Understanding Murphy's Law

Who is credited with coining Murphy's Law?

• Edward A. Murphy Jr.

• Thomas Edison

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

What is the buttered toast paradox?

• Toast lands on its side.

• Toast always lands butter side down.

• Toast never falls.

• Toast always lands butter side up.

How does Murphy's Law manifest in traffic situations?

• Traffic lights are always green.

• You are always in the slowest lane.

• You are always in the fastest lane.

• You always find a parking spot.

In software development, when are bugs most likely to occur according to Murphy's Law?

• During a live demonstration

• When the system is idle

• When no one is watching

• During a holiday

What is one major implication of Murphy's Law?

• It discourages planning.

• It encourages preparedness.

• It promotes laziness.

• It reduces quality.

How can Murphy's Law improve decision-making?

• By making decisions randomly

• By ignoring potential problems

• By avoiding all risks

• By considering potential failures

What is a limitation of Murphy's Law?

• It can lead to a pessimistic outlook.

• It is a precise scientific formula.

• It provides specific solutions.

• It guarantees success.

How can Murphy's Law contribute to confirmation bias?

• By making people notice only positive outcomes

• By making people ignore all outcomes

• By making people forget outcomes

• By making people notice only negative outcomes

What might happen if people internalize the idea that failure is inevitable?

• They may become more optimistic.

• They may avoid trying new things.

• They may take more risks.

• They may become more innovative.

What is the essence of Murphy's Law as concluded in the video?

• To always expect success

• To never plan for the unexpected

• To be prepared for things not going as planned

• To ignore potential problems