Career Readiness Test 1 Study Guide
Questions and Answers
Which step in the critical thinking process typically requires breaking down information?
- Answer-Evaluate the ideas.
Which decision-making method helps you make quick decisions based on experience? -
Answer-Intuitive
Which step in the critical thinking process typically requires the most information-
gathering? - Answer-explore different ideas
Which step in the critical thinking process typically requires the most foresight (looking
into the future)? - Answer-Consider the implications
Kevin really likes cars. He is buying a new car for a job that is far away from where he
lives. After looking at many different cars, including sports cars, he buys a small car with
good gas mileage. What decision-making method did Kevin most likely use? - Answer-
Rational
An argument can only have one premise. T/F - Answer-False
You are studying for a test tomorrow. Your friends invite you to the school's BIG
basketball game. They say it's going to be an exciting game and that you can study
later. You decide to go to the game. What type of decision-making method are you most
likely using? - Answer-Group
What is required to become a good critical thinker? - Answer-
What do you call a reason given in an argument of why the claim is true? - Answer-
Practice the right skills over the long-term
What is a premise that is unspoken or assumed in an argument? - Answer-implicit
premise
During critical thinking, the evaluation of information should be __________. - Answer-
unbiased
Kaitlin has decided not to fly to her business conference because her best friend was
worried about her taking a plane. What decision-making method did Kaitlin most likely
use? - Answer-emotional
Is a defense of a political position an argument? Yes/No - Answer-Yes
Questions and Answers
Which step in the critical thinking process typically requires breaking down information?
- Answer-Evaluate the ideas.
Which decision-making method helps you make quick decisions based on experience? -
Answer-Intuitive
Which step in the critical thinking process typically requires the most information-
gathering? - Answer-explore different ideas
Which step in the critical thinking process typically requires the most foresight (looking
into the future)? - Answer-Consider the implications
Kevin really likes cars. He is buying a new car for a job that is far away from where he
lives. After looking at many different cars, including sports cars, he buys a small car with
good gas mileage. What decision-making method did Kevin most likely use? - Answer-
Rational
An argument can only have one premise. T/F - Answer-False
You are studying for a test tomorrow. Your friends invite you to the school's BIG
basketball game. They say it's going to be an exciting game and that you can study
later. You decide to go to the game. What type of decision-making method are you most
likely using? - Answer-Group
What is required to become a good critical thinker? - Answer-
What do you call a reason given in an argument of why the claim is true? - Answer-
Practice the right skills over the long-term
What is a premise that is unspoken or assumed in an argument? - Answer-implicit
premise
During critical thinking, the evaluation of information should be __________. - Answer-
unbiased
Kaitlin has decided not to fly to her business conference because her best friend was
worried about her taking a plane. What decision-making method did Kaitlin most likely
use? - Answer-emotional
Is a defense of a political position an argument? Yes/No - Answer-Yes
