Total Quality Management Multiple Choice Questions on “Problem Solving Tools – TRIZ”.
1. Who developed the concept of ‘TRIZ’?
a) GenrichAltshuller
b) Deming
c) Crosby
d) Juran
Answer: a
Clarification: The concept of ‘TRIZ’ was developed by GenrichAltshuller. It is a Russian acronym which is translated as Theory of Inventive Problem Solving.
2. TRIZ is based on logic and data, and not based on intuition or brainstorming.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Clarification: TRIZ is based on logic and data, and not based on intuition or brainstorming. It is a creative problem solving methodology. It was developed by the Russian scientist GenrichAltshuller.
3. Which of the following is not an emotional based method for increasing innovation?
a) Brainstorming
b) Synectics
c) Lateral thinking
d) TRIZ
Answer: d
Clarification: Brainstorming, synectics, lateral thinking, and mind mapping are emotional based methods for increasing innovation. TRIZ is an empirical based method for increasing innovation.
4. According to TRIZ, one has to find the solution for the existing problem from the existing set of solutions.
a) False
b) True
Answer: b
Clarification: According to TRIZ, one has to find the solution for the existing problem from the existing set of solutions. Somewhere, someone may have solved the problem already or something similar. The task is to find that solution from the given set of solutions.
5. Which of the following is incorrect with respect to TRIZ?
a) It reduces the number of trial and error iterations
b) It is based on logic and data
c) It is emotion based
d) It is empirical based
Answer: c
Clarification: TRIZ reduces the number of trial and error iterations for solving a problem. It is based on logic and data. It is empirical based.
6. Which of the following is incorrect with respect to TRIZ?
a) Useful for new product analysis
b) Useful for failure prediction
c) Useful for failure analysis
d) Can’t be used in new product analysis
Answer: d
Clarification: TRIZ can be used for new product analysis. It can be used for failure prediction. It can also be used in failure analysis. Basically, it can be used to work on any type of problem.
7. Which of the following is false about TRIZ?
a) It saves time
b) It saves money
c) It increases risk
d) It reduces risk
Answer: c
Clarification: TRIZ is used to save time and money. It also reduces risk. All these are possible because TRIZ reduces the number of trial and error iterations for solving a problem.
8. What does IFR mean?
a) Ideal Final Result
b) Initialize Final Result
c) Ideal Final Report
d) Initialize Final Report
Answer: a
Clarification: IFR which means Ideal Final Result is used in the problem definition phase of TRIZ. It is a solution to a problem which is free of any constraints from the original problem.
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