Inference - correct answer ✅ A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and
reasoning.
interpretation - correct answer ✅to understand,
... [Show More] comprehend, identify problems,
clarify, decipher and decode.
analysis - correct answer ✅To examine ideas, analyze arguments, make
comparisons, and categorize, organize and prioritize.
Evaluation - correct answer ✅To assess the credibility, significance and relevance
of information necessary to support the conclusions; and to assess the
information for biases, stereotypes, cliches or inappropriateness.
Self-regulation - correct answer ✅to monitor, reflect, question and adjust ones
own thinking processes as appropriate.
Interpretation questions: - correct answer ✅-Comprehend the information.
-Explain the meaning of a statement
ATI critical thinking Exam Questions and Answers
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Interpretation question 1:
A company's policy states that employees may take two weeks vacation after they
have reached their seventh anniversary with the company. This means that:
a. employees must work for the company at least seven years before they may
take two weeks vacation
b. employees who have works for the company at least 7 years take two weeks
vacation
c. if the employee take two weeks vacation, they have worked for the company for
7 years
d. all employees take 2 weeks vacation after working for the company7 years. -
correct answer ✅Correct: A
b is incorrect because it some may not want to
c is incorrect because they may worked longer than 7
d is incorrect because they may want to
interpretation question 2:
Consider the statement: If it is made of glass, it may break. Which statement
provides the best interpretation?
a. If it does not break it is not glass.
b. Nothing breaks except glass
c. If it breaks, it is glass.
d. Glass can break. - correct answer ✅correct answer is d.
a is incorrect because many things that do not break are not glass
b is incorrect because things do break that are not glass
c is incorrect because many things break that are not glass.
Analysis questions are looking for - correct answer ✅- anaylaze the pattern,
sequence or relationship within the example.
-make comparison
-identify the best comparative relationship
Analysis question 1: Consider the following to determine which is the same as
roses are red.
a. tree trunks are brown
b. carnations are white
c. bananas are yellow
d. leaves are green - correct answer ✅Correct answer is b.
a is incorrect because a tree is not a flower.
c is incorrect because a fruit is not a flower
d is incorrect because a leaf is not a flower.
Analysis question 2: Consider the following. Which is the logical match? If B3E2H1,
then:
a. A9D8G7
b. C1E2G3
c. A4E3H2
d. B7F6C4 - correct answer ✅Correct answer is a. BECAUSE the alphabet pattern
is every 3rd letter and numbers decrease by 1.
b,c,d are incorrect because they don't follow the pattern
Evaluation questions are asking for you to: - correct answer ✅-Asses the
credibility of the information source.
-prioritize from best to least
-select the best source of information from several options
-identify possible bias.
Evaluation question 1: You are given a prescription for a new drug to treat a longstanding health problem. How can you best determine the side effects that may
be produced by this drug?
a. Take the drug until the side effects occur
b. Ask the physician who prescribed the drug
c. Consult another person who has taken the drug.
d. Read research studies related to the drug in question. - correct answer ✅d is
the correct answer
a is incorrect because side effects may or may not occur
b is incorrect because they may not be aware of all the side effects
c is incorrect because you aren't the same as someone else
Evaluation Question 2: A politician states "scientists argue that global warming is
occurring. They cite evidence regarding an upward trend in nighttime temps
throughout the USA. However, I know that winters in the Midwest have been
colder than normal over the past 2 years. Therefore, I say, global warming is not
occurring." The best evaluation of the politicians conclusion is that it:
a. proves there is a relationship between Midwest winters and global warming.
b. considers the importance of two successive cold winters in the Midwest
c. does not consider the relationship between global warming and the Midwest
d. does not consider scientific evidence about nighttime warming trends. - correct
answer ✅D is the correct answer.
a- no relationship between midwest winters and global warming has been proven
b/c-only Midwest is considered
Inference questions are looking for: - correct answer ✅-draw accurate
conclusions based on the data
-differentiate between conclusions that are logical and those are probable or
possible
Inference question 1: A boy and girl are students. The night before every test, they
both study and eat pizza. Which statement is true?
a. If the boy is studying, the girl is eating pizza.
b. If the boy eats pizza, there is a test the next day.
c. If the girl does not study, there is no test the next day.
d. If the girl eats pizza and the boy studies, there is a test the next day - correct
answer ✅c is the correct response.
a is incorrect because the boy studying does not infer that there is a test the next
day
b is incorrect because the boy eating pizza does not infer that there is a test the
next day
d is incorrect because the combo by both may not be occurring because their is a
test the next day
Inference question 2: A woman concludes, "it is Saturday; therefore, children will
be watching cartoons on the television." Which of the following statements best
describe the conclusion of the woman?
a. Good. Cartoons are the only shows available for children to watch on Saturday.
b. Good. Children watch cartoons on television because it is Saturday.
c. Faulty. Cartoons are the only shows children want to watch on Saturday.
d. Faulty. Children may wish to do something other than watch television. - correct
answer ✅d is the correct answer.
a is incorrect because other shows are available
b is incorrect because the day is not the reasoning of why they want to watch it
c is incorrect because they may want to watch other shows.
Explanation questions are looking for what from you - correct answer ✅- justify
reasoning or conclusion in terms of context and evidnce
-draw conclustions
-make a decision based on facts [Show Less]