Exam 7: Activity-Based Costing and Activity-Based Management

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "Evil spirits are making him sick."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "The Alps are like the Rockies. I enjoyed the Rockies; therefore, I'm sure you'll enjoy the Alps."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "Young people aren't interested in politics. We have more important things to do. My friends couldn't care less who is elected president."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "It is hazardous to use a cell while driving, so you shouldn't have called 911 on your cell."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "Everyone takes his or her eyes off the road now and then. Nothing wrong with that. So it is okay for me to do it while brushing my teeth."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "If the legislature can get away with requiring background checks, it will be encouraged to go forward with universal registration of guns, then to eventual banning of gun ownership. Let's not start down this path."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "No, we shouldn't start Daylight Savings Time in February. No state does that."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. If you think the people of Phoenix are going to give up their rights to water from the Colorado River to Los Angelenos, you'd better think about it some more. Read the letters to the editors of the Phoenix newspapers, and you'll see what I mean. People are really hot under the collar about the issue.

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. I've seen brochures depicting the scenery in the Ozark Mountains, and it's beautiful. I'm even thinking of retiring to Arkansas, since it's clearly such a beautiful state.

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. First bicycle rider: How come when we coast downhill you always go so much faster than I? Second bicycle rider: Because I'm heavier. Heavier things fall faster. Third bicycle rider: Wait a minute. I thought that was what Galileo proved wrong. Second bicycle rider: C'mon! That's only common sense. Heavy things are bound to fall faster. Just look at how fast I coast-and I'm the heaviest.

As Harold is driving down the road from Glenn County to Montclair, he crosses into Salem County and notices that the pavement deteriorates. "I guess they don't keep up their roads very well in this county," he says. The sample in this passage is

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "Wear a suit. Everyone knows it is the most fashionable attire for men."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "Americans generally think teachers should be paid more. This was demonstrated in a large survey done in Boston."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "Sparky has been much friskier since I've started feeding him raw meat. It's good for him."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "The sign said no left turn, so I didn't turn left to avoid the accident."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "If you don't think having a good attitude promotes good health, look at how many 100-year olds have a good attitude."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. We're gonna have trouble with that new paper boy, honey. He's been late twice already.

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "John, my Republican friend, never leaves a tip. Why is it Republicans are so selfish?"

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "In this country anyone can become a billionaire. Take Mitt Romney, for an example."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "Playing basketball causes you to grow taller. Ask anyone."