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BCS BAPv5 Exam - Topic 3 Question 63 Discussion

The diamonds in the Double Diamond model represent the use of Divergent and Convergent thinking to do which one of the following?
D) Deliver the solution.
A) Deliver defined timeboxes.
B) Identify one perspective.
C) Identify timeboxes.

BCS BAPv5 Exam - Topic 3 Question 63 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's BAPv5 exam
Question #: 63
Topic #: 3
[All BAPv5 Questions]

The diamonds in the Double Diamond model represent the use of Divergent and Convergent thinking to do which one of the following?

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Suggested Answer: D

The Double Diamond model uses two ''diamonds'' to show repeated cycles of divergent and convergent thinking: first to explore and narrow the problem, then to explore and narrow the solution. The Design Council (originator/populariser of the model) explains that the diamonds represent exploring an issue more widely or deeply (divergent thinking) and then taking focused action (convergent thinking). The four phases typically described are Discover and Define (problem space), followed by Develop and Deliver (solution space).

Looking at the answer options, timeboxes are not what the diamonds represent; the model is about the pattern of exploration and focus, not scheduling. Similarly, ''identify one perspective'' is not the purpose: the framework is intended to broaden understanding and then converge on a clear problem definition and a workable solution.

Therefore, among the provided options, the best match is D: Deliver the solution, because the second diamond culminates in ''Deliver,'' where solutions are tested, refined, and implemented.


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