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2026 – S1 – IOP1501 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Thursday, 5 March 2026,
State Finished
Completed on Thursday, 5 March 2026,
Time taken
Marks 20.00/20.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Which one of the heuristics below would students who had registered for 10 semester
modules in a year, most likely use?
a.
Breaking down a task into steps
b.
Availability heuristic
c.
Working backwards
d.
Representative heuristic
Feedback
This is correct. See Openstax OER section 5.3 - Problem solving
The correct answer is: Breaking down a task into steps
Question 2
______intelligence could be attributed to a test pilot in the air force who may be required to
come up with new ideas to solve a landing gear problem not yet identified in the new range of
aircraft being tested.
a.
Multiple
b.
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2026 – S1 – IOP1501 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
Practical
c.
Creative
d.
Analytical
Feedback
This is correct see Openstax OER, section 5.4 - Classifying intelligence
The correct answer is: Creative
Question 3
A manager of a sanitation plant does not want to hire women in his department because it is
no place for women to work. This rigid and inflexible way of thinking as a barrier to problem
solving could indicate a _______.
a.
Confirmation bias
b.
Hindsight bias
c.
Mental set
d.
Functional fixedness
Feedback
This is correct. See Openstax OER, section 5.3 - Problem solving
The correct answer is: Confirmation bias
Question 4
Which of the following is an example of a prototype for the concept of leadership in an
athletic team?
a.
the quietest member of the team
b.
2026 – S1 – IOP1501 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Thursday, 5 March 2026,
State Finished
Completed on Thursday, 5 March 2026,
Time taken
Marks 20.00/20.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Which one of the heuristics below would students who had registered for 10 semester
modules in a year, most likely use?
a.
Breaking down a task into steps
b.
Availability heuristic
c.
Working backwards
d.
Representative heuristic
Feedback
This is correct. See Openstax OER section 5.3 - Problem solving
The correct answer is: Breaking down a task into steps
Question 2
______intelligence could be attributed to a test pilot in the air force who may be required to
come up with new ideas to solve a landing gear problem not yet identified in the new range of
aircraft being tested.
a.
Multiple
b.
, 2
2026 – S1 – IOP1501 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
Practical
c.
Creative
d.
Analytical
Feedback
This is correct see Openstax OER, section 5.4 - Classifying intelligence
The correct answer is: Creative
Question 3
A manager of a sanitation plant does not want to hire women in his department because it is
no place for women to work. This rigid and inflexible way of thinking as a barrier to problem
solving could indicate a _______.
a.
Confirmation bias
b.
Hindsight bias
c.
Mental set
d.
Functional fixedness
Feedback
This is correct. See Openstax OER, section 5.3 - Problem solving
The correct answer is: Confirmation bias
Question 4
Which of the following is an example of a prototype for the concept of leadership in an
athletic team?
a.
the quietest member of the team
b.
