Critical Reasoning Practice Questions

1. A company's HR department noticed that employees who participate in the company's wellness program take fewer sick days. They conclude that the wellness program is effective in improving employee health. Which of the following, if true, most weakens this conclusion?

Employees who are already health-conscious are more likely to participate in the wellness program

The company offers incentives for participating in the wellness program

The wellness program includes both physical and mental health components

Employees who take more sick days are less likely to get promoted

2. All students who excel in mathematics also excel in logic. Some students who excel in logic also excel in literature. Which of the following conclusions can be validly drawn from these premises?

All students who excel in mathematics also excel in literature

Some students who excel in mathematics also excel in literature

No students who excel in literature excel in mathematics

All students who excel in literature also excel in logic

3. A company decides to offer unlimited paid time off to improve work-life balance for employees. Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the effectiveness of this policy?

Employees in companies with unlimited PTO often take less time off due to guilt or fear of appearing uncommitted

The policy will simplify the HR department's record-keeping

Some employees have expressed excitement about the new policy

Unlimited PTO is becoming more common in the industry

4. If a student studies hard, they will pass the exam. Sarah passed the exam. Which of the following can be logically concluded?

Sarah studied hard

Sarah did not study hard

Sarah may or may not have studied hard

Sarah cheated on the exam

5. In a survey of 800 people, 60% said they prefer coffee to tea. Of those who prefer coffee, 70% drink it daily. Based on this information, what percentage of the total survey participants both prefer coffee and drink it daily?

42%

60%

70%

84%

6. A study found that people who meditate regularly report lower levels of stress. Therefore, meditation reduces stress. Which of the following, if true, would most weaken this conclusion?

People who meditate tend to have other stress-reducing habits

The study relied on self-reported stress levels

Some participants dropped out of the study before its completion

The study was conducted over a short period of time

7. All students who excel in math also excel in science. Some students who excel in science also excel in literature. Which of the following conclusions can be logically drawn from these premises?

All students who excel in math also excel in literature

Some students who excel in math may excel in literature

No students who excel in math excel in literature

All students who excel in literature also excel in science

8. In a survey of 1000 people, 45% said they exercise regularly. Of those who exercise regularly, 60% reported feeling less stressed. Based on this information, what percentage of the total survey participants both exercise regularly and report feeling less stressed?

27%

33%

45%

60%

9. A company claims that its new air purifier can remove 99.9% of airborne particles. Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen this claim?

The air purifier uses a new type of filter technology

Independent laboratory tests confirm the 99.9% particle removal rate

The air purifier has received positive customer reviews

The company offers a money-back guarantee on the product

10. A company notices that employees who participate in its voluntary fitness program have higher productivity. The HR department recommends making the program mandatory for all employees to increase overall productivity. Which of the following, if true, would most weaken this recommendation?

The fitness program has been running for five years

Employees who voluntarily join fitness programs are generally more motivated in all aspects of their work

The company's competitors have similar fitness programs

The fitness program costs the company $500 per employee annually