Innovative Idea Generation Techniques Quiz

Which of the following is a key principle of traditional brainstorming sessions?

• Criticise every idea as it is suggested

• Encourage wild and unconventional ideas

• Limit the number of ideas to five per person

• Only allow the team leader to speak

What is the main purpose of using a mind map during idea generation?

• To create a linear list of tasks

• To visually organise and connect related ideas

• To evaluate ideas immediately

• To assign roles to team members

Which of the following is NOT a recognised creative problem-solving technique?

• SCAMPER

• Six Thinking Hats

• SWOT Analysis

• Waterfall Model

In the context of idea evaluation, what does the acronym SWOT stand for?

• Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

• Solutions, Work, Options, Tactics

• Strategy, Worth, Objectives, Targets

• Structure, Workflow, Organisation, Teamwork

Which brainstorming technique involves each participant writing down ideas and then passing them to the next person for further development?

• Round Robin

• Brainwriting

• Free Association

• Mind Mapping

What is the main advantage of collaborative idea generation over individual idea generation?

• It is always faster

• It reduces the number of ideas

• It brings diverse perspectives and expertise

• It eliminates the need for evaluation

Which of the following is a common pitfall to avoid during group brainstorming?

• Deferring judgement

• Encouraging quantity over quality

• Allowing one person to dominate the discussion

• Building on others’ ideas

Which mind mapping strategy helps in breaking down a central idea into subtopics and details?

• Linear listing

• Hierarchical branching

• SWOT analysis

• Role play

What is the main goal of the “Six Thinking Hats” method?

• To assign tasks to team members

• To explore different perspectives systematically

• To create a timeline for a project

• To evaluate financial risks

Which of the following is an example of a divergent thinking technique?

• Listing pros and cons

• Generating as many ideas as possible without filtering

• Selecting the best idea from a shortlist

• Calculating the cost of implementation