WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING-REASONING AND
EVIDENCE - PRACTICE ASSESSMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS & ACCURATE COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
1. Which sentences reflect strong critical
thinking? Choose 2 answers. -I disagree with my
oppo- nent's position
on this is-
- I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, sue, but I respect
my op-
but I respect my opponents and I am curious to ponents and I am
hear their thoughts on the matter.
curious to hear their
- I know that issues can be complicated, and thoughts on the
that it is often difficult to determine the best matter.
approach to a problem.
-I know that issues
can be complicated,
and that it is often
difficult to deter-
- Unlike some others, I do not jump to conclusions, nor mine the best
approach to
am I biased. a problem.
- While I am open to discussion on the topic, I
am committed to my position because I know it
is right.
2. Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers. - Mangino's has the
best
- Hey, let's go to lunch at noon today. - Do you like
- Mangino's has the best pizza. Mangino's
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of pizza?
busi- ness.
,WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING-REASONING AND
EVIDENCE - PRACTICE ASSESSMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS & ACCURATE COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
3. Which statement is a simple proposition? pizza.
1. Because I was dressed for work, I took an - They will likely put
umbrella and ran to my car. the other restaurants
2. I had a work deadline approaching, so I ate
lunch at my desk and finished my work. out of business.
3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought
some milk.
4. By noon, the sun was shining. By noon, the sun was
shin- ing.
4. Because
, WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING-REASONING AND
EVIDENCE - PRACTICE ASSESSMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS & ACCURATE COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which indicator is a premise indicator? be used
Hence for home
Because protection.
Thus - Dogs are
Therefor
e bred for
many
5. Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, different
and since the research and development of such
vehi- cles will be expensive, it follows that the purposes.
government should encourage industry to
develop flying cars and banks should help fund
industry research.
Which phrases contain conclusions of this
argument? Choose 2 answers.
- Flying cars will relieve traffic congestion
- The research and development of such vehicles
will be expensive
- The government should encourage industry to
devel- op flying cars
- Banks should help fund industry research
6. Dogs are bred for many different purposes.
Poodles, for example, make good house pets,
while German shepherds and other large breeds
can be used for home protection. Therefore,
because it is important to select the right breed for
your needs, you should care- fully research dog
breeds to make the right choice.
Which statement is the conclusion of the
argument?
- German shepherds and other large breeds can
EVIDENCE - PRACTICE ASSESSMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS & ACCURATE COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
1. Which sentences reflect strong critical
thinking? Choose 2 answers. -I disagree with my
oppo- nent's position
on this is-
- I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, sue, but I respect
my op-
but I respect my opponents and I am curious to ponents and I am
hear their thoughts on the matter.
curious to hear their
- I know that issues can be complicated, and thoughts on the
that it is often difficult to determine the best matter.
approach to a problem.
-I know that issues
can be complicated,
and that it is often
difficult to deter-
- Unlike some others, I do not jump to conclusions, nor mine the best
approach to
am I biased. a problem.
- While I am open to discussion on the topic, I
am committed to my position because I know it
is right.
2. Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers. - Mangino's has the
best
- Hey, let's go to lunch at noon today. - Do you like
- Mangino's has the best pizza. Mangino's
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of pizza?
busi- ness.
,WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING-REASONING AND
EVIDENCE - PRACTICE ASSESSMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS & ACCURATE COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
3. Which statement is a simple proposition? pizza.
1. Because I was dressed for work, I took an - They will likely put
umbrella and ran to my car. the other restaurants
2. I had a work deadline approaching, so I ate
lunch at my desk and finished my work. out of business.
3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought
some milk.
4. By noon, the sun was shining. By noon, the sun was
shin- ing.
4. Because
, WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING-REASONING AND
EVIDENCE - PRACTICE ASSESSMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS & ACCURATE COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which indicator is a premise indicator? be used
Hence for home
Because protection.
Thus - Dogs are
Therefor
e bred for
many
5. Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, different
and since the research and development of such
vehi- cles will be expensive, it follows that the purposes.
government should encourage industry to
develop flying cars and banks should help fund
industry research.
Which phrases contain conclusions of this
argument? Choose 2 answers.
- Flying cars will relieve traffic congestion
- The research and development of such vehicles
will be expensive
- The government should encourage industry to
devel- op flying cars
- Banks should help fund industry research
6. Dogs are bred for many different purposes.
Poodles, for example, make good house pets,
while German shepherds and other large breeds
can be used for home protection. Therefore,
because it is important to select the right breed for
your needs, you should care- fully research dog
breeds to make the right choice.
Which statement is the conclusion of the
argument?
- German shepherds and other large breeds can
