The second step for projects in the Front End is for the team to engage in further exploration and discovery work. This is aimed at gaining additional insights into both the problem space and the solution space they are dealing with. Select one correct answer from the list:
Correct Answer: D
GInI'sCInP Handbookoutlines the Front End with iterative steps, where the second is "further exploration and discovery work" to deepen understanding of the "problem space" (needs, context) and "solution space" (potential approaches). This builds on initial needfinding, using research or observation to refine insights before ideation. "Further ideation and design work" (A) is premature (third step). "Crowdsourcing" (B) is a specific tactic, not the broad process. "Study of business capabilities" (C) is internal, not problem/solution- focused. Option D matches GInI's exact description, aligning with the original answer, reflecting a disciplined, insight-gathering phase-a GInI method ensuring robust foundations for innovation. Reference:GInICInP Handbook, Section on Front End Step 2: Exploration and Discovery.
Question 32
Innovation Managers serve as the business' point of accountability in driving their Innovation program. Select one correct answer from the list:
Correct Answer: A
GInI'sCInP Handbookpositions Innovation Managers as the "point of accountability" for the innovation program-responsible for its strategy, execution, and outcomes. They oversee portfolios, align efforts with business goals, and answer to leadership, making them the linchpin, not just a leader or hope. "Only real hope" (B) is dramatic, not formal. "Second-tier fallback" (C) diminishes their role. "First line of leadership" (D) implies frontline management, not program oversight. Option A aligns with GInI's definition, matching the original answer, reflecting a structured, accountable role critical to GInI's systemic approach to innovation governance. Reference:GInICInP Handbook, Section on Innovation Manager Responsibilities.
Question 33
As an Innovation Project Leader, the Innovation Manager would generally function as both a steadfast and reliable Leader, a situation that demands a very specific set of skills. Select one correct answer from the list:
Correct Answer: C
GInI'sCertified Innovation Professional (CInP) Handbookoutlines the Innovation Manager's role as a Project Leader, emphasizing attributes like being "steadfast" (resolute, consistent in vision) and "reliable" (dependable in execution). These traits ensure the leader maintains direction amid uncertainty and delivers on commitments, critical for managing innovation's inherent risks. The question focuses on personal qualities, not structural roles (unlike Q70). "Lone Wolf / Pack" (A) contrasts independence with collaboration, not GInI' s focus here. "Team / Project" (C) describes scope, not traits. "Internal / External" (D) fits Q70's role duality, not this attribute pair. The original answer (B) is correct here (unlike Q70's error), aligning with GInI's leadership profile-steadfastness drives persistence, reliability builds trust, forming a skillset for navigating complex projects. This reflects GInI's emphasis on character-driven leadership, rooted in real-world demands for credibility and stability in innovation management. Reference:GInICInP Handbook, Section on Innovation Leadership Qualities.
Question 34
After having a number of teams conduct further validation and scoping on their respective projects in the Front End, a business is then able to ask of each one "Is it a problem worth solving?" Select one correct answer from the list:
Correct Answer: C
GInI'sCInP Handbooknotes that post-Front End validation and scoping, businesses assess projects by asking, "Is it a problem worth solving?"-evaluating if the issue merits resources based on impact, scale, and alignment. This gatekeeping question ensures focus on significant challenges. "Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" (A) is hyperbolic. "Customer they care about" (B) shifts to audience, not problem. "Problem behind a problem" (D) is a reframing tactic, not the decision point. Option C matches GInI's exact phrasing, aligning with the original answer, reflecting a pragmatic, value-driven filter-a GInI principle for prioritizing innovation efforts. Reference:GInICInP Handbook, Section on Front End Project Assessment.
Question 35
Engagement is what speeds up a business' innovation program and connects it with the people who give it life. Select one correct answer from the list:
Correct Answer: B
Engagement in the context of a business innovation program refers to the process of involving and connecting people-employees, stakeholders, and sometimes external contributors-to the innovation efforts. According to GInI'sCertified Innovation Professional (CInP) Handbook, engagement is not merely about accelerating processes (speeding up) but about broadening participation and making innovation a shared endeavor across the organization. The term "democratizes" aligns with this philosophy, as it implies opening up the innovation process to a wider audience, empowering individuals at all levels to contribute ideas and energy. This fosters a culture where innovation thrives through collective involvement rather than being dictated or governed by a select few. "Speeds up" (A) might be a byproduct, but it is not the core essence of engagement as defined by GInI. "Orients" (C) and "governs" (D) suggest direction or control, which are less about connecting people and more about structure-thus not fitting the intent of the question.
