IPA FE Subject A 2026 Question 19
A question IPA Japan published in 令和８年度 基本情報技術者試験 科目A 公開問題 問19, translated into English. ITPEC is based on the same exams.
Which of the following is an explanation of brainstorming?
Explanation
Members freely putting forward as many ideas as possible — brainstorming is a group meeting method for generating ideas.
In brainstorming, several members examine one theme and each says whatever ideas come to mind. Its rules are: no criticism of ideas during the session, free and unrestrained ideas are welcome, quantity matters more than quality, and building on or combining others' ideas is encouraged. Holding back judgment keeps the ideas flowing and stimulates creative thinking.
Answer (a)
Why not others:
- •(b) — a game before training or small talk before a negotiation to ease tension is an ice-breaker
- •(c) — organizing and analyzing information within a set framework to grasp complex matters and derive solutions is logical thinking
- •(d) — repeating or rephrasing points to confirm that both sides understand the same thing, and giving opinions and evaluations, are listening and feedback techniques in conversation
Key rule: Brainstorming: many free ideas, no criticism, quantity first, build on others' ideas.
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