PHIL-200, LOGIC Exam 1
1. True: The study of logic was practiced historically in Ancient Greece. T or F
2. False: The following statement is an argument: "When you change the spark
plugs in your car, it is first important to have the right tools. Be sure you have a socket
wrench and ball peen hammer. It is also a good idea to check the tire pressure at
the same time."
T or F
3. True: A good deductive argument has valid reasoning, whereas a good inductive
argument has strong reasoning. T or F
4. False: A counterexample argument is typically used to show that a premise in the
original argument is false. T or F
5. True: The sequence (from left to right) "animal, mammal, feline, tiger," would be
an example of increasing intention. T or F
6. False: A stipulative definition is one where the source of the definition is the
currently accepted cultural usage. T or F
7. False: "Whenever I step on a crack in the sidewalk, I do well in class that day."
This would be a likely example of the argument from ignorance fallacy. T or F
8. True: The quantity of "some S are P" is particular. T or F
9. False: The quality of "All S are P" is negative. T or F
10. True: In an E statement in categorical logic, the predicate is distributed. T or F
11. C. Because, Consequently: is a premise indicator, while is a
conclusion indicator.
A. Thus, so
B. And, or
C. Because, Consequently
D. Therefore, since
12. C. Stop eating that!: Which one of these statement could not be part of an
argument?
A. There is a tree in my yard.
B. It is always wrong to spit when greeting people.
C. Stop eating that!
D. Black Holes are always emit Hawking radiation.
13. A. "Whenever people gather together, it is inevitable that a mob forms.
Mobs always lead to destruction of private property, and the protection of
property is the primary function of government. Allowing people to assemble
in public is simply a bad idea.": Which of the following is an argument?
A. "Whenever people gather together, it is inevitable that a mob forms. Mobs always
lead to destruction of private property, and the protection of property is the primary
function of government. Allowing people to assemble in public is simply a bad idea."
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B. "I Wish the government would do something about the unemployment situation.
It makes me angry to see some CEOs of large corporations getting huge bonuses
while at the same time the corporation is laying off workers."
C. The government is divided into three branches: the judiciary, the executive, and
the legislative. Each has their duties and obligations. According to Montesquieu, this
separation of powers is important for a successfully functioning government.
D. None of the above.
14. D. Rhetoric: is defined as the art of persuasion.
A. Informal logic
B. Cataraxis
C. Induction
D. Rhetoric
15. D. Aristotle: This ancient philosopher was most important in the historical
development of logic in the Western world.
A. Porphry
B. Democritus
C. Parmenides
D. Aristotle
16. A. Sufficient condition: Consider this statement: " if john suffered food poison-
ing, it is because he ate the squid sauce." The first half of this statement (He ate the
quid sauce) is:
A. Sufficient condition
B. A necessary condition
C. a consequent
D. Both A and C
17. B. A necessary condition: Consider this statement: "if the quarterback stays
healthy, the broncos will win the Super Bowl." the second half of this statement is.
A. A sufficient condition
B. A necessary condition
C. An antecedent
D. A malapropism
18. D. None of the above: Consider the following argument: If john wants to marry
Jean, then he will buy her a Lama. John wants to marry Jean. Therefore, he will buy
her a Lama.
This Argument is a:
A. Inductive generalization
B. Categorical syllogism
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1. True: The study of logic was practiced historically in Ancient Greece. T or F
2. False: The following statement is an argument: "When you change the spark
plugs in your car, it is first important to have the right tools. Be sure you have a socket
wrench and ball peen hammer. It is also a good idea to check the tire pressure at
the same time."
T or F
3. True: A good deductive argument has valid reasoning, whereas a good inductive
argument has strong reasoning. T or F
4. False: A counterexample argument is typically used to show that a premise in the
original argument is false. T or F
5. True: The sequence (from left to right) "animal, mammal, feline, tiger," would be
an example of increasing intention. T or F
6. False: A stipulative definition is one where the source of the definition is the
currently accepted cultural usage. T or F
7. False: "Whenever I step on a crack in the sidewalk, I do well in class that day."
This would be a likely example of the argument from ignorance fallacy. T or F
8. True: The quantity of "some S are P" is particular. T or F
9. False: The quality of "All S are P" is negative. T or F
10. True: In an E statement in categorical logic, the predicate is distributed. T or F
11. C. Because, Consequently: is a premise indicator, while is a
conclusion indicator.
A. Thus, so
B. And, or
C. Because, Consequently
D. Therefore, since
12. C. Stop eating that!: Which one of these statement could not be part of an
argument?
A. There is a tree in my yard.
B. It is always wrong to spit when greeting people.
C. Stop eating that!
D. Black Holes are always emit Hawking radiation.
13. A. "Whenever people gather together, it is inevitable that a mob forms.
Mobs always lead to destruction of private property, and the protection of
property is the primary function of government. Allowing people to assemble
in public is simply a bad idea.": Which of the following is an argument?
A. "Whenever people gather together, it is inevitable that a mob forms. Mobs always
lead to destruction of private property, and the protection of property is the primary
function of government. Allowing people to assemble in public is simply a bad idea."
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B. "I Wish the government would do something about the unemployment situation.
It makes me angry to see some CEOs of large corporations getting huge bonuses
while at the same time the corporation is laying off workers."
C. The government is divided into three branches: the judiciary, the executive, and
the legislative. Each has their duties and obligations. According to Montesquieu, this
separation of powers is important for a successfully functioning government.
D. None of the above.
14. D. Rhetoric: is defined as the art of persuasion.
A. Informal logic
B. Cataraxis
C. Induction
D. Rhetoric
15. D. Aristotle: This ancient philosopher was most important in the historical
development of logic in the Western world.
A. Porphry
B. Democritus
C. Parmenides
D. Aristotle
16. A. Sufficient condition: Consider this statement: " if john suffered food poison-
ing, it is because he ate the squid sauce." The first half of this statement (He ate the
quid sauce) is:
A. Sufficient condition
B. A necessary condition
C. a consequent
D. Both A and C
17. B. A necessary condition: Consider this statement: "if the quarterback stays
healthy, the broncos will win the Super Bowl." the second half of this statement is.
A. A sufficient condition
B. A necessary condition
C. An antecedent
D. A malapropism
18. D. None of the above: Consider the following argument: If john wants to marry
Jean, then he will buy her a Lama. John wants to marry Jean. Therefore, he will buy
her a Lama.
This Argument is a:
A. Inductive generalization
B. Categorical syllogism
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