Critical Thinking Quiz

What is problem solving?

• The process of creating problems instead of solving them.

• The process of avoiding problems altogether.

• The process of randomly guessing solutions without any thought or analysis.

• The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues or challenges.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the problem-solving process?

• Generating possible solutions

• Identifying the problem

• Implementing the solution

• Evaluating the solution

What is decision making?

• The process of not making any decision and leaving the situation unresolved.

• The process of randomly choosing a course of action without any evaluation or analysis.

• The process of selecting the best course of action from multiple alternatives based on careful evaluation and analysis of available information.

• The process of selecting the worst course of action from multiple alternatives based on careful evaluation and analysis of available information.

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider in decision making?

• Time constraints

• Ethical considerations

• Financial cost

• Personal preferences

What is creative thinking?

• The ability to memorize and recall information.

• The ability to come up with new and innovative ideas or solutions.

• The ability to follow instructions and guidelines.

• The ability to think logically and analytically.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of creative thinkers?

• Open-minded

• Risk-averse

• Risk-takers

• Innovative

What is ethical reasoning?

• The process of determining what is morally right or wrong based on ethical principles and values.

• The process of determining what is legally right or wrong based on legal principles and values.

• The process of determining what is socially acceptable or unacceptable based on societal norms.

• The process of determining what is emotionally right or wrong based on personal feelings and emotions.

Which of the following is NOT a principle of ethical reasoning?

• Always choose the option that benefits you the most

• Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

• The end justifies the means

• None of the above

What is the first step in the problem-solving process?

• Identify and define the problem

• Analyze the problem

• Implement the solution

• Develop a solution

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of critical thinkers?

• Being closed-minded

• Being skeptical

• Being open-minded

• Being curious