OUM Thinking

1. What is the primary purpose of the Thinking Skills and Problem-Solving assignment?

• A) To improve mathematical skills

• B) To enhance critical thinking and decision-making skills

• C) To evaluate students' writing abilities

• D) To test memorization skills

2. Which of the following is NOT a key step in problem-solving?

• A) Identifying the problem

• B) Implementing a solution

• C) Ignoring potential outcomes

• D) Evaluating results

3. Which problem-solving method focuses on starting from the goal and working backward?

• A) SWOT Analysis

• B) Brainstorming

• C) Working Backward

• D) Trial and Error

4. What does PMI stand for in decision-making?

• A) Plus, Minus, Interesting

• B) Problem Management Initiative

• C) Priority Management Index

• D) Process Mapping Indicator

5. Which of the following is a key benefit of brainstorming?

• A) Encourages critical evaluation before generating ideas

• B) Helps in generating multiple solutions without immediate judgment

• C) Eliminates the need for structured decision-making

• D) Ensures only expert opinions are considered

6. What is the primary purpose of a Fishbone Diagram?

• A) To identify possible causes of a problem

• B) To rank decision criteria

• C) To assign weights to alternatives

• D) To compare financial risks

7. Which factor is NOT part of the Prioritisation Matrix?

• A) Importance

• B) Random selection

• C) Urgency

• D) Feasibility

8. What is the main purpose of a Grid Analysis in decision-making?

• A) To compare multiple alternatives using weighted criteria

• B) To identify the root cause of a problem

• C) To generate as many solutions as possible

• D) To eliminate weaknesses in a SWOT analysis

9.Which of the following is an internal factor in a SWOT analysis?

• A) Threats

• B) Opportunities

• C) Strengths

• D) External competition

10. Which of the following best describes problem decomposition?

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  A) Breaking down a problem into smaller, manageable parts

• B) Ignoring unnecessary details

• C) Relying solely on expert opinions

• D) Using trial and error to find solutions