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WGU D265: Critical Thinking And Logic Pre-Assessment – Questions & Solutions
WGU D265: Critical Thinking And Logic Pre-Assessment – Questions & Solutions
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WGU D265: Critical Thinking And Logic Pre-Assessment – Questions & Solutions
Which question describes a problem for which experts generally agree there
is a single best solution ✔️What is the shortest route from New York to
California by automobile
A group of students is working on a research project based on the topic of
ethical animal care. They have decided that the first step is to clarify the
problem they want to address. Which of the following is a question of
judgment that clarifies the problem? ✔️What is the best way to address
the high number of unwanted pets?
A large urban school district spends more per people than any other district in
the state yet this district graduation rate is the lowest.Which statement are
both accurate and relevant in determining funding for the urban District?
✔️-even though the entire state budget will likely decrease for the next year,
and appeal for more funding for education is relevant because the real need
exist
-graduation rates may be in accurate because not all students are tracked after
leaving the district
-it is a relevant that three national merit scholars graduated from a private
school in the city this year
An animal shelter, serving a low income community, is experiencing a
dramatic increase in the number of homeless cats and dogs received at the
shelter. The shelter staff are worried because the increase Is impacting their
ability to carry equally for all their other animals and many people In the
community cannot afford to adopt a dog or cat. They decided to implement a
new promotion where they keep the current fee structure and reduce the
paperwork and for go the usual reference checks to encourage more
adoptions. Which of the below are implications of this proposed solution?
✔️-adoption fees may prevent people from participating
- Pet may be matched with irresponsible owners
Which question requires critical thinking? ✔️What are ways to help ensure
that rainbows will continue to be visible in the future
, You are writing an essay on proliferation of aids throughout the world. You
have been asked to document the problem and it's possible solutions using
evidence and reasoning. Which of the following would be relevant resources
for this topic? ✔️-An essay by a medical Doctor Who has treated AIDS
victims in other countries
-A document that discusses the probable causes of aids in Africa
-A speech given by a prominent researcher in the field of AIDS research
The fair housing act prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, disability, age, familiar status, or national origin. Which of
the following ethical perspectives are relevant to this law? ✔️-Children
and adults should have equal access to recreational facilities in multiple
housing development, such as condominium project
-In multiple housing developments which have a no pets designation, blind
resident should be allowed to keep guide dogs.
-Reasonable people should respect the rights and needs of others in regard to
housing
World food prices have hit an all-time high, driven up by price increases in
wheat, corn, sugar, and oil's. Which of the following are possible solutions to
the given problem? ✔️-Consider the effects of greenhouse gases on climate
change and set policies accordingly
-Set government policies that will lower cost of basic food staples to the
poorest people
-Reconsider tax incentives offered for production of alternative fuels
A student is writing a research paper that investigates the relationship of
higher education to employment in the United States. Match the source of
information with the phrase that describes its efficiency to the assignment.
✔️-A case study of one state employment rates that shows higher employment
among those with a college degree
^Relies on inference
-A university publication that describes a survey of 10 people with college
degrees who report a high rate of employment in their field of study
^Exhibits bias
-A peer reviewed journal article that shows that people with college degrees
have a 20% better rate of employment than those with a high school diploma
^Provide scholarly support
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