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ATI CRITICAL THINKING FOR ATI
PROCTORED EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
Inference
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Interpretation
To understand, comprehend, identify problems, clarify, decipher
and decode.
Analysis
To examine ideas, analyze arguments, make comparisons, and
categorize, organize and prioritize.
Evaluation
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
To monitor, reflect, question and adjust ones own thinking
processes as appropriate.
Interpretation questions:
-comprehend the information
-explain the meaning of a statement
Interpretation question 1:
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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: 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 is d.
A is incorrect because many things that do not break are not
glass
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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
- 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 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 is a. Because the alphabet pattern is every
3rd letter and numbers decrease by 1.
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B,c,d are incorrect because they don't follow the pattern
Evaluation questions are asking for you to:
-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.
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:
ATI CRITICAL THINKING FOR ATI
PROCTORED EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
Inference
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Interpretation
To understand, comprehend, identify problems, clarify, decipher
and decode.
Analysis
To examine ideas, analyze arguments, make comparisons, and
categorize, organize and prioritize.
Evaluation
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
To monitor, reflect, question and adjust ones own thinking
processes as appropriate.
Interpretation questions:
-comprehend the information
-explain the meaning of a statement
Interpretation question 1:
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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: 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 is d.
A is incorrect because many things that do not break are not
glass
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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
- 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 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 is a. Because the alphabet pattern is every
3rd letter and numbers decrease by 1.
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B,c,d are incorrect because they don't follow the pattern
Evaluation questions are asking for you to:
-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.
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:
