WGU Critical Thinking And Logic
Preassessment UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Which question describes a problem for which experts generally agree there is a single best
solution - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer- -adoption fees may
prevent people from participating
- Pet may be matched with irresponsible owners
Which question requires critical thinking? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct
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. - Correct Answer- -A case study of one state
employment rates that shows higher employment among those with a college degree
^Relies on inference
-A university publication that describes a survey of 10 people with college degrees who
report a high rate of employment in their field of study
^Exhibits bias
-A peer reviewed journal article that shows that people with college degrees have a 20%
better rate of employment than those with a high school diploma
^Provide scholarly support
-A study that shows people with college degrees are more likely to engage in social activities
^Is irrelevant
Preassessment UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Which question describes a problem for which experts generally agree there is a single best
solution - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer- -adoption fees may
prevent people from participating
- Pet may be matched with irresponsible owners
Which question requires critical thinking? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct
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. - Correct Answer- -A case study of one state
employment rates that shows higher employment among those with a college degree
^Relies on inference
-A university publication that describes a survey of 10 people with college degrees who
report a high rate of employment in their field of study
^Exhibits bias
-A peer reviewed journal article that shows that people with college degrees have a 20%
better rate of employment than those with a high school diploma
^Provide scholarly support
-A study that shows people with college degrees are more likely to engage in social activities
^Is irrelevant
