PrepTest 108 Section 3

Choose a question

Explanations for every question, find them by number or text.

1. Q1:
   Despite the best efforts of journalists …Necessary Assumption – EXCEPT

   It's crucial that editors review journalists' work to detect and remove biases, in order to make reporting as objective as possible.

2. Q2:
   Astronomer: Mount Shalko is the perfect site …Weaken

   Mount Shalko is the perfect location for the observatory.

3. Q3:
   The local fair held its annual photography contest …Paradox – EXCEPT

   Both amateurs and professionals entered the contest.

4. Q4:
   The average 40-year-old North American …Sufficient Assumption

   TV ads have influenced North American habits of thought.

5. Q5:
   Researchers have developed a membrane …Flawed Reasoning

   Oxygen-removing fridges will be way less expensive than current models long-term.

6. Q6:
   Shortly after the power plant opened …Paradox – EXCEPT
7. Q7:
   The existing works of ancient literature …Strengthen

   The surviving ancient works aren't the most original works produced in ancient times.

8. Q8:
   A metaphor is the application of a word or phrase …Identify the Conclusion

   Not all uses of language are metaphorical.

9. Q9:
   In a recent poll of chief executive officers …Flawed Reasoning

   Top management of large corporations are not indifferent to employees.

10. Q10:
    Many people joke about Friday the thirteenth …Weaken

    A lot of people would rather disrupt their travel plans than risk flying on an unlucky day (Friday the 13th).

11. Q11:
    The everyday behavior of whales …Necessary Assumption

    Using trained sea lions with cameras will allow biologists to study whales' everyday behavior.

12. Q12:
    Geologist: A geological fault in the mountain …Strengthen

    We shouldn't put the nuclear waste facility under this mountain until scientists check whether the mountain has geological faults.

13. Q13:
    Mall manager: By congregating in large groups …Method of Reasoning
14. Q14:
    Wu: Jurgens is dishonest and so should not be …Flawed Parallel Reasoning
15. Q15:
    A survey of historians shows that most …Flawed Reasoning

    These historians neglect many important sources of historical knowledge.

16. Q16:
    To act responsibly in one's professional capacity …Principle – Application
17. Q17:
    Radial keratotomy (RK), a surgery that is designed to …Paradox – EXCEPT

    RK is supposed to eliminate needing glasses or contacts.

18. Q18:
    Chelas and Stelma are required to leave their respective stations …Must Be False

    If a prisoner attempts to escape, Chelas and Stelma must leave immediately to pursue.

19. Q19:
    Faden: Most of our exercise machines …Flawed Reasoning
20. Q20:
    Sarah: Reporters, by allotting time to some events …Point at Issue
21. Q21:
    Advertisement for a lactase supplement …Weaken

    At least 50 million people in North America should take lactase supplements.

22. Q22:
    Jim: I hear that the company is considering giving …Principle – Justify
23. Q23:
    Commentator: A political constitution that provides …Most Strongly Supported

    Constitutions have to be interpreted to deal with new situations.

24. Q24:
    Only if a family manages its finances wisely …Parallel Reasoning

    (A or C) → (B or D)

    The conclusion simply combines the two sufficient conditions and the two necessary conditions with ORs.

25. Q25:
    Anthropologist: After mapping the complete dominance hierarchy …Method of Reasoning
26. Q26:
    Anthropologist: After mapping the complete dominance hierarchy …Point at Issue