WGU D265 PRE- ASSESSMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking? - ANS 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? - ANS (1) Inflation is rising
rapidly; and
(2) 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 - ANS An interference, A weak argument
Which two sentences are propositions?
Choose 2 answers. - ANS -Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
-A strong economy is vital to national security
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, I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence? - ANS 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? - ANS Inductive,
question #7 - ANS cogent
All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild.
Which term describes the argument? - ANS 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? - ANS begging the question
One should not speed because speeding is wrong.
Which type of logic error is this an example of? - ANS begging the question
My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is something that kangaroos are
able to do. - ANS The fallacy fallacy
If Bo is kind, then Bo is wealthy. Bo is wealthy. Therefore, Bo is kind.
This is an example of which type of logic error? - ANS Affirming the consequent
Which type of logic error is the following argument an example of?
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking? - ANS 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? - ANS (1) Inflation is rising
rapidly; and
(2) 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 - ANS An interference, A weak argument
Which two sentences are propositions?
Choose 2 answers. - ANS -Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
-A strong economy is vital to national security
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, I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence? - ANS 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? - ANS Inductive,
question #7 - ANS cogent
All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild.
Which term describes the argument? - ANS 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? - ANS begging the question
One should not speed because speeding is wrong.
Which type of logic error is this an example of? - ANS begging the question
My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is something that kangaroos are
able to do. - ANS The fallacy fallacy
If Bo is kind, then Bo is wealthy. Bo is wealthy. Therefore, Bo is kind.
This is an example of which type of logic error? - ANS Affirming the consequent
Which type of logic error is the following argument an example of?
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