WGU D265 Practice Test A: Evaluating Arguments and
Fallacies Review
Review: D265 Practice Test A
Respondent
528 Anonymous 89:55
Time to complete
Evaluates Quality of Arguments 1/3
Basic Components (Section 1, Lessons 1-3)
1 Score / 0 pts
Enter your first and last name: *
Michaela Santillie
2 Score / 0 pts
Today's date: *
6/18/2024
1 / 1 pt
Correct 1/1 Points
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3
Which statement exemplifies a good critical thinking mindset? *
“I am certain that my belief is true because my gut instincts are always right.”
“The problem is simple, and the solution is clear.”
"We should evaluate the relevant evidence before reaching a conclusion.”
“My opponent is dishonest and foolish, so you should ignore her arguments.”
, Incorrect 0/1 Points 0 / 1 pt
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4
Sally has sold seashells by the seashore since the second Saturday in September.
Which descriptions best characterize the above sentence? Choose 2 answers. *
Argument
Statement
Proposition
Inference
Correct 1/1 Points 1 / 1 pt
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5
Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers. *
Did you hear that noise?
Tom and Jerry are best friends.
I hereby sentence you to twenty years in prison.
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.
Incorrect 0/1 Points 0 / 1 pt
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6
Let's go shopping for a new computer system! Since your laptop is old, and because its processor
is out of date, it follows that it is time to upgrade.
Which statements are premises of the above argument. Choose 2 answers. *
Let's go shopping for a new computer
Your laptop is old.
Its processor is out of date.
It is time to upgrade.
, Incorrect 0/1 Points 0 / 1 pt
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7
All the fish in this lake probably are too small, since the first few I caught have been tiny.
Which descriptions are accurate of the above inference? Choose 2 answers. *
Argument
Cogent
Strong
Weak
Evaluates Quality of Arguments 2/3
Validity or Strength (Section 1, Lesson 4)
Incorrect 0/1 Points 0 / 1 pt
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8
All basketball players are short. Spud Webb is a basketball player. Thus, Spud Webb is short.
Which terms best characterize the above inference? Choose 2 answers. *
Inductive
Deductive
Valid
Sound
Fallacies Review
Review: D265 Practice Test A
Respondent
528 Anonymous 89:55
Time to complete
Evaluates Quality of Arguments 1/3
Basic Components (Section 1, Lessons 1-3)
1 Score / 0 pts
Enter your first and last name: *
Michaela Santillie
2 Score / 0 pts
Today's date: *
6/18/2024
1 / 1 pt
Correct 1/1 Points
Auto-graded
3
Which statement exemplifies a good critical thinking mindset? *
“I am certain that my belief is true because my gut instincts are always right.”
“The problem is simple, and the solution is clear.”
"We should evaluate the relevant evidence before reaching a conclusion.”
“My opponent is dishonest and foolish, so you should ignore her arguments.”
, Incorrect 0/1 Points 0 / 1 pt
Auto-graded
4
Sally has sold seashells by the seashore since the second Saturday in September.
Which descriptions best characterize the above sentence? Choose 2 answers. *
Argument
Statement
Proposition
Inference
Correct 1/1 Points 1 / 1 pt
Auto-graded
5
Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers. *
Did you hear that noise?
Tom and Jerry are best friends.
I hereby sentence you to twenty years in prison.
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.
Incorrect 0/1 Points 0 / 1 pt
Auto-graded
6
Let's go shopping for a new computer system! Since your laptop is old, and because its processor
is out of date, it follows that it is time to upgrade.
Which statements are premises of the above argument. Choose 2 answers. *
Let's go shopping for a new computer
Your laptop is old.
Its processor is out of date.
It is time to upgrade.
, Incorrect 0/1 Points 0 / 1 pt
Auto-graded
7
All the fish in this lake probably are too small, since the first few I caught have been tiny.
Which descriptions are accurate of the above inference? Choose 2 answers. *
Argument
Cogent
Strong
Weak
Evaluates Quality of Arguments 2/3
Validity or Strength (Section 1, Lesson 4)
Incorrect 0/1 Points 0 / 1 pt
Auto-graded
8
All basketball players are short. Spud Webb is a basketball player. Thus, Spud Webb is short.
Which terms best characterize the above inference? Choose 2 answers. *
Inductive
Deductive
Valid
Sound
