4. D.Pareto Analysis

Correct answer: B

Dieter Rams, the influential industrial designer, is best known for his work at which company?

1. A.Sony
2. B.Braun✓
3. C.Philips
4. D.Samsung

Correct answer: B

What is 'visual weight' in a composition?

1. A.The physical mass of printed material
2. B.The perceived importance or heaviness of an element based on its visual properties✓
3. C.The thickness of paper used for printing
4. D.The number of colours used in a design

Correct answer: B

What is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in sustainable design?

1. A.Measuring only the product's recycling potential
2. B.Evaluating environmental impacts across a product's entire life cycle✓
3. C.Calculating the product's expected lifespan
4. D.Testing the product's durability under stress

Correct answer: B

What does the term 'universal design' mean?

1. A.Design that works only in developed countries
2. B.Design accessible and usable by people of all ages and abilities✓
3. C.Design that uses only universal connectors
4. D.Design that follows a single global style

Correct answer: B

What is the Internet of Things (IoT) in the context of product design?

1. A.A new programming language for designers
2. B.A network of connected physical devices that collect and exchange data✓
3. C.A type of 3D modelling software
4. D.A social media platform for designers

Correct answer: B

Which material property describes its resistance to scratching and abrasion?

1. A.Tensile strength
2. B.Hardness✓
3. C.Malleability
4. D.Thermal conductivity

Correct answer: B

Which industry event is one of the world's largest annual design fairs, held in Milan?

1. A.CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
2. B.Salone del Mobile✓
3. C.Comic-Con
4. D.TED Conference

Correct answer: B

Read the passage: 'Minimalism in design strips away all non-essential elements, leaving only what is necessary to convey meaning.' Based on this, minimalism prioritises:

1. A.Ornate decoration
2. B.Essential elements and clarity✓
3. C.Use of many colours
4. D.Complex patterns

Correct answer: B

Which writing technique is most effective when describing a design concept in a project proposal?

1. A.Using as much technical jargon as possible
2. B.Clear, concise language with specific examples✓
3. C.Writing in poetic verse
4. D.Avoiding all description and using only images

Correct answer: B

In a visual narrative, 'pacing' refers to:

1. A.The walking speed of characters
2. B.The speed at which the story unfolds, controlled through visual rhythm✓
3. C.The page-turning speed of the reader
4. D.The printing speed of the publication

Correct answer: B

Which pair of mechanisms converts rotational motion into linear motion?

1. A.Pulley and lever
2. B.Rack-and-pinion and cam-and-follower✓
3. C.Spring and hinge
4. D.Screw and bolt

Correct answer: B

Read the statement: 'Sustainable design is not merely about reducing environmental harm; it is about creating systems that regenerate and restore.' The author's primary argument is that sustainable design should be:

1. A.Focused solely on cost reduction
2. B.Proactive in restoring and regenerating, not just reducing harm✓
3. C.Limited to recycling existing products
4. D.Applied only to architecture

Correct answer: B

Which word means 'existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical existence'?

1. A.Concrete
2. B.Tangible
3. C.Abstract✓
4. D.Literal

Correct answer: C

A graphic novel uses a full-page spread with no text and a character standing alone in an empty room. This technique primarily conveys:

1. A.Action and excitement
2. B.Isolation, pause, or emotional weight✓
3. C.The end of the story
4. D.A printing error

Correct answer: B