Interpreting Information 1

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Instructions
This critical thinking test will assess your ability to interpret information into logical
conclusions based upon the statements provided.
Read the instructions preceding each section and answer the questions. There are a total of
12 questions in this test and you should aim to correctly answer as many questions as you can
within 30 minutes.
Try to find a time and place where you will not be interrupted during the test. The test will
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Interpreting Information
Instructions:
The following questions will consist of a passage of information, followed by a series of conclusions.
You are instructed to assume all information in the passage is true. The task is to judge whether or
not each of the proposed conclusions logically flows beyond a reasonable doubt from the
information given in the paragraph.
If you think that a conclusion follows beyond a reasonable doubt (but perhaps not exactly, or
necessarily, unlike in section 3), select Conclusion Follows. If you think the conclusion does not
follow beyond a reasonable doubt based on the facts given, select Conclusion Does Not Follow.
Do not use general knowledge when answering, only use the information provided in the passage.
Remember to judge each conclusion individually.

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Statement one:
Biotechnology is the use of living organisms and systems to develop or make useful
products, or provide services. Biotechnology may be used in the production of
medicines, drugs or in agriculture. Similarly, industrial biotechnology has applications
in industrial processes, such as eliminating hazardous chemicals. The use of
biotechnology raises unique ethical issues regarding the role of living organisms in
business.

Q1
Conclusion One: Biotechnology could include the application of genetically modified organisms.
Conclusion Follows
Conclusion Does Not Follow
Q2
Conclusion Two: The use of living organisms in business is considered unethical.
Conclusion Follows
Conclusion Does Not Follow

Q3
Conclusion Three: Using algae to remove a dangerous oil spill would be an example of
biotechnology.
Conclusion Follows
Conclusion Does Not Follow

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Statement Two:
The terrestrial coconut crab is the worlds largest living land arthropod. The coconut
crab is a true crab, weighing up to 4kg, with a leg span of more than 3 feet. The
coconut crab is a typical example of island gigantism, increasing in size due to the lack
of predators on islands home to coconut crabs.

Q4
Conclusion One: The coconut crab is the worlds largest species of crab.
Conclusion Follows
Conclusion Does Not Follow

Q5
Conclusion Two: Attacks from predators have led to the increased size of the coconut crab.
Conclusion Follows
Conclusion Does Not Follow

Q6
Conclusion Three: The coconut crab may weigh over 3.5kg.
Conclusion Follows
Conclusion Does Not Follow

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Statement three:
Socialism is an economic system promoting social ownership of the means of
production, along with cooperative management of the economy. Socialist theorists
differ on the meaning of social ownership, with varying opinions on markets, central
planning and total nationalisation. Socialist economies are designed to satisfy human
needs, rather than generate profit, as seen in a capitalist economy.

Q7
Conclusion One: Socialism is against the private ownership of property.
Conclusion Follows
Conclusion Does Not Follow

Q8
Conclusion Two: Socialism may advocate a state run economy.
Conclusion Follows
Conclusion Does Not Follow

Q9
Conclusion Three: Capitalist economies do not satisfy human needs.
Conclusion Follows
Conclusion Does Not Follow

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Statement four:
A calendar effect is a market anomaly which appears to be related to the calendar.
These effects may include stock market behaviour on different days, times, months or
seasons. The January effect involves an unexplained financial security price increase
in the month of January, allowing investors to purchase stock in December and sell
them the next month at a profit.

Q10
Conclusion One: Investors can profit from market anomalies.
Conclusion Follows
Conclusion Does Not Follow

Q11
Conclusion Two: The cause of the January effect is not well understood.
Conclusion Follows
Conclusion Does Not Follow

Q12
Conclusion Three: Stocks and share prices are unrelated to specific dates.
Conclusion Follows
Conclusion Does Not Follow

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