ATI CRITICAL THINKING EXAM

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

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

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? 1.Wait for further signs and symptoms to develop 2.Seek medical guidance based on the signs of high BP 3.Realize these may not be signs and symptoms of high BP .4Call the doctor and report that her mother has high BP

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? 2.Seek medical guidance based on the signs of high BP

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.

Option c Exceptional students are neither arrogant nor lazy. If a student is not arrogant, he is humble. This means exceptional students cannot be lazy and since they are not arrogant, they're always humble.

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

Option d I would like to accept all the three dates with full zeal. I won't judge a person from my past experiences since all the people are different. Moreover I won't turn the date down as I'm interested in finding a partner. The idea of talking to the date by phone would not be a great idea as talking on phone and talking face to face are different from my point of view.

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

20. a. The answer is, You should not apply for this job unless you seek hard work and long hours. The two communicate the same information.

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 1. Determine why people have so many opinions 2. consider the advantages and disadvantages of each solution 3. realize that it is impossible to sort through so many viewpoints 4. interview each person who has different viewpoints

2. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each solution Weighing the benefits and drawbacks can help you make a faster decision, gain a better knowledge of the situation, and avoid decision paralysis. It helps people to think about alternative points of view and can aid in making a well-informed conclusion.

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 1. All frying pans have several cooking methods 2. not every frying pan uses the same cooking method 3. the same cooking method is used by several frying pans 4. there is a special pan that allows for two cooking methods

2. Not every frying pan uses the same cooking method

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? 1. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 2. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 3. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 4. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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? 4. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

12. An advertisement reads, "Neutrasplash helps prevent lines and wrinkles. Look younger today". Which statement gives a critical evaluation of this advertisement? 1.This advertisement clarifies that only those that want to look younger should buy the product 2.This advertisement gives several good reasons for purchasing the product 3. The phrase "help prevent" eliminates any promises about the performance of this product 4. The name of the product indicated the products contains healthy ingredients

12. An advertisement reads, "Neutrasplash helps prevent lines and wrinkles. Look younger today". Which statement gives a critical evaluation of this advertisement? 2. The phrase "help prevent" eliminates any promises about the performance of this product

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? 1. Drink orange juice when a cold is coming on 2. Conduct a survey of those who drink orange juice to prevent a cold 3. Analyze the research data found in the scientific journals 4. Review the chemical composition of orange juice

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

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

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? 4. Building L is taller than J

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 1. Was afraid of the Intruders and feared for his life 2. wanted The Intruders to leave quickly 3.obviously has very weak beliefs 4. believe strongly in his work responsibilities

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 4. believe strongly in his work responsibilities

16. Charlie and spot are dogs assume whenever it is hot Charlie and spot are lazy and quiet based on this assumption which statement must be true 1. If it is hot outside fido is lazy and spot is quiet 2. If Fido is quiet or spot is lazy. It is hot 3. if it is hot charlie and spot are neither lazy nor quiet 4. if spot is lazy but fido is not quiet it is not hot

16. Charlie and spot are dogs assume whenever it is hot Charlie and spot are lazy and quiet based on this assumption which statement must be true 2. If Fido is quiet or spot is lazy. It is 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 1. One thing smells as sweet as a rose 2. if anything smells sweet than it is a roses 3. things don't smell sweet unless they are roses 4. roses smell sweet

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 4. roses smell sweet

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 1. Regulations regarding the type of dietary intake for race horses should be enforced 2. the horses in the study were raised horses in the findings do not apply to horses in general 3. iron-rich food feed is associated with an increased track speed and resources 4. regular non iron-rich feed causes decrease track speed in horses

18. In a scientific study of horses 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 3. iron-rich food feed is associated with an increased track speed and horses

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.

19. b. One of the possible explanation for the students score

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 view

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

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

21.A. No one grows up in the same family means that each children will have different personalities according to the family circumstances and situations. So according to this option A , birth order and family circumstances influences each child experience.

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.

22. A > this means that if every ballet dance is not overweight, they can be considered as graceful and being graceful means they are not clumsy. Therefore, their skills are always coordinated and done with elegance for the reason that they are not clumsy and overweight.

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

23. C The correct answer is c. A bar graph describing weekly growth patterns.

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.

24. B > This means that the consumer should see both sides of the issue first in order to make sure that the decision he will make is right and purely based on facts. Thus, looking at the disadvantages and advantages of the issue should be taken into consideration and given a priority in order to have a deeper understanding or awareness of the issue and therefore create an informed decision.

