1º A e B ‒ Raciocínio Crítico ‒ 23 de outubro de 2023

Question 1. The career services office at a college is analyzing the effectiveness of its offerings by evaluating student
opinions about the services offered. Some students suggest that the career services office should offer services that
students are more likely to find helpful. The administrator of the career services office argues, however, that career
services can only be helpful to the extent that students use the services offered.
Career Office Service Percent of Students Who Used Service Percent of Students Who Found Service Helpful
Practice Interviewing 31.2% 69.9%
Resume Assistance 74.5% 68.4%
Workshops 37.8% 63.0%
Job Listings 55.4% 62.1%
Researching Employers 32.2% 60.5%
Career Skills Testing 29.4% 52.4%
Which choice most effectively uses data from the graph to support the office administrator’s position?
a) While 52.4% of surveyed students thought that career skills testing would be helpful, Only 29.4% of students took
advantage of this offering.
b) Interview practice and resume assistance are among the most sought-out services by college students today.
c) Although 74.5% of surveyed students used career services resume assistance, only 68.4% of students found this
service useful.
d) Nearly identical percentages of students found that the workshops and job listings provided through career services
were helpful.

Question 2. A researcher is investigating perceptions about the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries. The researcher
finds that most Americans believe that violent physical assaults and car crashes are the most significant source of
traumatic brain injuries. The researcher would like to educate the American public on the fact that while car crashes and
physical assaults are a significant source of traumatic brain injuries, the
larger danger is from less dramatic injuries that could take place closer
to home:__________________________.
Which choice most effectively uses data from the graph to complete
the example?
a) Falls and unintentional blunt trauma cause approximately 55% of
traumatic brain injuries.
b) Further research is needed on the 21% of “other” causes of
traumatic brain injuries.
c) The majority of traumatic brain injuries are caused by a source other
than falls.
d) Motor vehicles are, in fact, more likely to cause traumatic brain
injuries than physical assaults.

Question 3. Organic crops have become increasingly popular with consumers who seek out food raised without chemical
pesticides. Many consumers, however, are deterred from purchasing organic crops due to the increased costs. A
consumer researcher claims that the prices of organic crops can often be substantially higher than those of
conventionally raised crops:____________________________
Which choice most effectively uses data from the graph to complete the example?
a) The prices of both conventional wheat and
organic cor remained largely constant between
2010 and 2014.
b) The price of organic soybeans was approximately
twice that of conventional soybeans between 2010
and 2014.
c) While organic soybeans may be rather expensive,
organic wheat was only around 9 dollars a bushel
throughout the years 2010 to 2014.
d) Organically grown fruits and vegetables are likely
much more expensive than organically grown
grains.
Question 4. In a 2014 study on the Warburg Effect, researchers tested the change in glucose concentration over a period
of one hour in various cancer cell lines. The average rate of change of glucose concentration in each cell-type is shown
in the figure above. (An asterisk (*) denotes the cell tested is
cancerous.)
The researchers will use the results from a study on the Warburg Effect
to determine what most distinguishes cancerous cells from
noncancerous ones. When compared to the noncancerous cells, the
cancerous cells ______________
a) have a generally greater average rate of change.
b) typically have a lower average rate of change.
c) have approximately the same rate of change.
d) are more likely to have a rate of change of zero.

Question 5.

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Meteorologists in the Northern Hemisphere hypothesize that by observing the most common conditions in which a
tornado might form, they can better predict the likelihood of tornado creation. With this knowledge in place,
meteorologists can build public awareness about the increased possibility of tornadoes during certain conditions,
helping citizens become more aware of potential danger. Given the meteorologists' goal, they would be well-served to
inform the public that thereis na increased likelihood of tornado formation at ____________.
Which choice most effectively uses data from the graphs to complete the statement?
a) midday in the summer. c) sunset in the springtime.
b)nighttime in the fall. d) sunrise in the winter.

Question 6. A social scientist is researching the general characteristics of

people who use social ‘networking websites. The scientist is putting
together a presentation and wants to give a concise example of a typical
social networking website user. Based on the latest research from the
Pew Research Center, the social scientist could best cite this type of
person as an example for her presentation: __________________.
Which choice most effectively uses data from the graph to complete the
example?
a) A 45-year-old man who has na advanced graduate degree.
b) A 35-year-old man who has a master’s degree in engeneering.
c) A 25-year-old Woman who left college without completing her degree.
d) A 15-year-old girl who is a sophomore in high school.