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28. Consider the following to determine the same pattern of letters, if ABCCBA, then

A. CBAABC

B. ZXYYXZ

C. JKLKLJ

D. MNOONM

MNOONM

2.A science student is watching a television debate on the genetic cloning of animals. In order for the student to make a reasoned decision, the student must first

A. Justify the opinions presented in the televised debate

B. Accept the views of the most qualified expert

C. Engage in a debate with others

D. Consider all the points of views

D. consider all points of views

5.Suppose a study of heroin users shows 70% had used marijuana before they tried heroin. The conclusion of the study States all marijuana users will eventually try heroin the conclusion is

A. Is a hasty generalization

B. is an unclear assumption

C. needs no further support

D. is factual information

A. is a hasty generalization

34. Consider this statement: "Exceptional students are neither arrogant nor lazy. If a student is not arrogant, he is humble." Which of the following must be true if both of the previous statements are true?

————

a. If someone is an exceptional student, that student is lazy but humble

b. No humble students are lazy.

c. Every exceptional student is humble and not lazy.

d. Exceptional students are neither humble nor lazy.

C. Every exceptional student is humble and not lazy.

10. A woman reads a magazine article about high blood pressure. After talking with her mother, the woman realizes that her mother is experiencing the same symptoms that are described in the article. What is the best course of action?

A. Wait for further signs and symptoms to develop

B. Seek medical guidance based on the signs of high BP

C. Realize these may not be signs and symptoms of high BP

D. Call the doctor and report that her mother has high BP

B. Seek medical guidance based on the signs of high BP

11. A school has seven classrooms: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. The principal must choose five students, each from a different classroom, to perform in a special play. Any combination of five students will be appropriate, except if a student from classroom 1 is selected, then no one from class 5 may be chosen. Also, if a student from class 3 is selected, then someone from classroom 5 must also be selected. If someone from classroom 2 is in the play, then a student from classroom 6 must also be selected. Which combination of students meets all of the criteria?

A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

B. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7,

C. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7

D. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

D. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

1.Consider the statement, "all sick people should see a doctor. An elderly man is ill". therefore the man

A. Should see a doctor

B. Should see a doctor if he does not get well

C. Is like most ill people

D. May not get well unless he sees a doctor

Should see a doctor

4.A college student is enrolled in a nuclear physics class. On the first day of class the instructor gives the student a reading assignment containing a long list of unfamiliar terms to build a strong knowledge base what should the student do?

A. Ask a friend for help in understanding the terms.

B.Define the terms prior to reading the assignment.

C.Read the assign material in attempt to gain an understanding of each new term.

D. Wait and see if the terms makes sense in the next couple of classes

B. Define the terms prior to reading the assignment

3.Consider the following 1) in ancient times, civilizations recorded their religious and cultural ideas and lifetime records in clay. 2) Both famous and common people were honored in clay. 3) In fact, most of what we know of ancient civilizations come from studying clay pottery. 4) all of the pots and bowls were made of clay. Assuming the preceding statements are true, statements two, three, and four:

A. Prove statement one conclusively

B. Explain why statement one is fake

C. Describe all of the uses for clay

D. Provide support for statement one

D. Provide support for statement one

18. In a scientific study of resources there that fed an iron-rich diet for six months 75% of the horses showed an increase in track speed with a 90 days. This Improvement could have happened randomly or by chance was ruled out with a high degree of confidence if the above statements are true the study of statistical findings confirm

A. Regulations regarding the type of dietary intake for race horses should be enforced

B. the horses in the study were raised horses in the findings do not apply to horses in

general

C. iron-rich food feed is associated with an increased track speed and resources

D. regular non iron-rich feed causes decrease track speed in horses

C. iron-rich food feed is associated with an increased track speed and resources

29.The sky is full of clouds; therefore, it will rain today. Which statement best categorizes the reasoning of the speaker?

A. Good. it cannot rain unless there are clouds

B. faulty . the clouds may not be rain clouds

C. Good. when there are clouds, it always rains

D. Faulty. It may not rain until tomorrow

B. faulty. the clouds may not be rain clouds

26. A congressional candidate you oppose will write a newspaper article proposing new air traffic control regulations. To draw a conclusion about the article you would

A. Consider your past experiences with the candidate

B. Refute opinions presented in the article

C. Focus your attention on the argument being made

D. Identify the personal importance of the regulation

C. Focus your attention on the argument being made

9. Police officers maintain the law. It is illegal to run a stoplight, therefore, police officers

A. Never run stop lights

B. Believe it is illegal to run a stoplight

C. Consider stoplights important

D. May issue a ticket if you run a stoplight

B. Believe it is illegal to run a stoplight

31. A chef conducts a cooking class and States this frying pan allows for several cooking methods which statement is the best interpretation of this claim

