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Critical Thinking and Logic-C168 Pre-Assessment Exam/25 Q’s and A’s
Critical Thinking and Logic-C168 Pre-Assessment Exam/25 Q’s and A’s
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Critical Thinking and Logic-C168 Pre-Assessment Exam/25 Q’s and A’s
Which question describes a problem for which experts generally agree there
is a single best solution? - -What is the shortest routine 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 dcided that the first step is to clarify the
problem that 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?
-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 thier
ability to care equally for all their other animals and many people in the
community cannot afford to adopt a dog or cat. They decide to implement a
new promotion where they keep the current fee structure and reduce the
paperwork and forego the usual reference checks to encourage more
adoptions.
Which are implications of this proposed solution? - -Adoption fees may
prevent people from participating.
Pets may be matched with irresponsible owners.
-A large urban school district spends more per pupil than any other district
in the state; yet this district's graduation rate is the lowest.
Sharply declining state revenues have forced political leaders to consider
cuts across the entire state budget. Even so, Senator A argues that funding
for the urban school district should not be cut because more funding is
needed to counter problems particular to an urban setting. Senator B,
meanwhile, argues that funding should be cut because the urban district is
not improving its graduation rate. Senator B's position is based on an
incomplete survey conducted by personal staff memebers, which indicates
that cutting funding will make the district focus on basic academics. This has
also been the result after decreasing funding for public education in
suburban areas in other states.
For the last 12 years, an organization representing parents and teachers in
the urban district - --Even though the entire state budget will likely decrease
, for the next year, an appeal for more funding for education is relevant
because a real need exists.
-Graduation rates may be inaccurate because not all students are tracked
after leaving the district.
-It is irrelevant that three National Merit Scholars graduated from a private
school in the city this year.
-What question requires critical thinking? - -What are ways to help ensure
that rainbows will continue to be visible in the future?
-World food prices have hit an all-time high, driven up by price increases in
wheat, corn, sugar, and oils. The price of wheat has doubled within a six-
month period. While these soaring prices have had only a modest effect on
U.S. inflation, they have devastated the world's poor who spend a majority of
their income on basic food staples.
Politicians and scientists continue to argue over the cause of rising food
prices. Some believe the jump in prices can be attributed to bad policies set
by the U.S. Federal Reserve, and others believe that commodities
speculation is to blame. But most scientists, including those from the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, believe higher food prices were caused by two
major factors: (1) low production due to severe weather around the world,
including extreme heat in Russia, drought in Brazil, and flooding in Australia;
and (2) a large portion of the world's corn going toward ethanol pro - --
Consider the effects of greenhouse gases on climate change and set policies
accordingly.
-Set government policies that will lower the cost of basic food staples to the
poorest people.
-Reconsider tax incentives offered for production of alternative fuels.
-Due to an increase in the number of degree programs at a local college,
there has been a significant increase in job placement for graduates. College
administrators believe it is because new degree programs have been created
to meet the demands of a changing job market.
Which of the following activities will help validate this explanation for the
increase? - -Look for a common element in other degree programs which
lead to high job placement.
-During recent practices, there has been a significant increase in the
number of sprained ankles and knees among players of a very successful
sports team that is going to compete in the state championship. The coach
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