WGU Critical thinking and logic
preassessment Questions well
answered
What is the shortest route from New York to California by automobile - correct answer
✔✔Which question describes a problem for which experts generally agree there is a single best
solution
What is the best way to address the high number of unwanted pets? - correct answer ✔✔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?
-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 - correct answer ✔✔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?
-adoption fees may prevent people from participating
- Pet may be matched with irresponsible owners - correct answer ✔✔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?
, What are ways to help ensure that rainbows will continue to be visible in the future - correct
answer ✔✔Which question requires critical thinking?
-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 - correct answer ✔✔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?
-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 - correct
answer ✔✔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?
-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 - correct answer ✔✔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?
-A case study of one state employment rates that shows higher employment among those with
a college degree
^Relies on inference
preassessment Questions well
answered
What is the shortest route from New York to California by automobile - correct answer
✔✔Which question describes a problem for which experts generally agree there is a single best
solution
What is the best way to address the high number of unwanted pets? - correct answer ✔✔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?
-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 - correct answer ✔✔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?
-adoption fees may prevent people from participating
- Pet may be matched with irresponsible owners - correct answer ✔✔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?
, What are ways to help ensure that rainbows will continue to be visible in the future - correct
answer ✔✔Which question requires critical thinking?
-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 - correct answer ✔✔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?
-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 - correct
answer ✔✔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?
-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 - correct answer ✔✔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?
-A case study of one state employment rates that shows higher employment among those with
a college degree
^Relies on inference
