Question

6 multiple choice 10 points
according to the text, how does asking intelligent and well - formed questions help in making informed decisions?

• it makes conversations shorter.
• it speeds up physical tasks.
• it replaces all problem - solving.
• it helps access needed information.

7 multiple choice 10 points
which of these is a personal reflection on the benefits of asking questions, rather than a general statement from the text?

• it helps me make more informed choices.
• it can be developed with practice.
• it is a core part of a lawyer’s job.
• it strengthens team cohesion.

8 multiple choice 10 points
a manager wants to foster a more collaborative environment. based on the text, which action would best improve team collaboration?

• encouraging members to ask questions and share ideas.
• limiting communication to formal meetings.
• assigning tasks without discussion.
• only allowing the manager to make decisions.

Explanation:

Question 6

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "It makes conversations shorter" is incorrect as asking good questions is more about quality of information, not length of conversation.
• "It speeds up physical tasks" is incorrect as asking questions relates to information gathering, not physical task speed.
• "It replaces all problem - solving" is incorrect as questions are part of problem - solving, not a replacement.
• "It helps access needed information" is correct because well - formed questions are a way to get the information required for informed decisions.

We need to find a personal reflection. A personal reflection uses "me" or a personal perspective.

• "It helps me make more informed choices" uses "me", indicating a personal reflection.
• "It can be developed with practice" is a general statement about the development of asking questions.
• "It is a core part of a lawyer’s job" is a general statement about a profession.
• "It strengthens team cohesion" is a general statement about team dynamics.

To foster collaboration:

• "Encouraging members to ask questions and share ideas" promotes communication and collaboration among team members.
• "Limiting communication to formal meetings" restricts communication and is not collaborative.
• "Assigning tasks without discussion" does not involve team input and is not collaborative.
• "Only allowing the manager to make decisions" is autocratic and not collaborative.

Answer:

It helps access needed information.

Question 7