Quiz – Systems Thinking Essentials

Question 1 of 6

1. Question

That outcomes are always predictable

How interconnected elements create outcomes beyond simple cause-and-effect

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That every problem has one single cause

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That elements never interact

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That outcomes are always predictable

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Question 2 of 6

2. Question

Monitoring is pointless

Consequences can emerge unexpectedly and need monitoring

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Consequences are always immediate

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There are never any consequences

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Monitoring is pointless

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Question 3 of 6

3. Question

Avoiding any intervention

Solutions that address root causes without unintended harm

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Quick fixes that ignore root causes

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Solutions that always cause harm

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Avoiding any intervention

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Question 4 of 6

4. Question

Monitoring consequences

Unintended harm from narrow solutions

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Learning about the system

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Finding leverage points

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Monitoring consequences

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Question 5 of 6

5. Question

Match each systems thinking concept to its description.

Sort elements

Reinforce or balance system behavior
Consequences emerge unexpectedly
Places to intervene for big change
Define what is inside the system

Feedback loops

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Time delays

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Leverage points

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System boundaries

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Question 6 of 6

6. Question

A shortcut that removes all delays

Leverage points that address root causes

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The single guaranteed cause of every problem

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Ways to ignore long-term consequences

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A shortcut that removes all delays

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