Question 1

Tim ate 8/10 of a pizza. State the fraction for the amount of pizza that was left over in its simplest form.

Accepted Answer

A) 2/10 
B) 4/5 
C) 1/8 
D) 1/5

Question 2

Mary has 2 quarts of ice cream. She shares a half of a quart with her friend, Bill. How many pints does she have left?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 3

The autonomic nervous system consists of what two parts?

Accepted Answer

A) Sympathetic and parasympathetic 
B) Empathetic and pathetic 
C) Organic and energetic 
D) Generic and spastic

Question 4

The cell membrane is comprised of which of the following molecules?

Accepted Answer

A) Phospholipids 
B) Carbohydrates 
C) Proteins 
D) Nucleic acids 
E) Triglycerides

Question 5

Round 6148.11385 to the nearest thousandths place. What is the answer?

Accepted Answer

A) 6000 
B) 6148 
C) 6148.113 
D) 6148.114

Question 6

Humans store glucose in long chains called ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) Disaccharides 
B) Monosaccharides 
C) Starch 
D) Glycogen 
E) Cholesterol

Question 7

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Around 10 percent of the labor force work in agricultural production.

Accepted Answer

A) work 
B) works 
C) has works 
D) had works

Question 8

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
What assumption does the author make about the readers of this passage?

Accepted Answer

A) The author assumes the reader has visited the Congo. 
B) The author assumes the reader has experienced eating from a communal bowl. 
C) The author assumes the reader is familiar with Western clothing and etiquette. 
D) The author assumes the reader is familiar with the customs of the rural Congolese.

Question 9

80)0 grams of NaOH is dissolved in 3.0 moles of H20. What is the mole fraction of NaOH in this solution?

Accepted Answer

A) .20 
B) .37 
C) .40 
D) .64 
E) .79

Question 10

As the dominant plant of the area changes, the total biomass of the community __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Increases 
B) Decreases 
C) Remains the same 
D) Decreases then increases 
E) Increases then decreases

Question 11

"The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act" known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.
Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. add variety to certain foods. Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety. Corporations that produce genetically modified foods point to hundreds of studies that show that they are safe. California voters will soon make a choice about GMO foods labels, and both sides are spending millions of dollars to influence their decisions. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.
If Proposition 37 in California passes, what precedent will be established?

Accepted Answer

A) Proposition 37 will represent the first time regular citizens have created and voted on a law. 
B) Proposition 37 will be the first law passed regarding food safety in California. 
C) Proposition 37 will be the first law in the United States requiring GMO labeling. 
D) Proposition 37 will be the most expensive law ever developed and passed in the United States.

Question 12

Which of the following elements is most easily oxidized?

Accepted Answer

A) Nitrogen 
B) Fluorine 
C) Lithium 
D) Neon 
E) Sulfur

Question 13

A radius of a circle is 3 cm. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

A) 3)14 cm2 
B) 28.26 cm2 
C) 282.6 cm2 
D) 2)826 cm2

Question 14

During what stage of embryonic development does organ differentiation occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Morula 
B) Zygote 
C) Fetus 
D) Blastula 
E) Gastrula

Question 15

"The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act" known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.
Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. add variety to certain foods. Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety. Corporations that produce genetically modified foods point to hundreds of studies that show that they are safe. California voters will soon make a choice about GMO foods labels, and both sides are spending millions of dollars to influence their decisions. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.
How do proponents of Proposition 37 in California hope their efforts will compare to those of advocates of GMO labeling in other states?

Accepted Answer

A) California advocates hope they will be as successful as advocates in other states. 
B) California advocates hope successes in other states will create momentum for their efforts in California. 
C) California advocates hope they will have more money to campaign than their counterparts in other states have had. 
D) California advocates hope they will be more successful than advocates in other states.

Question 16

What type of bonding does a molecule of NaCl display?

Accepted Answer

A) Ionic 
B) Polar covalent 
C) Nonpolar covalent 
D) Metallic 
E) Covalent metallic

Question 17

"The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act" known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.
Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. add variety to certain foods. Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety. Corporations that produce genetically modified foods point to hundreds of studies that show that they are safe. California voters will soon make a choice about GMO foods labels, and both sides are spending millions of dollars to influence their decisions. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.
Based on the author's tone, how would he or she likely vote on Proposition 37?

Accepted Answer

A) The author would likely vote NO on proposition 37. 
B) The author would likely vote YES on proposition 37. 
C) The author would likely abstain from voting on Proposition 37. 
D) There is not enough information to answer this question.

Question 18

Round 567.342 to the nearest hundredth. What is the answer?

Accepted Answer

A) 600 
B) 560 
C) 567.34 
D) 567.3

Question 19

Olivia is writing a recipe for orange-colored fruit salad. She uses 4 apricots for every cantaloupe, 2 peaches for every apricot, and one orange for every cantaloupe. If she uses 8 oranges, how many whole pieces of fruit total will be used for the fruit salad?

Accepted Answer

A) 212 
B) 232 
C) 112 
D) 132

Question 20

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
Which is a valid inference about the extension of customs in the Congo?

Accepted Answer

A) Most customs and values are learned from Western influences. As westerners move into an area, customers are developed. 
B) There are several powerful ethnic groups in the Congo that determine the customs and etiquette for the rest of the region. 
C) Customs in the Congo are constantly evolving and it is difficult to determine what is or is not appropriate. 
D) The Congo is a very large country made up of many different groups, so customs vary in different areas.

Exam 1: Health Occupations Basic Entrance (HOBE)