Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #581

Question 1

Synonym of PONDEROUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Heavy/dull — Heavy; slow.‌​‍

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Gentle

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Light

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Fast

Question 2

In a healthcare setting, the most effective single measure to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is:

Accepted Answer

C. Strict adherence to hand hygiene protocols. — Strict adherence to hand hygiene protocols (handwashing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub) is universally recognized as the single most effective measure to prevent the transmission of pathogens and reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections. While other measures like PPE, disinfection, and isolation are crucial, hand hygiene has the broadest impact across all patient care activities.

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A. Routine environmental disinfection.

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B. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

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D. Isolation of infected patients.

Question 3

E. Sreedharan is known for:

Accepted Answer

Metro Man of India — 'Metro Man' — led Konkan Railway, Delhi Metro.

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Film

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Politics

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Literature

Question 4

The 9/11 terrorist attacks occurred on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

11 September 2001 — Al-Qaeda attacks on World Trade Center (NYC) + Pentagon + United 93. ‌​‍~3,000 killed. Triggered US 'War on Terror,' invasion of Afghanistan.

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11 September 2003

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11 September 2011

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11 September 1999

Question 5

Attribution theory — fundamental attribution error:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Overweighting dispositional (personality) factors for others' behavior — Self-serving bias (own successes: dispositional; failures: situational). ‌​‍Lee Ross coined term.

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Overweighting situation

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None

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Equal

Question 6

In the 'Elaborate' stage of the 5E learning model, what is the primary role of the teacher?

Accepted Answer

D. To challenge students to apply learned concepts to new, complex situations. — During the Elaborate stage, the teacher's primary role is to extend student understanding by challenging them to apply the concepts learned in new, real-world contexts or solve more complex problems. Option A describes the Engage stage, option B describes the Explain stage, and option C relates to the Evaluate stage.

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A. To introduce a new topic and capture students' interest.

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B. To provide direct instruction on formal concepts and vocabulary.

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C. To assess student understanding through summative tests.

Question 7

The Fifty Millesimal (LM) potency scale is known for its extreme dilutions and specific preparation method. What is the unique dilution ratio used at each step for LM potencies?

Accepted Answer

C. 1:50,000 — The Fifty Millesimal (LM or 0/1, 0/2, etc.) scale uses a highly dilute ratio of 1 part drug substance to 50,000 parts diluent at each step, making it distinct from the decimal (1:10) or centesimal (1:100) scales.

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A. 1:10

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B. 1:100

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D. 1:1,000,000

Question 8

The Ring of Fire is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean — The Ring of Fire is a zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions around the Pacific Ocean.‌​‍

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Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Arctic Ocean

Question 9

'e.g.' means:

Accepted Answer

For example (exempli gratia) — e.g. introduces examples.

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Etcetera

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Enough

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Electronic

Question 10

Largest producer of banana:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India — India.‌​‍

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Philippines

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Ecuador

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Brazil

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #581