Solene Is in Competition with Other Candidates for a Job

Multiple Choice

Solene is in competition with other candidates for a job in a secret government division that requires above average reasoning and problem-solving ability. As part of the selection process, she is required to complete a written exam and a problem-solving interview. Solene thinks she is well-prepared-she has done online practice exams and completed different problem-solving tasks her friends designed-but she is unsure of what to expect the day of her tests.
-During the interview,Solene is asked to complete a complex verbal math problem.Because she does not have access to a paper and pen,she uses a box of toothpicks to help her keep track of the numbers in the problem.Solene's use of toothpicks _________________.

A) is a form of algorithm
B) helps with problem representation
C) is a form of analogy
D) helps with domain-specific memory