WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING 2026
COMPLETE TEST PAPER WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What fallacy occurs when a person reasons that one event is likely to
lead to another event due to a chain of intermediary events, even though
the probability of that entire chain being realized is low?
- The slippery slope fallacy
- The fallacy of ad hominem
- The fallacy of avoiding the issue
- The bandwagon fallacy. Answer: The slippery slope fallacy
⩥ Which of the following is the most pertinent question to ask when
trying to identify the fallacy of begging the question?
- Are the premises known to be true?
- Is the argument relevant to the topic of the debate?
- Are any of the premises of the argument identical to the conclusion of
the argument?
- Is the conclusion known to be true? Answer: Are any of the premises of
the argument identical to the conclusion of the argument?
,⩥ Suppose a person argues that one and only one of two options is true.
However, there are more than two options. In other words, the argument
looks like this:
Either p is true or q is true.
Q is not true.
Therefore, p is true.
However, there is a third option, r.
Which of the following fallacies is present in this argument?
- The fallacy of cherry-picking the evidence
- The fallacy of shifting the burden of proof
- The fallacy of circular reasoning
- The false dilemma fallacy Answer: The false dilemma fallacy
⩥ Suppose that Smith asserts a claim that could be true but seems
implausible. Jones recognizes this point and asks Smith to provide
evidence for his claim. Smith responds: "Why don't you try to disprove
my claim?"
Which fallacy is found in this argument?
- The fallacy of shifting the burden of proof
- The fallacy of oversimplification
- The fallacy of selective attention
,- The red herring fallacy Answer: The fallacy of shifting the burden of
proof
⩥ In which argument do premises (1) and (2) provide conjoint support
for conclusion (3)?
- (1) Broccoli is high in important nutrients like vitamin C. (2) Broccoli
also has antioxidants that prevent cell damage. (3) I told you that
broccoli was healthy!
- (1) If we fix our car, we will not have enough money for a vacation. (2)
I guess we just have to fix our car, though. (3) Therefore, we will not
have enough money for a vacation.
- (1) The Titanic famously capsized in 1912, even though people thought
it was very safe. (2) There have been high-profile passenger plane
crashes around the world. (3) Clearly traveling is not without some risk.
- (1) The new candidate has significant experience in the field. (2)
Furthermore, they were recommended by someone I trust. (3) I think we
should hire them. Answer: (1) If we fix our car, we will not have enough
money for a vacation. (2) I guess we just have to fix our car, though. (3)
Therefore, we will not have enough money for a vacation.
⩥ Which statement correctly identifies the subpremise, the main
premise, and the main conclusion in the following argument?
(1)The elementary school should run more earthquake drills next year.
(2) We have reason to believe that the likelihood of an earthquake is
, increasing because (3) a federal report released last year said that our
area's earthquake danger is on the rise.
- 1 is the main premise, 2 is the subpremise, and 3 is the main
conclusion.
- 1 is the main premise, 2 is the main conclusion, and 3 is the
subpremise.
- 1 is the main conclusion, 2 is the main premise, and 3 is the
subpremise.
- 1 is the subpremise, 2 is the main premise, and 3 is the main
conclusion. Answer: 1 is the main conclusion, 2 is the main premise, and
3 is the subpremise.
⩥ Main Conclusion Answer: Final conclusion of the argument
⩥ Main Premise Answer: One among the set of premises that directly
support the main conclusion
⩥ Sub-inference Answer: An inference from a premise to another
premise
⩥ Sub-premise Answer: premises that are supporting one of the main
premise.
COMPLETE TEST PAPER WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What fallacy occurs when a person reasons that one event is likely to
lead to another event due to a chain of intermediary events, even though
the probability of that entire chain being realized is low?
- The slippery slope fallacy
- The fallacy of ad hominem
- The fallacy of avoiding the issue
- The bandwagon fallacy. Answer: The slippery slope fallacy
⩥ Which of the following is the most pertinent question to ask when
trying to identify the fallacy of begging the question?
- Are the premises known to be true?
- Is the argument relevant to the topic of the debate?
- Are any of the premises of the argument identical to the conclusion of
the argument?
- Is the conclusion known to be true? Answer: Are any of the premises of
the argument identical to the conclusion of the argument?
,⩥ Suppose a person argues that one and only one of two options is true.
However, there are more than two options. In other words, the argument
looks like this:
Either p is true or q is true.
Q is not true.
Therefore, p is true.
However, there is a third option, r.
Which of the following fallacies is present in this argument?
- The fallacy of cherry-picking the evidence
- The fallacy of shifting the burden of proof
- The fallacy of circular reasoning
- The false dilemma fallacy Answer: The false dilemma fallacy
⩥ Suppose that Smith asserts a claim that could be true but seems
implausible. Jones recognizes this point and asks Smith to provide
evidence for his claim. Smith responds: "Why don't you try to disprove
my claim?"
Which fallacy is found in this argument?
- The fallacy of shifting the burden of proof
- The fallacy of oversimplification
- The fallacy of selective attention
,- The red herring fallacy Answer: The fallacy of shifting the burden of
proof
⩥ In which argument do premises (1) and (2) provide conjoint support
for conclusion (3)?
- (1) Broccoli is high in important nutrients like vitamin C. (2) Broccoli
also has antioxidants that prevent cell damage. (3) I told you that
broccoli was healthy!
- (1) If we fix our car, we will not have enough money for a vacation. (2)
I guess we just have to fix our car, though. (3) Therefore, we will not
have enough money for a vacation.
- (1) The Titanic famously capsized in 1912, even though people thought
it was very safe. (2) There have been high-profile passenger plane
crashes around the world. (3) Clearly traveling is not without some risk.
- (1) The new candidate has significant experience in the field. (2)
Furthermore, they were recommended by someone I trust. (3) I think we
should hire them. Answer: (1) If we fix our car, we will not have enough
money for a vacation. (2) I guess we just have to fix our car, though. (3)
Therefore, we will not have enough money for a vacation.
⩥ Which statement correctly identifies the subpremise, the main
premise, and the main conclusion in the following argument?
(1)The elementary school should run more earthquake drills next year.
(2) We have reason to believe that the likelihood of an earthquake is
, increasing because (3) a federal report released last year said that our
area's earthquake danger is on the rise.
- 1 is the main premise, 2 is the subpremise, and 3 is the main
conclusion.
- 1 is the main premise, 2 is the main conclusion, and 3 is the
subpremise.
- 1 is the main conclusion, 2 is the main premise, and 3 is the
subpremise.
- 1 is the subpremise, 2 is the main premise, and 3 is the main
conclusion. Answer: 1 is the main conclusion, 2 is the main premise, and
3 is the subpremise.
⩥ Main Conclusion Answer: Final conclusion of the argument
⩥ Main Premise Answer: One among the set of premises that directly
support the main conclusion
⩥ Sub-inference Answer: An inference from a premise to another
premise
⩥ Sub-premise Answer: premises that are supporting one of the main
premise.
