Question 1

Global Positioning System Imagine finding yourself lost on a hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains. How do you get back to where you started your (1) excursion? Nowadays, if you have a smart phone, you can open up a Global Position System (GPS) app, and discover your (2) approximate location. But how does GPS actually work? What is some of the technology that goes into tracking your whereabouts through a cell phone?
The GPS is a satellite-based system established by the United States' government. It is used both for determining the locations of new points of reference on the ground and for finding someone's position relative to a map. When, for example, a hiker turns on a GPS (3) receiver (a smart phone or a car device), the receiver accesses at least four satellites that collect coded data. This information is then used to determine the receiver's approximate location on Earth.
The GPS was developed in the U.S. in the early 70's to (4) overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. However, the U.S. isn't the only country that maintains a worldwide system like the GPS. Russia has developed its own system known as the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System or GLONASS. China is developing the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System or BDS. The European Union is in the process of establishing what they have termed Galileo, after the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. India is also taking part in GPS market with its Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System or IRNSS.
So, no matter who is developing these systems, one thing is for sure; we can feel safe knowing that even if we get lost in the Himalayas, somewhere there are satellites controlled by some government that will help us find our way back to a more (5) familiar place.
Based on the information in the passage, which of the following is a synonym (having the same or nearly same meaning) of the term "overcome", bolded after the (4) in the third paragraph?
A)Surrender
B)Yield
C)Beat
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Based on the information in the passage, the term "overcome" is synonymous with "beat". "Surrender" and "yield" are both close antonyms to "overcome".

Question 2

Global Positioning System Imagine finding yourself lost on a hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains. How do you get back to where you started your (1) excursion? Nowadays, if you have a smart phone, you can open up a Global Position System (GPS) app, and discover your (2) approximate location. But how does GPS actually work? What is some of the technology that goes into tracking your whereabouts through a cell phone?
The GPS is a satellite-based system established by the United States' government. It is used both for determining the locations of new points of reference on the ground and for finding someone's position relative to a map. When, for example, a hiker turns on a GPS (3) receiver (a smart phone or a car device), the receiver accesses at least four satellites that collect coded data. This information is then used to determine the receiver's approximate location on Earth.
The GPS was developed in the U.S. in the early 70's to (4) overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. However, the U.S. isn't the only country that maintains a worldwide system like the GPS. Russia has developed its own system known as the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System or GLONASS. China is developing the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System or BDS. The European Union is in the process of establishing what they have termed Galileo, after the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. India is also taking part in GPS market with its Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System or IRNSS.
So, no matter who is developing these systems, one thing is for sure; we can feel safe knowing that even if we get lost in the Himalayas, somewhere there are satellites controlled by some government that will help us find our way back to a more (5) familiar place.
According to the author, how many satellites are needed to collect coded data from a receiver?
A)At least three.
B)No more than four
C)Three or more
D)Between three and four

Accepted Answer

According to the author, no more than four satellites are needed to collect coded data from a receiver.

Question 3

In which of the following scenarios would a bar graph be the best graphic organizer for the data?
A)In a marketing presentation about total units sold by competing brands during the last month
B)In a student's presentation about how represented each eye color is in his class
C)In a city planner's presentation about intra-county migration in relation to construction
D)In a non-profit organization's presentation describing malnutrition as a byproduct of war, using one troubled nation over a period of time as the data source

Accepted Answer

Bar graphs are best utilized to compare single-factor numerical data, like the number of units competing brands sold in the same month. Any data that demonstrates the relationship between two factors (like migration as it relates to construction or malnutrition in relation to war) are best demonstrated by line graphs.

Question 4

Identify the pattern in the following set of numbers:
2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17
A)There is no pattern.
B)The set starts with 2 and ends in 17.
C)The set starts with 2 and jumps 3 each time.
D)The set starts with 2 and jumps 2 each time.

Accepted Answer

The pattern is that the set starts with 2 and jumps 3 each time.

