WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING REASON AND
EVIDENCE OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM LATEST
2024 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
Which sentences reflect strong critical thinking? Choose 2
answers.
- I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, but I
respect my opponents and I am curious to hear their thoughts on
the matter.
- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often
difficult to determine the best approach to a problem.
- Unlike some others, I do not jump to conclusions, nor am I
biased.
- While I am open to discussion on the topic, I am committed to
my position because I know it is right. - ANSWER >>>>- I
disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, but I respect
my opponents and I am curious to hear their thoughts on the
matter.
- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often
difficult to determine the best approach to a problem.
Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers.
- Hey, let's go to lunch at noon today.
- Mangino's has the best pizza.
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
- Do you like Mangino's pizza? - ANSWER >>>>- Mangino's has
the best pizza.
,- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
Which statement is a simple proposition?
1. Because I was dressed for work, I took an umbrella and ran to
my car.
2. I had a work deadline approaching, so I ate lunch at my desk
and finished my work.
3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk.
4. By noon, the sun was shining. - ANSWER >>>>By noon, the
sun was shining.
Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore - ANSWER >>>>Because
Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, and since the
research and development of such vehicles will be expensive, it
follows that the government should encourage industry to develop
flying cars and banks should help fund industry research.
Which phrases contain conclusions of this argument? Choose 2
answers.
- Flying cars will relieve traffic congestion
- The research and development of such vehicles will be
expensive
- The government should encourage industry to develop flying
cars
- Banks should help fund industry research - ANSWER >>>>- The
government should encourage industry to develop flying cars
- Banks should help fund industry research
Dogs are bred for many different purposes. Poodles, for example,
make good house pets, while German shepherds and other large
,breeds can be used for home protection. Therefore, because it is
important to select the right breed for your needs, you should
carefully research dog breeds to make the right choice.
Which statement is the conclusion of the argument?
- German shepherds and other large breeds can be used for
home protection.
- Dogs are bred for many different purposes.
- You should carefully research dog breeds to make the right
choice.
- It is important to select the right breed for your needs. -
ANSWER >>>>You should carefully research dog breeds to
make the right choice.
Everyone should vote ___________________.
Which phrase would form an argument when added to this
sentence?
- because it is their duty
- for the most honest candidate
- in their assigned district
- before the deadline - ANSWER >>>>because it is their duty
People have fought for freedom since the beginning of time.
Which descriptor best characterizes this sentence?
Proposition
Inference
Weak argument
Strong argument - ANSWER >>>>Proposition
Jordan says, "I am the best student at our high school; I am the
tallest and most athletic, and I have the best car." Taylor, Jordan's
best friend, totally agrees.
Which two descriptors best characterize Jordan's comments?
Choose two answers.
, Weak argument
Proposition
Inference
Strong argument - ANSWER >>>>- Weak argument
- Inference
All dogs are cute. Ginger is a dog. Therefore, Ginger is cute.
Which type of reasoning is illustrated in this example?
Deductive
Invalid
Inductive
Abductive - ANSWER >>>>Deductive
Usually when the audience comes out of a theater laughing, that
means the film was funny. The audience leaving the theater after
this film is laughing. So the film probably is funny.
Which type of reasoning is illustrated in this example?
Valid
Sound
Inductive
Deductive - ANSWER >>>>Inductive
All dogs can fly. Ginger is a dog. Therefore, Ginger can fly.
Which types of reasoning are illustrated in this example? Choose
2 answers.
Deductive
Valid
True
Sound - ANSWER >>>>Deductive
Valid
An individual drops hundreds of objects, and each time they fall to
the ground. The individual therefore concludes that if someone
drops a pencil, it will fall.
EVIDENCE OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM LATEST
2024 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
Which sentences reflect strong critical thinking? Choose 2
answers.
- I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, but I
respect my opponents and I am curious to hear their thoughts on
the matter.
- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often
difficult to determine the best approach to a problem.
- Unlike some others, I do not jump to conclusions, nor am I
biased.
- While I am open to discussion on the topic, I am committed to
my position because I know it is right. - ANSWER >>>>- I
disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, but I respect
my opponents and I am curious to hear their thoughts on the
matter.
- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often
difficult to determine the best approach to a problem.
Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers.
- Hey, let's go to lunch at noon today.
- Mangino's has the best pizza.
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
- Do you like Mangino's pizza? - ANSWER >>>>- Mangino's has
the best pizza.
,- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
Which statement is a simple proposition?
1. Because I was dressed for work, I took an umbrella and ran to
my car.
2. I had a work deadline approaching, so I ate lunch at my desk
and finished my work.
3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk.
4. By noon, the sun was shining. - ANSWER >>>>By noon, the
sun was shining.
Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore - ANSWER >>>>Because
Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, and since the
research and development of such vehicles will be expensive, it
follows that the government should encourage industry to develop
flying cars and banks should help fund industry research.
Which phrases contain conclusions of this argument? Choose 2
answers.
- Flying cars will relieve traffic congestion
- The research and development of such vehicles will be
expensive
- The government should encourage industry to develop flying
cars
- Banks should help fund industry research - ANSWER >>>>- The
government should encourage industry to develop flying cars
- Banks should help fund industry research
Dogs are bred for many different purposes. Poodles, for example,
make good house pets, while German shepherds and other large
,breeds can be used for home protection. Therefore, because it is
important to select the right breed for your needs, you should
carefully research dog breeds to make the right choice.
Which statement is the conclusion of the argument?
- German shepherds and other large breeds can be used for
home protection.
- Dogs are bred for many different purposes.
- You should carefully research dog breeds to make the right
choice.
- It is important to select the right breed for your needs. -
ANSWER >>>>You should carefully research dog breeds to
make the right choice.
Everyone should vote ___________________.
Which phrase would form an argument when added to this
sentence?
- because it is their duty
- for the most honest candidate
- in their assigned district
- before the deadline - ANSWER >>>>because it is their duty
People have fought for freedom since the beginning of time.
Which descriptor best characterizes this sentence?
Proposition
Inference
Weak argument
Strong argument - ANSWER >>>>Proposition
Jordan says, "I am the best student at our high school; I am the
tallest and most athletic, and I have the best car." Taylor, Jordan's
best friend, totally agrees.
Which two descriptors best characterize Jordan's comments?
Choose two answers.
, Weak argument
Proposition
Inference
Strong argument - ANSWER >>>>- Weak argument
- Inference
All dogs are cute. Ginger is a dog. Therefore, Ginger is cute.
Which type of reasoning is illustrated in this example?
Deductive
Invalid
Inductive
Abductive - ANSWER >>>>Deductive
Usually when the audience comes out of a theater laughing, that
means the film was funny. The audience leaving the theater after
this film is laughing. So the film probably is funny.
Which type of reasoning is illustrated in this example?
Valid
Sound
Inductive
Deductive - ANSWER >>>>Inductive
All dogs can fly. Ginger is a dog. Therefore, Ginger can fly.
Which types of reasoning are illustrated in this example? Choose
2 answers.
Deductive
Valid
True
Sound - ANSWER >>>>Deductive
Valid
An individual drops hundreds of objects, and each time they fall to
the ground. The individual therefore concludes that if someone
drops a pencil, it will fall.
