Question 14 pts

Stealthily in paragraph 1 means

sneakily; secretly

rudely

cheerfully; happily

quickly; hurriedly

Question 24 pts

Espionage means

the use of spying to gather secret information

defeating an enemy by sheer force

limiting access to computer data

destroying records and other data

Question 34 pts

The main idea of paragraph 14 is expressed by which of the following statements? 

High-tech crimes pose a special problem to law enforcement agencies for two reasons, and ultimately the police will have to be trained to deal with them.

High-tech crimes are not easily detected since the offenders can quietly commit them from any computer terminal, usually in the comfort of their own homes.

While a few organizations have mobilized to attack high-tech crime, most law enforcement agencies are not equipped to deal with the phenomenon.

By necessity, computer and/or Internet classes should soon find their way into police academies.

Question 44 pts

The difference between hacking and other types of computer network break-ins is that hacking is

is not done for criminal gain.

illegal because it bypasses security measures

done in order to vandalize other computers.

No answer text provided.

Question 54 pts

The authors' primary overall purpose is to

describe seven categories of computer crimes.

explain how computer network break-ins are committed

prove that current police academy training is inadequate.

contrast software piracy with credit card fraud.

Question 64 pts

Employees contribute significantly to the problem of illegal software in the workplace, and this is  due mostly to

bringing software from home.

pirating replicated copies.

sharing programs with other employees.

downloading unauthorized copies from the Internet.

Question 74 pts

Police academies may soon start including computer and/or Internet training classes because

the police of the future must learn to use technology to detect and deal with high-tech crimes.

many police officers feel that they did not choose their profession to police computer crime.

combating computer crime is not a priority.

No answer text provided.

Question 84 pts

It is difficult to go after online pornography offenders if

different countries are involved and jurisdictional questions arise.

pedophilia is an element of it.

Web page users are "page-jacked" to pornographic websites.

some individuals see this venue as a means to distribute or seek child pornography

Question 94 pts

In mail bombings,

computers or networks are shut down by bombarding them with irrelevant information

the names and passwords of network users are illegally recorded as they log in

credit card numbers are stolen from the Internet as customers make legitimate purchases.

"morphing" is used to alter pictures digitally.

Question 104 pts

Which of the following patterns is used to organize information in the first two paragraphs of the selection about two types of computer break-ins?

comparison-contrast

list

problem-solution

sequence

Question 114 pts

The authors include which of the following types of support?

all of the above

research findings

information from a professional organization

the case of an online pedophile

Question 124 pts

The overall tone of the passage is:

Straightforward and objective

Tolerant and neutral

Outspoken and critical

Apathetic and poignant

Question 134 pts

“Computers can be used to steal money and information. They can also be used for more aggressive purposes. Like the bully told to rough up the new kid in the schoolyard, computers can be instructed to attack other machines.”

In the passage above, the author utilizes:

simile

onomatopoeia

metaphor

personification

Question 144 pts

The organizational pattern in paragraph ten, Password Sniffers, can be located in which sentence?

Second sentence

First sentence

Third sentence

Fourth sentence

Question 154 pts

According to research studies about the effect of vitamins and drugs on memory,

neither vitamins nor drugs improve memory.

vitamins improve memory, but drugs do not.

drugs improve memory, but vitamins do not.

both vitamins and drugs improve memory

Question 164 pts

Overlearning refers to

studying and rehearsing material past initial mastery.

using distributed practice to memorize information.

improving short-term memory.

a process for achieving perfect recall of material.

Question 174 pts

Subtler in paragraph 3 means

less obvious

less understandable

less interesting

No answer text provided.

Question 184 pts

Facilitate in paragraph 5

make something easier to do

make something harder to do

make something more interesting to do

make something more pleasant to do

Question 194 pts

The author's primary purpose for writing the selection is to

present strategies for developing a better memory.

persuade readers to develop more memory techniques.

explain how memory works.

compare the effectiveness of various memory techniques.

Question 204 pts

It can be logically inferred from information in the selection that the author

does not use vitamins or drugs to enhance his memory.

uses vitamins to enhance his memory.

uses drugs to enhance his memory.

uses both vitamins and drugs to enhance his memory.

Question 214 pts

As used in the last paragraph, commercial means

pertaining to selling and making money

pertaining to advertising or marketing.

pertaining to something that is expensive.

pertaining to something highly addictive.

Question 224 pts

When taking notes, you should

listen selectively and record the main points.

jot down every possible detail of the lecture.

borrow someone else's notes to compare them with your own.

concentrate on listening rather than writing anything down.

Question 234 pts

An effective memory technique for learning foreign language vocabulary is

the keyword technique.

encoding specificity.

organizational cues

rehearsal.