Question 5

Global Positioning System Imagine finding yourself lost on a hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains. How do you get back to where you started your (1) excursion? Nowadays, if you have a smart phone, you can open up a Global Position System (GPS) app, and discover your (2) approximate location. But how does GPS actually work? What is some of the technology that goes into tracking your whereabouts through a cell phone?
The GPS is a satellite-based system established by the United States' government. It is used both for determining the locations of new points of reference on the ground and for finding someone's position relative to a map. When, for example, a hiker turns on a GPS (3) receiver (a smart phone or a car device), the receiver accesses at least four satellites that collect coded data. This information is then used to determine the receiver's approximate location on Earth.
The GPS was developed in the U.S. in the early 70's to (4) overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. However, the U.S. isn't the only country that maintains a worldwide system like the GPS. Russia has developed its own system known as the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System or GLONASS. China is developing the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System or BDS. The European Union is in the process of establishing what they have termed Galileo, after the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. India is also taking part in GPS market with its Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System or IRNSS.
So, no matter who is developing these systems, one thing is for sure; we can feel safe knowing that even if we get lost in the Himalayas, somewhere there are satellites controlled by some government that will help us find our way back to a more (5) familiar place.
The word "familiar", bolded after the (5) in the fourth paragraph, is closest in meaning to
A)Chummy
B)Recognizable
C)Immodest
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The word "familiar" is closest in meaning to "recognizable". Answers A and C are synonyms for other meanings familiar: to be familiar with a person (chummy), to be familiar in a social context where strict formality is expected (immodest).

Question 6

A radius of a circle is 3 cm. What is its area?
A)3)14 cm2
B)28.26 cm2
C)282.6 cm2
D)2)826 cm2

Accepted Answer

A circle with a radius of 3 cm has an area of 28.26 cm2. The formula for the area of a circle is 3.14 (?) multiplied by the radius squared. 3² = 9, so 3.14 x 9 is 28.26 cm2.

Question 7

Global Positioning System Imagine finding yourself lost on a hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains. How do you get back to where you started your (1) excursion? Nowadays, if you have a smart phone, you can open up a Global Position System (GPS) app, and discover your (2) approximate location. But how does GPS actually work? What is some of the technology that goes into tracking your whereabouts through a cell phone?
The GPS is a satellite-based system established by the United States' government. It is used both for determining the locations of new points of reference on the ground and for finding someone's position relative to a map. When, for example, a hiker turns on a GPS (3) receiver (a smart phone or a car device), the receiver accesses at least four satellites that collect coded data. This information is then used to determine the receiver's approximate location on Earth.
The GPS was developed in the U.S. in the early 70's to (4) overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. However, the U.S. isn't the only country that maintains a worldwide system like the GPS. Russia has developed its own system known as the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System or GLONASS. China is developing the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System or BDS. The European Union is in the process of establishing what they have termed Galileo, after the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. India is also taking part in GPS market with its Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System or IRNSS.
So, no matter who is developing these systems, one thing is for sure; we can feel safe knowing that even if we get lost in the Himalayas, somewhere there are satellites controlled by some government that will help us find our way back to a more (5) familiar place.
The word "receiver", bolded after the (3) in paragraph 2, can best be defined as which, within the passage
A)A member of the offensive team in football
B)One that receives stolen goods
C)A device for converting signals
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The word "receiver" can best be defined as "a device for converting signals". The other options are definitions of "receiver", but don't fit in this context.

