FSOT Logical Reasoning 2

Question 1

All diplomatic cables marked 'NODIS' are seen only by the addressee. Cable X is marked 'NODIS.' Which conclusion is valid?

Accepted Answer

Cable X is seen only by its addressee

Answer

The universal statement 'All NODIS cables are seen only by the addressee' directly applies to Cable X.

Question 2

A foreign ministry issues a statement only when it has verified the facts. It has not issued a statement on the border incident. What can be concluded?

Accepted Answer

The ministry has not yet verified the facts

Answer

No statement means the sufficient condition (verified facts) has not been met, so facts are unverified — not that the incident is false.

Question 3

Country A exports wheat to Country B. Country B's harvest improves dramatically. What is the most logical consequence?

Accepted Answer

Country B will likely import less wheat from Country A

Answer

A better domestic harvest reduces Country B's need to import wheat, so imports from A will likely decrease.

Question 4

If a treaty requires ratification by two-thirds of the Senate, and only 60 of 100 senators support it, what follows?

Accepted Answer

The treaty fails to reach the required threshold

Answer

Two-thirds of 100 is 67 votes; 60 votes falls short, so the treaty cannot be ratified.

Question 5

Argument: 'We should not sanction Country X because sanctions hurt ordinary citizens.' Which response best challenges this reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Sanctions can be targeted at elites rather than the general population

Answer

Targeted sanctions on leadership undercut the premise that sanctions necessarily harm ordinary citizens.

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FSOT Logical Reasoning 2