Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #306

Question 1

Two coins tossed together; probability of exactly one head is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/2 — Sample space {HH, HT, TH, TT}; exactly one H: HT, TH → 2/4 = 1/2.‌​‍

Answer

1/4

Answer

3/4

Answer

1/3

Question 2

Which alluvial soil is newer and more fertile — Bhangar or Khadar?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Khadar — Khadar is newer alluvial soil found in flood plains, renewed every year by floods. ‌​‍Bhangar is older alluvium found above the flood plain and is less fertile.

Answer

Bhangar

Answer

Both are equally fertile

Answer

Neither is alluvial

Question 3

In an inclusive classroom setting, a teacher observes that a student with specific learning disability struggles with reading comprehension despite various general strategies. Which of the following approaches best reflects the principle of 'differentiated instruction' for this student?

Accepted Answer

D. Offering alternative formats for text (e.g., audiobooks, graphic organizers) and individualized reading strategies. — Differentiated instruction involves tailoring teaching methods, content, and assessment to meet individual student needs. Offering alternative formats and individualized strategies directly modifies the instruction to support the student's specific learning challenge. Providing extra time is an accommodation, while assigning to a separate room is segregation, and lowering expectations undermines the goal of access to the curriculum.

Answer

A. Providing extra time for completing assignments and tests without altering the content.

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B. Assigning the student to a separate resource room for all language arts instruction.

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C. Modifying the assessment criteria to lower expectations for the student's performance.

Question 4

The primary site for the absorption of digested nutrients (like glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids) into the bloodstream is the:

Accepted Answer

D. Small intestine — The small intestine, particularly the jejunum and ileum, is specifically adapted with villi and microvilli to maximize surface area for the absorption of most digested nutrients into the circulatory and lymphatic systems. The stomach primarily digests proteins, the large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes, and the esophagus is a transport tube.

Answer

A. Stomach

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B. Large intestine

Answer

C. Esophagus

Question 5

An adolescent frequently changes their style of dress, musical preferences, and friend groups, expressing confusion about who they 'really are.' This struggle is primarily related to which developmental task?

Accepted Answer

C. Forming a sense of identity — According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, the primary task for adolescents (ages 12-18) is 'Identity vs. Role Confusion.' This involves exploring different roles, beliefs, and behaviors to form a coherent sense of self. The described changes and confusion directly reflect this struggle for identity.

Answer

A. Developing intimate relationships

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B. Achieving industry

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D. Mastering concrete operations

Question 6

'i.e.' means:

Accepted Answer

That is (id est) — i.e. (Latin id est) = that is; e.g. (exempli gratia) = for example.

Answer

In example

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Including

Answer

For example

Question 7

The princess has a beautiful white ___ (feminine of horse).‌​‍

Accepted Answer

mare — Mare is the female of horse.‌​‍

Answer

vixen

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horsess

Answer

bitch

Question 8

Bombay High is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oil field — Major offshore oil field in Arabian Sea.‌​‍

Answer

Mountain

Answer

Lake

Answer

Court

Question 9

A teacher observes that her students, despite knowing a lot of grammar rules and vocabulary, struggle to use English effectively in everyday conversations and real-life scenarios like making inquiries or expressing opinions. To address this, she decides to shift her teaching approach to prioritize authentic language use and interaction over rote memorization of rules. Which of the following language teaching methods best aligns with this pedagogical shift?

Accepted Answer

C. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) — Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) focuses on enabling learners to communicate effectively and appropriately in various real-life situations, emphasizing meaning and interaction over mere grammatical accuracy. The Grammar-Translation Method (GTM) focuses on rules and translation, while the Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) emphasizes habit formation through drills. Total Physical Response (TPR) primarily focuses on listening comprehension through physical actions.

Answer

A. Grammar-Translation Method (GTM)

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B. Audio-Lingual Method (ALM)

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D. Total Physical Response (TPR)

Question 10

Christopher Columbus reached the Americas in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1492 — Columbus landed in Caribbean (Bahamas) on 12 October 1492 under Spanish flag. ‌​‍Mistakenly thought he reached India. Triggered European colonisation of Americas.

Answer

1498

Answer

1453

Answer

1522

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #306