SEHS Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3

Question 1

Which cognitive skill involves evaluating the credibility and logic of an argument rather than simply accepting it at face value?

Accepted Answer

Critical analysis

Answer

Rote memorization

Answer

Speed reading

Answer

Lateral thinking

Question 2

A clock shows 3:45. What is the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand?

Accepted Answer

157.5°

Answer

142.5°

Answer

165°

Answer

172.5°

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a false dichotomy fallacy?

Accepted Answer

Either you study every day or you will fail the entrance exam.

Answer

Practice tests help students prepare for selective entry exams.

Answer

Most high-scoring students report studying more than 2 hours daily.

Answer

Selective schools offer more extracurricular options than regular schools.

Question 4

In a group of 30 students, 18 play sport and 12 study music. If 5 students do both, how many students do neither?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

7

Answer

8

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of checking your work after solving an exam problem?

Accepted Answer

To catch computational or logical errors before submitting

Answer

To find more complex solutions

Answer

To impress the examiner with thoroughness

Answer

To re-read the question for bonus information

Question 6

Which of the following analogies is most similar to: 'Author is to book as composer is to ___'?

Accepted Answer

Symphony

Answer

Orchestra

Answer

Instrument

Answer

Concert

Question 7

A student reads 30 pages per hour. A book has 210 pages. If the student has already read 60 pages, how many more hours are needed to finish the book?

Accepted Answer

5 hours

Answer

4 hours

Answer

6 hours

Answer

7 hours