Teamwork and Communication Quiz

Which of these is a disadvantage of Teamwork?

• More ideas for a solution to the problem may be generated

• More resources are available to help come up with a solution

• It takes more time to agree on a solution to a problem

• There are more networking opportunities when working with others to solve a problem

When should communication occur in the engineering design process?

• During the brainstorming phase

• During the creating and designing phase

• During the testing and improvement phase

• During the reflect and document phase

• All of the above

Which of the following is not a characteristic of good work ethic?

• Attendance and punctuality

• Goal Setting

• Procrastination

• Positive Attitude

• Accomplishment

What is the correct order for the stages of a team?

• Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing

• Forming, Performing, Storming, Norming

• Norming, Forming, Performing, Storming

• Norming, Storming, Forming, Performing

The rhetorical triangle is an illustration that shows the 3 considerations for wise planning of communication in any communication mode. Which of the following is not part of the rhetorical triangle?

• Audience

• Purpose

• Credibility

• Reliability

Having good work ethic means:

• Having passion and perseverance for very long-term goals

• Having Stamina

• Working really hard to make your future a reality

• Being on time

• All of the above

A _______________ team uses computer technology to tie together physically dispersed members to achieve a common goal.

• Virtual

• Local

• Traditional

• In-person

A _______________ team is made up of members from multiple departments but typically the same hierarchical level who come together to pursue a common goal.

• Cross-Functional

• Single-Department

• Hierarchical

• Individual

A _______________ team is made up of employees who take on a project with independent tasks, autonomous decision-making, shared responsibility and shared leadership.

• Self-Managed

• Hierarchical

• Supervised

• Controlled

A _______________ team is focused on solving a specific issue like a financial crisis or any emergency event.

• Task Force

• Project Team

• Support Team

• Development Team