1. What is creativity best defined as?
a) Following established norms
b) Generating new and useful ideas
c) Repeating past solutions
d) Avoiding problem-solving
Answer: b) Generating new and useful ideas
2. Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of a creative person?
a) Open-mindedness
b) Curiosity
c) Rigidity
d) Risk-taking
Answer: c) Rigidity
3. What is an essential component of creativity?
a) Memorization
b) Imitation
c) Originality
d) Repetition
Answer: c) Originality
4. Which of the following is an example of divergent thinking?
a) Finding multiple uses for a paperclip
b) Memorizing a list of facts
c) Following step-by-step instructions
d) Sticking to a fixed routine
Answer: a) Finding multiple uses for a paperclip
5. Which type of thinking is associated with problem-solving in a logical, linear manner?
a) Divergent thinking
b) Lateral thinking
c) Convergent thinking
d) Abstract thinking
Answer: c) Convergent thinking
6. Who introduced the concept of lateral thinking?
a) Edward de Bono
b) Albert Einstein
c) B.F. Skinner
d) Sigmund Freud
Answer: a) Edward de Bono
7. Which of the following is NOT a stage of the creative process?
a) Preparation
b) Incubation
c) Imitation
d) Verification
Answer: c) Imitation
8. What is the role of incubation in creativity?
a) Avoiding problems
b) Letting ideas develop subconsciously
c) Forcing solutions immediately
d) Ignoring the problem
Answer: b) Letting ideas develop subconsciously
9. Which of the following is a technique used to stimulate creativity?
a) Brainstorming
b) Memorization
c) Standardization
d) Copying
Answer: a) Brainstorming
10. What is a common obstacle to creativity?
a) Flexibility
b) Fear of failure
c) Curiosity
d) Open-mindedness
Answer: b) Fear of failure
11. Which of these professions requires creativity?
a) Artist
b) Scientist
c) Engineer
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
12. What is the SCAMPER technique used for?
a) Solving equations
b) Enhancing creativity
c) Memorizing information
d) Following strict rules
Answer: b) Enhancing creativity
13. Which of the following is an example of lateral thinking?
a) Solving a math problem step-by-step
b) Finding an unconventional use for an object
c) Copying an existing design
d) Following a strict algorithm
Answer: b) Finding an unconventional use for an object
14. What does the "C" in SCAMPER stand for?
a) Combine
b) Create
c) Calculate
d) Categorize
Answer: a) Combine
15. Creativity is most commonly associated with which part of the brain?
a) Left hemisphere
b) Right hemisphere
c) Cerebellum
d) Brainstem
Answer: b) Right hemisphere
16. What is the purpose of the "Elaboration" stage in the creative process?
a) Generating random ideas
b) Expanding on and refining an idea
c) Ignoring feedback
d) Imitating others
Answer: b) Expanding on and refining an idea
17. Which of the following statements is TRUE about creativity?
a) It is only useful in the arts
b) It can be improved with practice
c) Only certain people are born creative
d) It is irrelevant in problem-solving
Answer: b) It can be improved with practice
18. What is the primary benefit of brainstorming?
a) Encouraging idea generation without judgment
b) Eliminating new ideas
c) Sticking to conventional thinking
d) Limiting creativity
Answer: a) Encouraging idea generation without judgment
19. Which of the following best describes "functional fixedness"?
a) The ability to use objects creatively
b) The tendency to see objects only in their usual function
c) Thinking in multiple directions
d) Applying a flexible mindset
Answer: b) The tendency to see objects only in their usual function
20. What does "fluency" in creativity refer to?
a) Generating a large number of ideas
b) Being an expert in a subject
c) Strictly following rules
d) Copying existing work
Answer: a) Generating a large number of ideas
