CVS CVS Creative Thinking and Idea Generation Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Brainwriting 6-3-5 is a VM creative technique in which:

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6 participants each write 3 ideas in 5 minutes, then pass their sheet for others to build on

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5 teams of 6 each generate 3 alternatives over 5 hours

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The team generates exactly 6 ideas per function, rated 1 to 5

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6 facilitators manage 3 groups in 5 workshops

Question 2

In VM, lateral thinking techniques are valuable because they:

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Challenge assumptions and approach problems from unexpected angles

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Follow conventional logical paths to proven solutions

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Reduce the time needed for the Information Phase

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Eliminate the need for function analysis

Question 3

Which creative technique systematically combines elements from different categories to identify novel combinations?

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Morphological analysis

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Function Analysis System Technique (FAST)

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Life Cycle Cost analysis

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Pareto chart analysis

Question 4

When a VM facilitator uses analogies during a creative session, the goal is to:

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Transfer successful problem-solving approaches from unrelated fields to generate new ideas

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Compare the project to past unsuccessful projects to avoid mistakes

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Satisfy the requirement for historical data in the Information Phase

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Help team members understand technical terminology

Question 5

The SCAMPER technique used in VM creative sessions stands for:

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Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify/Magnify, Put to other uses, Eliminate, Reverse/Rearrange

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Schedule, Cost, Analyze, Measure, Plan, Evaluate, Report

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Select, Create, Assess, Model, Prototype, Execute, Review

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Simplify, Combine, Alter, Manage, Prioritize, Eliminate, Redesign

Question 6

After a VM creative session, the team has 150 raw ideas. The next appropriate step is to:

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Begin the Evaluation Phase to screen and rank ideas by value potential

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Present all 150 ideas to the project owner for selection

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Immediately develop detailed proposals for all 150 ideas

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Discard ideas that are clearly unconventional or impractical