ATI critical thinking Exam/143 Questions and
Answers.
Inference - Correct Answer -A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence
and reasoning
interpretation - Correct Answer -to understand, comprehend, identify
problems, clarify, decipher and decode.
analysis - Correct Answer -To examine ideas, analyze arguments, make
comparisons, and categorize, organize and prioritize.
Evaluation - Correct Answer -To assess the credibility, significance,and
relevance of information necessary to support the conclusions; and to asses
the information for biases, stereotypes, cliches or inappropriateness.
Self-regulation - Correct Answer -to monitor, reflect, question and adjust ones
own thinking processes as appropriate.
Interpretation questions: - Correct Answer --Comprehend the information
-Explain the meaning of a statement
Interpretation question 1:
A company's policy states that employees may take two weeks vacation
after they have reached their seventh anniversary with the company. This
means that:
a. employees must work for the company at least seven years before they
may take two weeks vacation
b. employees who have works for the company at least 7 years take two
weeks vacation
c. if the employee take two weeks vacation, they have worked for the
company for 7 years
d. all employees take 2 weeks vacation after working for the company7
years. - Correct Answer -Correct: A
b is incorrect because it some may not want to
c is incorrect because they may worked longer than 7
d is incorrect because they may want to
interpretation question 2:
Consider the statement: If it is made of glass, it may break. Which statement
provides the best interpretation?
a. If it does not break it is not glass.
b. Nothing breaks except glass
c. If it breaks, it is glass.
d. Glass can break. - Correct Answer -correct answer is d.
,a is incorrect because many things that do not break are not glass
b is incorrect because things do break that are not glass
c is incorrect because many things break that are not glass.
Analysis questions are looking for - Correct Answer -- anaylaze the pattern,
sequence or relationship within the example.
-make comparison
-identify the best comparative relationship
Analysis question 1: Consider the following to determine which is the same
as roses are red.
a. tree trunks are brown
b. carnations are white
c. bananas are yellow
d. leaves are green - Correct Answer -Correct answer is b.
a is incorrect because a tree is not a flower.
c is incorrect because a fruit is not a flower
d is incorrect because a leaf is not a flower.
Analysis question 2: Consider the following. Which is the logical match? If
B3E2H1, then:
a. A9D8G7
b. C1E2G3
c. A4E3H2
d. B7F6C4 - Correct Answer -Correct answer is a. BECAUSE the alphabet
pattern is every 3rd letter and numbers decrease by 1.
b,c,d are incorrect because they don't follow the pattern
Evaluation questions are asking for you to: - Correct Answer --Asses the
credibility of the information source.
-prioritize from best to least
-select the best source of information from several options
-identify possible bias.
Evaluation question 1: You are given a prescription for a new drug to treat a
long-standing health problem. How can you best determine the side effects
that may be produced by this drug?
a. Take the drug until the side effects occur
b. Ask the physician who prescribed the drug
c. Consult another person who has taken the drug.
d. Read research studies related to the drug in question. - Correct Answer -d
is the correct answer
a is incorrect because side effects may or may not occur
b is incorrect because they may not be aware of all the side effects
c is incorrect because you aren't the same as someone else
,Evaluation Question 2: A politician states "scientists argue that global
warming is occurring. They cite evidence regarding an upward trend in
nighttime temps throughout the USA. However, I know that winters in the
Midwest have been colder than normal over the past 2 years. Therefore, I
say, global warming is not occurring." The best evaluation of the politicians
conclusion is that it:
a. proves there is a relationship between Midwest winters and global
warming.
b. considers the importance of two successive cold winters in the Midwest
c. does not consider the relationship between global warming and the
Midwest
d. does not consider scientific evidence about nighttime warming trends. -
Correct Answer -D is the correct answer.
a- no relationship between midwest winters and global warming has been
proven
b/c-only Midwest is considered
Inference questions are looking for: - Correct Answer --draw accurate
conclusions based on the data
-differentiate between conclusions that are logical and those are probable or
possible
Inference question 1: A boy and girl are students. The night before every
test, they both study and eat pizza. Which statement is true?
a. If the boy is studying, the girl is eating pizza.
b. If the boy eats pizza, there is a test the next day.
c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day.
d. If the girl eats pizza and the boy studies, there is a test the next day -
Correct Answer -c is the correct response.
a is incorrect because the boy studying does not infer that there is a test the
next day
b is incorrect because the boy eating pizza does not infer that there is a test
the next day
d is incorrect because the combo by both may not be occurring because their
is a test the next day
Inference question 2: A woman concludes, "it is Saturday; therefore, children
will be watching cartoons on the television." Which of the following
statements best describe the conclusion of the woman?
a. Good. Cartoons are the only shows available for children to watch on
Saturday.
b. Good. Children watch cartoons on television because it is Saturday.
c. Faulty. Cartoons are the only shows children want to watch on Saturday.
d. Faulty. Children may wish to do something other than watch television. -
Correct Answer -d is the correct answer.
a is incorrect because other shows are available
, b is incorrect because the day is not the reasoning of why they want to watch
it
c is incorrect because they may want to watch other shows.
