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D265 PRE-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS &ANSWERS UPDATED 2024 - 2025
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
a) "Although my opponent has proven to be less than honest, I welcome the opportunity to engage in
meaningful debate."
b)"The issues at hand are quite simple, and the solutions are clear."
c)"Because I am honest and unbiased, I am confident in my position."
d)"In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so that we may make an
informed decision on the topic." ANS - d) "In any event, our purpose is to better understand the
relevant issues so that we may make an informed decision on the topic."
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.
a) We need to institute a new economic policy.
b) Inflation is rising rapidly
c) We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible
d) We need to act quickly. ANS - b)Inflation is rising rapidly
c) We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible
"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.
a) A strong argument
b) An inference
,c) A weak argument
d) A proposition ANS - b) An inference
c) A weak argument
Which two sentences are propositions?
Choose 2 answers.
a) Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
b) Let's focus on the economy today!
c) A strong economy is vital to national security.
d) What do you think is important? ANS - a) Lending helps stimulate capital investment
c) A strong economy is vital to national security
I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence?
A) Strong argument
B) Weak argument
C) Inference
D) Proposition ANS - D) Proposition
Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating at the conclusion of a match, that
means the home team won. At the conclusion of the match, many home team fans came out smiling
and celebrating. I, therefore, concluded that the home team won.
Which term describes this argument?
a) Inductive
, b) Sound
c) Valid
d) Deductive ANS - a) Inductive
I have seen the sun rise every day for many years. I, therefore, conclude that the sun will rise again
tomorrow.
Which term describes this argument?
a) Valid
b) Cogent
c) Deductive
d) Weak ANS - b) Cogent
All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild.
Which term describes the argument?
a) Inductive
b) Invalid
c) Deductive
d) Abductive ANS - c) Deductive
People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do.
Which type of logic error is this an example of?
a) Denying the antecedent
b) Affirming the consequent
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