Question 244 pts

The overall main idea of the selection is best expressed by which of the following?

Although commercial memory enhancers are not effective, research has revealed a number of strategies that can be used to help us develop better memories.

Most of us still would like to find ways to improve our memories.

One proven technique for improving recall of written material is to organize the material in memory as you read it for the first time.

When it comes to memory, practice does not necessarily make perfect, but it helps.

Question 254 pts

The organizational pattern in paragraph two, the Keyword Technique, is:

Definition and example

Cause and effect

Sequence

Contrast

Question 264 pts

“Don't believe claims about drugs that improve memory.

In the above passage, the author has included:

Opinion

Fact

Both fact and opinion

No answer text provided.

Question 274 pts

The overall tone of the selection is

Encouraging and instructive

Cautious and casual

Candid and dramatic

Hopeless and persuasive

Question 284 pts

The author’s purpose in writing this selection is to

give a general discussion of Starbucks’ growth.

persuade possible entrepreneurs to go into business for themselves.

criticize Starbucks for setting their prices too low, thereby undercutting competition.

compare and contrast Starbucks with other major coffee retailers.

Question 294 pts

The main idea expressed in this selection is

Starbucks has risen to a world leadership position in coffee sales.

Starbucks has created a warm and friendly environment at all its outlets.

Coffee bars are located around the world.

Starbucks practices social responsibility.

Question 304 pts

The tone of this selection is

informative and enlightening

surprised and amazed

formal and stiff

appreciative and grateful

Question 314 pts

The dominant pattern of organization used in this selection is

chronological order

definition and example

listing

classification and division

Question 324 pts

The tone of the last paragraph is

positive

solemn

doubting

elated

Question 334 pts

The transition word also in paragraph 7 indicates

addition

contrast

example

summary

Question 344 pts

True or False?

Venture in paragraph 4 refers to a “business enterprise.”

True

False

Question 354 pts

True or False?

According to the selection, Starbucks focused on attracting middle-aged customers.

True

False

Question 364 pts

True or False?

Starbucks expanded its operation in China by selling tea.

True

False

Question 374 pts

The main idea of the selection is

Compulsive exercise is an addiction that can have harmful effects.

Exercise is a compulsive activity.

People should exercise in moderation

It’s okay to skip a day of exercise.

Question 384 pts

An example of a healthy exerciser is

a woman who walks or jogs every day for thirty minutes, whenever she can.

an adolescent trying to outperform his brother at a track meet.

a young man who lifts weights for two hours a day and bikes and runs for one hour per day because he dislikes being lazy.

a teenager who chooses to work out every day, refusing to see his friends because they take time away from his exercise.

Question 394 pts

The word diligent, as used in the first sentence of the selection, means

hardworking

unfaithful

unconcerned

careless

Question 404 pts

The word deleterious, as used in the first sentence of the second paragraph, means

harmful

positive

superb

misleading

Question 414 pts

The purpose of this passage is

to define and explain exercise abuse.

to explain the existence of eating disorders.

to show the relationship between weight and compulsive exercise.

to persuade the reader to exercise less.

Question 424 pts

The overall tone of this passage is:

Clinical

Hopeful

Apprehensive

Confident

Question 434 pts

What can you infer about Mrs. Mallard from this story?

She is unhappily married to Mr. Mallard.

She is very old.

. She has more than one sister.

She is in love with Richards.

Question 444 pts

What can you infer about how Mrs. Mallard feels about Brently Mallard?

She feels oppressed by him.

She only loves him for the money he makes.

She feels that he is responsible for her heart condition

She is overcome by sadness at his passing.

Question 454 pts

Why do you think Mrs. Mallard goes to her room by herself after getting the news of her husband’s “death”?

She doesn’t want anyone to see her joy in the knowledge of his death.

She wants to take poison and join him in death.

She wants to write a letter to her lover, Richards.

She wants to pack so she can move to another town.

Question 464 pts

By the language used and the details contained in the story, in what era do you think the story is set?

The story is set in the past, probably the 1800s, before the invention of cars.

The story is set in modern day.

The story is set in the future.

The story is set in the 1970s.

Question 474 pts

Why does Mrs. Mallard die at the end of the story?

The shock of seeing her husband alive kills her.

She commits suicide.

She has taken poison.

She falls down the stairs

Question 484 pts

The organizational pattern in paragraph two is:

Sequence

Listing

Compare and Contrast

Illustration

Question 494 pts

In paragraph 7, “self-assertion” most closely is defined as:

Expression of one’s own importance

Act of self-defense

Greed

Loving respect for the deceased

Question 504 pts

What literary device is used in paragraph 8?

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Repetition