Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #672

Question 1

Antonym of 'adversity':‌​‍

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prosperity — Adversity (hardship) ↔ Prosperity (good fortune).‌​‍

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extremity

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affliction

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distress

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates Sternberg's concept of 'practical intelligence'?

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B. A person adapting to a new workplace environment by learning from experience. — Sternberg's practical intelligence involves adapting to real-world environments, learning from experience, and solving practical problems. Option B describes this scenario. Options A and C relate more to analytical intelligence, while Option D illustrates creative intelligence.

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A. A student scoring high in standardized IQ tests.

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C. A child demonstrating advanced vocabulary for their age.

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D. A researcher publishing a groundbreaking study in a scientific journal.

Question 3

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) plays a crucial role in informing global climate policy. Which of the following best describes the core mandate of the IPCC?

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C. To assess the scientific, technical, and socio-economic information relevant to understanding climate change. — The IPCC's core mandate is to assess, not conduct, original scientific research. It synthesizes existing scientific literature to provide comprehensive assessments of climate change and its impacts. Negotiation of treaties is the role of bodies like UNFCCC, and project implementation is typically done by national governments or specific agencies.

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A. To conduct original scientific research on climate change and develop new climate models.

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B. To negotiate international treaties and protocols for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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D. To implement climate adaptation and mitigation projects in developing countries.

Question 4

Antonym of STAY:‌​‍

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Leave — Stay ↔ leave.‌​‍

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Wait

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Remain

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Linger

Question 5

A letter asking for permission from the principal is a type of:

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Formal letter — Letters to authorities follow formal letter conventions.

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Personal letter

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Note

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Essay

Question 6

A rational number can always be expressed as:

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A fraction p/q where q ≠ 0 — Rational numbers = p/q with integer p, q (q≠0). Terminating or repeating decimals.

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An integer only

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A non-terminating non-repeating decimal

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A negative number only

Question 7

Synonym of HAUGHTY:

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Arrogant — Proud in manner.

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Humble

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Modest

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Friendly

Question 8

The Treaty of Versailles (1919) ended:‌​‍

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World War I — Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh reparations on Germany; seeds of WWII.‌​‍

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World War II

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Franco-Prussian War

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Napoleonic Wars

Question 9

Max Weber's three types of legitimate authority are:‌​‍

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Traditional, Charismatic, Rational-legal — Weber: Traditional authority (custom, e.g., monarchy), Charismatic (personal magnetism), Rational-legal (rules/law — modern bureaucracy).‌​‍

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Executive, Legislative, Judicial

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Religious, Secular, Military

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Kingly, Popular, Aristocratic

Question 10

Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) is in:

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Ernakulam (Kochi) — Mattancherry Palace in Kochi — built by Portuguese, renovated by Dutch.

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Thrissur

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Kollam

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #672