Analyzing Arguments Questions and Answers

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Q21
Statement: "When customer satisfaction increases, revenue grows." Revenue is growing. What can be inferred?
  • A Customer satisfaction must be increasing
  • B Customer satisfaction might be increasing
  • C Revenue growth always indicates satisfaction
  • D We should measure satisfaction regularly
Answer: Option B
Explanation: This tests understanding of logical converse and alternative explanations.
Q22
Argument: "Our app downloads increased after the influencer campaign, so it was effective." What alternative explanation exists?
  • A A positive app store review was published around the same time
  • B The influencer has millions of followers
  • C We paid the influencer generously
  • D The campaign targeted the right demographic
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Other factors coinciding with the campaign could explain the increase.
Q23
Statement: "All contractual employees receive benefits. Some temporary workers are contractual." What must be true?
  • A All temporary workers receive benefits
  • B Some temporary workers receive benefits
  • C No temporary workers receive benefits
  • D All contractual workers are temporary
Answer: Option B
Explanation: This tests logical deduction with categorical statements and set relationships.
Q24
Argument: "Employees with advanced degrees get promoted faster, so I should pursue a master's degree." What weakens this?
  • A Ambitious employees both pursue degrees and get promoted
  • B The company values experience over degrees
  • C Master's degrees are expensive and time-consuming
  • D Some managers don't have advanced degrees
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The argument assumes the degree causes promotions rather than other factors.
Q25
Statement: "If the product meets quality standards, it will pass inspection." The product passed inspection. What logically follows?
  • A The product must meet quality standards
  • B The product might meet quality standards
  • C The inspection process is reliable
  • D We should review the quality standards
Answer: Option B
Explanation: This tests understanding of the converse error in conditional reasoning.
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