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PROBLEM SOLVING

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first step of the problem solving process?

a)

Define the problem

b)

Reflect on the solution

c)

Make a plan

d)

Put your plan into action

2.

When you are preparing to solve a problem, you should...

a)

brainstorm and research possible solutions.

b)

put your plan into action.

c)

think about what successfully solving the problem would look like.

d)

think about what could do better next time you have this same problem.

3.

Which of the following is examples of how to prepare?

a)

Develop a plan

b)

Brainstorm possible solutions

c)

Compare the pros and cons

d)

All of these

4.

The first step in solving a problem is:

a)

Develop a solution

b)

Gather Information

c)

Understand the problem and set a goal

d)

Find the problem

5.
A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
a)
Computer Science
b)
Problem
c)
Try
d)
Reflect
6.

Investigating the problem is:

a)

Checking if the solution worked.

b)

Researching to find solutions to the problem.

c)

Identify the problem.

7.
"Identify the problem goal" is the ___ step in solving problems. 
a)
last
b)
second
c)
first
d)
sixth
8.
When a solution is created the students should ________________.
a)
Evaluate results.
b)
Look for a high-five.
c)
Move to the next problem.
d)
Specify what is to be achieved. 
9.
What is a group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, stimulating creative thing, etc. by unrestrained spontaneous participation in discussion?
a)
Piling-on
b)
Design Brief
c)
Brainstorming
d)
Constraint
10.
When a solution is created the students should ________________.
a)
Evaluate results.
b)
Look for a high-five.
c)
Move to the next problem.
d)
Specify what is to be achieved. 
11.

Understanding the problem means:

a)

Figuring out the problem.

b)

Checking to see if the problem worked.

c)

Writing the steps to solve the problem.

d)

Thinking of solutions.

12.

A problem can be:

a)

The answer

b)

An obstacle

c)

The solution

d)

A difficulty

13.

The solution to a problem is the

a)

Steps you take to define the problem.

b)

Steps you take to solve the problem.

c)

Steps you take to make the problem worst.

14.

Reflect and Review is when you:

a)

Understand the problem.

b)

Write the steps to solve the problem.

c)

Check if your solution worked.

15.

Developing a solution is where you:

a)

Check if the solution worked.

b)

Write the steps to solving the problem.

c)

Understand the problem

16.

Investigating the problem is:

a)

Checking if the solution worked.

b)

Researching to find solutions to the problem.

c)

Identify the problem.

17.

Good ____________ skills help effective leaders face challenges.

a)

communication

b)

leadership

c)

problem solving

18.

In the problem solving process, what would "Try" be?

a)

Make a pros and cons list

b)

Put a plan into action

c)

Discover a new problem after testing a solution

d)

Find what problem you're trying to solve.

19.
What is the third problem solving step?
a)
Put the Solution to Work
b)
Brainstorm
c)
Select One Solution
d)
Develop Possible Solutions
20.

What is the fifth problem solving step?

a)
Put the Solution to Work
b)
Brainstorm
c)

Select One Best Solution

d)
Develop Possible Solutions
21.

What is the sixth problem solving step?

a)
Put the Solution to Work
b)
Evaluate the Solution
c)
Brainstorm
d)

Analyze the outcome

22.

What is the fourth problem solving step?

a)
Put the Solution to Work
b)

Possible Consequences

c)
Brainstorm
d)
Criteria and Constraints
23.
What do you do if you do not solve the problem at first?
a)
Quit
b)
Try again one time.
c)
Keep trying until you solve the problem
24.

James, William, and Aiden are working on a project. Which is NOT something they need to consider when defining the problem they are trying to solve in their project?

a)

How do their results compare to the goals they set?

b)

What problem are they trying to solve in their project?

c)

What does success look like for their project?

d)

What are the constraints of their project?

25.

Samuel, Aiden, and Ethan are working on a group project. Which IS part of the TRY part of their problem-solving process?

a)

Consider what they can do better next time.

b)

Define the problem they are trying to solve.

c)

Put their plan into action.

d)

Brainstorm/ research possible solutions.

26.

Lucas, Ethan, and Noah are working on a science project. Which is NOT a step they need to consider when completing the PLAN portion of the problem solving process?

a)

Consider the resources they have available.

b)

Consider the steps they need to take to achieve their goal.

c)

Consider what they learned from their previous project.

d)

Consider the possible outcomes of their plan.

27.

Lucy, Mia, and Noah are organizing a charity event. Which is NOT a part of the EVALUATE stage of their event planning process?

a)

Consider the success of the event and areas of improvement.

b)

Define the purpose of the event.

c)

Reflect on the process and the outcome.

d)

Consider feedback from participants.

28.

