D265 Critical Thinking Pre-Test Exam
Questions & Answers 100% Correct!
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking? - ANSWERS"In any event, our purpose
is to better understand the relevant issues so that we may make an informed decision
on the topic"
Since inflation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the point at which
reversal is not possible, it follows that we need to institute a new economic policy, and
we need to act quickly.
Which two statements contain premises of the given argument? (Choose 2 answers) -
ANSWERSInflation is rising rapidly
We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible
"Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the best
automobiles" declared Kennedy
Which two descriptors best characterize Kennedy's comments? (Choose 2 answers) -
ANSWERSAn Inference
A weak argument
Which two sentences are propositions? - ANSWERSLending helps stimulate capital
investment.
A strong economy is vital to national security.
I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence? - ANSWERSProposition
Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating at the conclusion of a
match, that means the home team won. At the conclusion of the match, many home
team fans came out smiling and celebrating. I, therefore, concluded that the home team
won. Which term describes this argument? - ANSWERSInductive
I have seen the sun rise every day for many years. I, therefore, conclude that the sun
will rise again tomorrow.
Which term describes the argument? - ANSWERSCogent
, All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild. Which term describes
the argument? - ANSWERSDeductive
People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do.
Which type of logic error is this an example of? - ANSWERSBegging the question
One should not speed because speeding is wrong.
What type of logic error is this an example of? - ANSWERSBegging the question
My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is something that
kangaroos are able to do. Since my opponent has committed the fallacy of begging the
question, one must infer that their conclusion is false, and that kangaroos cannot hop.
Which type of logic error is this an example of? - ANSWERSThe. Fallacy Fallacy
If Bo is kind, then Bo is wealthy. Bo is wealthy. Therefore, Bo is kind. This is an example
of which type of logic error? - ANSWERSAffirming the Consequent
Which type of logic error is the following argument an example of?
"My opponents argue that all giraffes have long necks because anyone who disagrees
is a fool. Since my opponents are guilty of the ad hominem fallacy, we must infer that
their conclusion is false, and that giraffes do not have long necks" - ANSWERSThe
Fallacy Fallacy
Which statement is accurate regarding bias in information sources? - ANSWERSAll
sources have bias, but some are more credible than others.
A news outlet issues a correction and an apology for incorrect it published.
In the absence of further information, what does this news outlet's action suggest about
its credibility? - ANSWERSThe source appears credible because it is concerned with
accuracy
Which two characterizations are most accurate regarding the credibility of information
sources?
Choose 2 answers. - ANSWERSSources may lack credibility for a variety of reasons.
The credibility of sources spans a spectrum.
Why is identifying the author essential in determining a source's credibility? -
ANSWERSIt helps to determine if the author has relevant expertise
Questions & Answers 100% Correct!
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking? - ANSWERS"In any event, our purpose
is to better understand the relevant issues so that we may make an informed decision
on the topic"
Since inflation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the point at which
reversal is not possible, it follows that we need to institute a new economic policy, and
we need to act quickly.
Which two statements contain premises of the given argument? (Choose 2 answers) -
ANSWERSInflation is rising rapidly
We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible
"Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the best
automobiles" declared Kennedy
Which two descriptors best characterize Kennedy's comments? (Choose 2 answers) -
ANSWERSAn Inference
A weak argument
Which two sentences are propositions? - ANSWERSLending helps stimulate capital
investment.
A strong economy is vital to national security.
I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence? - ANSWERSProposition
Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating at the conclusion of a
match, that means the home team won. At the conclusion of the match, many home
team fans came out smiling and celebrating. I, therefore, concluded that the home team
won. Which term describes this argument? - ANSWERSInductive
I have seen the sun rise every day for many years. I, therefore, conclude that the sun
will rise again tomorrow.
Which term describes the argument? - ANSWERSCogent
, All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild. Which term describes
the argument? - ANSWERSDeductive
People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do.
Which type of logic error is this an example of? - ANSWERSBegging the question
One should not speed because speeding is wrong.
What type of logic error is this an example of? - ANSWERSBegging the question
My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is something that
kangaroos are able to do. Since my opponent has committed the fallacy of begging the
question, one must infer that their conclusion is false, and that kangaroos cannot hop.
Which type of logic error is this an example of? - ANSWERSThe. Fallacy Fallacy
If Bo is kind, then Bo is wealthy. Bo is wealthy. Therefore, Bo is kind. This is an example
of which type of logic error? - ANSWERSAffirming the Consequent
Which type of logic error is the following argument an example of?
"My opponents argue that all giraffes have long necks because anyone who disagrees
is a fool. Since my opponents are guilty of the ad hominem fallacy, we must infer that
their conclusion is false, and that giraffes do not have long necks" - ANSWERSThe
Fallacy Fallacy
Which statement is accurate regarding bias in information sources? - ANSWERSAll
sources have bias, but some are more credible than others.
A news outlet issues a correction and an apology for incorrect it published.
In the absence of further information, what does this news outlet's action suggest about
its credibility? - ANSWERSThe source appears credible because it is concerned with
accuracy
Which two characterizations are most accurate regarding the credibility of information
sources?
Choose 2 answers. - ANSWERSSources may lack credibility for a variety of reasons.
The credibility of sources spans a spectrum.
Why is identifying the author essential in determining a source's credibility? -
ANSWERSIt helps to determine if the author has relevant expertise
