March 19-20 Assessment Review

Sunnyside Park has been experiencing frequent littering

despite having trash bins available. The park management wants to

address this issue using basic problem-solving steps.

Which step involves brainstorming possible ways to reduce littering,

such as increasing the number of trash bins, placing signs, or

organizing a community cleanup day?

• Choose the best solution

• Identify the problem

• Generate alternative solutions

• Think of possible consequences

Walmart notices a decline in employee productivity over the past

six months. The managers believe the problem is due to employees

spending too much time on personal devices, while employees feel

the issue stems from unclear communication about tasks and

expectations.

Which of the following is the most important first step in addressing

this situation?

• Survey employees to understand their perspective on the

  productivity issue.

• Offer incentives to employees who meet productivity goals to

  achieve company success.

• Set up weekly meetings to clarify tasks and expectations.

• Implement a strict no-personal-devices policy in the

  workplace.

Houston is experiencing an increase in traffic congestion during peak

hours. To address this issue, city planners need to determine the

size and scope of the problem.

Which of the following actions would best help them achieve this?

• Review articles about traffic problems in other cities for

  solutions.

• Build additional lanes on the most congested roads

  immediately.

• Conduct a survey asking drivers how they feel about traffic in

  the city.

• Collect data on the number of vehicles using major roads

  during peak hours.

Which of the following best describes the concept of opportunity

cost?

• The money already spent on a decision that cannot be

  recovered for future use.

• The value of the next best alternative that is given up when

  making a decision.

• The total amount of money spent on a project.

• The savings gained by choosing a less expensive option.

A school is deciding whether to build a new library or expand the

cafeteria. To conduct a cost-benefit analysis, they must consider the

________, such as improved student resources or reduced

overcrowding) of each option and compare them to the ________,

such as construction costs or loss of outdoor space.

• cost, benefits

• benefits, factors

• benefits, costs

A neighborhood has experienced frequent flooding after heavy

rains, even though the drainage system was recently upgraded. To

conduct a root cause analysis, what should city officials focus on

first?

• Check if residents are satisfied with the upgraded drainage

  systems.

• Build additional drainage pipes to handle more water.

• Analyze whether the upgraded drainage system was installed

  correctly.

• Monitor the weather forecast for upcoming storms.

Which of the following scenarios involve an ethical dilemma?

Select TWO correct answers.

• A company must choose between laying off employees or

  cutting their salaries to save costs.

• A student finds a lost wallet with money in it and must decide

  whether to return it or keep the cash.

• A family debates whether to eat out at a restaurant or cook

  dinner at home.

• A city considers building a new park, which will require cutting

  down several old trees.

• A teacher assigns extra homework to students who ask too

  many questions in class.

G-Unity is deciding how to raise money for a field trip. They

have two main options: Option 1 is to sell snacks during lunch,

which could raise money quickly but requires a lot of time and effort

from members. Option 2 is to hold a car wash on a Saturday, which

might take longer to raise money but only requires a single day of

work. Most of the club members are busy during lunch but can help

on Saturdays.

What is the best option for G-Unity to choose based on the

consequences they can handle?

• Option 1, because snacks are easy to sell.

• Option 2, because car washes are more fun than selling

  snacks.

• Option 1, because selling snacks raises money quickly.

• Option 2, because most members are available on

  Saturdays.

Which of the following are effective solutions to address the problem

of littering in a community?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Ignoring the problem and hoping people will stop littering on

  their own.

• Organizing a community cleanup day to remove trash from

  public spaces.

• Installing more trash and recycling bins in high-traffic areas.

• Raising taxes for all residents, regardless of their contribution

  to littering.

• Encouraging schools to run educational programs about the

  effects of littering.

Which of the following best explains how data can be used to

reliably support an argument?

• By using information from any source, regardless of its

  credibility.

• By including statistics and facts that are directly related to the

  argument.

• By presenting data that only supports one side of the

  argument and ignoring the rest.

• By providing personal opinions that agree with the argument.