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Truth Tables Quiz
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1
A negation of a term always has the opposite truth value as the original term.
A)True
B)False
2
The consequent is the first claim in a conditional while the antecedent is the second claim.
A)True
B)False
3
Which of the following best defines the concept, Truth-Functionally Equivalent?
A)Two claims are truth-functionally equivalent when they have the same antecedents and consequents.
B)Two claims are truth-functionally equivalent when they have the same truth tables.
4
The word "if" when used alone, introduces which of the following?
A)The antecedent of a conditional.
B)The consequent of a conditional.
5
The phrase 'only if" introduces which of the following?
A)The consequent of a conditional.
B)The antecedent of a conditional.
6
It is fair to say that when translating claims into symbols, you can treat the word "unless" exactly like the word "or."
A)True
B)False
7
Determining validity by looking at a completed truth table is as simple as studying the lines and looking for a case where all the premises are true and the conclusion is false. If there is such a case, then the argument is invalid. If no such row appears on the table, then the argument is valid.
A)True
B)False

Put the following arguments into symbolic form and test for validity, by either the long or short truth-table method. Then choose the correct answer for each question.

8
Andy and Charles are both going fishing. If Barbara goes rock climbing, Diane will run. If Diane runs, Andy won't go fishing. So Barbara isn't going rock climbing.
A)Valid
B)Invalid
9
Barbara is going rock climbing if Charles goes fishing. Andy is going fishing if Diane doesn't run. Therefore, if Andy doesn't go fishing and Barbara doesn't go rock climbing, then either Charles isn't going fishing or Diane is running.
A)Valid
B)Invalid
10
Diane will go running, but Andy won't go fishing. If Andy doesn't go fishing, neither will Charles. Andy goes fishing if Barbara doesn't go rock climbing. So if Charles goes fishing, Diane goes running.
A)Valid
B)Invalid
11
Andy is going fishing unless Barbara goes rock climbing. Barbara won't go rock climbing if Charles and Andy go fishing. Only if Diane runs will Charles not go fishing. So Andy's going fishing.
A)Valid
B)Invalid
12
Andy is going fishing unless Barbara goes rock climbing. Barbara won't go rock climbing if Charles goes fishing and Andy doesn't. Diane will run and Charles will go fishing. So Andy's going fishing.
A)Valid
B)Invalid
13
Andy is going fishing if Charles is. If they both go fishing, then either Diane won't run or Barbara will go rock climbing. So if Barbara goes rock climbing and Charles doesn't go fishing, Diane will run.
A)Valid
B)Invalid







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