How well do you solve problems on the job? This brief quiz will help you gauge (and improve) your problem-solving ability. The questions seem simple, but think carefull before answering.

1. How do you put a giraffe into the refrigerator?

2. How do you put an elephant into the refrigerator?

3. The Lion King is hosting an animal conference. One animal is missing - which one?

4. You came to a river that is known to be inhabited by crocodiles. How do you get across?

KEY

1. Answer : Open the refrigerator, jam in the giraffe, and close the door.
    Point : Do you tend to do simple things in an overly comlicated way?

2. Answer : Open the refrigerator, take out the giraffe, put in the elephant, and close the door. Did you remember to remove the giraffe?
    Point : This tests your ability to think through the repercussions of your actions.

3. Answer : The elephant is missing because it's still in the refigerator!
    Point : How good is your memory and sense of continuity?

4. Answer : You can swim accross safely. All the crocodiles are at the Lion King's animal conference.
    Point : How good is your ability to learn from previous mistakes?

         If you didn't fare well on this quiz, don't despair. About 90 percent of business professionals incorrectly answered all four questions. Children, on the other hand, usually answered them all correctly.