19 Questions
What is the primary focus of the proof of concept prototype?
Functionality
What type of technology is typically used in creating the proof of concept prototype?
Off the shelf technology
Which stage in the product development process is primarily associated with quickly determining product viability?
Proof of concept stage
What distinguishes an appearance prototype from a proof of concept prototype?
Functionality
Which individual noted that proof of concept prototypes are usually more functional than aesthetic?
Ray Minato
What does the appearance prototype offer a taste of?
Final design
What is the main purpose of a prototype in product development?
To visually represent the final product
Which phase of prototyping involves refining the product design based on testing feedback and lessons learned?
Beta phase
What distinguishes the pre-production prototype from earlier iterations?
It closely resembles the final product
In product development, what is the primary focus of the beta phase?
Refining and improving the product design
Which feature is characteristic of the pre-production prototype?
It may carry minor to significant differences in appearance from the final product
What guiding principle is evident in the engineering prototype phase?
Focus on refining and improving product functionality
What is the main purpose of deploying a product for controlled trials?
To validate the design in an operational environment
Which phase of prototyping involves refining initial designs and adding working features?
Alpha
What is the impact of the Taser product as described in the text?
Long-term positive impact on society
What is the purpose of a Proof of Concept prototype?
To validate the viability of the product's functionality
In which stage of prototyping do you combine visual, functional, and manufacturing representation?
Pre-production
What is the ultimate goal of Product Development Guiding Principles as mentioned in the text?
To demonstrate the system's viability in an operational environment
What distinguishes Beta prototypes from Alpha prototypes?
'Beta' includes working features and improvements.
Test your knowledge on identifying different types of prototypes! This quiz focuses on the proof of concept prototype, which aims to answer the question 'will it work?' by emphasizing function over form.
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