WGU D265 EXAM PRE-ASSESSMENT: CRITICAL
THINKING: REASON AND EVIDENCE (PEKO) WITH
100% CORRECT ASWERS
Attempt #2
Status: Not
Passed
1. Which sentence reflects strong critical YOUR CORREC
thinking? ANSWE T
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"Although my opponent has proven to be less than honest, I
welcome the opportunity to engage in meaningful debate."
"The issues at hand are quite simple, and the solutions are
clear." "Because I am honest and unbiased, I am confident in
my position."
"In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant
issues so that we may make an informed decision on the
topic."
2. 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.
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
We need to institute a new economic policy.
Inhation is rising rapidly.
We are approaching the point at which reversal is not
possible.
We need to act quickly.
, 3. "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.
YOUR CORREC
ANSWE T
R ANSWE
R
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, An inference
A weak argument
A proposition
4. Which two sentences are propositions?
Choose 2
answers.
YOUR CORREC
ANSWE T
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Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
Let’s focus on the economy today!
A strong economy is vital to national security.
What do you think is important?
5.
I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Strong argument
Weak argument
Inference
Proposition
6. 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?
YOUR CORREC
ANSWE T
R ANSWE
R
THINKING: REASON AND EVIDENCE (PEKO) WITH
100% CORRECT ASWERS
Attempt #2
Status: Not
Passed
1. Which sentence reflects strong critical YOUR CORREC
thinking? ANSWE T
R ANSWE
R
"Although my opponent has proven to be less than honest, I
welcome the opportunity to engage in meaningful debate."
"The issues at hand are quite simple, and the solutions are
clear." "Because I am honest and unbiased, I am confident in
my position."
"In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant
issues so that we may make an informed decision on the
topic."
2. 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.
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
We need to institute a new economic policy.
Inhation is rising rapidly.
We are approaching the point at which reversal is not
possible.
We need to act quickly.
, 3. "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.
YOUR CORREC
ANSWE T
R ANSWE
R
WGU Accessibility Policy Accessibility Settings
Chat
, An inference
A weak argument
A proposition
4. Which two sentences are propositions?
Choose 2
answers.
YOUR CORREC
ANSWE T
R ANSWE
R
Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
Let’s focus on the economy today!
A strong economy is vital to national security.
What do you think is important?
5.
I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence?
YOUR CORRECT
ANSWER ANSWER
Strong argument
Weak argument
Inference
Proposition
6. 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?
YOUR CORREC
ANSWE T
R ANSWE
R
