WJEC Level 1 and 2 Engineering – Design, Manufacture, and Problem Solving Practice Exam

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What is concept generation and name two techniques used to generate ideas?

Concept generation is evaluating the best solution; techniques include SWOT and PEST.

Concept generation is producing many possible solutions; techniques include brainstorming and mind mapping.

Concept generation is about producing many possible solutions to a design problem, using divergent thinking to explore a wide range of ideas before narrowing them down. Two common techniques are brainstorming and mind mapping. Brainstorming invites free-flowing ideas from individuals or groups with no immediate criticism, aiming for a large number of concepts. Mind mapping starts with the central issue and branches out to related ideas, helping organize thoughts visually and reveal connections that spark more concepts. The other options mix up stages or tools: evaluating the best solution is about selecting from ideas, while SWOT/PEST are analysis tools, and surveys or focus groups gather market data rather than generate design concepts.

Concept generation is producing many possible solutions; techniques include brainstorming and mind mapping.

Concept generation is marketing analysis; techniques include surveys and focus groups.