WGU D265 Practice Test 1: Assessing Argument
Quality and Bias Questions and Answers
Evaluates Quality of Arguments 1/3
Basic Components (Section 1, Lessons 1-3)
1
Enter your first and last name: *
Correct 1/1 Points
The chicken crossed the road because it wanted to get to the other side.
Which descriptions best characterize the above sentence? Choose 2 answers. *
Proposition
Exhortation
Statement
Inference
Correct 1/1 Points
4
,Given that international tensions are high, and as open military conflict is
growing more likely, we can infer that a new approach to diplomacy is needed.
So let's stop making the same mistakes we always made in the past.
Which proposition is the conclusion of the above argument. *
International tensions are high.
Open military conflict is growing more likely.
A new approach to diplomacy is needed.
Let's stop making the same mistakes we always made in the past.
Correct 1/1 Points
Which sentences are statements? Choose 2 answers. *
Bruce Wayne and Batman are the same person.
Let’s go to a show!
The best defense is a good offense.
Did you remember to buy milk at the store?
Correct 1/1 Points
6
Which sentence demonstrates a critical thinking mindset? *
“The question is easy, and the answer is obvious.”
"Let’s evaluate the relevant evidence before making a decision.”
, “I know I am right because I am always completely fair and objective.”
“The other candidate is a known cheat and liar, so I will destroy them when we debate the
issues.”
Incorrect 0/1 Points
7
I have seen two swans in my life, and they were both white. Therefore, all swans
probably are white.
Which descriptions are accurate of the above argument? Choose 2 answers.
*
Strong
Cogent
Inference
Evaluates Quality of Arguments 2/3
Validity or Strength (Section 1, Lesson 4)
Correct 1/1 Points
8
Next year in the United States the average temperature is likely to be warmer in
the summer than in the winter, because in the past the average recorded
temperature in the United States has been warmer in the summer than in the
winter.
Quality and Bias Questions and Answers
Evaluates Quality of Arguments 1/3
Basic Components (Section 1, Lessons 1-3)
1
Enter your first and last name: *
Correct 1/1 Points
The chicken crossed the road because it wanted to get to the other side.
Which descriptions best characterize the above sentence? Choose 2 answers. *
Proposition
Exhortation
Statement
Inference
Correct 1/1 Points
4
,Given that international tensions are high, and as open military conflict is
growing more likely, we can infer that a new approach to diplomacy is needed.
So let's stop making the same mistakes we always made in the past.
Which proposition is the conclusion of the above argument. *
International tensions are high.
Open military conflict is growing more likely.
A new approach to diplomacy is needed.
Let's stop making the same mistakes we always made in the past.
Correct 1/1 Points
Which sentences are statements? Choose 2 answers. *
Bruce Wayne and Batman are the same person.
Let’s go to a show!
The best defense is a good offense.
Did you remember to buy milk at the store?
Correct 1/1 Points
6
Which sentence demonstrates a critical thinking mindset? *
“The question is easy, and the answer is obvious.”
"Let’s evaluate the relevant evidence before making a decision.”
, “I know I am right because I am always completely fair and objective.”
“The other candidate is a known cheat and liar, so I will destroy them when we debate the
issues.”
Incorrect 0/1 Points
7
I have seen two swans in my life, and they were both white. Therefore, all swans
probably are white.
Which descriptions are accurate of the above argument? Choose 2 answers.
*
Strong
Cogent
Inference
Evaluates Quality of Arguments 2/3
Validity or Strength (Section 1, Lesson 4)
Correct 1/1 Points
8
Next year in the United States the average temperature is likely to be warmer in
the summer than in the winter, because in the past the average recorded
temperature in the United States has been warmer in the summer than in the
winter.
