Critical Thinking Quiz

Fill in the blank. Analytical thinking is the act of ___________complex pieces of information into smaller and more understandable components to provide an evidence-based conclusion 

• Solving
• Breaking down

• Compiling

Fill in the blank. According to Colin Powell, leaders should be taking decisions when they have between _____of the information required for taking a decision

• 30

• 70%

• 90%

Which of the following can help us improve our critical thinking skills? (You can select more than 1 option)

• Ask open-ended questions

• Pause and reflect

• Stay closed minded

What is the correct order of breaking down information?

• Break down the data, summarise the data, understanding the data

• Summarise the data, choose the right metrics, organise the data

• Collect relevant data, break down the data, summarise the data

What is the purpose of summarising data? (You can select more than 1 option)

• To form key insights and conclusions

• To ensure data accuracy

• To derive an action plan

Fill in the blank. Active listening help us to #BeBetter in critical thinking. It involves fully _____ on what someone is saying, with the goal of ________, and asking questions to clarify.

• Listening; replying

• Allowing; accepting

• Focusing; understanding

True or False. We should be open to new information, data or insights during the decision-making process

• True

• False

True or false. Critical thinking involves listening, questioning, and taking time to pause and reflect to make informed judgments about what you read, hear, say, or write.

• True

• False