Question 1

The shortening of a muscle occurs in which type of contraction?

Accepted Answer

The shortening of a muscle happens during concentric muscle contractions. This occurs during the lifting of weight. Pushing up to your tiptoes is an example.

Question 2

Is 40÷5>, =, or < 49÷7?

Accepted Answer

40÷5 > 49÷7. In other words, 8 > 7.

Question 3

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

Mary has 3 pints left. There are 2 pints in a quart. If Mary has 2 quarts of ice cream, she has 4 pints. If she gives half of a quart away, she is giving away 1 pint. The result is 3 pints.

Question 4

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

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 5

What kind of triangle has 1 angle that is 90°?

Accepted Answer

A triangle that has 1 angle that is 90° is a right triangle. A right triangle has 1 right angle.

Question 6

A: {3, 6, 7} B: {2, 8}
What is the union of Set A and Set B?

Accepted Answer

The union of Set A and Set B is {2, 3, 6, 7, 8}. This is a combination of both sets.

Question 7

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

Tim had 1/5 of the pizza left, as stated in simplest form. Since Tim ate 8/10 of the pizza, he had 2/10 remaining. 2/10 in its simplest form is 1/5.

Question 8

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

The best choice is "most populated"
To properly complete this sentence, using a superlative adjective is appropriate because Egypt is compared to many nations. "Much" is a base or positive form of an adjective. "More" is a comparative adjective used to compare two things. "Most" is a superlative adjective.

Question 9

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "When dining in the Congo, hands should be"
The comma is required to separate the dependent (introductory) clause from the independent clause. The plural form of "hands" is appropriate. A semicolon is inappropriate in this sentence.

Question 10

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

The best choice is "Therefore, the etiquette rules differ"
To make the sentence easier to read or to signal a pause, a comma is used to set off the introductory adverb "therefore." In the original sentence, the subject and verb do not agree. "Differ" agrees with the plural subject "rules."

Question 11

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Because of the preemptive strike, Japan was able to carry out its plans for Southwest Asia and the Indonesian Archipelago.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "Because of the preemptive strike"
The adverbial clause "Because of the preemptive strike" tells why Japan was able to carry out its plans. The other answer choices do not properly complete the sentence.

Question 12

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "reverberate"
"Demonstrate" can mean to show, which does not fit within the context of the sentence. The meanings of "influence" and "surprise" are also inappropriate. "Reverberate" fits best within the sentence because it implies the decision will have an effect on other states.

Question 13

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

The best choice is "northeast corner"
Capitalize words such as "northern" when they refer to a specific region. In this sentence, "northeast" refers to a general geographic area. Therefore, "northeast corner" reflects the best choice because there are no capitalization issues.

Question 14

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

Accepted Answer

Corrected version: to effect change.
Affect should be changed to effect. Effect and affect are often confused. As nouns, an effect is an outcome and an affect is a pretense, such as a fake accent. As verbs, to affect means to cause a change and to effect is to bring about. So effecting change affects the world, but speaking with an affect may not have the effect you intend.

Question 15

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

The best choice is "works"
The verb should agree with the subject. The singular noun "force" agrees with "works." The perfect tense forms of the verb do not fit within the context of this sentence.

Question 16

"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

The main idea of the passage is that California voters will soon decide if genetically modified foods must be labeled GMO in stores and markets. While the passage does explain genetic modifications to food, and notes that there are many studies that prove the safety of these modifications, the passage begins and ends with information about the vote.

Question 17

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.
How do Congolese diners use eating utensils differently from how American diners do so?

Accepted Answer

Congolese diners use eating differently from American diners. The Congolese hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right hand. American diners hold the fork in the right hand and the knife in the left. The passage indicates that dining is sometimes done using communal bowls, but utensils are not used communally. There is no mention of what the utensils are made from.

Question 18

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

The author assumes the reader of this passage is familiar with Western clothing and etiquette. The notes, for example, that dressing in the Congo is influenced by the Western world, but does not explain what that means. The author also notes that urban areas have more Western customs and traditions, but, again, does not explain what that means. It is assumed the reader has prior knowledge of Western customs, traditions, and style of dress.

Question 19

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 does the author's tone suggest about the customs in different parts of the country?

Accepted Answer

The author's tone suggests that customs are different, but none are superior to others. The author does not use any biased or preferential language to describe the customs of a single area. For example in the second paragraph, the author describes different ways of greeting, but uses no words to indicate superiority or preference for one over another.

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 valid inference about the extension of customs in the Congo is that the Congo is a very large country made up of many different groups, so customs vary in different areas. The passage states that the Congo is the second largest country in Africa. It also has over 200 ethnic groups. The passage also makes distinctions between urban areas and different rural areas. One can validly infer, therefore, that the size and diversity of the country has led to varied customs and etiquette.

Quiz 1: Health Occupations Basic Entrance (HOBE)

The shortening of a muscle occurs in which type of contraction?

Is 40÷5>, =, or < 49÷7?

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?

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

What kind of triangle has 1 angle that is 90°?

A: {3, 6, 7} B: {2, 8} What is the union of Set A and Set B?

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

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.

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating.

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.

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. Because of the preemptive strike, Japan was able to carry out its plans for Southwest Asia and the Indonesian Archipelago.

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.

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.

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

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.