CT Pre-Test
Critical Thinking Pretest SOS 110 attempt score 100%
When is it important to assess your knowledge of an
issue? Check all that apply.
1/1 point (graded)
When is it important to assess your knowledge of an issue? Check all that
apply.
A. When you are a student in a beginning level class
B. When you are an expert on that topic
C. When you have done previous research on the topic
correct
Answer
Correct:
A. Correct. It is important to assess your knowledge of an issue when you are
just beginning to familiarize yourself with it, as well as when you have some
previous knowledge, and even when you are an expert.
B. Correct. It is important to assess your knowledge of an issue when you are
just beginning to familiarize yourself with it, as well as when you have some
previous knowledge, and even when you are an expert
C. Correct. It is important to assess your knowledge of an issue when you are
just beginning to familiarize yourself with it, as well as when you have some
previous knowledge, and even when you are an expert
Correct (1/1 point)
You are thinking about relocating after college. Now you
need to decide what city will work best for your priorities
of career, affordability, and social life. What should you
do next?
1/1 point (graded)
You are thinking about relocating after college. Now you need to decide what
city will work best for your priorities of career, affordability, and social life.
What should you do next?
A. Determine what information you need in order to make your decision.
B. Weigh your different options.
C. Reflect on your decision.
, D. Articulate your decision.
correct
Answer
Correct:
Once you know what you are trying to decide, you should determine what
information is necessary for you to make a wise decision.
Submit
Correct (1/1 point)
Which of the following statements are true?
1/1 point (graded)
Which of the following statements are true? Check all that apply.
A. Critical thinking is most important in complex situations.
B. It is crucial to use critical thinking in all situations, both simple and
complex.
C. Critical thinking can sometimes take longer than making quick decisions,
but it will typically lead to stronger choices.
correct
Answer
Correct:
A. Correct. Critical thinking can take longer than making quick decisions, but
typically leads to stronger choices. It is especially important in complex
situations.
C. Correct. Critical thinking can take longer than making quick decisions, but
typically leads to stronger choices. It is especially important in complex
situations. However, not every single situation requires critical thinking—
some simple situations may not require it.
Correct (1/1 point)
You are researching the current state of the European
Union for an economics class. Which of the following
sources would be best for conducting background
research? Check all that apply.
1/1 point (graded)
You are researching the current state of the European Union for an
economics class. Which of the following sources would be best for conducting
background research? Check all that apply.
A. "The EU in brief" from the official website of the European Union
B. An article from 1992 on "The democratic deficit: European Union and the
accountability of the British police"
C. European Union (EU) in the Encyclopaedia Britannica
Critical Thinking Pretest SOS 110 attempt score 100%
When is it important to assess your knowledge of an
issue? Check all that apply.
1/1 point (graded)
When is it important to assess your knowledge of an issue? Check all that
apply.
A. When you are a student in a beginning level class
B. When you are an expert on that topic
C. When you have done previous research on the topic
correct
Answer
Correct:
A. Correct. It is important to assess your knowledge of an issue when you are
just beginning to familiarize yourself with it, as well as when you have some
previous knowledge, and even when you are an expert.
B. Correct. It is important to assess your knowledge of an issue when you are
just beginning to familiarize yourself with it, as well as when you have some
previous knowledge, and even when you are an expert
C. Correct. It is important to assess your knowledge of an issue when you are
just beginning to familiarize yourself with it, as well as when you have some
previous knowledge, and even when you are an expert
Correct (1/1 point)
You are thinking about relocating after college. Now you
need to decide what city will work best for your priorities
of career, affordability, and social life. What should you
do next?
1/1 point (graded)
You are thinking about relocating after college. Now you need to decide what
city will work best for your priorities of career, affordability, and social life.
What should you do next?
A. Determine what information you need in order to make your decision.
B. Weigh your different options.
C. Reflect on your decision.
, D. Articulate your decision.
correct
Answer
Correct:
Once you know what you are trying to decide, you should determine what
information is necessary for you to make a wise decision.
Submit
Correct (1/1 point)
Which of the following statements are true?
1/1 point (graded)
Which of the following statements are true? Check all that apply.
A. Critical thinking is most important in complex situations.
B. It is crucial to use critical thinking in all situations, both simple and
complex.
C. Critical thinking can sometimes take longer than making quick decisions,
but it will typically lead to stronger choices.
correct
Answer
Correct:
A. Correct. Critical thinking can take longer than making quick decisions, but
typically leads to stronger choices. It is especially important in complex
situations.
C. Correct. Critical thinking can take longer than making quick decisions, but
typically leads to stronger choices. It is especially important in complex
situations. However, not every single situation requires critical thinking—
some simple situations may not require it.
Correct (1/1 point)
You are researching the current state of the European
Union for an economics class. Which of the following
sources would be best for conducting background
research? Check all that apply.
1/1 point (graded)
You are researching the current state of the European Union for an
economics class. Which of the following sources would be best for conducting
background research? Check all that apply.
A. "The EU in brief" from the official website of the European Union
B. An article from 1992 on "The democratic deficit: European Union and the
accountability of the British police"
C. European Union (EU) in the Encyclopaedia Britannica
