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1. Conflict involving competition for limited resources is termed as:

A. Value-based conflict

B. Resource-based conflict

C. Informational conflict

D. Psychological conflict

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2. Which stage of conflict involves the peak of violence?

A. Contradiction

B. Crisis

C. Post-conflict

D. Pre-conflict

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3. Conflict mapping involves:

A. Reducing conflicts through adjudication

B. Resolving disputes directly

C. Graphically analyzing parties, relationships, and issues

D. Ignoring secondary parties

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4. What is the primary role of multi-track diplomacy?

A. Combining diverse actors and efforts for peacebuilding

B. Preventing NGOs from participating in diplomacy

C. Encouraging single-level interventions

D. Promoting aggressive negotiation tactics

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5. Which is NOT a method of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)?

A. Arbitration

B. Conciliation

C. Mediation

D. Litigation

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6. Conciliation is best described as:

A. Imposing decisions on conflicting parties

B. Persuading conflicting parties to seek peaceful solutions

C. A binding resolution process

D. Avoiding third-party interventions

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7. What type of conflict occurs within an individual?

A. Intra-personal Conflict

B. Intra-group conflict

C. National conflict

D. Interpersonal conflict

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8. Which type of ADR is considered binding on the parties involved?

A. Arbitration

B. Mediation

C. Conciliation

D. Negotiation

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9. Which is an example of a reactive conflict resolution method?

A. Mediation

B. Good governance

C. Collaboration

D. Communication

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10. The win-win approach in ADR aims to:

A. Avoid addressing root causes

B. Satisfy all parties through compromise

C. Enforce legal rulings

D. Create an absolute winner

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11. What is the primary aim of conflict transformation?

A. Establishing dominance

B. Encouraging positional bargaining

C. Preventing all conflicts

D. Building long-standing positive relationships

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12. Which is NOT a property of conflict analysis?

A. Fears

B. Resource allocation

C. Interests

D. Position

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13. Good governance helps in conflict prevention by:

A. Promoting inequality

B. Ensuring justice and diffusing tensions

C. Ignoring disputes

D. Favoring one party over the other

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14. What is the focus of value-based conflict?

A. Psychological needs

B. Workplace Issues

C. Contradictory value systems such as religion or culture

D. Distribution of resources

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15. What is the pre-conflict stage characterized by?

A. Resolution efforts

B. Hidden incompatibilities between parties

C. Intense violence

D. Open confrontation

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16. Shadow parties in a conflict are usually:

A. Neutral observers

B. Invisible and interested in prolonging the conflict

C. Secondary participants

D. Easily identifiable

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17. Which of the following best describes conflict?

A. An agreement among groups

B. A peaceful negotiation

C. Avoidable disagreements

D. Contradictions from differences in interests and ideologies

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18. What is the primary focus of negotiation in conflict resolution?

A. Excluding interests of all parties

B. Structured dialogue to resolve differences

C. Avoiding communication between parties

D. Imposing external decisions

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19. What differentiates mediation from arbitration?

A. Arbitration excludes evidence

B. Mediation imposes decisions

C. Mediation allows parties control over the outcome

D. Arbitration focuses on collaborative dialogue

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20. Which type of conflict arises from resource scarcity?

A. Psychological conflict

B. Value-based conflict

C. Resource-based conflict

D. Intrapersonal conflict

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21.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of conflict?

A. Cultural harmony

B. Psychological needs

C. Resource scarcity

D. Misunderstood information

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22. Conflict transformation focuses on:

A. Addressing root causes and building positive relationships

B. Managing conflict without resolving it

C. Using force to end disputes

D. Avoiding the conflict entirely

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23. The use of arbitration differs from mediation in that:

A. It excludes evidence presentation

B. It does not involve any third party

C. It is non-binding

D. It involves a neutral party imposing a decision

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24. The Onion Method in conflict analysis highlights:

A. ) Key stakeholders only

B. Only surface-level issues

C. Layers of positions, interests, needs, and fears

D. Timelines of violent events

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25. What is a key feature of mediation?

A. It excludes third-party involvement

B. Decisions are imposed by the mediator

C. It always leads to binding agreements

D. Parties retain control over the outcome

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26. Which of the following is a proactive method of conflict resolution?

A. Litigation

B. Crisis management

C. Mediation

D. Good governance

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27. A crisis is described as

A. A resolved conflict

B. An extreme stage of conflict requiring critical decisions

C. A peaceful outcome

D. A minor disagreement

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28. What is the origin of the word "conflict"?

A. French

B. Latin

C. Arabic

D. Greek

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29. Which of the following is a benefit of ADR?

A. Promotes a zero-sum approach

B. Retains relationships between parties

C. Excludes direct party participation

D. Always leads to immediate results

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30.

What is a key feature of mediation?

A. It excludes third-party involvement

B. Parties retain control over the outcome

C. It always leads to binding agreements

D. Decisions are imposed by the mediator

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31. What is the outcome of arbitration in ADR?

A. A binding decision

B. A flexible resolution

C. A non-binding decision

D. A negotiation framework

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32. Who defined conflict as "opposition among social entities directed against one another"?

A. Kries Berg

B. Love

C. Rose

D. Quincy Wrights

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33. Which category of conflict parties is directly involved in the conflict?

A. Observing parties

B. Primary parties

C. Secondary parties

D. Shadow parties

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34. Which is a demerit of ADR?

A. Direct party participation

B. Reduced costs

C. Relaxed environment

D. Bias and delays

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35. Crisis management often involves:

A. Promoting resource-based conflicts

B. Addressing escalated violent situations

C. Preventing all conflicts

D. Ignoring state interventions

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36. The Onion method in conflict analysis highlights:

A. Legal resolutions exclusively

B. Position, interest, and needs/fears of parties

C. Surface-level issues only

D. Resource allocation disputes

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37. What is the focus of conflict analysis?

A. Avoiding conflict situations

B. Providing immediate solutions

C. Promoting aggressive competition

D. Understanding the elements and nature of conflict

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38. Collaboration in conflict resolution focuses on:

A. Avoiding interaction

B. Independent decision-making

C. Forcing a solution

D. Parties working together on joint activities

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39. Which component of conflict analysis focuses on historical and current events?

A. Mediation

B. Timelines

C. Crisis management

D. Mapping

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40. The Conflict Tree Method primarily analyzes:

A. Historical timelines

B. Stakeholder meetings

C. Root causes, core problems, and consequences of conflict

D. Inter-group relationships

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