Question 1

Which is the best worded problem statement?&#10;A)Wouldn't it be nice if I got accepted by a college that's not too expensive?&#10;B)How should I decide what college to attend?&#10;C)In what ways might I extend my education?&#10;D)The problem is that I can't afford to go to a really good college.

Accepted Answer

"In what ways might I extend my education?" is the most clear and specific problem statement out of the choices given. It is clear that the person is looking for ways to continue their education beyond their current level, and it leaves room for exploration of different options. The other statements are either too general or focus too much on one aspect of the problem (affordability, decision-making).

Question 2

When Exploring Data, which is it important to do?&#10;A)Limit yourself to data you can prove.&#10;B)Discuss all facts until everyone agrees.&#10;C)Choose one point of view for consistency.&#10;D)Study the task or situation from many different points of view.

Accepted Answer

It is important to study the task or situation from many different points of view when exploring data. This allows for a comprehensive understanding of the data and helps to identify patterns or trends that may have been missed with a limited perspective. It also allows for consideration of various perspectives and potential biases that may be present. Limiting oneself to data that can be proven may result in overlooking important insights or limiting the scope of the analysis. Discussing all facts until everyone agrees and choosing one point of view for consistency may lead to groupthink and confirmation bias, hindering the ability to critically analyze the data.

Question 3

Including criteria in a problem statement may have what effect?&#10;A)Prematurely limiting the search for ideas.&#10;B)Structuring the problem so it will be easier to solve.&#10;C)Preventing people from wasting our time with silly ideas.&#10;D)Clarifying problem ownership.

Accepted Answer

Including criteria in a problem statement may prematurely limit the search for ideas by restricting the scope of potential solutions. This can hinder creativity and prevent innovative solutions from being explored.

Question 4

Which best describes the characteristics of a well-stated challenge?&#10;A)Broad, Brief, Beneficial.&#10;B)Crisp, Critical, Concise.&#10;C)Global, Germane, Given.&#10;D)Futuristic, Frustrating, Factual.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which best describes the characteristics of a...

Question 5

Which is an important benefit of Exploring Data?&#10;A)With enough data early, you won't need to do so much evaluation later.&#10;B)Prevents you from trying to use poor ideas to solve the problem.&#10;C)Helps you to recognize the most important aspects or elements of the situation.&#10;D)Helps you to determine the three broad goals that will be easiest and quickest to work on.

Accepted Answer

Exploring data helps in identifying key patterns, trends, and important elements, which are crucial for understanding the situation and making informed decisions.

Question 6

In the Understanding the Challenge component, your major goal(s) might be to:&#10;A)Work on several tasks at once.&#10;B)Formulate the task, explore relevant data, and/or identify a focused problem statement.&#10;C)Examine detailed data for several tasks.&#10;D)Have an Action Plan ready to carry out.

Accepted Answer

The major goal in Understanding the Challenge is to formulate the task or problem statement, explore relevant data, and identify a focused problem statement. This sets the foundation for developing a solution or plan of action. Working on several tasks at once or examining detailed data for several tasks may not be the most efficient use of time at this stage. While having an Action Plan ready is important, it cannot be developed without first understanding the challenge and formulating a problem statement.

Question 7

Which of these is important to remember in developing a good problem statement?&#10;A)Contains criteria to limit ideas that would not be appropriate.&#10;B)Worded so it invites many ideas.&#10;C)Always begins, &#34;What's the best way to....&#34;&#10;D)Never uses broad, general verbs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these is important to remember...

Question 8

The major purpose of Framing Problems is to:&#10;A)Generate many ideas to solve the problem.&#10;B)Analyze solutions to find the best one.&#10;C)Review past efforts to solve the Problem.&#10;D)Find or create a targeted, open-ended and invitational question.

Accepted Answer

Framing problems involves finding or creating targeted, open-ended, and invitational questions that help define the problem in a clear and concise way. This enables effective problem-solving efforts by providing a specific focus and direction for brainstorming and analysis of potential solutions. Option A, generating ideas, is a possible outcome of framing problems but not its primary purpose. Option B, analyzing solutions, is a separate step that comes after identifying the problem and generating potential solutions. Option C, reviewing past efforts, is a useful step in some cases, but not the main purpose of framing problems.

Question 9

What does &#34;IWWM...&#34; stand for?&#10;A)I wonder who might...&#10;B)In what ways might...&#10;C)In what way must...&#10;D)If we want money...

Accepted Answer

"IWWM" most likely stands for "In what ways might" based on the context of the phrase. Option A is possible but less likely, as "I wonder who might" doesn't make much sense on its own. Option C is not grammatically correct as "must" should be followed by a verb, and option D is not related to the given acronym.

Question 10

Which statement is true for Constructing Opportunities?&#10;A)It is essential to state concerns or obstacles.&#10;B)Concerns and obstacles are negative, and should not be stated.&#10;C)Helps you focus your understanding of the task constructively.&#10;D)Most people think naturally of problems as really positive opportunities.

Accepted Answer

Constructing opportunities involves focusing on understanding tasks constructively, which helps in identifying potential positive outcomes and solutions.

Question 11

Which of the choices best describes an appropriate task statement for CPS?&#10;A)My goal today is to buy a new flashlight for my house.&#10;B)I think that it's dumb for hockey players not to wear protective eye shields.&#10;C)I need to find out where I can buy a new seat for my bicycle.&#10;D)I want to lose weight and feel healthier.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the choices best describes an...

Question 12

In the focusing phase of Exploring Data:&#10;A)The resource group selects the most important information.&#10;B)The client identifies important data and, with the group, develops clusters or a key area.&#10;C)The client tells the group three to five clusters of important data.&#10;D)You evaluate and list all data in priority order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the focusing phase of Exploring Data:&#10;A)The...

Question 13

Which statement is true about Exploring Data?&#10;A)It's concerned with the known, not the unknown.&#10;B)It doesn't deal with your feelings or emotions.&#10;C)It's used to determine which facts about the task are correct.&#10;D)It involves information, feelings, impressions, observations, and questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which statement is true about Exploring Data?&#10;A)It's...

Question 14

Exploring Data provides an opportunity for:&#10;A)The resource group to define the task.&#10;B)The client to provide key information about the situation.&#10;C).Using generating tools to get the best solution quickly.&#10;D)Listing as many facts and details about the task as possible to show that you've researched it thoroughly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exploring Data provides an opportunity for:&#10;A)The resource...

Question 15

Which of these (perhaps more than one!) might be parts of a good problem statement?&#10;A)Stem which invites ideas.&#10;B)Specific evaluation criteria.&#10;C)An action verb.&#10;D)Locating the ownership.&#10;E)a Plan of Action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these (perhaps more than one!)...

Question 16

The main purpose of Constructing Opportunities is:&#10;A)Generating many ideas for solving a problem.&#10;B)Developing a specific question to use in thinking of ideas.&#10;C)Considering many facts and questions about your problem.&#10;D)Identifying a clear understanding of the challenge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The main purpose of Constructing Opportunities is:&#10;A)Generating...

Question 17

What is the relationship between Exploring Data and Framing Problems?&#10;A)Exploring Data lays a foundation for other work.&#10;B)Exploring Data clarifies the focus so Framing Problems isn't necessary.&#10;C)Exploring Data is related to defining tasks, but not to Framing Problems.&#10;D)Exploring Data is only used after you have stated a specific problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the relationship between Exploring Data...

Deck 3: Understanding the Challenge