A. All frying pans have several cooking methods

B. not every frying pan uses the same cooking method

C. the same cooking method is used by several frying pans

D. there is a special pan that allows for two cooking methods

B. not every frying pan uses the same cooking method

21. It has been said, " No one grows up in the same family" an explanation for this saying is:

A) Birth order and family circumstances influence each child experience

B) Children compete for their parents attention in every family

C) Parents are naturally biased and favor one child more then another

D) Depending on the birth order, children have different personalities

A. Birth order and family circumstances influence each child experience

7. An elderly woman has cancer and is given the option of receiving an experimental drug to treat the cancer or receiving pain medication to control excessive pain. The cancer treatment might extend her life for 6 months. However, the woman chooses to use the pain medication as needed. All of the following changes support the women's choice except?

A. The woman's cancer therapy may not lengthen life

B. The woman's desire to live a better quality of life for her remaining days

C. The woman's family wants her to receive the cancer treatment

D. The woman wants to die without extraordinary medical intervention

C. The woman's family wants her to receive the cancer treatment

8. The harmful effects of long term alcohol use are well documented. Which course of information best explains the harmful effects?

A. Local hospital and physician reports

B. Statistical data of the identified effects

C. Coroners reports for the last five years

D. Insurance claims from a highly populated state

B. Statistical data of the identified effects

12. An advertisement reads, "Neutrasplash helps prevent lines and wrinkles. Look younger today". Which statement gives a critical evaluation of this advertisement?

A. This advertisement clarifies that only those that want to look younger should buy the

product

B. This advertisement gives several good reasons for purchasing the product

C. The phrase "help prevent" eliminates any promises about the performance of this product

D. The name of the product indicated the products contains healthy ingredients

C. the phrase “help prevent“ eliminates any promises about the performance of this product

23. A high school biology student studied the effects of sunlight on plant growth for two months. Which method best illustrates the relationship of sunlight to plant growth?

A) A panel discussion including botany experts

B) A pie chart demonstrating the effects of darkness on plant growth

C) A bar graph describing the weekly growth patterns.

D) A videotape showing the daily plant growth.

C. A bar graph describing the weekly growth patterns.

6. Assume that whenever spring is late, the birds and the bees are small and hungry. Based on this assumption, which statement must be true?

A.If spring is late, either the birds are small or the bees are hungry

B.If spring is not late, the birds and the bees are neither small nor hungry

C.If the bees are not small and the birds are not hungry, spring it not late

D.If birds are hungry or the bees are small, then spring is late

C. If the birds are hungry or the bees are small, then spring is late

13. A researcher collects information regarding the relationship of drinking orange juice and preventing the common cold. Which method would best assist the researcher in reaching a conclusion?

A. Drink orange juice when a cold is coming on

B. Conduct a survey of those who drink orange juice to prevent a cold

C. Analyze the research data found in the scientific journals

D. Review the chemical composition of orange juice

C. Analyze the research data found in the scientific journals

14. Building L is shorter than building X. Building Y is shorter than building L, but building M is shorter than building Y; therefore Building Y is shorter than building J. What premise must be added to require the conclusion to be true, assuming all of the premises are true?

1. Building J is taller than M

2. Building J is taller than L

3. Building X is taller than J

4. Building L is taller than J

Building L is taller than J

27. A person sits on a jury that is trying a case for someone suspected of murder. To make a decision about the guilt or innocence of the suspect, what should the jury consider? (had different choices?

A. Personal experiences that relate to crime victims

B. Open mindedness to the evidence and to the law

C. The background of the defense lawyer and the prosecutor

D. The consequences of the jury's decision

B. open mindedness to the evidence and to the law

15. A grocery clerk believes strongly in telling the truth however he lies to in Intruders who asked him where the store safe is kept. How could this contraindication be best explained? the grocery store clerk

A. Was afraid of the Intruders and feared for his life

B. wanted The Intruders to leave quickly

C.obviously has very weak beliefs

D. believe strongly in his work responsibilities

A. was afraid of the intruders and feared for his life

16. Fido and Spot are dogs assume whenever it is hot Fido and Spot are lazy and quiet based on this assumption which statement must be true

A. If it is hot outside Fido is lazy and spot is quiet

B. If Fido is quiet or Spot is lazy. It is hot

C. if it is hot Fido and Spot are neither lazy nor quiet

D. if Spot is lazy but Fido is not quiet it is not hot

D. If Spot is lazy, but Fido is not quiet, it is not hot

17. Consider the statement if anything is a rose then that thing smells sweet which of the following statements provide the best interpretation of the statement

A. One thing smells as sweet as a rose

B. if anything smells sweet than it is a roses

C. things don't smell sweet unless they are roses

D. roses smell sweet

roses smell sweet

19. Reflect on this statement: "A student received a 50% on a research paper, therefore, that student is a poor writer." The sentence best describes:

a. An irrelevant explanation for the low score.

b. One of the possible explanations for the student's score.

c. A reason without a conclusion

d. The only valid explanation for the student's score.

b. One of the possible explanations for the student's score.