Question 8

Global Positioning System Imagine finding yourself lost on a hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains. How do you get back to where you started your (1) excursion? Nowadays, if you have a smart phone, you can open up a Global Position System (GPS) app, and discover your (2) approximate location. But how does GPS actually work? What is some of the technology that goes into tracking your whereabouts through a cell phone?
The GPS is a satellite-based system established by the United States' government. It is used both for determining the locations of new points of reference on the ground and for finding someone's position relative to a map. When, for example, a hiker turns on a GPS (3) receiver (a smart phone or a car device), the receiver accesses at least four satellites that collect coded data. This information is then used to determine the receiver's approximate location on Earth.
The GPS was developed in the U.S. in the early 70's to (4) overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. However, the U.S. isn't the only country that maintains a worldwide system like the GPS. Russia has developed its own system known as the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System or GLONASS. China is developing the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System or BDS. The European Union is in the process of establishing what they have termed Galileo, after the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. India is also taking part in GPS market with its Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System or IRNSS.
So, no matter who is developing these systems, one thing is for sure; we can feel safe knowing that even if we get lost in the Himalayas, somewhere there are satellites controlled by some government that will help us find our way back to a more (5) familiar place.
Which of the following is false according to the passage?
A)GLONASS is a GPS developed by Russia.
B)BeiDou was established by the Chinese government.
C)GPS is maintained by India.
D)Some Smartphones have GPS apps.

Accepted Answer

GPS is maintained by the U.S, NOT India. All other options are true.

Question 9

Global Positioning System Imagine finding yourself lost on a hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains. How do you get back to where you started your (1) excursion? Nowadays, if you have a smart phone, you can open up a Global Position System (GPS) app, and discover your (2) approximate location. But how does GPS actually work? What is some of the technology that goes into tracking your whereabouts through a cell phone?
The GPS is a satellite-based system established by the United States' government. It is used both for determining the locations of new points of reference on the ground and for finding someone's position relative to a map. When, for example, a hiker turns on a GPS (3) receiver (a smart phone or a car device), the receiver accesses at least four satellites that collect coded data. This information is then used to determine the receiver's approximate location on Earth.
The GPS was developed in the U.S. in the early 70's to (4) overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. However, the U.S. isn't the only country that maintains a worldwide system like the GPS. Russia has developed its own system known as the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System or GLONASS. China is developing the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System or BDS. The European Union is in the process of establishing what they have termed Galileo, after the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. India is also taking part in GPS market with its Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System or IRNSS.
So, no matter who is developing these systems, one thing is for sure; we can feel safe knowing that even if we get lost in the Himalayas, somewhere there are satellites controlled by some government that will help us find our way back to a more (5) familiar place.
According to the passage, all of the following statements are false EXCEPT:
A)The European Union is developing a system named Galileo.
B)Chinese developed the BeiDou in the early 70's.
C)The IRNSS was developed by the state of Indiana.
D)Smart phones cannot be used as satellite receivers.

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, the European Union is developing a system named Galileo. The Chinese did develop a system called BeiDou, but the decade of its development is unknown. The IRNSS was developed by the country of India, NOT the state of Indiana. Smart phone CAN be used as satellite receivers.

Question 10

Round 6148.11385 to the nearest thousandths place. What is the answer?
A)6000
B)6148
C)6148.113
D)6148.114

Accepted Answer

If you round 6148.11385 to the nearest thousandths place, the answer is 6148.114. In the given number, the 3 is in the thousandths place. The next number used to round it is an 8, which is greater than 5, so you would round the 3 up to 4.

Question 11

To find the percentage (p) of any number (n), which formula can be used?
A)(p x 100) ÷ n
B)(p x n) ÷ 100
C)100 - (p x n)
D)(n x 100) ÷ p

Accepted Answer

To find the percentage of any number, such as 42% of 677, for example, multiply the percentage in its whole value by the number, then divide the product by 100. (42 x 677) ÷ 100 = 284.34.

Question 12

In a jar of candy there are 127 red candies, 92 orange ones, 108 yellow ones, 77 green ones, and 13 blue candies. If a person reaches into the jar without looking and grabs one piece of candy, what is the probability of that piece being red?
A)25%
B)35%
C)20%
D)30%

Accepted Answer

A person reaching into the candy jar would have a 30% chance of pulling out a piece of red candy. There are 417 pieces of candy in the jar altogether, which means the person has 127 chances in 417 to pull out a piece of red candy (or 127/417 if the candy is red). To convert that to a percentage, divide the number of chances to get a red candy (127) by the total number of pieces (417), then multiply the quotient by 100.

