The ability to solve complex problems

Imagine you are in an unfamiliar city without a map or signal. How would you find your way to your destination? I would track the landmarks and mentally note them down.
I would create a scheme of options and gradually eliminate the incorrect paths.
I would wait for someone who looks like a local and ask them for help.
I would study the movement of people and infer probable directions.
I would try different paths until I find the right one.

You have a puzzle with missing pieces in front of you. How would you proceed with assembling it? I would start from the edges and gradually fill in the interior.
I would be looking for patterns and colors that repeat.
I would envision the overall picture and sort the pieces accordingly.
I would try the most prominent parts first and then branch out from them.
I would try to understand the logic of the whole and intuitively fill in the missing parts.

Imagine you are part of a team tasked with solving a challenging problem. How would you approach it? First, I would analyze the task and distribute the responsibilities among the team members.
I would suggest a brainstorming session to come up with as many solutions as possible.
First, I would observe the team dynamics and then intervene strategically.
I would try to find parallels with similar problems from the past.
I would focus on the main goal and filter out everything irrelevant.

If you had to propose a way to optimize transportation in a busy city, what approach would you take? I would analyze existing data and look for patterns in traffic jams.
I would focus on human behavior and try to influence it.
I would propose a new transportation system that would address the main obstacles.
I would look for inspiration in other cities with similar issues.
I would combine several smaller solutions to create a comprehensive system.

You have a series of numbers: 3, 6, 12, 24, ?. What number would you add and why? 48, because each subsequent term is double the previous one.
60, because I found another pattern in the distribution of numbers.
I wouldn't rush; I would rather verify multiple options.
It depends on further conditions that I would try to uncover.
I would rather ask if there is an alternative logic to this sequence.

Imagine you are trying to fix a mistake in a complex system. How would you proceed? First, I would analyze the entire structure to understand where the error might have occurred.
I would isolate the individual parts and test them separately.
I would look for the cause in past similar cases.
First, I would make small adjustments and monitor their impact.
I would create a simulation and test various hypotheses in it.

You received an encrypted message, but you don't have the key. How would you decrypt it? First, I would look for recurring patterns in the text.
I would try to identify the encryption algorithm.
First, I would try the most common methods and only then experiment.
I would be looking for hidden visual or numerical patterns.
I would divide the problem into smaller parts and solve them gradually.

You are faced with a task where there is no clear correct answer. How do you decide? I am looking for the solution that is the most logical considering the available information.
I evaluate all options and make decisions based on their probable impact.
I prefer the solution that has the least risk.
I follow my intuition, but I verify it with facts.
I am looking for unconventional approaches that could bring innovative solutions.

Imagine that you are working on a project where you constantly have to adapt your solutions to new conditions. How will you cope with that? I will keep a cool head and flexibly change my strategy.
I will focus on the key elements and adapt the rest to the situation.
First, I will create a solid plan and adjust it as needed.
I am searching for a system in unpredictability and trying to use it to my advantage.
I will utilize creativity and experiment with different approaches.

You are faced with a challenge where you must understand an entirely new concept in a short amount of time. How will you approach it? First, I will focus on the main principles and only then on the details.
I will create an analogy to something I already know.
I will divide the information into smaller parts and gradually learn them.
I will try a practical example to understand the concept better.
First, I will have the basics explained to me, and then I will explore various deeper aspects.