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The greatest challenge facing companies in problem solving is...(evaluating a solution, implementing a solution, defining the real problem)
Defining the real problem.
Resolving contradictions and that a solution to your problem already exists are principles of this solution generating technique
What is TRIZ?
The binary number system is a base ? system
Base 2
Based off the 80/20 rule. A way to organize and visualize data to help prioritize multiple problems.
Pareto Chart
Will it increase profit
True or False: a basic premise of K.T. Problme Analysis is that something distinguishes what the problem IS from what it IS NOT.
True
True or False: The TRIZ Contradiction Matrix rates the timing, trend, and impact of a problem as having high, med., or low degree of concern.
True.
What power of 2 would be required to convert the binary number 11110001 to decimal?
2^7
A graphical way of organizing and recording brainstorming ideas.
A Fishbone Diagram
Which of the following is not a type of cenceptual mental block...Expressive, Cultural, Emotional, Lateral Thinking
Lateral thinking
A new model, based on a new set of rules establishing new boundaries and solutions to problems that were previously unsolvable is a...
Paradigm Shift
When evaluating a Critical Path Chart, how do you identify the critical path?
The path with the longest duration.
Excel's ________ calculates the future value of an investment.
Bar Chart
The 5 P's to consider when ethically analyzing a solution are Purpose, Pride, Patience, Persistence, and....
Perspective
Which K.T. method is used to decided which problem has the highest priority?
K.T. Situation Appraisal
Is the Pareto Chart part of the K.T. Decision Analysis?
No
to create an absolute cell reference so a formula does not change when copied to another cell us a(n)...
Dollar sign ($)
Deployment chart.
Is maximizing profit on the evaluation checklist used during the evaluation stage of the problem solving heuristic?
NO
Which K.T. method is used to prevent future problems from occuring?
K.T. Potential Problem Analysis
Evaluation of the solution should be a(n) _______ process throughout the life of a project.
ongoing
What is decimal equivalent of the binary number 11110001?
241
This type of chart plots the interception points between x and y values.
scatterplot
What are the 5 building blocks of the problem solving heuristic
Define, Generate, Decide, Implement, Evaluate