#1
Which brainstorming technique involves listing ideas without any filtering or evaluation?
Free association
ExplanationListing ideas without any judgment or filtering.
#2
Which brainstorming technique involves asking 'what if' questions to explore different scenarios?
What-if analysis
ExplanationExploring possibilities through hypothetical scenarios.
#3
Which brainstorming technique involves generating ideas in response to a problem statement within a limited time frame?
30 Circles
ExplanationGenerating ideas within a constrained time and space.
#4
Which brainstorming technique encourages participants to think of ideas that are the opposite of what's desired?
Reverse brainstorming
ExplanationGenerating ideas contrary to the desired outcome.
#5
Which brainstorming technique involves generating ideas based on a specific theme or topic?
Focused brainstorming
ExplanationGenerating ideas centered around a specific theme.
#6
In the SCAMPER technique, what does the 'A' stand for?
Adapt
ExplanationAdapting existing ideas or products.
#7
Which brainstorming technique involves individuals generating ideas independently and then sharing them with the group?
Brainwriting
ExplanationIndividual idea generation shared later with the group.
#8
What is the primary goal of the 'Six Thinking Hats' technique?
To encourage critical thinking from multiple perspectives
ExplanationFostering critical thinking from different viewpoints.
#9
What does the 'M' stand for in the 'SCAMPER' technique?
Modify
ExplanationModifying existing ideas or products.
#10
Which brainstorming technique involves participants imagining themselves in different roles or scenarios?
Rolestorming
ExplanationGenerating ideas by adopting various perspectives.
#11
In the 'Round-Robin Brainstorming' technique, what does each participant do?
Pass their idea sheet to the next person
ExplanationPassing ideas in a circular fashion for contribution.
#12
What is the primary objective of the 'Lotus Blossom Technique'?
To explore a central idea through branching sub-ideas
ExplanationExpanding a central idea through sub-ideas.
#13
Which brainstorming technique involves physically rearranging ideas on cards or sticky notes?
Affinity diagramming
ExplanationOrganizing ideas spatially for better understanding.
#14
What is the primary focus of 'SWOT Analysis' in brainstorming?
Exploring potential opportunities and threats
ExplanationAssessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
#15
In the 'Charette Procedure', what is the role of the facilitator?
To guide the group in generating ideas
ExplanationFacilitating and guiding the idea generation process.
#16
In the 'Osborn-Parnes Creative Problem-Solving Process', what is the first step?
Gather data
ExplanationCollecting information to understand the problem.
#17
In the 'Walt Disney Method', what is the role of the 'Dreamer'?
To generate ideas without any limitations
ExplanationImagining ideas without constraints or criticism.