Explanation questions are looking for what from you - Correct Answer --
justify reasoning or conclusion in terms of context and evidnce
-draw conclustions
-make a decision based on facts
explanation question 1: A teacher believes strongly that students should not
receive extra credit for written assignments, regardless of how well they are
written. However, she gave extra credit to a student who had been ill, but
turned in an extraordinary paper. How can this contradiction be best
explained? The teacher:
a. felt sorry for the student because of the students recent illness
b. valued the quality of the students work more than her belief
c. was afraid other students would think poorly of her
d. has difficulty upholding her belief system - Correct Answer -B is the correct
answer.
a is incorrect because feeling sorry does not justify
c is incorrect because being afraid does not justify
d is incorrect because it does not show she is unable to uphold her beliefs
Explanation question 2: It is a hot summer day. A 6 year old child has been
playing outside and riding her bike. When she comes in for lunch her face is
red and she is warm and fussy. Her temp is normal. Which best explains what
is happening to the child. The child:
a. is hungry and tired
b. is showing early signs or illness or infection
c. may be responding to weather and activity.
d. needs immediate medical care - Correct Answer -the correct answer is c
a - there is no information to support
b-no information to support
d-no data to support this need
Self-regulation questions are looking for you to: - Correct Answer --examine
one views with sensitivity to the possible influence of personal bias or self-
interest.
Self-regulation question 1: You are trying to make a decision about the best
policy to implement regards sick leave for your staff. In order to make the
best decision, you should:
a. implement the policy that most closely resembles that of a nearby
company
b. consider the costs and benefits to both the company and employees
c. choose the policy that costs the company the least amount of money
Answers.
Inference - Correct Answer -A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence
and reasoning
interpretation - Correct Answer -to understand, comprehend, identify
problems, clarify, decipher and decode.
analysis - Correct Answer -To examine ideas, analyze arguments, make
comparisons, and categorize, organize and prioritize.
Evaluation - Correct Answer -To assess the credibility, significance,and
relevance of information necessary to support the conclusions; and to asses
the information for biases, stereotypes, cliches or inappropriateness.
Self-regulation - Correct Answer -to monitor, reflect, question and adjust ones
own thinking processes as appropriate.
Interpretation questions: - Correct Answer --Comprehend the information
-Explain the meaning of a statement
Interpretation question 1:
A company's policy states that employees may take two weeks vacation
after they have reached their seventh anniversary with the company. This
means that:
a. employees must work for the company at least seven years before they
may take two weeks vacation
b. employees who have works for the company at least 7 years take two
weeks vacation
c. if the employee take two weeks vacation, they have worked for the
company for 7 years
d. all employees take 2 weeks vacation after working for the company7
years. - Correct Answer -Correct: A
b is incorrect because it some may not want to
c is incorrect because they may worked longer than 7
d is incorrect because they may want to
interpretation question 2:
Consider the statement: If it is made of glass, it may break. Which statement
provides the best interpretation?
a. If it does not break it is not glass.
b. Nothing breaks except glass
c. If it breaks, it is glass.
d. Glass can break. - Correct Answer -correct answer is d.
,a is incorrect because many things that do not break are not glass
b is incorrect because things do break that are not glass
c is incorrect because many things break that are not glass.
Analysis questions are looking for - Correct Answer -- anaylaze the pattern,
sequence or relationship within the example.
-make comparison
-identify the best comparative relationship
Analysis question 1: Consider the following to determine which is the same
as roses are red.
a. tree trunks are brown
b. carnations are white
c. bananas are yellow
d. leaves are green - Correct Answer -Correct answer is b.
a is incorrect because a tree is not a flower.
c is incorrect because a fruit is not a flower
d is incorrect because a leaf is not a flower.
