Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #95

Question 1

Synonym of UBIQUITOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Omnipresent — Ubiquitous = present everywhere.‌​‍

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Rare

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Hidden

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Unique

Question 2

'Bite the bullet' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Endure painful/difficult situation — Face a difficult situation bravely.‌​‍

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Wait

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Eat

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Attack

Question 3

Probability of certain event:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 — Impossible event: 0. All probabilities in [0,1]. Sum over sample space = 1.‌​‍

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0.5

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0

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∞

Question 4

Enthalpy change at constant pressure equals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

q_p (heat at constant P) — ΔH = ΔU + PΔV = q_p. Exothermic ΔH<0, endothermic ΔH>0.‌​‍

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w

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T·ΔS

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ΔU

Question 5

A student consistently scores high marks in diverse subjects like Mathematics, English literature, and Physics, demonstrating a strong underlying cognitive ability across these areas. According to Charles Spearman's theory of intelligence, this consistent high performance is best explained by the presence of a strong:

Accepted Answer

B. General factor (g-factor) — Spearman's theory posits a 'g-factor' (general intelligence) that underlies performance across various cognitive tasks, and 's-factors' (specific intelligence) unique to particular tasks. The student's consistent high performance across diverse subjects indicates a strong general cognitive ability, which is the g-factor. Specific factors would account for variations in performance on individual tasks, not overall consistency.

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A. Specific factor (s-factor)

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C. Multiple intelligences

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D. Practical intelligence

Question 6

A teacher is observed to be using a variety of teaching methods during a microteaching session, including lectures, group discussions, and hands-on activities. Which microteaching skill is being effectively demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

B. Teaching Variety — The correct answer is B. Teaching Variety. The use of multiple teaching methods (lectures, group discussions, hands-on activities) demonstrates the teacher's ability to vary their approach, which is a key aspect of teaching variety (B). While lesson planning (A) is important, it is not directly observed in the described scenario. Classroom management (C) and student engagement (D) are related but do not specifically address the variety of teaching methods employed.

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A. Lesson Planning

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C. Classroom Management

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D. Student Engagement

Question 7

A word that sounds the same but has different meanings (e.g., 'bat' animal vs 'bat' sports equipment) is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Homophone / Homonym — Homonyms: same spelling/pronunciation, different meanings; homophones: same sound, different spellings.‌​‍

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Antonym

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Adjective

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Synonym

Question 8

Radio was invented by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Guglielmo Marconi — Guglielmo Marconi is credited with inventing radio communication. ‌​‍Nobel Prize 1909.

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Bell

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Edison

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Tesla

Question 9

Who wrote the song Kottiyoor Ulsavapattu?

Accepted Answer

Chavara Kuriakose Elias — Composed by St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara.

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Vakkom Maulavi

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Vagbhatananda

Question 10

Earth Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 Apr — 22 April.‌​‍

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22 Mar

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5 Jun

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16 Sep

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #95