Question: “With a novel treatment program, the team was able to arrest the progression of the illness in 80% of cases.” Which of the following could be a synonym for the word “arrest” as used in the sentence above?
Answer Options:
A. Seize
B. Halt
C. Attack
D. Reverse
Answer: B. Halt 38
Question: In an experimental small town, the local government introduced a new measure that replaced streetlights with environmentally friendly, solar-powered lights. The initiative was intended to reduce the town’s carbon footprint. Six months into the project, the town reported a 30% decrease in electricity consumption and a significant improvement in nighttime visibility according to a local survey. Based on the information provided in the passage, which of the following conclusions is most justified?
Answer Options:
A. Solar-powered lights are more efficient during the winter.
B. Most town residents prefer solar-powered lights over traditional ones.
C. The reduction in electricity consumption has had a negative impact on local electricity providers.
D. The introduction of solar-powered lights has enhanced the safety of the town.
Answer: D. The introduction of solar-powered lights has enhanced the safety of the town. 39
Question: A manager asks an employee at a local coffeehouse to clean the restrooms before clocking out for lunch, wipe the counters before cleaning the restrooms, and deliver used coffee grounds to the community garden for compost after lunch. Which of the following steps should the employee perform third?
Answer Options:
A. Clean the restrooms.
B. Eat lunch.
C. Deliver used coffee grounds.
D. Clock out.
Answer: D. Clock out. 40
Question: Few things bring back childhood memories for me like baking Toll House chocolate chip cookies. This cookie recipe has humble beginnings. Ruth Wakefield of the Toll House restaurant in Whitman, Massachusetts, created it. The recipe appeared in a 1938 cookbook written by Wakefield called Tried and True. A year later, Wakefield sold the recipe and the use of the Toll House name to Nestlé for one dollar, and the rest is history. Which of the following is the topic of this passage?
Answer Options:
A. Childhood memories
B. A history of the Nestlé company
C. Ruth Wakefield’s cookie recipe
D. How to make money as a baker
Answer: C. Ruth Wakefield’s cookie recipe 41
Question: “Money is not the only commodity that is fun to give. We can give time, we can give our expertise, we can give our love, or simply give a smile. What does that cost? The point is, none of us can ever run out of something worthwhile to give.” Based on the quote, which of the following additional sources would best support the argument that giving is beneficial to not only the receiver but also the giver?
Answer Options:
A. An organizational brochure identifying current community needs
B. A psychological study on the effects of altruism on mental health
C. An economic analysis of the financial effect of donations on personal savings
D. A historical account of philanthropy in ancient civilizations
Answer: B. A psychological study on the effects of altruism on mental health 42
Question: The process of preparing a big turkey dinner involves multiple steps. First, the turkey is selected and purchased days ahead. Early in the morning, the turkey is prepared and placed in the oven to roast for several hours. Simultaneously, side dishes such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce are readied and set aside. Once the turkey is done, all the dishes are reheated and served hot. Which of the following is an implied but missing part of the sequence in preparing the meal described?
Answer Options:
A. The turkey is carved.
B. Side dishes are plated while the turkey roasts.
C. Everyone helps clean up after the meal.
D. Dessert is served.
Answer: A. The turkey is carved. 43
Question: Using the employment advertisement above, which of the following applicants could meet the requirements of this job?
Answer Options:
A. A newspaper reporter who has 2 years of editing experience
B. A teacher who has taught for 4 years
C. A college graduate who majored in layout design
D. A writer looking to work 40 hours a week
Answer: D. A writer looking to work 40 hours a week 44
Question: A student is researching women’s roles in literature. To access a list of sources related to this topic, the student should consult which of the following?
Answer Options:
A. An atlas
B. A biography
C. A bibliography
D. A thesaurus
Answer: C. A bibliography 45
Question: A consumer is preparing to bolt a dresser to the wall. Identify the sequence of steps the consumer should follow.
Answer Options:
Locate a stud within the wall and mark its location with a pencil.
Next, move the dresser to access the wall.
Prior to drilling, return the dresser to the wall and remove the top drawer.
Then, drill a pilot hole through the back of the dresser and into the stud.
Finally, secure a bolt through the pilot hole in the dresser and into the wall stud.
To prepare, determine that all necessary parts are accounted for and in good condition.
Answer: To prepare, determine that all necessary parts are accounted for and in good condition. Next, move the dresser to access the wall. Locate a stud within the wall and mark its location with a pencil. Prior to drilling, return the dresser to the wall and remove the top drawer. Then, drill a pilot hole through the back of the dresser and into the stud. Finally, secure a bolt through the pilot hole in the dresser and into the wall stud. 46
Question: Which of the following is an appropriate unit of measure to express the length of a dollar bill?
Answer Options:
A. Decameters
B. Kilometers
C. Centimeters
D. Meters
Answer: C. Centimeters 47
Question: At a used car dealership, the first determinant in the price of a car is the model, followed by the mileage and age of the car. Which of the following is the dependent variable?
Answer Options:
A. Mileage
B. Price
C. Age
D. Model
Answer: B. Price 48
Question: The graph shows test scores on a statistics test. Which of the following best describes the shape of the data distribution?
Answer Options:
A. Right-skewed
B. Left-skewed
C. Bell-shaped
D. Uniform
Answer: B. Left-skewed 49
Question: A teacher has asked all the students in the class which days of the week they get up after 8 a.m. Which of the following is the best way to display the frequency for each day of the week?
Answer Options:
A. Histogram
B. Pie graph
C. Bar graph
D. Scatterplot
Answer: C. Bar graph 1