Read the following statement, assuming everything in it to be true. Then decide which of the given suggested courses of action logically follow and are worth pursuing.Statement: Your toddler drops and breaks a glass by genuine accident.Courses of Action:I. yell at them to be more careful with things made out of glass.II. Punish them to make sure they remember to be extra careful next time.
Correct answer: D. Neither I nor II
- A. I
- B. II
- C. Both I and II
- D. Neither I nor II
Explanation
In this situation, it's important to consider the well-being of your toddler and promote a safe learning environment. Let's evaluate the courses of action: I. Yell at them to be more careful with things made out of glass. This course of action involves raising your voice at the toddler. While it may express your frustration, it's not a constructive way to handle the situation, especially if the child's action was a genuine accident. It may lead to fear and anxiety in the child. II. Punish them to make sure they remember to be extra careful next time. - Punishing a toddler for a genuine accident is generally not recommended. It can create fear and stress, and it's not an effective way to teach them about accidents and safety. It's important to remember that toddlers are still learning and exploring their environment. Given the context of the situation, the better course of action is to: D. Neither I nor II
Last updated
About Course of Action
Course of action questions present a problem and several proposed responses, asking whether each response is practical, relevant, proportionate and directed at the stated cause. Sound action should be feasible and ethical, while an immediate reaction, an unrelated measure or an extreme solution does not necessarily address the problem.
Practise Course of Action
48 free Course of Action MCQs from Analytical and Logical Reasoning, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask Analytical and Logical Reasoning questions like this
Analytical and Logical Reasoning is on 24 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
Related questions
A customer has filed a complaint about your product, stating it does NOT meet his expectation. What is your course of action?
A hospital reports a sharp rise in dengue admissions during August. Which is the most appropriate immediate course of action?
A police officer stationed along the route of a parade has been ordered not to allow cars to cross the route while the parade is in progress. An ambulance driver on an emergency run attempts to drive an ambulance across the route while the parade is passing. Under these circumstances, the officer should:
"Read the following statement, assuming everything in it to be true. Then decide which of the given suggested courses of action logically follow and are worth pursuing.Statement: Employees are arriving to work more than 5 minutes late every day.Courses of Action:I. Impose a strict penalty of half a day's pay every time someone is late.II. Apply a 15 minutes' buffer. Anyone who is late more than 2 times a month after this buffer period gets docked one day's pay."
Read the following statement, assuming everything in it to be true. Then decide which of the given suggested courses of action logically follow and are worth pursuing.Statement:'"Aalia wants to sleep but cannot due to regular noise in and around her house everyday."Courses of Action:I. Insert good quality noise blockers into her ears.II, Take strong sleeping pills."