Critical Thinking Answer Quiz
Notes: I’ll provide a question and correct answer with
explaination below, this answer is correct 100%.
1. During the critical thinking process, what’s the first thing you should
consider?
a) Answer: If you don’t understand the cause of the problem, it’s
virtually impossible to solve it.
2. You start on a new project that seems very similar to previous work you’ve
done. You immediately dive in and proceed as you have done before? Why is
your bold start probably a mistake?
a) Answer: You should take time to think critically about the scope
of the project. => Explain: Issues such as identifying stakeholders,
information sources, bottle-neck, and lag times should be clarified
3. When you know that you have broken down a problem suffieciently?
a) Answer: When solutions begin to become obvious => Explain:
when a problem becomes small, it often become simple.
4. What’s the recommended strategy for dealing with a complex problem that
has no obvious solution?
a) Answer: Break the problem down into smaller, more solvable
pieces => Explain: Big problems are much easier to solve in smaller
pieces rather than tackling the whole problem at once.
5. Your team has completed writing recommendations for solving a major
problem in your business unit. How can you make implementation go
smoothly?
a) Answer: By anticipating unintended consequences => Explain:
The recommendations may cause more problems than they solve
6. Why do people tend to rush off and start solving the problem without
understanding causes and consequences first?
a) Answer: It makes them feel like they’re being responsive to
stakeholders => Explain: While it’s great to want to be responsive to
stakeholders, they’re more interested in seeing you solve the true root
causes, rather than just getting busy with problem-solving.
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