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

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: D. Provide support for statement one

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 1. Good. it shows there is probably no way to increase Auto Safety 2. faulty. it did not show the importance of the car manufacturers beliefs 3. faulty. it did not consider arguments about the speed limit saving lives 4. good. it proves that there is a relationship between speed and car break down

3.Faulty it does not consider arguments about the speed limit saving lives Every serious accident involves a significant amount of speed.Reduced travel speeds save lives and prevent injuries.Reduced average travel speeds across the network are the most efficient and effective strategy to reduce road trauma and would result in large and immediate improvements in road safety.

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

36. option d. A statement showing evidence that the benefits will outweigh the costs will be a convincing way for the citizens to purchase the policy as it's all about the business of benefits.The other three options won't be convincing as degrading another company doesn't mean that your company is good.Explaining the plan of how policy holders could support the new health care plan would also be less convincing as the citizens can consider other ways of doing so and may be in a lesser price

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

37.Option c is correct Explanation: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: Is probably true, but may be false.

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

39.C) "People should not buy a boat unless they want rest and relaxation" - this sentence suggest that if a people do not want to relax they should not buy a boat.So the answer is option C) People should not buy a boat unless they want rest and relaxation

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 in order 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

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 in order to build a strong knowledge base what should the student do? C.Read the assign material in attempt to gain an understanding of each new term.

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? 1. The wife forgot where she placed the bracelet 2. One of the couple's children misplaced the bracelet 3. The babysitter took the bracelet 4. A conclusion cannot be made based on the evidence

4. A conclusion cannot be made based on the evidence. .In this case there is no evidence on where the bracelet is and whether the baby sitter took it .All this information has not been verified. With proof you can now make conclusions.

40. Consider the following statement: "not all actors are ready for the plan to open." this statement expresses the same idea as: 1.None of the actors are ready for the play to open 2. Someone ready for the play to open is not an actor 3. All of the actors are ready for the play to open 4. At least one actor is not ready for the play to open

40.Here not all actor are ready for the play to open means at least one of them are not ready so, option(4) is the correct answer

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

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 B. is an unclear assumption

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? 1.If spring is late, either the birds are small or the bees are hungry 2.If spring is not late, the birds and the bees are neither small nor hungry 3.If the bees are not small and the birds are not hungry, spring it not late 4.If birds are hungry or the bees are small, then spring is late

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

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.

ANSWER : OPTION C Even though the tests are normal, continual monitoring is needed.Sometimes diagnosis are not easy, they need continuous monitoring and evaluation. Therefore man has to be told to keep a regular follow up. Severe headache, flashing lights Can be due to migraine which is difficult to diagnose and need some time.

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? 1.The woman's cancer therapy may not lengthen life 2.The woman's desire to live a better quality of life for her remaining days 3.The woman's family wants her to receive the cancer treatment 4.The woman wants to die without extraordinary medical intervention

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? 3.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? 1.Local hospital and physician reports 2.Statistical data of the identified effects 3.Coroners reports for the last five years 4.Insurance claims from a highly populated state

8. The harmful effects of long term alcohol use are well documented. Which course of information best explains the harmful effects? 2.Statistical data of the identified effects

9. Police officers maintain the law. It is illegal to run a stoplight, therefore, police officers 1.Never run stop lights 2.Believe it is illegal to run a stoplight 3.Consider stoplights important 4.May issue a ticket if you run a stoplight

9. Police officers maintain the law. It is illegal to run a stoplight, therefore, police officers 2.Believe it is illegal to run a stoplight

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 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 above statement is truebut its not always possible if one child stop so other will stop or fall so it could be false

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(26)

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

C. Good. when there are clouds, it always rains PRESENCE of cloud indicate arrival of rain

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

C. The background of the defense lawyer and the prosecutor A trial jury, also known as a petit jury, decides whether the defendant committed the crime as charged in a criminal case, or whether the defendant injured the plaintiff in a civil case. so try to checkback ground of defence lawyer and prosecuto

28. Consider the following to determine the same pattern of letters, if ABCCBA, then A. CBAABC B. ZXYYXZ C. JKLKLJ D. MNOONM

D. MNOONM ABCCBA abc follow inline patter then cba opposite to this hence it will be seen in option d MNOONM