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WGU C168 - CRITICAL THINKING EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
What is the most effective and safest way to design a roadway
system to achieve efficiency? - correct answer -Which of the
following problems is a question of judgment that requires critical
thinking? Select one.
Determine the main sources of potential information and begin
research. - correct answer -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?
It is not possible to know the accuracy of either expert's evidence
from the information given.The evidence of both experts was
relevant. - correct answer -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
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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 following statements are true?
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. - correct answer -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
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impact in terms of health care availability and health care costs for
all citizens.
Which of the following are plausible solutions to the social
problems that result from having a population that sits too much?
Choose two answers.
hasty generalizations, oversimplify the issues, create a false
dilemma - correct answer -he following represents the testimony
of a mayor of a small town who appeared in front of a
congressional committee meeting to discuss the process of
designating national parks and monuments:
"The establishment of the Greatest Ever National Monument has
had a devastating impact on the economy and people of my city
and county. It has come to our attention that a non-profit group
has issued a report titled Greatest Ever National Monument: A
Summary of Economic Performance in the Surrounding
Communities, which indicates that there has been a strong,
positive economic impact to our county from the establishment of
the Greatest Ever National Monument. This is completely contrary
to our own observation and analysis.
"The report indicates significant increases in real personal income
and real per capita income. This is completely false with regards
to our county. In summary, the establishment of the Greatest Ever
National Monument has hurt the local economy, driven our
WGU C168 - CRITICAL THINKING EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
What is the most effective and safest way to design a roadway
system to achieve efficiency? - correct answer -Which of the
following problems is a question of judgment that requires critical
thinking? Select one.
Determine the main sources of potential information and begin
research. - correct answer -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?
It is not possible to know the accuracy of either expert's evidence
from the information given.The evidence of both experts was
relevant. - correct answer -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
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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 following statements are true?
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. - correct answer -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
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impact in terms of health care availability and health care costs for
all citizens.
Which of the following are plausible solutions to the social
problems that result from having a population that sits too much?
Choose two answers.
hasty generalizations, oversimplify the issues, create a false
dilemma - correct answer -he following represents the testimony
of a mayor of a small town who appeared in front of a
congressional committee meeting to discuss the process of
designating national parks and monuments:
"The establishment of the Greatest Ever National Monument has
had a devastating impact on the economy and people of my city
and county. It has come to our attention that a non-profit group
has issued a report titled Greatest Ever National Monument: A
Summary of Economic Performance in the Surrounding
Communities, which indicates that there has been a strong,
positive economic impact to our county from the establishment of
the Greatest Ever National Monument. This is completely contrary
to our own observation and analysis.
"The report indicates significant increases in real personal income
and real per capita income. This is completely false with regards
to our county. In summary, the establishment of the Greatest Ever
National Monument has hurt the local economy, driven our
