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Critical Thinking

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Critical thinking refers to your ability to

a)

handle stress at work

b)

systematically and logically solve a problem

c)

criticize other people tactfully

d)

all of these choices

2.

Brainstorming means

a)

working independently to provide a solution for a specific problem

b)

working in a group to develop a list of ideas

c)

teaching others how to make spontaneous decisions

3.

Problem solving goes hand in hand with

a)

self-awareness

b)

team work communication

c)

critical thinking

d)

flexibility

4.

What is the correct order of the critical thinking process?

a)

Analyzing info, applying info, gathering info, forming a hypothesis, decision making, problem solving

b)

Gathering info, applying info, analyzing info, forming a hypothesis, problem solving, decision making

c)

Gathering info, analyzing info, applying info, problem solving, forming a hypothesis, decision making

d)

Gathering info, analyzing info, applying info, forming a hypothesis, problem solving, decision making

5.

What is NOT an aspect of Critical Thinking?

a)

Identifying bias

b)

Thinking inside the box

c)

Recognizing assumptions

d)

Being open to different perspectives

6.

Perspective is..

a)

Looking at something with a magnifying glass

b)

Looking at something while doing a handstand

c)

Looking at something through a looking glass

d)

Looking at something from another angle

7.

If I think critically, I will be....

a)

Open-minded to new thoughts/ideas

b)

Picking flaws in someone's argument

c)

Drawing conclusions quickly

d)

Willing to be wrong

8.

Critical Thinking is...

a)

Awareness that we like something

b)

Think when you have to think

c)

Objective analysis/evaluation of an issue

d)

Subjective analysis/evaluation of an issue

9.

Opinions based on critical thinking are..

a)

Supported by evidence

b)

Reported by other people

c)

Reassuring of a viewpoint

d)

Common truths accepted by all

10.

Which month(s) have 28 days?

a)

February, June

b)

All of them

c)

February once in every four(4) years

d)

March, April

11.

To examine something closely is to...

a)

Convince

b)

Summarize

c)

Analyse

d)

Cite

12.

How many resources should you look at when writing about a particular issue?

a)

One is fine as long as it is a creditable source

b)

Two so you can have some variety

c)

As many as you can across journals, books and appropriate websites

d)

Doesn't matter as long as the info comes from books

13.

Select all questions that you should ask yourself when you have been told something in order to practice critical thinking.

a)

Who said it?

b)

Why did they say it?

c)

When did they say this?

d)

Who am I?

e)

What were they feeling when they said it?

14.

Gathering Information

Analyzing Information

Applying Information

Forming a Hypothesis

Problem Solving

Decision Making


These six skill areas are all part of ______________________.

a)

decision making skills

b)

interpersonal skills

c)

organization skills

d)

critical thinking skills

15.

How many cubes are in the 4th arrangement?

a)

8 cubes

b)

10 cubes

c)

12 cubes

16.

What's the recommended strategy for dealing with a complex problem that has no obvious solution?

a)

Throw in the towel and go out for a double latte.

b)

Break the problem down into smaller, more solvable pieces.

c)

List out the consequences, then analyze the cause for each one.

d)

Assign the parts of the problem to each person on you team.

17.

Critical thinking is

a)

Talking to everyone you know about a problem you have.

b)

When you spend a lot of time making a decision.

c)

It is when you think critically.

d)

Critical thinking is when you analyze and evaluate a situation and come to a logical conclusion or solution.

18.
What are the 5 steps to the Decison Making Process?
a)
select, gather and evaluate, consider options,implement,monitor, and adjust
b)
Define the decison,gather and evaluate, consider options,select, implement,monitor, and adjust
c)
Define decison and find evidence
d)
Define decison,consider options,gather and evaluate information,select choice,implement, monitor and adjust
19.
What do you need to do first when making a decision?
a)
identify the problem or question
b)
just sit there
c)
take a nap
d)
doge
20.
Identify the Pythagorean Theorem
a)
a2 + b2 = c2
b)
(-b±√(b^2-4ac))/2a
c)
A = b×h2
d)
A = (b1+b2) h2