Mia, Maya, and Aria are planning a charity event. Which is NOT something they need to consider during the prepare phase of the problem solving process?

a)

What are the pros and cons of different ideas?

b)

What steps they will need to take

c)

How do their results compare to the goals they set?

29.

Oliver, Liam, and Noah are working on a science project. Which is NOT something they need to consider when preparing for their project?

a)

What materials they will need for the experiment?

b)

What are the steps of the experiment?

c)

How do their results compare to the goals they set?

30.

Which of the following lists the steps in the problem solving in the correct order?

a)

Check your answer

Make a plan

Carry out the plan

Understand the problem

b)

Understand the problem

Make a plan

Check your answer

Carry out your plan

c)

Make a plan

Understand the problem

Carry out your plan

Check your work

d)

Understand the problem

Make a plan

Carry out the plan

Check your answer

31.

Which step is where you check your solution for reasonableness often by rounding?

a)

understand the problem

b)

carry out your plan

c)

Solve the problem

d)

Check your answer

32.

In which step would you highlight or underline key words and figure out what question you are answering?

a)

make a plan

b)

understand the problem

c)

carry out the plan

d)

check your answer

33.

In which step would you solve the problem by completing or doing the plan?

a)

action

b)

understand the problem

c)

make a plan

d)

check your answer

34.

Which step in the problem solving method is where you would decide which math operations to use to solve the problem and if solving the problem will involve more than one step?

a)

understand the problem

b)

make a plan

c)

carry out the plan

d)

check your work

35.

The second step in problem solving

a)

Identify the problem

b)

Determine the size and scope of the problem

c)

generate solutions

d)

Analyze the outcome

36.

Description of communication skills

a)

the ability to convey or share ideas and feelings effectively.

b)

things that stop you being able to communicate effectively with other people

c)

the ability to convey information professionallyin a short document

d)

reports, letters, emails, social networking

37.

Which of the following is an example of active listening?

a)

Good eye contact.

b)

Listener has encouraging facial expressions.

c)

Listener shows interest in person.

d)

All of the above. 

38.

_______________ occurs when the receiver receives the message, understands the message and responds to the message.

a)

Compromise

b)

Conflict

c)

Anger

d)

Effective communication

39.
How does technology affect the way people communicate?
a)
it allows people to communicate with others quickly and at a low cost
b)
it makes people less motivated to communicate with others
c)
it does not affect the ways people communicate
d)
it makes it difficult to maintain privacy when communicating with others
40.

Which of the following is NOT true of teamwork in the workplace?

a)

Encourages support and recognition in team members

b)

Requires team roles to be clearly recognized

c)

Gives leaders a collaborative insight to new opportunities

d)

Creates an inefficient environment

41.

Problem solving is

a)

the ability to work through problems by using critical thinking skills

b)

the ability to use facebook

c)

the ability to use instagram

42.

Leadership

a)

cooperative action of a group of people in order to achieve a goal

b)

natural abilities an individual is born with

c)

ability and process of motivating people toward a common goal; ability and process of affecting the thoughts and behaviors of others

d)

when a leader gives little to no direction to team members, but provides

43.

Collaboration

a)

when the leader is a visionary and appeals to a team’s ideals and values

b)

traits which individuals express

c)

participative leadership style which allows team members to be included in the decision making process

d)

act of working effectively with others to achieve a common goal

44.

Requirement for showing cooperation is ....

a)

being suspicious toward each other

b)

to hate each other

c)

trusting each other

d)

an act sharing to each other

45.

When working with a group, what is that you need to focus on?

a)

make sure I am with my friends

b)

I do not have much to do

c)

I am the leader of the team

d)

the task, and we all work together to finish the work

46.

Which of the following sentences shows an example of cooperation?

a)

Billy cheated off his friend’s test during class.

b)

Rachel and her friend worked together to organize a school fundraiser.

c)

Sarah refused to let her classmates borrow her notes for the upcoming test.

d)

Jack told his group members that he didn’t care about the project and left them to do all the work.

47.

The first step in managing your time is...

a)

waiting until the last minute

b)

asking for advice from others

c)

making a plan

d)

making memes

48.

Setting priorities is about determining

a)

what is most important to you

b)

how much money you can make

c)

what is the easiest path to take

d)

who is in your squad on fortnite

49.

What is the definition of Time Management?

a)

Using our time wisely.

b)

The act of using our time both efficiently and effectively.

c)

Making smart decisions.

d)

Getting things done.

50.

Which of the following is a true statement?

a)

Time management means always doing more than one task at the same time.

b)

Time management is about planning to get tasks done and doing them.

c)

Good time management means never taking breaks.

d)

One way to manage your time well is to ignore deadlines and focus on doing the most fun activities.