NOCTI Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving 2

Question 1

What is the first step in the systematic problem-solving process?

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Identify and define the problem

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Implement a solution

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Brainstorm possible solutions

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Evaluate the results

Question 2

Which logical fallacy involves attacking the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself?

Accepted Answer

Ad hominem fallacy

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Straw man fallacy

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False dilemma fallacy

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Slippery slope fallacy

Question 3

What is a root cause analysis?

Accepted Answer

A systematic process for identifying the fundamental cause of a problem

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A method for assigning blame when problems occur

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A technique for predicting future problems

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A tool for ranking problems by severity

Question 4

In decision-making, what is the purpose of a SWOT analysis?

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To evaluate Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats

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To calculate financial return on investment

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To determine employee performance ratings

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To create project timelines and schedules

Question 5

What does 'critical thinking' primarily involve?

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Objectively analyzing and evaluating information to form a reasoned judgment

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Being critical of other people's ideas

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Following established procedures without question

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Making decisions based on intuition and gut feelings

Question 6

What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?

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Deductive moves from general to specific; inductive moves from specific to general

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They are the same process with different names

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Deductive is used in science; inductive is used in mathematics

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Deductive is faster; inductive is more accurate