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First Principles Thinking Concepts

Authored by Ibnu Syifa

Computers

11th Grade

First Principles Thinking Concepts
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of First Principles Thinking?

To rely on established methods and past solutions.

To break down problems to their fundamental truths and build new solutions.

To analyze problems superficially to find quick fixes.

To avoid complex problems by simplifying them into analogies.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From which field of study does the concept of First Principles Thinking primarily originate?

Modern Business Management.

Ancient Philosophy.

Contemporary Engineering.

Behavioral Psychology.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which prominent figure is mentioned as a notable user of First Principles Thinking to create major companies like Tesla and SpaceX?

Aristotle.

Elon Musk.

Steve Jobs.

Bill Gates.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sequence accurately represents the three steps involved in applying First Principles Thinking?

Deconstruction, Identification of Basic Principles, Reconstruction.

Analysis, Comparison, Adaptation.

Simplification, Generalization, Application.

Observation, Hypothesis, Experimentation.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did SpaceX manage to significantly reduce the cost of rocket production?

By purchasing all components from a single, low-cost third-party supplier.

By focusing on mass production of existing rocket designs without changes.

By producing all rocket components in-house and optimizing their design for recycling.

By receiving large government subsidies for rocket development.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To make learning mathematics less boring, what "reconstruction" solution was suggested based on First Principles Thinking?

Encouraging students to memorize complex formulas and equations.

Implementing visual aids like animations and interactive diagrams.

Increasing the amount of homework and practice problems.

Focusing solely on theoretical concepts without practical examples.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a key advantage of applying First Principles Thinking?

It simplifies complex problems by ignoring fundamental elements.

It encourages reliance on conventional and established methods.

It fosters unlimited innovation by challenging common assumptions.

It guarantees immediate solutions without requiring significant effort.

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