LGS Mixed Practice Test #627

Question 1

A newly hired employee quickly observes the unwritten rules and social dynamics of her new workplace. She efficiently learns how to navigate office politics, identifies key influential figures, and adapts her communication style to suit different colleagues, leading to rapid integration and success in her role. According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which aspect of intelligence is this employee primarily demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

C. Contextual (Practical) Intelligence. — Sternberg's Contextual (Practical) intelligence, often referred to as 'street smarts,' involves the ability to adapt to, shape, or select environments. The employee's capacity to quickly understand and navigate the social and political landscape of the workplace, and adapt her behavior accordingly, is a prime example of practical intelligence. Componential intelligence focuses on analytical problem-solving, and experiential intelligence deals with novelty and insight, neither of which are the primary focus of this scenario.

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A. Componential (Analytical) Intelligence.

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B. Experiential (Creative) Intelligence.

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D. Abstract Intelligence.

Question 2

In an elastic collision, which are conserved?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both momentum and KE — Elastic: momentum AND kinetic energy conserved. ‌​‍Inelastic: only momentum. Perfectly inelastic: bodies stick; max KE loss.

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Neither

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Only KE

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Only momentum

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the typical timing and purpose of formative assessment within an instructional cycle?

Accepted Answer

B. Implemented throughout the learning process to provide ongoing feedback for improvement. — Formative assessment is designed to occur continuously throughout the instructional process, providing timely feedback to both students and teachers to adjust teaching and learning strategies for improvement. Option A describes summative assessment, C describes diagnostic assessment, and D refers to large-scale standardized testing.

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A. Conducted at the end of a unit to assign final grades and evaluate mastery.

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C. Administered before instruction begins to identify students' prior knowledge and misconceptions.

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D. Utilized annually to compare student performance against national benchmarks.

Question 4

The widespread use of smartphones and social media platforms has brought about significant social changes. From a community health perspective, what is a potential negative consequence of this technological advancement?

Accepted Answer

C. Increased risk of cyber addiction, sedentary lifestyles, and mental health issues. — While technology offers many benefits like improved information access and connectivity, excessive use of smartphones and social media can lead to sedentary behavior, digital eye strain, sleep disturbances, and contribute to mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and cyber addiction, especially among youth. Options A, B, and D represent positive impacts of technology on health and social well-being.

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A. Improved access to health information and teleconsultations.

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B. Enhanced social connectivity among geographically dispersed families.

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D. Facilitation of health awareness campaigns through digital platforms.

Question 5

I have lived here ___ 2010:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

since — Since = point in time.‌​‍

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for

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from

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by

Question 6

An example of a vestigial organ in humans is:

Accepted Answer

Appendix — Vermiform appendix is a vestigial organ — evolutionary remnant of caecum.

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Heart

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Liver

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Brain

Question 7

A teacher believes that students learn best by actively building their own understanding through experience and reflection, rather than passively receiving information. This pedagogical approach aligns most closely with which educational theory?

Accepted Answer

B. Constructivism — Constructivism emphasizes that learners actively construct their own knowledge and understanding based on their experiences and interactions with the world. Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors, Cognitivism on mental processes, and Humanism on self-actualization and personal growth.

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A. Behaviorism

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C. Cognitivism

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D. Humanism

Question 8

UMANG app under Digital India provides:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

e-Governance services on mobile — UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) provides access to multiple government services via a single app.‌​‍

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Digital land records only

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AI chatbot assistance

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Unified payment interface

Question 9

Noble gases are in Group:

Accepted Answer

18 — Group 18 — He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn. Inert/noble gases.

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1

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17

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14

Question 10

Estrogen and progesterone are produced mainly by:

Accepted Answer

Ovaries — Ovaries secrete estrogen (follicular) and progesterone (corpus luteum).

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Testes

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Adrenal

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Pituitary

LGS Mixed Practice Test #627