1.
If CAT is coded as 3-1-20, how would ELEPHANT be coded?
5-12-5-16-8-1-14-20
6-13-6-17-9-2-15-21
4-11-4-15-7-0-13-19
5-11-5-15-7-1-13-19
2.
A politician argues that increasing funding for after-school programs will reduce juvenile crime rates. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens this argument?
Juvenile crime rates have been steadily increasing in recent years
After-school programs are popular among students
Cities with well-funded after-school programs have lower juvenile crime rates
Implementing after-school programs is costly
3.
The company's _____ marketing strategy failed to differentiate its product in a crowded market.
targeted
aggressive
generic
innovative
4.
What is the value of x?
Statement 1: 2x + 3y = 12
Statement 2: 3x - 2y = 8
Statement 1 alone is sufficient
Statement 2 alone is sufficient
Both statements together are sufficient
Both statements together are not sufficient
5.
A study found that people who consume a diet high in fruits and vegetables have a lower risk of heart disease. Which of the following can be reasonably inferred?
Eating fruits and vegetables prevents all types of diseases
People who don't eat fruits and vegetables will definitely get heart disease
There may be a relationship between a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and heart health
Fruits and vegetables are the only foods that promote heart health
6.
"The ancient Egyptians couldn't have built the pyramids without help from aliens. How else could they have done it?" What logical fallacy does this argument demonstrate?
Appeal to ignorance
False dilemma
Straw man
Ad hominem
7.
Which word is the odd one out?
Hammer
Wrench
Pliers
Lumber
8.
A school implements a new reading program and sees an improvement in students' reading scores. The principal concludes that the new program is effective in improving reading skills. Which of the following, if true, would most weaken this conclusion?
The improvement in scores is consistent across all grade levels
Other schools in the district have seen similar improvements without the new program
The program requires students to spend more time reading
Parents report that their children enjoy the new program
9.
A company increases its advertising budget by 50%. In the following quarter, sales rise by 20%. What is the most likely relationship between these events?
The increased advertising led to higher sales
Higher sales allowed for more advertising
Both events are unrelated
A third factor caused both increases
10.
A store sells notebooks for $1.50 each or in packs of 4 for $5.00. How much would you save by buying 12 notebooks in packs rather than individually?
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
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