Multiple Choice Quiz


1	The Surrealism movement typically used ______________ as a problem-solving approach.
		A)	objective thinking
		B)	convergent thinking
		C)	divergent thinking
		D)	coherent thinking
		E)	diversive thinking


2	Defining the problem involves all of the following EXCEPT
		A)	determining the technical requirements of the project.
		B)	understanding the purpose of the project.
		C)	asking questions and understanding the objectives.
		D)	assessing your strengths and weaknesses in relationship to the project.
		E)	completing the first solution devised.


3	In the painting Guernica, Picasso used ___________ to focus on the meaning of the war rather than the actual event.
		A)	metaphors
		B)	divergence
		C)	acronyms
		D)	visualization
		E)	surrealism


4	Convergent thinking includes all EXCEPT the following:
		A)	define the problem and devise a strategy
		B)	evaluate the results and rework the project
		C)	devise a strategy and do research
		D)	completely open-ended experimentation
		E)	determine your objective and ask questions


5	In convergent thinking
		A)	the end determines the means and the process is open-ended.
		B)	the end determines the means and clear definition of the problem is essential.
		C)	the means determines the end product and the results are hard to predict.
		D)	the means determines the end product and strengths and weaknesses are evaluated.
		E)	the product is a result of unrestricted experimentation and research.


6	All of the following are attributes of divergent thinking EXCEPT:
		A)	experimentation and open-ended research
		B)	deadlines could be more difficult to meet
		C)	the results are hard to predict
		D)	innovation is discouraged
		E)	the process is important


7	Brainstorming can be accomplished by
		A)	making a map of word associations, starting with a single word and branching out.
		B)	making a list of materials needed for the project and listing available resources.
		C)	referring to a thesaurus with conceptual categorization of words
		D)	A & B
		E)	A & C


8	When researching a subject, the best method is
		A)	visual research which includes making models and maquettes.
		B)	using the Internet to do a keyword search.
		C)	making numerous thumbnail sketches.
		D)	reading books and magazines.
		E)	All of the above, depending on the problem to be solved.


9	The "prose" approach to problem solving is a component of
		A)	transient thinking
		B)	convergent thinking
		C)	divergent thinking
		D)	metaphorical thinking
		E)	evaluative thinking


10	Convergent thinking is least effective when
		A)	problems are defined clearly.
		B)	an innovative, unconventional result is required.
		C)	a sequential approach is required.
		D)	the problem can be solved rationally.
		E)	research is required before proceeding.

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