OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT - C168
CRITICAL THINKING & LOGIC
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
,Which of the following problems is a question of judgment that requires critical thinking? Select one. -
Answer: What is the most effective and safest way to design a roadway system to achieve efficiency?
The federal government is considering setting aside land for a new national monument. An employee in
the governor's office of the state where the monument may be designated is asked to research the
possible economic impact of the designation. What critical thinking strategy should the employee
employ to clarify the issue? - Answer: Determine the main sources of potential information and begin
research.
Through a bond issue, a city council has the funding to create bike lanes in the city; however, they
cannot agree upon the routes and upon which streets should contain the bike lanes. Expert A has
presented evidence about traffic flow and bicycle safety, concluding that bike lanes should be put on
residential streets where possible and kept off the busier main corridors. Expert A's evidence shows that
this increases safety for the bikers even though it may mean they will ride longer distances. Expert B has
presented evidence about traffic flow and bicycle safety that concludes that the main corridors are the
better and safer choice for bike lanes because they are wider and more easily accessible. The city
decides to go with Expert A's evidence and installs the bike lanes on residential streets. Shortly after the
bike lanes open, a biker is seriously injured when hit by a car backing out of a driveway.
Which of the f - Answer: It is not possible to know the accuracy of either expert's evidence from the
information given.
The evidence of both experts was relevant.
A city has recently built a new sports arena in a downtown urban area that already has parking
problems. The residents of the downtown area where the sports arena has been built have proposed
that the city issue the residents parking permits and designate the majority of the parking spaces in the
area of the arena as "permit-parking only," so residents are not inconvenienced by the arena.
What primary questions would the city want to ask to measure the implications of this solution? -
Answer: Have we identified the negative implications of the proposed solution?
Have we identified the positive implications of the proposed solutions?
Have we considered all significant implications known at this time?
Have we identified the parties who could be affected by this solution and considered the implications to
them?
, In which of the following situations would it be most appropriate to apply critical thinking? Select one: -
Answer: Determining the best way to design a college campus.
A local school board is trying to decide whether to fund a new after-school reading program for
struggling students. Which of the following sources would likely be relevant to the decision being made?
Choose two answers. - Answer: The website of an educational company that sells reading curriculum
products to schools and teachers.
A study done by the U.S. Department of Education showing the effectiveness of after-school reading
programs in 30 different school districts.
A recent study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that people who spend most of
their days in a job that requires sitting have a higher mortality rate than those whose jobs require more
movement. The study found that even for people who exercise regularly, spending long stretches of
time sitting at a desk is still harmful. The study found that within four hours of sitting, the body begins to
send harmful signals and the genes that regulate glucose and fat begin to shut down. The researchers
suggest that even small movements such as standing to watch a child's soccer game or pacing while
talking on the phone can make a big difference. While most consider this an individual problem, the
obesity-related illnesses caused by too much sitting have a social impact in terms of health care
availability and health care costs for all citizens.
Which of the following are plausible solutions to the social pr - Answer: Create government incentives to
encourage the creation of academic and work environments that promote movement and discourage
sitting for long periods.
Enact national, state, and local educational campaigns to encourage people to sit less.
As an aide to a state senator, you are asked to provide research on the controversial topic of the medical
use of marijuana for an upcoming vote. The senator has not yet decided which way she will vote, so she
is relying on your research to make a decision. The vote is only two days away, so you will not be able to
read everything available on the topic, but before you pass the information along to the senator, you
want to be sure you have sufficient information on the topic.
Which of the following questions would help you determine if your research meets the standard of
sufficiency? - Answer: Have I identified all significant implications of the arguments?
Have I clarified the main concepts of the arguments?
Have I considered multiple, diverse points of view?
CRITICAL THINKING & LOGIC
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
,Which of the following problems is a question of judgment that requires critical thinking? Select one. -
Answer: What is the most effective and safest way to design a roadway system to achieve efficiency?
The federal government is considering setting aside land for a new national monument. An employee in
the governor's office of the state where the monument may be designated is asked to research the
possible economic impact of the designation. What critical thinking strategy should the employee
employ to clarify the issue? - Answer: Determine the main sources of potential information and begin
research.
Through a bond issue, a city council has the funding to create bike lanes in the city; however, they
cannot agree upon the routes and upon which streets should contain the bike lanes. Expert A has
presented evidence about traffic flow and bicycle safety, concluding that bike lanes should be put on
residential streets where possible and kept off the busier main corridors. Expert A's evidence shows that
this increases safety for the bikers even though it may mean they will ride longer distances. Expert B has
presented evidence about traffic flow and bicycle safety that concludes that the main corridors are the
better and safer choice for bike lanes because they are wider and more easily accessible. The city
decides to go with Expert A's evidence and installs the bike lanes on residential streets. Shortly after the
bike lanes open, a biker is seriously injured when hit by a car backing out of a driveway.
Which of the f - Answer: It is not possible to know the accuracy of either expert's evidence from the
information given.
The evidence of both experts was relevant.
A city has recently built a new sports arena in a downtown urban area that already has parking
problems. The residents of the downtown area where the sports arena has been built have proposed
that the city issue the residents parking permits and designate the majority of the parking spaces in the
area of the arena as "permit-parking only," so residents are not inconvenienced by the arena.
What primary questions would the city want to ask to measure the implications of this solution? -
Answer: Have we identified the negative implications of the proposed solution?
Have we identified the positive implications of the proposed solutions?
Have we considered all significant implications known at this time?
Have we identified the parties who could be affected by this solution and considered the implications to
them?
, In which of the following situations would it be most appropriate to apply critical thinking? Select one: -
Answer: Determining the best way to design a college campus.
A local school board is trying to decide whether to fund a new after-school reading program for
struggling students. Which of the following sources would likely be relevant to the decision being made?
Choose two answers. - Answer: The website of an educational company that sells reading curriculum
products to schools and teachers.
A study done by the U.S. Department of Education showing the effectiveness of after-school reading
programs in 30 different school districts.
A recent study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that people who spend most of
their days in a job that requires sitting have a higher mortality rate than those whose jobs require more
movement. The study found that even for people who exercise regularly, spending long stretches of
time sitting at a desk is still harmful. The study found that within four hours of sitting, the body begins to
send harmful signals and the genes that regulate glucose and fat begin to shut down. The researchers
suggest that even small movements such as standing to watch a child's soccer game or pacing while
talking on the phone can make a big difference. While most consider this an individual problem, the
obesity-related illnesses caused by too much sitting have a social impact in terms of health care
availability and health care costs for all citizens.
Which of the following are plausible solutions to the social pr - Answer: Create government incentives to
encourage the creation of academic and work environments that promote movement and discourage
sitting for long periods.
Enact national, state, and local educational campaigns to encourage people to sit less.
As an aide to a state senator, you are asked to provide research on the controversial topic of the medical
use of marijuana for an upcoming vote. The senator has not yet decided which way she will vote, so she
is relying on your research to make a decision. The vote is only two days away, so you will not be able to
read everything available on the topic, but before you pass the information along to the senator, you
want to be sure you have sufficient information on the topic.
Which of the following questions would help you determine if your research meets the standard of
sufficiency? - Answer: Have I identified all significant implications of the arguments?
Have I clarified the main concepts of the arguments?
Have I considered multiple, diverse points of view?
