LESSON 4

• What is a module concept?

  Ideas that integrate various elements into a whole.
• How does a concept support a project?

  It supports the main intentions and goals of a project while respecting its unique characteristics and restrictions.
• What is analogy in cognitive processes?

  Analogy is the process of transferring information from a particular subject to another subject.
• What are the types of analogy?

  • Superficial Analogy: Making the same shape without change.
  • Structural Analogy: Making a structure from a shape.
  • Holistic Analogy: Combination of both.
• How does a metaphor differ from an analogy?

  A metaphor is an implicit simile, while an analogy is an explicit one.
• What is the essence of something in programming?

  A statement of the essence can result from discovering and identifying the roots of an issue.
• What is the role of abstracting in programming?

  Abstracting is distilling to the essence to bring out only the major aspects of information.
• What do programmatic concepts refer to?

  Abstract ideas intended as functional solutions to clients' performance problems.
• What are ideal concepts in architecture?

  Ideal concepts are those that architects bring to the problem.
• What are the 6 design phases?

  1. Identify the Problem: Social, economical/physical context.
  2. Preparation: Gathering and analyzing information.
  3. Synthesis: Constraints & opportunities.
  4. Evaluation: Testing and coming up with alternative solutions.
  5. Action: Choosing the best solution.
  6. Re-evaluation: Assessing the chosen solution.
• What is the first phase of the design process?

  Identify the Problem.
• What is the last phase of the design process?

  Re-evaluation.
• What is the purpose of the synthesis phase in design?

  To identify constraints and opportunities.
• What happens during the evaluation phase of design?

  Testing and coming up with alternative solutions.

  
• What is the action phase in the design process?

  Choosing the best solution from the alternatives.
• What is the purpose of the re-evaluation phase?

  To assess the chosen solution.