Module 3 Quiz

Question 1

Which of the three statements below is an incorrect statement based on the course material in PBL?

Answer 1

Plans are often made based on worse case situations.

Question 2

There are several different methods or types of reading, and the one you use when you do not know what exactly you are looking for is called

Answer 2

Skimming

Question 3

Deductive reasoning, Inductive reasoning and Abductive reasoning are all processes about….

Answer 3

Logical Reasoning

Question 4

There is a creative process that can help us when generating ideas, and it is called ICEDIP stands for

Answer 4

I [Inspiration]
C [Clarification]
E [Evaluation]
D [Distillation]
I [Incubation]
P [Perspiration]

Question 5

The process of thinking about a problem in a logical way to arrive at a conclusion - can be divided into three main categories:

Answer 5

[Deductive] reasoning means to reach a certain conclusion by reasoning from one or more statements.

[Inductive] reasoning means to reach a probable conclusion by using one or more statements as evidence.

[Abductive] reasoning means to reach the simplest and most likely conclusion by observing one or more statements.

Question 6

We say in this module that “creativity takes more than originality” meaning it must be more than just a new thing. It must also be appropriate.

Answer 6

“A product is creative when it is [new] and [appropriate].”

Question 7

In project management, a critical path is the sequence of project network activities which add up to the longest overall duration of a project.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

The process of thinking about a problem in a logical way to arrive at a conclusion - can be divided into three main categories:

Answer 8

Deductive -Reason from one or more statements to reach a certain conclusion

Abductive -Observing one or more statements to reach the simplest and most likely explanation

Inductive -Using one or more statements as evidence to reach a probable conclusion

Theory - Hypothesis - Observation - Confirmation is called “[deduct]ive” or [top‑down] reasoning. Observation - Pattern - Tentative Hypothesis - Theory, is called “[induct]ive” or [bottom‑up] reasoning.

Question 9

What does the following statement mean: “Creativity comes at a cost”?

Answer 9

It takes courage to “put one self out there” with thoughts and ideas that do not follow the main stream.

Question 10

Risk management is the process of identifying, analysing and responding to project risks. The response can be:

Answer 10

Risk deferral → Plan for a time where the risk is less likely to occur. Risk avoidance → To prevent the identified risk from happening.
Risk mitigation → Reduce the risk.
Risk transference → Move the impact of the risk to someone else. Risk acceptance → Accept the risk and deal with it when/if it happens.

Question 11

Creativity is needed in IT related topics because of the rapid development of technology.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

There are several types of reading and in this course, we have discussed

Answer 12

Reading to understand → Read to study for a test for eksample
Reading cover-to-cover → Reading the whole book from first page to last page
Scanning → Reading quick when you know what you are looking for
Skimming → Reading quick when you don’t know what you are looking for

Question 13

There are two ways of calculating the start and finish date or day of a project.

Answer 13

In the forward pass, we calculate the [early] start and [early] finish dates, while in the backward pass - we calculate the [late] start and [late] finish dates.

Question 14

What is a mind map?

Answer 14

A mind map is a graphical or visual way to represent ideas and concepts.

Question 15

Life long learning means that we are always studying.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Choose the most correct statement regarding the critical chain method.

Answer 16

It requires that resources be flexible at start times and then quickly switch between tasks and task chains to ensure the projects stays on schedule

Question 17

Which of the following descriptions does NOT fit with Critical Path?

Answer 17

Critical Path does not contain end-points like deliverable items.

Question 18

According to the lessons and lecture slides in this course - what is the 24-Hour rule?

Answer 18

It states that 24 hours after learning something - we forget 2/3 of it if we do not do something specific to avoid that.

Question 19

The process of figuring out what the problem really is, what consequences it has, what options one have to solve the problem, following through with the plan and then look at the impacts the possible solution have - is for short called Answer

Answer 19

IDEAL

Question 20

Project management means administration or leadership of a project.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Select the note-taking technique that we recommend you use.

Answer 21

Cornell

Question 22

In Project Management, what do we in our ITF course, say that the abbreviation S.M.A.R.T stands for?

Answer 22

Specific.
Measurable.
Achievable.
Realistic.
Time Limited

Question 23

As a student, your primary goal is to retain information and use that knowledge to pass your exams and ultimately use the knowledge you have accumulated in your new career.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

In project management,

Answer 24

In project management, a critical path is the [sequence] of project network [activities] which add up to the longest overall duration, whether the longest duration has [float] or not.

Question 25

Planning is an essential element if of studying because:

Answer 25

• It makes you more productive.
• It becomes easier to make the right choices,
• Helps you to develop your concentration,
• Become more motivated,
• Acquiring good habits during your student days will be useful during your future career.

Question 26

Planning gives an overview of the time available and also a feeling of control.

Answer 26

True