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Ideation and Brainstorming Techniques

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Which brainstorming technique involves generating a large number of ideas in a short period of time?

  1. Brainwriting

  2. Mind Mapping

  3. SCAMPER

  4. Reverse Brainstorming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brainwriting is a brainstorming technique where participants write down their ideas on paper and then pass them on to the next person. This process continues until everyone has had a chance to contribute their ideas.

What is the purpose of using a mind map during a brainstorming session?

  1. To organize and visualize ideas

  2. To generate new ideas

  3. To evaluate ideas

  4. To select the best idea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A mind map is a diagram that helps to organize and visualize ideas. It can be used during a brainstorming session to help participants see the relationships between different ideas and to generate new ideas.

Which brainstorming technique involves looking at a problem from a different perspective?

  1. Reverse Brainstorming

  2. SCAMPER

  3. Brainwriting

  4. Mind Mapping


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reverse brainstorming is a brainstorming technique where participants try to come up with as many ways as possible to make a problem worse. This can help to generate new ideas for solving the problem.

What is the SCAMPER technique used for?

  1. Generating new ideas

  2. Evaluating ideas

  3. Selecting the best idea

  4. Implementing the best idea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The SCAMPER technique is a brainstorming technique that helps to generate new ideas by asking questions about how to substitute, combine, adapt, modify, put to other uses, or eliminate an existing product or service.

Which brainstorming technique involves using a random word or image to generate new ideas?

  1. Random Word Association

  2. Mind Mapping

  3. Brainwriting

  4. Reverse Brainstorming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Random word association is a brainstorming technique where participants are given a random word or image and then asked to generate as many ideas as possible related to that word or image.

What is the purpose of using a SWOT analysis during a brainstorming session?

  1. To identify strengths and weaknesses

  2. To generate new ideas

  3. To evaluate ideas

  4. To select the best idea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A SWOT analysis is a technique used to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to a particular situation. It can be used during a brainstorming session to help participants identify areas where they can improve or to generate new ideas for solving a problem.

Which brainstorming technique involves using a group of experts to generate ideas?

  1. Nominal Group Technique

  2. Brainwriting

  3. Mind Mapping

  4. Reverse Brainstorming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The nominal group technique is a brainstorming technique where a group of experts are asked to generate ideas individually and then share their ideas with the group. The group then discusses the ideas and selects the best ones.

What is the purpose of using a Delphi technique during a brainstorming session?

  1. To generate new ideas

  2. To evaluate ideas

  3. To select the best idea

  4. To implement the best idea


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Delphi technique is a brainstorming technique where a group of experts are asked to evaluate a set of ideas and provide feedback. The feedback is then used to improve the ideas and to select the best ones.

Which brainstorming technique involves using a computer program to generate new ideas?

  1. Computer-Aided Brainstorming

  2. Mind Mapping

  3. Brainwriting

  4. Reverse Brainstorming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Computer-aided brainstorming is a brainstorming technique where a computer program is used to generate new ideas. The program can be used to generate random words or images, to combine different ideas, or to evaluate ideas.

What is the purpose of using a storyboarding technique during a brainstorming session?

  1. To generate new ideas

  2. To evaluate ideas

  3. To select the best idea

  4. To implement the best idea


Correct Option:
Explanation:

A storyboarding technique is a brainstorming technique where participants create a series of drawings or images to visualize their ideas. This can help to generate new ideas and to communicate ideas to others.

Which brainstorming technique involves using a physical space to generate new ideas?

  1. Spatial Brainstorming

  2. Mind Mapping

  3. Brainwriting

  4. Reverse Brainstorming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spatial brainstorming is a brainstorming technique where participants use a physical space to generate new ideas. This can involve using a whiteboard, a flip chart, or even a room full of objects.

What is the purpose of using a role-playing technique during a brainstorming session?

  1. To generate new ideas

  2. To evaluate ideas

  3. To select the best idea

  4. To implement the best idea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A role-playing technique is a brainstorming technique where participants take on different roles and act out different scenarios. This can help to generate new ideas and to see problems from a different perspective.

Which brainstorming technique involves using a set of pre-defined questions to generate new ideas?

  1. Question Storming

  2. Mind Mapping

  3. Brainwriting

  4. Reverse Brainstorming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Question storming is a brainstorming technique where participants are given a set of pre-defined questions to answer. The questions are designed to help participants generate new ideas and to see problems from a different perspective.

What is the purpose of using a forced connections technique during a brainstorming session?

  1. To generate new ideas

  2. To evaluate ideas

  3. To select the best idea

  4. To implement the best idea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A forced connections technique is a brainstorming technique where participants are forced to connect two or more unrelated ideas. This can help to generate new ideas and to see problems from a different perspective.

Which brainstorming technique involves using a group of people to generate ideas?

  1. Group Brainstorming

  2. Mind Mapping

  3. Brainwriting

  4. Reverse Brainstorming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Group brainstorming is a brainstorming technique where a group of people come together to generate ideas. This can be done in a formal setting, such as a meeting, or in a more informal setting, such as a casual conversation.

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