WGU D265 Critical Thinking and
Logic Pre-Assessment |Updated 2026
Which question describes a problem for which experts generally agree there is a single best
solution -
answer-What is the shortest route from New York to California by automobile
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? - answer-What is the best way to address
the high
number of unwanted pets?
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? - answer--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
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? - answer--
adoption fees
may prevent people from participating
, - Pet may be matched with irresponsible owners
Which question requires critical thinking? - answer-What are ways to help ensure that
rainbows will
continue to be visible in the future
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? - answer--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
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? - answer--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
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? - answer--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
A student is writing a research paper that investigates the relationship of higher education
to
employment in the United States. Match the source of information with the phrase that
describes its
efficiency to the assignment. - answer--A case study of one state employment rates that
shows higher
Logic Pre-Assessment |Updated 2026
Which question describes a problem for which experts generally agree there is a single best
solution -
answer-What is the shortest route from New York to California by automobile
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? - answer-What is the best way to address
the high
number of unwanted pets?
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? - answer--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
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? - answer--
adoption fees
may prevent people from participating
, - Pet may be matched with irresponsible owners
Which question requires critical thinking? - answer-What are ways to help ensure that
rainbows will
continue to be visible in the future
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? - answer--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
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? - answer--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
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? - answer--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
A student is writing a research paper that investigates the relationship of higher education
to
employment in the United States. Match the source of information with the phrase that
describes its
efficiency to the assignment. - answer--A case study of one state employment rates that
shows higher
