In product development, what is a prototype?
AnswerAn early model built to test an idea
Prototypes let teams test ideas cheaply before building the real thing.
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The basics
What is beta testing?
AnswerTesting a nearly finished product with real users
Beta testers use a near-final version and report problems before full release.
Going deeper
What are the '4 Ps' of the marketing mix?
AnswerProduct, price, place, promotion
The 4 Ps are a classic framework for bringing a product to market.
What are the four stages of the classic product life cycle?
AnswerIntroduction, growth, maturity, decline
Sales typically rise after introduction, level off at maturity and fall in decline.
What is a product roadmap?
AnswerA plan showing a product's direction and features over time
Roadmaps help teams share priorities and the order in which features are planned.
Expert level
How many digits are in a standard UPC-A barcode?
Answer12
A UPC-A code has 12 digits, the last of which is a check digit.
In design, what does 'affordance' describe?
AnswerProperties of an object that suggest how it can be used
A door handle affords pulling and a flat plate affords pushing; good design makes use obvious.
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