WGU IT D265 Pre-Assessment (PEKO) 2026 –
Critical Thinking: Reason & Evidence Practice
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Attempt #1
Status: Passed
1. Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
"Although my opponent has proven to be less than honest, I welcome the
opportunity to engage in meaningful debate."
"The issues at hand are quite simple, and the solutions are clear."
"Because I am honest and unbiased, I am confident in my position."
"In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so
that we may make an informed decision on the topic."
2. Since inflation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible, it
follows that we need to institute a new economic policy, and we need to act quickly.
Which two statements contain premises of the given argument?
Choose 2 answers.
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
We need to institute a new economic policy.
Inhation is rising rapidly.
We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible.
We need to act quickly.
3. "Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the best automobiles,” declared
Kennedy.
Which two descriptors best characterize Kennedy’s comments?
ANSWER
Choose 2 answers.
YOUR
1/18
, ANSWER
CORRECT
A strong argument
2/18
, YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
An inference
A weak argument
A proposition
4. Which two sentences are propositions?
Choose 2 answers.
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
Let’s focus on the economy today!
A strong economy is vital to national security.
What do you think is important?
5.
I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Strong argument
Weak argument
Inference
Proposition
6. Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating at the conclusion of a match, that means the
home team won. At the conclusion of the match, many home team fans came out smiling and celebrating. I,
therefore, concluded that the home team won.
Which term describes this argument?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Inductive
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Critical Thinking: Reason & Evidence Practice
Pack with Verified Answers
Attempt #1
Status: Passed
1. Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
"Although my opponent has proven to be less than honest, I welcome the
opportunity to engage in meaningful debate."
"The issues at hand are quite simple, and the solutions are clear."
"Because I am honest and unbiased, I am confident in my position."
"In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so
that we may make an informed decision on the topic."
2. Since inflation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible, it
follows that we need to institute a new economic policy, and we need to act quickly.
Which two statements contain premises of the given argument?
Choose 2 answers.
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
We need to institute a new economic policy.
Inhation is rising rapidly.
We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible.
We need to act quickly.
3. "Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the best automobiles,” declared
Kennedy.
Which two descriptors best characterize Kennedy’s comments?
ANSWER
Choose 2 answers.
YOUR
1/18
, ANSWER
CORRECT
A strong argument
2/18
, YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
An inference
A weak argument
A proposition
4. Which two sentences are propositions?
Choose 2 answers.
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
Let’s focus on the economy today!
A strong economy is vital to national security.
What do you think is important?
5.
I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Strong argument
Weak argument
Inference
Proposition
6. Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating at the conclusion of a match, that means the
home team won. At the conclusion of the match, many home team fans came out smiling and celebrating. I,
therefore, concluded that the home team won.
Which term describes this argument?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Inductive
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