Problem Solving

How many steps are in the Problem Solving Matrix?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Define

Prepare

Try

Reflect

The Problem Solving Matrix when used IS NOT an ongoing process, to be stopped once a result is arrived at.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

It is an ongoing process to make as many improvements as necessary

The Problem Solving Matrix can be used to solve all problems, whether in school, work or life

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

You can use this process to solve any problem. It is universal

This IS NOT part of the PREPARE step in the Problem Solving Matrix

• Brainstorm

• Compare Pros/Cons

• Put your Plan into action

Answer explanation

Put you Plan into Action is TRY

This is part of the TRY step in the Problem Solving Matrix

• Put your plan into action

• Hod you your results compare to the goals you set

• What new problems have you discovered?

Answer explanation

Put your Plan into Action is TRY

This IS NOT part of the DEFINE step in the Problem Solving Matrix

• What problems are you trying to solve

• Compare Pros and Cons

• What are your Constraints (limitations)

Answer explanation

Compare Pros and Cons is part of PREPARE step

This is not part of the Reflect step in the Problem Solving Matrix

• Put your plan into action

• How do your results compare to the goals you set

• What new problems have you discovered?

Answer explanation

Put your plan into action is TRY

The Problem Solving Matrix is CIRCULAR, meaning that is an continual process

(goes on and on)

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

You can keep running the process for continual improvements

Which device is a form of "Output"?

• Speakers

  Printers

  Monitors

• Keyboards

  Microphones

  Touch Screens

• Printers

  Monitors

  Memory

Answer explanation

they output

sound

printed docs

visuals:

These are the 4 steps of the PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS

• Define

  Prepare

  Try

  Reflect

• Define

  Prepare

  Try

  Reject

• Define

  Relate

  Try

  Reject

Answer explanation

DEFINE

TRY

PREPARE

REFLECT