Oromia State University
Department of common courses
Introduction to Logic make up exam for distance students
Credit hour: 3 hrs. Maximum weight: 70% Time allowed: 1: 00hr
Name: ___________________________ID __________________Dept.____________
Section_________ Center_________________
General Instructions
Switch off your cellphone
Any attempt of cheating will result in the rejection of your score
Engage in your own work and make sure your handwriting is clear and readable
Avoid short notes and any extra papers around your table
Make sure that the exam booklet has 5 pages including the cover page and answer
sheet
Write your answers only on the answer sheet.
Answer sheet
Part I: True/False (20%) Part II: Matching Part III: Multiple
(10%) Choices (20%)
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Part IV: fill the blank space with appropriate fallacies
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Part I: Write “True” if the statement is correct and write “False” if it is incorrect (1 pt.
each)
1. The primary purpose of Cognitive meaning is to evoke feelings while Emotive meaning
is intended to convey information.
2. Linguistic expression is said to be vague when it can be interpreted as having more than
one clearly distinct meaning.
3. Critical thinking is a disciplined thinking governed by clear intellectual standards.
4. An extensional definition is one that assigns a meaning to a term by indicating the
members of the class that the definiendum connotes.
5. When the combinations of thoughts are mutually supporting and make sense in
combination, the thinking is logical.
6. In a synonymous definition the definiens may be a more than one word.
7. Impartial investigation of the data and facts that remains swayed by irrelevant emotions
leads to uncritical thinking.
8. The fallacy of accident is committed when a specific rule is applied to general case that it
was not intended to cover.
9. In the direct variety of the appeal to the people fallacy, the arguer attempts to create a
kind of mob mentality of the audiences.
10. Poor reading skill can be a barrier to critical thinking.
Part II: Match items under column “A” with items under column “B” (1point each)
A B
1. Subjectivism A. truth is a matter of individual opinion
2. Stereotypes B. Hasty generalization
3. Conformism C. the tendency to follow the crowd
4. Socio-centrism D. Group bias
5. Egocentrism E. Self- interested thinking
F. They have no truth value
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Part III: Choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write your answer in
block letter on the space provided on the answer sheet (1.5 pt. each).
1. All are the barriers to critical thinking except one:
A. Wishful thinking
B. Stereotypes
C. Conformism
D. Superiority bias
E. All except A
F. None
2. ‘‘Baltic state’’ means Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania. This definition is
A. Lexical definition
B. Circular definition
C. Enumerative definition
D. Definition by subclass and difference
E. None
3. Fallacy that will be committed when the arguer him/herself/themselves is/are not free of
the defect of his/her/their opponent is:
A) Appeal to Ignorance
B) Appeal to Against Person
C) Bandwagon
D) You too
E) Division
4. Ice means frozen water. This definition is:
A. An operational definition
B. A Definition by Genus and Difference
C. An etymological definition
D. A synonymous definition
E. None
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5. Which one is/are not the traits of critical thinkers?
A. Base judgments on evidence rather than personal preferences
B. Recognizing extreme views
C. Recognizing their limitations
D. Being watchful of their own errors
E. All are correct
Part IV: Match the arguments provided under with the type of fallacies they
commit/contain and put your answer on the space provided on the answer sheet (1.5 pt.
each).
A. Appeal to force E. Appeal to Ignorance
B. Appeal to pity F. False Dichotomy
C. Accident fallacy G. Suppressed Evidence
D. Appeal to unqualified authority H. Equivocation fallacy
I. Composition fallacy
1. Your Honor, I admit that I declared thirteen children as dependents on my tax return,
even though I have only two. But if you find me guilty of tax evasion, my reputation will
be ruined. I’ll probably lose my job, my poor wife will not be able to have the operation
that she desperately needs, and my kids will starve. Surely, I am not guilty.
2. I deserve a raise in salary for the coming year. After all, you know how friendly I am
with your wife, and I’m sure you wouldn’t want her to find out what’s been going on
between you and that sexpot client of yours.
3. Freedom of speech is a constitutionally guaranteed right. Therefore, Mr. Bashada should
not be arrested for his speech that incited the riot last week.
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4. The famous artists, artist Worku said that Vera Pasta is the most nutritious food. So, Vera
pasta must be the most nutritious food.
5. People have been trying for centuries to provide conclusive evidence for the claims that
Haileselassie I of Ethiopia is the descendant of King David of Israel and no one has ever
succeeded. Therefore, we must conclude that Haileselassie I of Ethiopia is not the
descendant of King David of Israel.
6. Each atom in this piece of chalk is invisible. Therefore, the chalk is invisible.
7. Either you are going to buy me a new car or I will divorce you. You do not want me
divorce you. Thus, you have to buy me a new car.
Part V-write short answer for the following questions
1. List at least four types of weak induction and discuss about them? (5 points)
2. Discuss about defininus and defnindum? (2 pts)
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