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D265 WGU CRITICAL THINKING: REASON AND
EVIDENCE OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM
Q&A 2025 | GRADED A+
One should never cheat on a test, since cheating is wrong.
Which type of logic error is this an example of?
- Affirming the consequent
- Denying the antecedent
- Begging the question
- The fallacy fallacy -correct-answer-Begging the question
My opponent argues that the earth is round because Dr. Evil shaped it that way
using his satellite mounted laser. Since Dr. Evil is a fictitious character, you must
reject the argument that the earth is round.
This is an example of which type of logic error?
- Denying the antecedent
- Affirming the consequent
- Begging the question
- The fallacy fallacy -correct-answer-The fallacy fallacy
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Which of the following is an accurate characterization of "fallacy" as that term is
used in logic?
- A fallacy is a formal violation of a state law.
- A fallacy is a false claim.
- A fallacy is a deliberate attempt to deceive.
- A fallacy is a common mistake in reasoning. -correct-answer-A fallacy is a
common mistake in reasoning.
Formal Fallacy -correct-answer-The word "formal" refers to the structure of things.
Informal Fallacy -correct-answer-Informal fallacies have a problem with their
content.
A formal fallacy concerns _______, but an informal fallacy concerns _______. -
correct-answer-the structure of an argument
By definition, a formal fallacy concerns the structure of an argument and an
informal fallacy concerns the information contained in the argument's structure.
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A formal fallacy is a type of _______. -correct-answer-Bad argument structure
Formality is associated with structure.
Which questions are most appropriate for evaluating the credibility of an
information source? Choose 2 answers.
- Who funded it?
- Does it try to get you to distrust other sources?
- Does it support your beliefs and values?
- Is it free of bias? -correct-answer-- Who funded it?
- Does it try to get you to distrust other sources?
Which study is most likely to be corrupted by bias?
- A study by the marketing department of an oil company determining the best
use of the company's advertising dollars
- A study by a group representing organic farmers examining the health benefits of
eating organic foods
- A study by an independent research group detailing the effects of global
warming
- A study by a nonpartisan polling firm showing strong support for a new tax levy -
correct-answer-- A study by a group representing organic farmers examining the
health benefits of eating organic foods
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Which questions can best help readers avoid being misled by fake news? Choose 2
answers.
- Has the story been vetted by independent fact-checkers?
- Does the story support your political views?
- Has the subject of a negative story dismissed it as fake news?
- Are multiple news outlets independently reporting the same story? -correct-
answer-- Has the story been vetted by independent fact-checkers?
- Are multiple news outlets independently reporting the same story?
Which of the following are reasons for applying the principle of charity? Choose 2
answers.
- It makes debates easier to win.
- It is morally right to give others the benefit of the doubt.
- It allows for a clearer understanding of the issue.
- It makes one look good by making one's opponent look weak. -correct-answer--
It is morally right to give others the benefit of the doubt.
- It allows for a clearer understanding of the issue.
D265 WGU CRITICAL THINKING: REASON AND
EVIDENCE OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM
Q&A 2025 | GRADED A+
One should never cheat on a test, since cheating is wrong.
Which type of logic error is this an example of?
- Affirming the consequent
- Denying the antecedent
- Begging the question
- The fallacy fallacy -correct-answer-Begging the question
My opponent argues that the earth is round because Dr. Evil shaped it that way
using his satellite mounted laser. Since Dr. Evil is a fictitious character, you must
reject the argument that the earth is round.
This is an example of which type of logic error?
- Denying the antecedent
- Affirming the consequent
- Begging the question
- The fallacy fallacy -correct-answer-The fallacy fallacy
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Which of the following is an accurate characterization of "fallacy" as that term is
used in logic?
- A fallacy is a formal violation of a state law.
- A fallacy is a false claim.
- A fallacy is a deliberate attempt to deceive.
- A fallacy is a common mistake in reasoning. -correct-answer-A fallacy is a
common mistake in reasoning.
Formal Fallacy -correct-answer-The word "formal" refers to the structure of things.
Informal Fallacy -correct-answer-Informal fallacies have a problem with their
content.
A formal fallacy concerns _______, but an informal fallacy concerns _______. -
correct-answer-the structure of an argument
By definition, a formal fallacy concerns the structure of an argument and an
informal fallacy concerns the information contained in the argument's structure.
,3|Page
A formal fallacy is a type of _______. -correct-answer-Bad argument structure
Formality is associated with structure.
Which questions are most appropriate for evaluating the credibility of an
information source? Choose 2 answers.
- Who funded it?
- Does it try to get you to distrust other sources?
- Does it support your beliefs and values?
- Is it free of bias? -correct-answer-- Who funded it?
- Does it try to get you to distrust other sources?
Which study is most likely to be corrupted by bias?
- A study by the marketing department of an oil company determining the best
use of the company's advertising dollars
- A study by a group representing organic farmers examining the health benefits of
eating organic foods
- A study by an independent research group detailing the effects of global
warming
- A study by a nonpartisan polling firm showing strong support for a new tax levy -
correct-answer-- A study by a group representing organic farmers examining the
health benefits of eating organic foods
, 4|Page
Which questions can best help readers avoid being misled by fake news? Choose 2
answers.
- Has the story been vetted by independent fact-checkers?
- Does the story support your political views?
- Has the subject of a negative story dismissed it as fake news?
- Are multiple news outlets independently reporting the same story? -correct-
answer-- Has the story been vetted by independent fact-checkers?
- Are multiple news outlets independently reporting the same story?
Which of the following are reasons for applying the principle of charity? Choose 2
answers.
- It makes debates easier to win.
- It is morally right to give others the benefit of the doubt.
- It allows for a clearer understanding of the issue.
- It makes one look good by making one's opponent look weak. -correct-answer--
It is morally right to give others the benefit of the doubt.
- It allows for a clearer understanding of the issue.