20.A newspaper advertisement states, "only those seeking hard work and long hours should apply for this job." Which statement expresses the same idea?

a. You should not apply for this job unless you seek hard work and long hours

b. If you seek hard work and long hours, you should apply for this job

c. You should not seek hard work and long hours except by applying for this job

d. If you apply for this job you should seek hard work and long hours

c. You should not apply for this job unless you seek hard work and long hours

22. Reflect on this statement: "Ballet dancers are neither overweight nor clumsy. If someone is not overweight, then that person is graceful"; Which of the following statements is true. if both of the above statements are true?

A. Every ballet dancer is graceful and not clumsy.

B. No graceful dancers are overweight.

C. If someone is a ballet dancer, that person is graceful but clumsy.

D. Ballet dancers are neither graceful nor clumsy.

A. Every ballet dancer is graceful and not clumsy.

24. In a debate regarding solutions to the rising costs of health care, several points of view are communicated, In order to make an informed decision about the issues, what should a consumer do?

A. Determine why people have so many opinions.

B. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each solution.

C. Realize that it is impossible to sort through so many viewpoints.

D. Interview each person who has a different viewpoint.

B. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each solution.

25. On a school playground, the teacher states, "look at those children running one right after the other. They are so close together that if one of them stops, the next one will run into the other. So, if one stops, they will fall down. Assuming the above statement is true, the main claim

of the passage is?

A. Is probably false but could be true.

B. Is probably true but could be false.

C. Could not be true.

D. Must also be true.

B. Is probably true but could be false.

30. In a debate regarding solutions to the rising costs of HealthCare, several points of view are communicated. In order to make an informed decision about the issues what should a consumer do

A. Determine why people have so many opinions

B. consider the advantages and disadvantages of each solution

C. realize that it is impossible to sort through so many viewpoints

D. interview each person who has different viewpoints

B. consider the advantages and disadvantages of each solution

32. A spokesperson for a car manufacturer states, "there are two popular arguments that favor the 55 mph speed limit. First it saves lives, second it saves wear and tear on the car, however millions of people drive faster than the speed limit and their car show no signs of break down so I

say there is no sense to the 55mph speed limit"; the speaker's reasoning is best evaluated as

A. Good. it shows there is probably no way to increase Auto Safety

B. faulty. it did not show the importance of the car manufacturers beliefs

C. faulty. it did not consider arguments about the speed limit saving lives

D. good. it proves that there is a relationship between speed and car break down

C. faulty. it did not consider arguments about the speed limit saving lives

33. After a couple returns from an evening out, they drive the babysitter home. The next day, the wife discovers that her favorite bracelet is missing from her jewelry box. Which statement represents the most reasonable explanation of this situation?

A. The wife forgot where she placed the bracelet

B. One of the couple's children misplaced the bracelet

C. The babysitter took the bracelet

D. A conclusion cannot be made based on the evidence

D. A conclusion cannot be made based on the evidence

35. You have two difficult 'blind dates' arranged by your best friend. Your cousin arranges for you to go out with a friend she thinks is perfect for you. Your best course of action is to:

a. Make the decision based solely on your past experiences.

b. Turn the date down

c. Arrange to talk to the date by phone

d. Accept the date enthusiastically.

C. arrange to talk to the date by phone

36. An insurance company proposes a new health care policy that would guarantee health care coverage for all citizens. In order to assist policy holders in making a decision, which information should company representatives include in the explanation of the new health care coverage?

a. the company's position statement regarding the universal health care

b. A pamphlet demonstrating the disadvantages of the other health care coverage

c. The plan of how policy holders could support the new health care plan

d. A statement showing evidence that the benefits will outweigh the costs

d. A statement showing evidence that the benefits will outweigh the costs

37. The mayor of the city states, "The new highway project has divided our neighborhood. The people on the north do not speak to those on the south. The project has led to name-calling, bickering and hurt feelings. I think the new highway is a big mistake for this neighborhood." Assuming the supporting statements are true, the mayors conclusion:

a. Could not be false

b. Could not be true

c. Is probably true, but may be false

d. Is probably false, but may be true

c. Is probably true, but may be false

38. A man goes to the doctor's office complaining about severe headaches and seeing bright, flashing lights. The doctor orders several tests, however, all of the test results are normal. Which statement provides the best explanation?

