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Design Thinking (BOE077) - AKTU Question Paper 2025-26

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This is the official AKTU Design Thinking Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 7, academic session 2025-26. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 7
Session:2025-26
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Design Thinking (BOE077) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f . 02 x 7 = 14
  • a
    Define design thinking and lis t its key characteristics
  • b
    What are wicked problems? Give one example
  • c
    Explain the concept of empat hy in design thinking
  • d
    Define Point of View (POV) sta tement with an example
  • e
    What is cognitive bias? Name any two types
  • f
    Define argument and premise with an example
  • g
    What are the five pillars of critical thinking?
Section BAttempt any three o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 07 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Explain traditional problem solving vs. design thinking with suitable examples
  • b
    Discuss the role of culture a nd ethics in multidisciplinary teamwork
  • c
    Describe the double diamond appr oach with neat illustration. 3 K 2
  • d
    Explain cognitive biases a nd their impact on decision-making
  • e
    Discuss logical fallacies with at least three examples
Section CAttempt any one p a r t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 07 x 1 = 07
  • a
    Discuss the importance of inno vation and creativity in moder n organizations
  • b
    Explain the concept of design mindset and its relevance in t eam environments
  • a
    Describe the empathy tools su ch as interviews, empathy maps, and journey maps
  • b
    Explain the process of classify ing insights after observations
  • a
    Write a detailed note on idea tion techniques such as ‘How Mi ght We’, mind maps, and brainstorming
  • b
    Explain the use of six thi nking hats in ideation with an example
  • a
    Differentiate between critic al and ordinary thinking with examples
  • b
    Discuss major cognitive biases and strategies to overcome them
  • a
    Explain deductive arguments a nd argument diagrams with examples
  • b
    Discuss logical reasoning and s cientific reasoning in decision-making

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

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