Question 1

"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 this passage, what can one infer about the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms?

Accepted Answer

A) GMOs pose a significant risk to the safety of consumers. 
B) Corporations are attempting to deceive consumers about the potential risks of GMOs. 
C) They are not likely dangerous. 
D) GMOs are becoming more dangerous.

Question 2

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.
Because of the way communal bowls are shared in Congolese dining, what other division may occur during dining?

Accepted Answer

A) Those who use utensils may sit separately from those who eat with their fingers. 
B) People may rearrange themselves to eat from a different area of the communal bowl. 
C) Women may sit together during dining. 
D) Those who have not washed their hands may sit separately from those who have.

Question 3

Which property is the following equation an example of?
9 x 1/9 = 9

Accepted Answer

A) The distributive property 
B) The multiplicative inverse property 
C) Associative property 
D) Additive inverse property

Question 4

What is a term used to describe the subtle energy running through the body?

Accepted Answer

A) The Tao 
B) The Force 
C) Chi 
D) ATP

Question 5

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
It is the more populated Arab nation in Africa.

Accepted Answer

A) more populated 
B) most populated 
C) populated 
D) much populated

Question 6

Which of the following is considered to be an endocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

A) Testis 
B) heart 
C) lung 
D) liver 
E) salivary gland

Question 7

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Egypt is located in the Northeast Corner of the African continent.

Accepted Answer

A) Northeast Corner 
B) Northeast corner 
C) northeast Corner 
D) northeast corner

Question 8

Which of the following best describes eversion of the foot?

Accepted Answer

A) Lateral movement of the sole of the foot 
B) Medial movement of the sole of the foot 
C) Lateral rotation of the heel 
D) Medial rotation of the ankle

Question 9

"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.
What is the main idea of this passage?

Accepted Answer

A) There are many studies that show that genetically modified foods are no more dangerous than other foods. 
B) California voters will soon decide if foods with genetically modified ingredients must be labeled. 
C) Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. 
D) The campaigns on both sides of Proposition 37 are spending millions of dollars.

Question 10

Which of the following elements displays bonding characterized by a delocalized "sea of electrons?"

Accepted Answer

A) Fluorine 
B) Nitrogen 
C) Copper 
D) Sulfur 
E) Argon

Question 11

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
On the day of the attack three cruisers, two tankers, two battleships, six aircraft carriers, and nine destroyers sailed to a point north of Hawaii.

Accepted Answer

A) On the day of the attack three cruisers 
B) On the day, of the attack three cruisers 
C) On the day of the attack, three cruisers 
D) On the day of the attack; three cruisers

Question 12

What is the most likely explanation for leaves wrapped in white construction paper having the lowest amount of chlorophyll?

Accepted Answer

A) White paper prevented sunlight from being absorbed by the leaves 
B) White paper prevented carbon dioxide from being taken in by the leaves 
C) White paper prevented oxygen from being released by the leaves 
D) White paper prevented water from being released by the leaves 
E) Black paper prevented heat from being absorbed by the leaves.

Question 13

Which of the following compounds contains a double bond?

Accepted Answer

A) C2H6 
B) C2H4 
C) C3H8 
D) CH4 
E) C4H10

Question 14

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.

Accepted Answer

A) Therefore the etiquette rules differs 
B) Therefore the etiquette rules differ 
C) Therefore, the etiquette rules differs 
D) Therefore, the etiquette rules differ

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct molecular formula for magnesium phosphate?

Accepted Answer

A) MgPO4 
B) Mg3(PO4)2 
C) Mg(PO4)2 
D) MgP 
E) MgP2

Question 16

What is the duodenum responsible for?

Accepted Answer

A) Breaking down food in the small intestines 
B) Cleans the blood 
C) Creates bile 
D) Absorbs oxygen

Question 17

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
After agreeing to another ceasefire; they returned to their former claimed areas.

Accepted Answer

A) ceasefire; they returned 
B) ceasefire they returned 
C) ceasefire: they returned 
D) ceasefire, they returned

Question 18

Name the blood vessels that return blood from the body tissues to the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) Venous blood vessels. 
B) Arterial blood vessels. 
C) Capillary blood vessels.

Question 19

"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 many other states have tried to pass GMO labeling laws?

Accepted Answer

A) California is the first state to try to pass a GMO labeling law. 
B) More than a dozen other states have tried to pass GMO labeling laws. 
C) Ten states in the United States currently have GMO labeling laws. 
D) Records are not maintained regarding what states have initiated GMO labeling laws.

Question 20

If y = 2x + 1, what is the arithmetic mean of 2x, 2x, y, and 3y, in terms of x?

Accepted Answer

A) 2x 
B) 2x + 1 
C) 3 x + 1 
D) None of the above

Exam 1: Health Occupations Basic Entrance (HOBE)

Which property is the following equation an example of? 9 x 1/9 = 9

What is a term used to describe the subtle energy running through the body?

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. It is the more populated Arab nation in Africa.

Which of the following is considered to be an endocrine gland?

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. Egypt is located in the Northeast Corner of the African continent.