WGU CRITICAL THINKING AND LOGIC PREASSESSMENT| 28 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Which question describes a problem for which experts generally agree there is a single best solution What is the shortest route from New York to California by automobile A group of students is working on a research project based on the topic of ethical animal care. They have decided that the first step is to clarify the problem they want to address. Which of the following is a question of judgment that clarifies the problem? What is the best way to address the high number of unwanted pets? A large urban school district spends more per people than any other district in the state yet this district graduation rate is the lowest.Which statement are both accurate and relevant in determining funding for the urban District? -even though the entire state budget will likely decrease for the next year, and appeal for more funding for education is relevant because the real need exist -graduation rates may be in accurate because not all students are tracked after leaving the district -it is a relevant that three national merit scholars graduated from a private school in the city this year An animal shelter, serving a low income community, is experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of homeless cats and dogs received at the shelter. The shelter staff are worried because the increase Is impacting their ability to carry equally for all their other animals and many people In the community cannot afford to adopt a dog or cat. They decided to implement a new promotion where they keep the current fee structure and reduce the paperwork and for go the usual reference checks to encourage more adoptions. Which of the below are implications of this proposed solution? -adoption fees may prevent people from participating - Pet may be matched with irresponsible owners Which question requires critical thinking? What are ways to help ensure that rainbows will continue to be visible in the future You are writing an essay on proliferation of aids throughout the world. You have been asked to document the problem and it's possible solutions using evidence and reasoning. Which of the following would be relevant resources for this topic? -An essay by a medical Doctor Who has treated AIDS victims in other countries -A document that discusses the probable causes of aids in Africa -A speech given by a prominent researcher in the field of AIDS research The fair housing act prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, familiar status, or national origin. Which of the following ethical perspectives are relevant to this law? -Children and adults should have equal access to recreational facilities in multiple housing development, such as condominium project -In multiple housing developments which have a no pets designation, blind resident should be allowed to keep guide dogs. -Reasonable people should respect the rights and needs of others in regard to housing World food prices have hit an all-time high, driven up by price increases in wheat, corn, sugar, and oil's. Which of the following are possible solutions to the given problem? -Consider the effects of greenhouse gases on climate change and set policies accordingly -Set government policies that will lower cost of basic food staples to the poorest people -Reconsider tax incentives offered for production of alternative fuels A student is writing a research paper that investigates the relationship of higher education to employment in the United States. Match the source of information with the phrase that describes its efficiency to the assignment. -A case study of one state employment rates that shows higher employment among those with a college degree ^Relies on inference -A university publication that describes a survey of 10 people with college degrees who report a high rate of employment in their field of study ^Exhibits bias -A peer reviewed journal article that shows that people with college degrees have a 20% better rate of employment than those with a high school diploma ^Provide scholarly support -A study that shows people with college degrees are more likely to engage in social activities ^Is irrelevant Read the following excerpt from Albert J beverage is 1898 Speech. Which to fallacies occur in the exert Flattering the audience, sweeping generalizations Do you do an increase in the number of degree programs at a local college there's been a significant increase in the job placements for graduates. Which of the following activities will help validate this explanation for the increase? Look for a common element another degree programs which lead to higher job placement During recent practices there has been a Significant increase in the number of sprained ankles and knees among players a very successful port sports teams that is going to compete in the state championship. What actions with sports coach take to determine injuries by using common factor method? -the coach would determjne if the injured players were playing the same position -The coach would investigate whether the injured Players warm up your routines were similar Animal testing question -The life of a human is more valuable than the life of an animal -Steps should be taken to see if human lives whenever is possible How would an elective officials point of you influence that officials approach to public education? -The officials desire to find an expensive Road building project may influence the officials to limit education funding. -The officials enthusiasm for sports may influence the officials to support funding for education if it includes increased spending for athletic programs. Increased tardiness It would make the teacher want to emphasize punctuality Tobacco question why should the campaign be regarded as potentially biased? Because it tobacco industry is a commercial enterprise that loses money when people stop smoking Crime scene Location of jewlery box Which of the following are standards of critical thinking Logic, significant, accuracy, Percision Which two are elements of reasoning within critical thinking? Implications, assumptions A writer is preparing to write an article about discipline in schools. Which is in approach first step the writer to clarify and systematically analyze the problem? Clarify the subject and consider what is at stake A wildlife biologist decides to use him a graph created by another biologist. What question should the biologist ask when evaluating the usefulness of this graph? Is the graph specific enough to determine the current ecological status of the lake? Is there enough information to reach a conclusion about the kingfisher population? Drought question This year's precipitation has not eliminated the need for conservation Dog homes with unsightly lawns It is unclear how the evidence leads to the conclusion that the dogs are the cause of the unsightly lawns. The complaining neighbors fears of devalued property may keep them from considering the problem from other viewpoints. How could the interpretation of data be distorted when presented in graphic form Displaying more than one pie chart side-by-side could make a comparison difficult across charts. Displaying the chart containing a baseline that starts at a figure above zero could over emphasized the differences in the data.