PrepTest 132 Section 4

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

1. Q1:
   Marine biologist: Scientists have long wondered why the…Identify the Conclusion

   It is wrong to say that reef fish are colorful because reefs are colorful.

2. Q2:
   To discover what percentage of teenagers believe in…Principle

   The survey is ambiguous.

3. Q3:
   A recent study of perfect pitch-the ability to…Strengthen

   Perfect pitch is genetic.

4. Q4:
   Paleontologists recently excavated two corresponding…Role in Argument

   The predator was chasing the grazing dinosaur, and the predator attacked shortly afterwards.

5. Q5:
   Researchers announced recently that over the past 25…Weaken

   Sunscreen isn't likely to reduce skin cancer.

6. Q6:
   University administrator: Any proposal for a new…Must Be True

   fewer than 50 for hire AND more than 25% duplicate ➞ ~~funding~~
   2.

7. Q7:
   Researcher: Over the course of three decades, we…Paradox

   Over three decades, the average beak size of wild birds shrunk.

8. Q8:
   Storytelling appears to be a universal aspect of both…Most Strongly Supported

   All cultures use storytelling.

9. Q9:
   If a mother's first child is born before its due date…Flawed Parallel Reasoning

   Jackie's first child probably wasn't born before the due date.

10. Q10:
    Science journalist: Europa, a moon of Jupiter, is…Flawed Reasoning

    It is likely that primitive life has evolved on Europa.

11. Q11:
    A bacterial species will inevitably develop greater…Most Strongly Supported

    Antibiotics will produce resistant bacteria, unless the antibiotics can eliminate the bacteria entirely.

12. Q12:
    Political scientist: It is not uncommon for a…Identify the Conclusion

    The criticism is insincere. (note: "the criticism" is that ideas are muddled)

13. Q13:
    Many symptoms of mental illnesses are affected by…Flawed Reasoning

    Organic factors aren't evenly distributed.

14. Q14:
    Politician: It has been proposed that the national…Weaken

    Privatizing parks would probably be good for park visitors.

15. Q15:
    Jewel collectors, fearing that their eyes will be deceived…Principle

    Counterfeit diamonds should be worth as much as real diamonds. (assuming we can't tell them apart)

16. Q16:
    All etching tools are either pin-tipped or bladed…Sufficient Assumption

    More etching tools are used for engraving than are not used for engraving.

17. Q17:
    A 24-year study of 1,500 adults showed that those…Paradox – Exception

    Beta-carotene in foods was associated with less cancer and heart disease.

18. Q18:
    If there are sentient beings on planets outside our…Sufficient Assumption

    We won't know if there are aliens outside our solar system unless the aliens are as smart as us.

19. Q19:
    Doctor: Medical researchers recently examined a large…Flawed Reasoning

    Slipped or bulging disks can't lead to back pain.

20. Q20:
    Many workers who handled substance T in factories…Principle – Strengthen

    The manufacturer is at least partially responsible for the illnesses caused by substance T.

21. Q21:
    It is virtually certain that the government contract…Method of Reasoning

    Phoenix will almost certainly get the contract.

22. Q22:
    Researchers have found that children in large families…Strengthen

    Exposure to germs makes you less likely to get allergies.

23. Q23:
    Film preservation requires transferring old movies…Necessary Assumption

    Some early Hollywood films won't be preserved.

24. Q24:
    In a recent study of arthritis, researchers tried but…Complete The Argument

    The conclusion will probably be that the weather doesn't affect arthritis pain.

25. Q25:
    Cities with healthy economies typically have plenty…Parallel Reasoning

    If you want a job, you should move to a high tech city.

26. Q26:
    Sociologist: A recent study of 5,000 individuals found…Paradox – Exception

    Older people are more likely to be malnourished than to be below the poverty line.