Question: The authors of this text claim that logic is _______.
Answer Options:
A. a human invention
B. something that only exists in certain parts of the world
C. something that began in England
D. a human attribute that can be learned
Answer: D. a human attribute that can be learned
Question: Claims have the following attribute.
Answer Options:
They do not claim that something is the case.
They often make commands.
They can be true or false.
They are not necessary to form arguments.
Answer: They can be true or false.
Question: A passenger about to board a plane is subject to a random search of his baggage by TSA. Which of the following is true?
Answer Options:
The passenger can refuse because he or she has a right to board an airplane.
The passenger can refuse unless in the absence of warrant, the TSA has probable cause to search.
The passenger can refuse to comply unless the TSA have a search warrant.
Because airports require that passengers agree to be subject to random baggage checks as a condition of flying, the passenger must comply with the request.
Answer: Because airports require that passengers agree to be subject to random baggage checks as a condition of flying, the passenger must comply with the request.
Question: According to deontology, it is moral to lie in order to
Answer Options:
Protect someone’s feelings
Generate the greatest good for the greatest number
Protect our family
None of the above
Answer: None of the above
Question: Victor v. Lape sues Hughes Carr claiming the car Hughes sold him was a clunker. Hughes is served by a sheriff but fails to file an answer to Victor’s complaint in the requisite amount of time. Which of the following would be the way the end the case in Victor’s favor?
Answer Options:
Victor does not have to do anything because once the time has expired for Hughes’ answer, the judge will automatically issue a default judgment in Victor’s favor.
There is nothing Victor can do because Hughes can always file an answer.
Victor must refile the case.
Answer: Victor does not have to do anything because once the time has expired for Hughes’ answer, the judge will automatically issue a default judgment in Victor’s favor.
Question: While on patrol two police officers see a man running from a house holding a gun. They see him jump into a car driven by another person. What would be the justification for the police officers to chase the car to question and possibly arrest the person they saw running from the house?
Answer Options:
Theoretically, they should go to a judge and show probable cause and request a warrant.
No justification because the incident is most likely a civil matter.
No justification, they should go to the house to determine what happened.
Total justification because based on what they saw, there is sufficient probable cause to follow and possibly make an arrest.
Answer: Total justification because based on what they saw, there is sufficient probable cause to follow and possibly make an arrest.
Question: As a physical medium, copper possesses all of the following properties, except:
Answer Options:
Copper is relatively inexpensive
Copper is a good conductor of electricity
Copper is relatively abundant
Copper can transmit information over very long distances
Answer: Copper can transmit information over very long distances
Question: Which of the following is a claim?
Answer Options:
Shut the door.
Is the door shut?
Did you shut the door?
The door is shut.
Answer: The door is shut.
Question: What day of the week are most assignments and quizzes due?
Answer Options:
Sunday by 11:59 pm
Monday by 11:59 pm
Tuesday by 11:59 pm
Wednesday by 11:59 pm
Answer: Sunday by 11:59 pm
Question: Barney: Last winter, I slipped on the outside stairs of Pinetree Café and broke my leg. My fall was caused by the ice on the stairs that the restaurant failed to remove. Since the restaurant clearly did not provide a safe atmosphere for its customers, I am justified in taking it to court.
Lydia: Unwarranted lawsuits are swamping the country—lawsuits that have no legal merit and are brought simply to make lawyers and their clients rich. If this trend continues, soon our legal system will be swamped to the point where it won’t be able to administer justice to people who truly deserve it. You therefore should drop your case against Pinetree Café.
The speakers above appear to disagree on which one of the following points?
Answer Options:
A. Barney’s lawsuit against Pinetree Café is unwarranted.
B. Many unwarranted lawsuits are swamping the country.
C. The legal system will soon be unable to administer justice to people who deserve it.
Answer: A. Barney’s lawsuit against Pinetree Café is unwarranted.