WACE Philosophy Ethics ATAR Practice Questions - WACE ATAR Philosophy and Ethics Units 3 & 4 (SCSA Year 12 Assessment) Exam - WACE Philosophy Ethics ATAR Practice Questions - WACE ATAR Philosophy and Ethics Units 3 & 4 (SCSA Year 12 Assessment) Exam

Question 1

Which of the following defines a deductively valid argument?

An argument whose premises are all empirically true statements about the physical world. An argument whose conclusion is highly probable given the truth of its supporting premises. An argument structured such that if all its premises are true, its conclusion must necessarily be true. An argument that successfully persuades an audience regardless of structural flaws.

Correct Answer:

An argument structured such that if all its premises are true, its conclusion must necessarily be true.

Question 2

Consider the following argument: 'If it rains, the grass gets wet. The grass is wet. Therefore, it rained.' What logical fallacy does this argument commit?

Denying the antecedent Begging the question Affirming the consequent Equivocation

Correct Answer:

Affirming the consequent

Question 3

A politician argues: 'We should not listen to Dr. Smith's economic proposal because he was once convicted of tax evasion.' Which informal fallacy is being used?

Straw man fallacy Appeal to ignorance Ad hominem (abusive / circumstantial) False dilemma

Correct Answer:

Ad hominem (abusive / circumstantial)

Question 4

What is required for a deductively valid argument to also be considered 'sound'?

All of its premises must be actually true in reality. Its conclusion must be accepted by a majority of experts in the field. It must contain at least three premises and an explicit counter-example. It must be constructed using symbolic categorical syllogisms.

Correct Answer:

All of its premises must be actually true in reality.

Question 5

In argument mapping and analysis, what is a 'hidden assumption' (or unstated premise)?

A premise that is intentionally misleading to deceive the reader. An unstated claim that is necessary for the explicit premises to logically support the conclusion. A conclusion that contradicts the main thesis of the argument. A factual error embedded in the primary premise of a syllogism.

Correct Answer:

An unstated claim that is necessary for the explicit premises to logically support the conclusion.

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