In traditional problem solving, which activity is a listed step?

• A. Define the objectives
• B. Gather data
• C. Remove emotions
• D. Make as many solutions

Answer: (D)

Generating a wide range of possible solutions is a core move in traditional problem solving. After you identify the problem and collect relevant information, you purposefully brainstorm to produce as many potential options as possible, without judging them at this stage. This broad exploration prevents prematurely narrowing choices and sets you up to evaluate and select the best solution later on, then implement and monitor it. The other activities fit other parts of the process: defining objectives is about clarifying what you’re trying to achieve, gathering data is the information collection step, and removing emotions isn’t a formal step in the standard problem-solving sequence.