Analysis question 2: Consider the following. Which is the logical match? If
B3E2H1, then:
a. A9D8G7
b. C1E2G3
c. A4E3H2
d. B7F6C4 - Correct Answer -Correct answer is a. BECAUSE the alphabet
pattern is every 3rd letter and numbers decrease by 1.
b,c,d are incorrect because they don't follow the pattern
Evaluation questions are asking for you to: - Correct Answer --Asses the
credibility of the information source.
-prioritize from best to least
-select the best source of information from several options
-identify possible bias.
Evaluation question 1: You are given a prescription for a new drug to treat a
long-standing health problem. How can you best determine the side effects
that may be produced by this drug?
a. Take the drug until the side effects occur
b. Ask the physician who prescribed the drug
c. Consult another person who has taken the drug.
d. Read research studies related to the drug in question. - Correct Answer -d
is the correct answer
a is incorrect because side effects may or may not occur
b is incorrect because they may not be aware of all the side effects
c is incorrect because you aren't the same as someone else
,Evaluation Question 2: A politician states "scientists argue that global
warming is occurring. They cite evidence regarding an upward trend in
nighttime temps throughout the USA. However, I know that winters in the
Midwest have been colder than normal over the past 2 years. Therefore, I
say, global warming is not occurring." The best evaluation of the politicians
conclusion is that it:
a. proves there is a relationship between Midwest winters and global
warming.
b. considers the importance of two successive cold winters in the Midwest
c. does not consider the relationship between global warming and the
Midwest
d. does not consider scientific evidence about nighttime warming trends. -
Correct Answer -D is the correct answer.
a- no relationship between midwest winters and global warming has been
proven
b/c-only Midwest is considered
Inference questions are looking for: - Correct Answer --draw accurate
conclusions based on the data
-differentiate between conclusions that are logical and those are probable or
possible
Inference question 1: A boy and girl are students. The night before every
test, they both study and eat pizza. Which statement is true?
a. If the boy is studying, the girl is eating pizza.
b. If the boy eats pizza, there is a test the next day.
c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day.
d. If the girl eats pizza and the boy studies, there is a test the next day -
Correct Answer -c is the correct response.
a is incorrect because the boy studying does not infer that there is a test the
next day
b is incorrect because the boy eating pizza does not infer that there is a test
the next day
d is incorrect because the combo by both may not be occurring because their
is a test the next day
Inference question 2: A woman concludes, "it is Saturday; therefore, children
will be watching cartoons on the television." Which of the following
statements best describe the conclusion of the woman?
a. Good. Cartoons are the only shows available for children to watch on
Saturday.
b. Good. Children watch cartoons on television because it is Saturday.
c. Faulty. Cartoons are the only shows children want to watch on Saturday.
d. Faulty. Children may wish to do something other than watch television. -
Correct Answer -d is the correct answer.
a is incorrect because other shows are available
, b is incorrect because the day is not the reasoning of why they want to watch
it
c is incorrect because they may want to watch other shows.
Explanation questions are looking for what from you - Correct Answer --
justify reasoning or conclusion in terms of context and evidnce
-draw conclustions
-make a decision based on facts
explanation question 1: A teacher believes strongly that students should not
receive extra credit for written assignments, regardless of how well they are
written. However, she gave extra credit to a student who had been ill, but
turned in an extraordinary paper. How can this contradiction be best
explained? The teacher:
a. felt sorry for the student because of the students recent illness
b. valued the quality of the students work more than her belief
c. was afraid other students would think poorly of her
d. has difficulty upholding her belief system - Correct Answer -B is the correct
answer.
a is incorrect because feeling sorry does not justify
c is incorrect because being afraid does not justify
d is incorrect because it does not show she is unable to uphold her beliefs
Explanation question 2: It is a hot summer day. A 6 year old child has been
playing outside and riding her bike. When she comes in for lunch her face is
red and she is warm and fussy. Her temp is normal. Which best explains what
is happening to the child. The child:
a. is hungry and tired
b. is showing early signs or illness or infection
c. may be responding to weather and activity.
d. needs immediate medical care - Correct Answer -the correct answer is c
a - there is no information to support
b-no information to support
d-no data to support this need
Self-regulation questions are looking for you to: - Correct Answer --examine
one views with sensitivity to the possible influence of personal bias or self-
interest.
Self-regulation question 1: You are trying to make a decision about the best
policy to implement regards sick leave for your staff. In order to make the
best decision, you should:
a. implement the policy that most closely resembles that of a nearby
company
b. consider the costs and benefits to both the company and employees
c. choose the policy that costs the company the least amount of money
