M1 Review quiz

What does the phrase “the big picture” mean when referring to problem solving?

• The situation as a whole
• The small details
• A brainstorming image
• A picture guide

Why is a deadline important when problem solving?

• It tells us when we will die
• It tell us about lines
• It tell us the time frame in which we have to do something
• it’s not important

Which of the following is the first step in the problem solving process?

• Identify the problem
• Develop a solution
• Implement the solution
• Evaluate the outcome

What is the purpose of defining a problem clearly in the problem solving process?

• To understand the problem's scope
• To understand the problem's context
• To understand the problem's cause
• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of a well-defined problem statement?

• "I'm really upset and I don't know why."
• "I need to get 80% on my exam that takes place on 24th of March. I have 3 weeks to study"
• "The computer is running slow."
• "I can't find my keys."

Which of the following is not a good way of how to find the possible causes of the problem?

• Research
• Brainstorming
• Analyzing Data
• Guessing

When generating possible solutions, it's important to consider which of the following?

• The deadline
• The constraints
• The tools available
• All of the above

What is the final stage of the problem solving process?

• Identifying the problem
• Developing a solution
• Implementing a solution
• Evaluating the outcome

What is the main goal of brainstorming?

• To generate a large number of ideas
• To evaluate and select the best ideas
• To implement the ideas generated
• To find the solution to a problem

What is important to remember during the brainstorming process?

• That every idea must be realistic and feasible
• That criticism and negative feedback should be avoided
• That there are no bad ideas
• That everyone must have a say