3Is - What I Know

1. What is an informal or indirect expression of knowledge?

• a. books

• b. gestures

• c. sentences

• d. words

2. What characterizes inquiry?

• a. it is designed to generate multiple alternatives

• b. it encourages an exchange of ideas

• c. it is an open process absorption

• d. all of the above

3. Which of the following are benefits of brainstorming when compared to nominal group technique?

• a. brainstorming is more fun

• b. brainstorming can generate a positive organizational climate

• c. brainstorming can inspire talented and highly skilled employees to remain in an organization

• d. all of the above

4. Which of the following statements about brainstorming is NOT correct?

• a. brainstorming is often used for creative problem-solving

• b. No criticism is allowed in brainstorming

• c. Brainstorming is a vulnerable game without rules or guidelines

• d. All participants in brainstorming should be given a chance to contribute to the process

5. Which of the following is a limitation to brainstorming?

• a. free riders work harder in a group

• b. only a few people can contribute

• c. People are more willing to talk because they are part of a group

• d. only one person can speak at a time

6. How many people should there be in a brainstorm?

• a. 1-2

• b. 3

• c. 4-5

• d. 6-10

7. What are the two phases of brainstorm?

• a. cause and effect

• b. projection and selection

• c. idea generation and evaluation

• d. problem and solution

8. What is the method used to capture ideas?

• a. traditional method

• b. electronic method

• c. post – it notes

• d. all of the above

9. Which criteria should you use to evaluate ideas?

• a. feasible

• b. attractive

• c. novel

• d. none of the above

10.Which among does not belong to ruin a brainstorm?

• a. early criticism of ideas

• b. having no clear focus or objective

• c. need evaluation

• d. settling for too few ideas