Creativity & Innovation Quiz

What are soft skills?

• Technical abilities required for specific jobs

• Personality-specific traits used to describe one's approach to life, work, and relationships

• Hard skills that are measured by educational achievements

• Skills related to physical labor and craftsmanship

Which of the following best defines creativity?

• The ability to follow instructions without deviation

• The skill of efficiently solving mathematical problems

• The ability to develop original and useful ideas or solutions

• The capacity to remember and recall large amounts of information

What is the bottom line effect of creativity according to the text?

• It leads to new ideas and increases problem-solving

• It results in a decrease in resource utilization

• It enhances the ability to follow existing procedures

• It reduces the need for innovation in the workplace

What is innovation primarily concerned with?

• Preserving traditional methods and ideas

• Taking a creative idea and developing a new method, product, or service

• Repeating successful strategies without change

• Focusing solely on economic gain without adding value

Which of the following is NOT listed as a motivation for innovation throughout history?

• Necessity

• Curiosity

• Creativity

• Competition

According to the video, what do creativity and innovation enable companies to do?

• Avoid taking risks

• Approach problems in unique ways

• Stick to traditional solutions

• Focus on past achievements

Which of the following is an example of innovation in the healthcare industry according to the video?

• Video games playing online across the world

• 3D printing tech for medical devices

• Games and virtual reality

• Social media platforms

What is a key reason for companies to think creatively and innovate, as mentioned in the video?

• To create new and better products and services

• To reduce the number of employees

• To decrease marketing costs

• To limit customer choices

Why do employers value creativity and innovation skills in employees?

• Because it helps in maintaining the status quo

• Because it allows for a more hierarchical organization

• Because it enables employees to solve complex problems

• Because it reduces the need for teamwork

How can individuals contribute to their team and organization?

• By following instructions without questioning

• By showing they can contribute and that their skills are relevant

• By avoiding new challenges

• By working in isolation