A. The man has many physical problems that cannot be explained.

B. The man complains frequently and counseling is recommended.

C. Even though the tests are normal, continual monitoring is needed.

D. The signs and symptoms reported by the man are not real.

c. Even though the tests are normal, continual monitoring is needed.

39. Read the following statement: "Only people seeking rest and relaxation should buy a boat. Which statement expresses the same idea?

A. If people want rest and relaxation, they should buy a boat.

B. People can only find rest and relaxation by buying a boat.

C. People should not buy a boat unless they want rest and relaxation.

D. people buy a boat, they should seek rest and relaxation.

C. People should not buy a boat unless they want rest and relaxation.

40. Consider the following statement: "not all actors are ready for the plan to open." this statement expresses the same idea as:

A. None of the actors are ready for the play to open

B. Someone ready for the play to open is not an actor

C. All of the actors are ready for the play to open

D. At least one actor is not ready for the play to open

D. At least one actor is not ready for the play to open

You are given a prescription for a new drug to treat a long-standing health problem. How can you best determine the side effects that may be produced by this drug?

a. take the drug until the side effects occur

b. ask the physician who prescribed the drug

c. consult another person who has taken the drug

d. read research studies related to the drug in question

d is the correct answer

a is incorrect - side effects may or may not occur

b is incorrect - may not be aware of all the side effects 

c is incorrect - you aren’t the same person as the other dude that took it

A politician states "scientists argue that global warming is occurring. They cite evidence regarding an upward trend in nighttime temps throughout the USA. However, I know that winters in the Midwest have been colder than normal over the past 2 years. Therefore, I say, global warming is not occurring." The best evaluation of the politicians conclusion is that it:

a. proves there is a relationship between Midwest winters and global warming.

b. considers the importance of two successive cold winters in the Midwest

c. does not consider the relationship between global warming and the Midwest

d. does not consider scientific evidence about nighttime warming trends.

D is the correct answer.

a- no relationship between midwest winters and global warming has been proven

b/c-only Midwest is considered

A boy and girl are students. The night before every test, they both study and eat pizza. Which statement is true?

a. If the boy is studying, the girl is eating pizza.

b. If the boy eats pizza, there is a test the next day.

c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day.

d. If the girl eats pizza and the boy studies, there is a test the next day

c is the correct response.

a is incorrect because the boy studying does not infer that there is a test the next day

b is incorrect because the boy eating pizza does not infer that there is a test the next day

d is incorrect because the combo by both may not be occurring because their is a test the next day

A woman concludes, "it is Saturday; therefore, children will be watching cartoons on the television." Which of the following statements best describe the conclusion of the woman?

a. Good. Cartoons are the only shows available for children to watch on Saturday.

b. Good. Children watch cartoons on television because it is Saturday.

c. Faulty. Cartoons are the only shows children want to watch on Saturday.

d. Faulty. Children may wish to do something other than watch television.

d is the correct answer.

a is incorrect because other shows are available

b is incorrect because the day is not the reasoning of why they want to watch it

c is incorrect because they may want to watch other shows.

A teacher believes strongly that students should not receive extra credit for written assignments, regardless of how well they are written. However, she gave extra credit to a student who had been ill, but turned in an extraordinary paper. How can this contradiction be best explained? The teacher:

a. felt sorry for the student because of the students recent illness

b. valued the quality of the students work more than her belief

c. was afraid other students would think poorly of her

d. has difficulty upholding her belief system

B is the correct answer.

a is incorrect because feeling sorry does not justify

c is incorrect because being afraid does not justify

d is incorrect because it does not show she is unable to uphold her beliefs

It is a hot summer day. A 6 year old child has been playing outside and riding her bike. When she comes in for lunch her face is red and she is warm and fussy. Her temp is normal. Which best explains what is happening to the child. The child:

a. is hungry and tired

b. is showing early signs or illness or infection

c. may be responding to weather and activity.

d. needs immediate medical care

the correct answer is c

a - there is no information to support

b-no information to support

d-no data to support this need

You are trying to make a decision about the best policy to implement regards sick leave for your staff. In order to make the best decision, you should:

a. implement the policy that most closely resembles that of a nearby company

b. consider the costs and benefits to both the company and employees

c. choose the policy that costs the company the least amount of money

d. find out which policy is favored by the majority of employees

the correct answer is b

a- does not show impartial judgement

c-does not show impartial judgement

d-only shows impartial judgment to employees not company

2 students have applied for selection for residency in a college dorm, but there is only one space for one student. In order for the dorm admission to make the best choice, the counselor should:

a. choose the student with an ethnic background similar to those already living there

b. allow students currently living there to pick

c. use past personal experience with similar students to guide them

d. consider each applicant using the same set of selection criteria

correct answer is d

a is incorrect because racial bias

b is incorrect because students will be bias

c is incorrect because personal bias

Six friends are seated in a restaurant across a rectangular table. There are 3 chairs on each side. Adam and Dorky do not have anyone sitting on their right and Clyde and Benjamin do not have anyone sitting on their left. Adam and Benjamin are not sitting on the same side of the table.

