D265 PA exam ( 51 questions and answers )
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
"In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so
that we may make an informed decision on the topic."
3 multiple choice options
Since inflation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the
point at which reversal is not possible, it follows that we need to
institute a new economic policy, and we need to act quickly.
Which two statements contain premises of the given argument?
Choose 2 answers.
- Inflation is rising rapidly.
- We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible.
2 multiple choice options
"Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make
the best automobiles,” declared Kennedy.
Which two descriptors best characterize Kennedy’s comments?
Choose 2 answers.
- An inference
- A weak argument
2 multiple choice options
Which two sentences are propositions?
, Choose 2 answers.
- Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
- A strong economy is vital to national security.
2 multiple choice options
I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence?
Proposition
3 multiple choice options
People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to
do.
Which type of logic error is this an example of?
Begging the question
3 multiple choice options
One should not speed because speeding is wrong.
Which type of logic error is this an example of?
Begging the question
3 multiple choice options
My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is
something that kangaroos are able to do. Since my opponent has
committed the fallacy of begging the question, one must infer that
their conclusion is false, and that kangaroos cannot hop.
Which type of logic error is this an example of?
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
"In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so
that we may make an informed decision on the topic."
3 multiple choice options
Since inflation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the
point at which reversal is not possible, it follows that we need to
institute a new economic policy, and we need to act quickly.
Which two statements contain premises of the given argument?
Choose 2 answers.
- Inflation is rising rapidly.
- We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible.
2 multiple choice options
"Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make
the best automobiles,” declared Kennedy.
Which two descriptors best characterize Kennedy’s comments?
Choose 2 answers.
- An inference
- A weak argument
2 multiple choice options
Which two sentences are propositions?
, Choose 2 answers.
- Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
- A strong economy is vital to national security.
2 multiple choice options
I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence?
Proposition
3 multiple choice options
People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to
do.
Which type of logic error is this an example of?
Begging the question
3 multiple choice options
One should not speed because speeding is wrong.
Which type of logic error is this an example of?
Begging the question
3 multiple choice options
My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is
something that kangaroos are able to do. Since my opponent has
committed the fallacy of begging the question, one must infer that
their conclusion is false, and that kangaroos cannot hop.
Which type of logic error is this an example of?
