SCAMPER - Divergent Thinking Strategy Design Quiz

What does the S in SCAMPER stand for?

• Substitute

• Simplify

• Sacrifice

• Subtract

Which of the following best describes the C in SCAMPER?

• Contrast

• Collect

• Combine

• Connect

What is the primary purpose of the Adapt (A) step in SCAMPER?

• To remove unnecessary elements

• To join two or more elements into a single unit
  

• • To change the order of something

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  To make something suitable for a new use or purpose

Which of the following is NOT a component of the SCAMPER technique?

• Eliminate

• Exaggerate

• Substitute

• Reverse

In the context of SCAMPER, what does the P stand for?

• Put to another use

• Produce

• Propose

• Predict

How can the "Eliminate" part of SCAMPER be best described?

• • Changing the colour of a product to make it more appealing

• Adding new features to an existing product
  

• Adding new features to an existing product

• Removing parts or elements that are not necessary

What is the main goal of using the SCAMPER technique?

• To follow a strict set of rules for problem-solving

• To stimulate divergent thinking and generate creative ideas

• To enhance critical thinking skills

• • To memorize information more efficiently

Which step in SCAMPER encourages looking at a problem from a different perspective or in reverse?

• Reverse

• Modify

• Eliminate

• Combine

In SCAMPER, what does modifying something usually involve?

• Combining it with another object

• Changing its colour, shape, or form

• Using it for a purpose it was not originally intended

• • Removing parts of it

Which of the following is a key benefit of applying the SCAMPER technique in problem-solving?

• It provides a clear, step-by-step solution to any problem.

• It helps in breaking down a problem into smaller, more manageable parts.

• It encourages the acceptance of the first idea that comes to mind.

• • It fosters creativity and innovation by exploring multiple avenues for solutions.