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171. The legislature is considering a regulation prohibiting the consumption of alfalfa sprouts. Most recent outbreaks of E. coli have been attributed to alfalfa sprouts. While the sprouts may seem healthy, they are likely to harbor bacteria and are one of the biggest contributors to mass food borne illness outbreaks. Continuing to allow people to consume such a dangerous product is too risky for public health, and the legislature must act to protect the public.

Which of the following is the main conclusion of the passage?
  1. Most E. coli outbreaks are attributed to alfalfa sprouts.
  2. The legislature is the only thing that can protect the public from food borne illnesses.
  3. The legislature should pass the regulation prohibiting consumption of alfalfa sprouts.
  4. Alfalfa sprouts may seem healthy, but are often the cause of food borne illnesses.
  5. E. coli is a dangerous food borne illness.
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172. The legislature is considering a regulation prohibiting the consumption of alfalfa sprouts. Most recent outbreaks of E. coli have been attributed to alfalfa sprouts. While the sprouts may seem healthy, they are likely to harbor bacteria and are one of the biggest contributors to mass food borne illness outbreaks. Continuing to allow people to consume such a dangerous product is too risky for public health, and the legislature must act to protect the public.

The argument proceeds by presenting evidence that
  1. There is enough cause for concern about the safety of alfalfa sprouts to justify the regulation.
  2. Alfalfa sprouts are the most dangerous food to eat.
  3. Outbreaks of E. coil can only be stopped by banning the consumption of alfalfa sprouts.
  4. Food borne illnesses are one of the biggest public health problems in the country.
  5. Recent E. coli outbreaks were very dangerous.
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173. Filmmakers, by deciding which subjects to film and how to depict them, express their own unique worldviews through their chosen medium, even if they are giving a realistic depiction of their subject. Thus, films are the filmmaker’s interpretation of reality.

The argument’s conclusion is properly drawn if which of the following is assumed?
  1. Even a realistic subject can have a creative interpretation.
  2. Each filmmakers point of view is unique.
  3. A realistic depiction of reality is an interpretation of reality.
  4. Filmmakers choose their medium in order to depict reality.
  5. The choice of what subject to film is the most important in the filmmaking process.
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174. A government study indicated that although a BMI (body mass index) of 25 or under is considered healthy, most people have a BMI far above 25. It was therefore proposed that since the average BMI is 29, the criteria for what constitutes a healthy BMI should be raised to 29.

Which of the following is a flaw in the government’s reasoning?
  1. An average does not necessarily depict what is desirable.
  2. It presumes that a healthy BMI is achievable by everyone.
  3. It presumes, without providing justification, that a BMI average of 29 is consistent across all populations.
  4. It fails to consider the possibility that BMI is an inappropriate metric to measure health.
  5. It fails to consider the possibility that BMI is not the best metric to measure health.
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175. All lawyers are graduates of law school. Ramon is a practicing attorney so he must have not only attended law school, but also graduated from law school.

Which of the following passages displays a pattern of reasoning similar to that of the passage above?
  1. Irina finished law school at the top of her class, so Irina must be an excellent attorney.
  2. All real estate agents must be licensed. Kathryn wants to become a real estate agent, so she must obtain her license first.
  3. No one can become a beautician without attending a certified training course. Eduardo is attending a beauty school, so it must be a certified school.
  4. We know that Gia must have finished her business degree, because she received a bonus this year and bonuses only go to people with business degrees.
  5. Ernest graduated from medical school, and all doctors must graduate from medical school, so Ernest must be a doctor.
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