Course Critical Thinking (PHI 210)
Test Exam 2 ( Week 11 Final Exam)
Status Completed
Time 1 hour, 3 minutes out of 2 hours.
Elapsed
Instructions
This exam consist of 25 multiple choice questions and covers the
material in Chapters 6 through 10. There are five questions from
each chapter.
Question 1
4 out of 4 points
When debating solutions to problems related to climate change on a national level,
which problem related to climate change has a prominent amount of conflicting political
opinions?
Answer
Selected Answer:
possible economic effects of fighting climate change
Correct Answer:
possible economic effects of fighting climate change
Question 2
4 out of 4 points
A claim and an argument are similar in that they both _____________, however, an
argument specifically ____________.
Answer
Selected
Answer: make an assertion; provides evidence and reasoning to support the
assertion
Correct Answer:
make an assertion; provides evidence and reasoning to support the
assertion
Question 3
, 4 out of 4 points
An expert may not be considered a credible source if he or she has:
Answer
Selected
Answer: A view in direct opposition to the vast majority of other experts in the
subject.
Correct
Answer: A view in direct opposition to the vast majority of other experts in the
subject.
Question 4
0 out of 4 points
Annie argues that reducing carbon emissions in the United States will take a toll on the
economy far exceeding any potential environmental benefits. Leo responds by arguing
that several Scandinavian countries produce less carbon than the United States. What
fallacy is Leo committing?
Answer
Selected Answer:
ad hominem
Correct Answer:
red herring
Question 5
4 out of 4 points
A good practice when making a decision involves which of the following?
Answer
Selected Answer:
committing to the decision and solving the problem
Correct Answer:
committing to the decision and solving the problem
Question 6
4 out of 4 points
Test Exam 2 ( Week 11 Final Exam)
Status Completed
Time 1 hour, 3 minutes out of 2 hours.
Elapsed
Instructions
This exam consist of 25 multiple choice questions and covers the
material in Chapters 6 through 10. There are five questions from
each chapter.
Question 1
4 out of 4 points
When debating solutions to problems related to climate change on a national level,
which problem related to climate change has a prominent amount of conflicting political
opinions?
Answer
Selected Answer:
possible economic effects of fighting climate change
Correct Answer:
possible economic effects of fighting climate change
Question 2
4 out of 4 points
A claim and an argument are similar in that they both _____________, however, an
argument specifically ____________.
Answer
Selected
Answer: make an assertion; provides evidence and reasoning to support the
assertion
Correct Answer:
make an assertion; provides evidence and reasoning to support the
assertion
Question 3
, 4 out of 4 points
An expert may not be considered a credible source if he or she has:
Answer
Selected
Answer: A view in direct opposition to the vast majority of other experts in the
subject.
Correct
Answer: A view in direct opposition to the vast majority of other experts in the
subject.
Question 4
0 out of 4 points
Annie argues that reducing carbon emissions in the United States will take a toll on the
economy far exceeding any potential environmental benefits. Leo responds by arguing
that several Scandinavian countries produce less carbon than the United States. What
fallacy is Leo committing?
Answer
Selected Answer:
ad hominem
Correct Answer:
red herring
Question 5
4 out of 4 points
A good practice when making a decision involves which of the following?
Answer
Selected Answer:
committing to the decision and solving the problem
Correct Answer:
committing to the decision and solving the problem
Question 6
4 out of 4 points
