Innovation and Design Thinking Questions PDF

Question bank -4 1. What is the primary focus of critical thinking? a) Memorizing facts b) Analyzing facts c) Ignoring details d) Following assumptions 2. Which of the following is NOT part of the critical thinking process? a) Asking thoughtful questions b) Collecting information...

Question bank -4 1. What is the primary focus of critical thinking? a) Memorizing facts b) Analyzing facts c) Ignoring details d) Following assumptions 2. Which of the following is NOT part of the critical thinking process? a) Asking thoughtful questions b) Collecting information c) Making assumptions d) Analyzing possible solutions 3. What is the first step in critical thinking? a) Drawing conclusions b) Gathering information c) Understanding the issue clearly d) Checking historical data 4. Critical thinking can be divided into how many stages? a) 5 b) 7 c) 6 d) 8 5. Which critical thinking stage focuses on eliminating misunderstanding? a) Gathering data b) Drawing conclusions c) Understanding the issue clearly d) Separating facts from assumptions 6. What is the purpose of gathering multiple points of view in critical thinking? a) To delay the decision-making process b) To formulate a complete picture c) To ignore conflicting perspectives d) To simplify the problem 7. What is essential to separate in the critical thinking process? a) Data from sources b) Opinions from beliefs c) Facts from assumptions d) Emotions from logic 8. Which stage involves learning from past experiences? a) Drawing conclusions  b) Analyzing data c) Looking back at historical data d) Formulating questions 9. What is the final step in critical thinking? a) Asking questions b) Reviewing data c) Drawing logical conclusions d) Gathering information 10. Which of the following is NOT a critical thinking skill? a) Observation b) Problem-solving c) Inference d) Memorization 11. Why do employers value critical thinking skills? a) Because it helps solve problems and improve inefficiencies b) Because it reduces communication c) Because it eliminates teamwork d) Because it avoids conflict 12. Critical thinking helps in solving which types of issues? a) Only technical problems b) Only management problems c) Process inefficiencies, management, or finances d) Only interpersonal conflicts 13. What career levels benefit from critical thinking skills? a) Entry-level only b) Executives only c) All levels, from entry-level to top executives d) Management only 14. Which activity helps in developing critical thinking skills? a) Avoiding questions b) Asking questions c) Relying solely on assumptions d) Ignoring reasoning 15. What does active listening involve? a) Only hearing words b) Interrupting speakers frequently c) Focusing and understanding what is being said d) Avoiding communication 16. How can you improve your reasoning abilities? a) By memorizing data b) By avoiding logic-based activities c) By practicing logic and reasoning exercises d) By skipping data analysis 17. Which of the following is an example of good problem-solving skills? a) Ignoring practical solutions b) Relying on others for solutions  c) Developing creative and innovative solutions d) Avoiding new strategies 18. What is the first step in problem-solving? a) Jumping to a conclusion b) Avoiding the problem c) Describing how the problem is to be approached d) Ignoring stress 19. What type of solutions should problem-solving focus on? a) Theoretical solutions b) Generic solutions c) Practical and innovative solutions d) Overcomplicated solutions 20. Which strategy is NOT included in good problem-solving? a) Applying a range of strategies b) Showing independence and initiative c) Developing creative solutions d) Avoiding teamwork 21. Managing time is important in problem-solving because: a) It eliminates stress b) It helps complete tasks efficiently c) It avoids problem-solving altogether d) It increases workload 22. Which of these helps in building confidence during problem-solving? a) Avoiding challenges b) Ignoring feedback c) Breaking tasks into smaller steps d) Overthinking the problem 23. Why is managing stress critical in problem-solving? a) To ignore the problem b) To maintain focus and clarity c) To increase pressure d) To delay solutions 24. Which of the following is the first critical thinking skill? a) Inference b) Problem-solving c) Communication d) Observation 25. What is the role of communication in critical thinking? a) To avoid discussions b) To clearly convey ideas and solutions c) To hide viewpoints d) To confuse others 26. What is inference in critical thinking? a) Avoiding conclusions b) Drawing logical connections between data points c) Ignoring facts d) Making assumptions 27. How does analysis help in critical thinking? a) By breaking down information into smaller, manageable parts  b) By ignoring details c) By assuming outcomes d) By jumping to conclusions 28. What is ideation in the context of this module? a) Avoiding problem-solving b) Generating innovative solutions to real-world problems c) Memorizing solutions d) Ignoring barriers 29. Which of the following describes a good approach to problem-solving? a) Avoiding historical data b) Ignoring practical applications c) Applying strategies across multiple areas d) Depending entirely on others 30. What is the key benefit of applying ideation and critical thinking in problem- solving? a) Avoiding complex issues b) Creating only temporary fixes c) Finding innovative and sustainable solutions d) Ignoring long-term impact