If Ethan is not sitting next to Dorky, who is seated immediately to the left of Felix?

a. Benjamin

b. Dorky

c. Adam

d. Clyde

d. clyde

If i go down to the pond today, the only birds I will see are swans. What is the best assumption?

a. There will be no ducks at the pond.

b. All swans are white

c. There will be swans at the pond today

Correct answer is A.

b-no color is stated

c-does not say there will always be swans.

Scientific studies have discovered a link between chewing gum and better performance when it comes to tests. Research shows that this is because the act of chewing gum correlates with heightened activity in the hippocampus- the region of the brain which handles memory. When activity in the hippocampus is increases, it appears though the ability to recall memories is strengthened. which of the following inferences can be made?

a. Chewing gum causes heightened activity in the hippocampus

b. There is a correlation between chewing gum and better recollection of memories

c. Students who chew gum will perform worse in exams than students who do not.

Correct response is B.

a- insufficient data- correlation/causation

c-there is a link of doing better, no link that it makes you do worse.

At the beginning of Sept 2015, the govt launched a program to improve learning at A-level across the country. The goal w to improve A-level results between A and C students scoring between a C and an A in their A-level rose from50% in 2015 to 75% in 2016. The number of students scoring U had dropped from 15% to 12% and between E and D scored were down from 45% to a meager 13%. which of the following interpretations is true?

a. The govt has been successful in this program

b. The govt's goals have been achieved or exceeded

c. Students who would've likely achieved between a D or an E were now achieving a to C

correct answer is b (goal was met)

a-doesn't mean the program causes high improvement

c-does not follow- students in different year just may have been more capable

Some objects with four wheels are cars. All cars posses a steering wheel. This object has four wheels but no steering wheel. Therefore:

a. this object is a car

b. this object is not a car

c. this object is a bike

correct response is b.

a-only some object with four wheels is car, and does not meet all the steering wheels

c-bikes have 2 wheels

Should private schools be taxed more heavily to pay for state school pupils meals? Which argument is accurate?

a. Yes-those children are going hungry!

b. No- Big businesses should be taxed instead of private schools. Taxing private schools would reduce their incentive to provide good service, and could lower quality of teaching.

c-No- We live in a free market and therefore private schools deserve the profits they make. That is just the way it is.

d. none

Correct answer none

a-emotional response

b- double standard.

c-descriptive and prescriptive claims

A doctor gives a man 8 pills and tells him to take one every 3 hours, starting now. If the man does as he is told, how long will it be until he has take all of the pills?

a. 18

b.21

c.24

d.32

24

what is the 10th number in this sequence? 5,11,17,23,29,35….

a. 51

b. 53

c.59

d.61

59

A company's policy states that employees may take two weeks vacation after they have reached their seventh anniversary with the company. This means that:

a. employees must work for the company at least seven years before they may take two weeks vacation

b. employees who have works for the company at least 7 years take two weeks vacation

c. if the employee take two weeks vacation, they have worked for the company for 7 years

d. all employees take 2 weeks vacation after working for the company7 years.

Correct: A

b is incorrect because it some may not want to

c is incorrect because they may worked longer than 7

d is incorrect because they may want to

Consider the following. Which is the logical match? If B3E2H1, then:

a. A9D8G7

b. C1E2G3

c. A4E3H2

d. B7F6C4

Correct answer is a. BECAUSE the alphabet pattern is every 3rd letter and numbers decrease by 1.

b,c,d are incorrect because they don't follow the pattern

A boy and girl are students. The night before every test, they both study and eat pizza. Which statement is true?

a. If the boy is studying, the girl is eating pizza.

b. If the boy eats pizza, there is a test the next day.

c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day.

d. If the girl eats pizza and the boy studies, there is a test the next day

c is the correct response.

a is incorrect because the boy studying does not infer that there is a test the next day

b is incorrect because the boy eating pizza does not infer that there is a test the next day

d is incorrect because the combo by both may not be occurring because their is a test the next day