Creativity and Innovation Quiz

An employee at an auto repair garage proposes a new, efficient way to safely dispose of used motor oil. This is an example of:

• teamwork.

• critical thinking and problem solving.

• creativity and innovation.

• work ethic.

Which is the best example of "demonstrating creativity and innovation"?

• Evaluating potential solutions and resources

• Developing and/or improving products, services, or processes

• Displaying a disciplined work ethic

• Prioritizing your job tasks on a daily basis

Jasmine created an interactive department calendar, using an app to track attendance. Essentially she demonstrated:

• creativity.

• efficiency.

• professionalism.

• big-picture thinking.

Simone is a corporate employee who is committed to continuous learning. What is the BEST way that Simone can show her commitment?

• Offering fellow employees assistance on the job

• Attending conferences to acquire new industry related knowledge

• Researching how to do difficult tasks in her workplace

• Spending time at work completing assignments for her college classes

Dorethea is a valued employee at the local veterinary clinic. She often asks her supervisor if he would pay for her to take a course that is related to her work at the clinic. Why does she have this expectation?

• The employer is required by law to make such investments.

• The employer has an interest in expanding her skill set.

• She likes to explore options so she might move on to something else.

• She enjoys learning but does not want to pay for it herself.

One of the leading reasons why it is important for employees to seek professional development throughout their careers is to be prepared for

• changes in lifestyles.

• boredom and burnout.

• life after retirement.

• changes in the workplace.

Samuel works at a farm equipment company. Which of the following will help him be more efficient and productive for the company?

• The daily work plan

• The tasks most enjoyed

• The customer’s complaint log

• The work his peers do first

Social networking websites can reveal a great deal about an individual. What types of items should you avoid putting on your social networking site?

• photos of your family

• sensitive comments about your workplace

• photos of your pets

• favorite movies

Software intended to damage or disable other computer systems is:

• malware.

• firewall.

• subscriber line.

• Wi-Fi.

Which of the following is the BEST description of SPAM?

• an application for smart phones

• an unsolicited e-mail message or advertisement

• an unsecured URL address

• a secure protocol application for websites