Meeting New Challenges Unit Test
1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of successful problem solvers?
a) Persistence
b) Resilience
c) Avoiding challenges
d) Critical thinking skills
Answer: c) Avoiding challenges
2. What is the first step in the problem-solving process?
a) Identifying the problem
b) Generating possible solutions
c) Evaluating the solutions
d) Implementing the solution
Answer: a) Identifying the problem
3. What is a growth mindset?
a) Believing that intelligence is fixed and cannot be changed
b) Believing that challenges should be avoided
c) Believing that abilities can be developed through effort and hard work
d) Believing that failure is permanent and cannot be overcome
Answer: c) Believing that abilities can be developed through effort and hard work
4. What is the purpose of brainstorming in the problem-solving process?
a) To evaluate possible solutions
b) To implement a solution
c) To generate as many ideas as possible
d) To identify the problem
Answer: c) To generate as many ideas as possible
5. Which of the following best describes the role of critical thinking in problem solving?
a) Critical thinking is not important in problem solving
b) Critical thinking involves making decisions without careful consideration
c) Critical thinking involves analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions
d) Critical thinking involves avoiding challenges and difficult tasks
Answer: c) Critical thinking involves analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions