Indian Institute of Technology Madras
BS Degree Programme · Examination & Study Paper
BSGN3001 · Strategies for Professional Growth
Goals, engineering sense & creativity
Examination Instructions & Guidelines
- Solve on notebook/paper first before checking solutions.
- MCQ: Exactly 1 option is correct. Negative marking applies.
- Scientific calculator allowed for all calculations.
- Official answer key is sealed at the end of this sheet.
End Term · 31 Aug 2025 (FN)End Term
- Q1MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Consider the following: 1. Using imagination to visualize new possibilities. 2. Applying curiosity to ask questions and explore unfamiliar areas. 3. Intersections of different disciplines. 4. Routine procedures without exploring alternatives. Which of these are examples of tools that foster creativity? Select the correct option using the codes given below:
- A1, 2, and 3 are tools for creativity; 4 is not
- B1 and 2 are tools for creativity; 3 and 4 are not
- COnly 1 is a tool for creativity
- DAll four are tools for creativity
- Q2MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
As part of a new product initiative, Lakshita has been assigned to lead the project. Before assigning tasks to her team, she spends time clarifying the goals, identifying the tools, technologies, and materials required, and creating a comprehensive timeline that outlines key stages and target completion dates. Which core principle of engineering sense is most clearly demonstrated in this scenario?
- AOrganizing
- BControlling
- CPlanning
- DLeading
- Q3MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
State whether the following statement is True or False: A SMART goal is one that is Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timeless.
- ATrue
- BFalse
End Term · 31 Aug 2025 (AN)End Term
- Q4MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
Shambhavi, a project manager is tasked with overseeing the development of a new product. Before delegating responsibilities to the team, she carefully defines the project objectives, determines the necessary technical and material resources, and lays out a detailed project schedule with milestones and deadlines. Which concept of engineering sense does this situation best illustrate?
- AOrganizing
- BControlling
- CPlanning
- DLeading
- Q5MCQ1 Mark·Choose one option
State whether the following statement is True or False: According to Goal-Setting Theory, specific goals, when accepted, improve performance more effectively than easy goals and feedback like “do your best.”
- ATRUE
- BFALSE