Corrections Officer Entrance (CJBAT) Practice Exam

What is the opposite of presumption?

1. Assumption

2. Certainty

3. Belief

4. Hypothesis

The correct answer is: Certainty

The term "presumption" refers to something that is taken for granted or accepted as true without proof. It often suggests a belief formed based on incomplete evidence. Therefore, the opposite of this concept would be "certainty," which implies a state of being absolutely sure or confident about something, typically based on strong evidence or proof. Certainty signifies that there is no doubt or assumption involved, in contrast to a presumption that may carry an element of speculation. In this context, the other options don't effectively represent an opposite to "presumption." An assumption, belief, and hypothesis can also imply uncertainty or lack of evidence, similar to presumption, rather than the definitive nature of certainty. Thus, the most appropriate opposite to presumption in this case is certainty.