Question 13

The division of your company that you oversee contains 18 employees whose total salary last year was $855,000. The average salary of all company employees with the same level of responsibility and qualifications is $50,000. Is your department above or below the company average?
A)Below by 20%
B)Above by 10%
C)Below by 5%
D)Above by 15%

Accepted Answer

The average salary of a worker in your department is $47,500, which is 5% below the company average. Divide your workers' total salary by the number of workers. There is a $2,500 difference between the average salary in your division and the company's average. $2,500 is 5% of $50,000.

Question 14

Data that is weighted toward one end of the numerical range in which it occurs is:
A)Diverse
B)Peaked
C)Overweight
D)Skewed

Accepted Answer

Data that is asymmetrically concentrated at one end of a numerical range is skewed. This may be the result of faulty data collection (such as a poor poll or survey) or may be a completely natural phenomenon. A skewed graph or data set is not necessarily an indication of fault, flaw or wrongdoing, but may merely demonstrate a disproportionate relationship.

Question 15

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Unemployment is considered to be a problem even though inflation is considerably low.
A)is considered to be
B)is likely
C)is
D)should be

Accepted Answer

Setting aside excess words in a sentence can enhance sentence clarity. Removing the phrase "considered to be" does not change the intended meaning of the sentence. "Likely" is an unnecessary word and "should be" does not fit within the context of the sentence.

Question 16

Using data to predict what might occur in the future, beyond what the data set has explicitly demonstrated, is called:
A)Variable anticipation
B)The futures market
C)Predicate analysis
D)Extrapolation

Accepted Answer

Extrapolation is the use of recorded data to predict events in similar groups or in the future. For example, if annual standardized test scores decreased in Alabama, Georgia and Louisiana, that data could be used to extrapolate (or predict) that annual standardized test scores also decreased in Mississippi.

Question 17

Global Positioning System Imagine finding yourself lost on a hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains. How do you get back to where you started your (1) excursion? Nowadays, if you have a smart phone, you can open up a Global Position System (GPS) app, and discover your (2) approximate location. But how does GPS actually work? What is some of the technology that goes into tracking your whereabouts through a cell phone?
The GPS is a satellite-based system established by the United States' government. It is used both for determining the locations of new points of reference on the ground and for finding someone's position relative to a map. When, for example, a hiker turns on a GPS (3) receiver (a smart phone or a car device), the receiver accesses at least four satellites that collect coded data. This information is then used to determine the receiver's approximate location on Earth.
The GPS was developed in the U.S. in the early 70's to (4) overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. However, the U.S. isn't the only country that maintains a worldwide system like the GPS. Russia has developed its own system known as the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System or GLONASS. China is developing the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System or BDS. The European Union is in the process of establishing what they have termed Galileo, after the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. India is also taking part in GPS market with its Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System or IRNSS.
So, no matter who is developing these systems, one thing is for sure; we can feel safe knowing that even if we get lost in the Himalayas, somewhere there are satellites controlled by some government that will help us find our way back to a more (5) familiar place.
According to the passage, who has authority over the all the different navigation systems around the globe?
A)China
B)India
C)Varying governments
D)The U.S.A.

Accepted Answer

The varying governments have authority over the different navigation systems, according to the passage. All of the other options are true when referring to each country's own navigation system.

Question 18

Global Positioning System Imagine finding yourself lost on a hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains. How do you get back to where you started your (1) excursion? Nowadays, if you have a smart phone, you can open up a Global Position System (GPS) app, and discover your (2) approximate location. But how does GPS actually work? What is some of the technology that goes into tracking your whereabouts through a cell phone?
The GPS is a satellite-based system established by the United States' government. It is used both for determining the locations of new points of reference on the ground and for finding someone's position relative to a map. When, for example, a hiker turns on a GPS (3) receiver (a smart phone or a car device), the receiver accesses at least four satellites that collect coded data. This information is then used to determine the receiver's approximate location on Earth.
The GPS was developed in the U.S. in the early 70's to (4) overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. However, the U.S. isn't the only country that maintains a worldwide system like the GPS. Russia has developed its own system known as the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System or GLONASS. China is developing the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System or BDS. The European Union is in the process of establishing what they have termed Galileo, after the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. India is also taking part in GPS market with its Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System or IRNSS.
So, no matter who is developing these systems, one thing is for sure; we can feel safe knowing that even if we get lost in the Himalayas, somewhere there are satellites controlled by some government that will help us find our way back to a more (5) familiar place.
The word "excursion", bolded after the (1) in paragraph 1, can best be described as
A)Raid
B)A pleasure trip
C)A hostile entrance into a territory
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The word "excursion" in paragraph 1 can best be described as "a pleasure trip". "A hostile entrance into a territory" and a "raid" are both known as an "incursion", and are often used in military rhetoric.

Question 19

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Despite the support of the United States, the Vietnamese was able to defeat France in 1954.
A)was
B)were
C)where
D)will

Accepted Answer

"Was" is inconsistent with the plural noun "Vietnamese." "Where" indicates location and "will" does not fit within the context of the sentence." "Were" is consistent with "Vietnamese."

Question 20

Global Positioning System Imagine finding yourself lost on a hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains. How do you get back to where you started your (1) excursion? Nowadays, if you have a smart phone, you can open up a Global Position System (GPS) app, and discover your (2) approximate location. But how does GPS actually work? What is some of the technology that goes into tracking your whereabouts through a cell phone?
The GPS is a satellite-based system established by the United States' government. It is used both for determining the locations of new points of reference on the ground and for finding someone's position relative to a map. When, for example, a hiker turns on a GPS (3) receiver (a smart phone or a car device), the receiver accesses at least four satellites that collect coded data. This information is then used to determine the receiver's approximate location on Earth.
The GPS was developed in the U.S. in the early 70's to (4) overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. However, the U.S. isn't the only country that maintains a worldwide system like the GPS. Russia has developed its own system known as the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System or GLONASS. China is developing the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System or BDS. The European Union is in the process of establishing what they have termed Galileo, after the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. India is also taking part in GPS market with its Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System or IRNSS.
So, no matter who is developing these systems, one thing is for sure; we can feel safe knowing that even if we get lost in the Himalayas, somewhere there are satellites controlled by some government that will help us find our way back to a more (5) familiar place.
According to context, the word "approximate", bolded after the (2) in the first paragraph, is closest in meaning to
A)Dead-on
B)Exact
C)Precise
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

According to context, the word "approximate" is closest in meaning to none of the above-mentioned words. In this case, "approximate location" is a "fairly accurate location" but not an "exact, dead-on, or precise location".

Quiz 2: Accuplacer

In which of the following scenarios would a bar graph be the best graphic organizer for the data?

Identify the pattern in the following set of numbers: 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17

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

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

To find the percentage (p) of any number (n) , which formula can be used?

In a jar of candy there are 127 red candies, 92 orange ones, 108 yellow ones, 77 green ones, and 13 blue candies. If a person reaches into the jar without looking and grabs one piece of candy, what is the probability of that piece being red?

The division of your company that you oversee contains 18 employees whose total salary last year was $855,000. The average salary of all company employees with the same level of responsibility and qualifications is $50,000. Is your department above or below the company average?

Data that is weighted toward one end of the numerical range in which it occurs is:

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. Unemployment is considered to be a problem even though inflation is considerably low.

Using data to predict what might occur in the future, beyond what the data set has explicitly demonstrated, is called:

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. Despite the support of the United States, the Vietnamese was able to defeat France in 1954.