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Question 14 pts
Stealthily in paragraph 1 means
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sneakily; secretly
rudely
cheerfully; happily
quickly; hurriedly
Question 24 pts
Espionage means
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the use of spying to gather secret information
defeating an enemy by sheer force
limiting access to computer data
destroying records and other data
Question 34 pts
The main idea of paragraph 14 is expressed by which of the following statements?
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High-tech crimes pose a special problem to law enforcement agencies for two reasons, and ultimately the police will have to be trained to deal with them.
High-tech crimes are not easily detected since the offenders can quietly commit them from any computer terminal, usually in the comfort of their own homes.
While a few organizations have mobilized to attack high-tech crime, most law enforcement agencies are not equipped to deal with the phenomenon.
By necessity, computer and/or Internet classes should soon find their way into police academies.
Question 44 pts
The difference between hacking and other types of computer network break-ins is that hacking is
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is not done for criminal gain.
illegal because it bypasses security measures
done in order to vandalize other computers.
No answer text provided.
Question 54 pts
The authors' primary overall purpose is to
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describe seven categories of computer crimes.
explain how computer network break-ins are committed
prove that current police academy training is inadequate.
contrast software piracy with credit card fraud.
Question 64 pts
Employees contribute significantly to the problem of illegal software in the workplace, and this is due mostly to
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bringing software from home.
pirating replicated copies.
sharing programs with other employees.
downloading unauthorized copies from the Internet.
Question 74 pts
Police academies may soon start including computer and/or Internet training classes because
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the police of the future must learn to use technology to detect and deal with high-tech crimes.
many police officers feel that they did not choose their profession to police computer crime.
combating computer crime is not a priority.
No answer text provided.
Question 84 pts
It is difficult to go after online pornography offenders if
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different countries are involved and jurisdictional questions arise.
pedophilia is an element of it.
Web page users are "page-jacked" to pornographic websites.
some individuals see this venue as a means to distribute or seek child pornography
Question 94 pts
In mail bombings,
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computers or networks are shut down by bombarding them with irrelevant information
the names and passwords of network users are illegally recorded as they log in
credit card numbers are stolen from the Internet as customers make legitimate purchases.
"morphing" is used to alter pictures digitally.
Question 104 pts
Which of the following patterns is used to organize information in the first two paragraphs of the selection about two types of computer break-ins?
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comparison-contrast
list
problem-solution
sequence
Question 114 pts
The authors include which of the following types of support?
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all of the above
research findings
information from a professional organization
the case of an online pedophile
Question 124 pts
The overall tone of the passage is:
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Straightforward and objective
Tolerant and neutral
Outspoken and critical
Apathetic and poignant
Question 134 pts
“Computers can be used to steal money and information. They can also be used for more aggressive purposes. Like the bully told to rough up the new kid in the schoolyard, computers can be instructed to attack other machines.”
In the passage above, the author utilizes:
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simile
onomatopoeia
metaphor
personification
Question 144 pts
The organizational pattern in paragraph ten, Password Sniffers, can be located in which sentence?
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Second sentence
First sentence
Third sentence
Fourth sentence
Question 154 pts
According to research studies about the effect of vitamins and drugs on memory,
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neither vitamins nor drugs improve memory.
vitamins improve memory, but drugs do not.
drugs improve memory, but vitamins do not.
both vitamins and drugs improve memory
Question 164 pts
Overlearning refers to
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studying and rehearsing material past initial mastery.
using distributed practice to memorize information.
improving short-term memory.
a process for achieving perfect recall of material.
Question 174 pts
Subtler in paragraph 3 means
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less obvious
less understandable
less interesting
No answer text provided.
Question 184 pts
Facilitate in paragraph 5
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make something easier to do
make something harder to do
make something more interesting to do
make something more pleasant to do
Question 194 pts
The author's primary purpose for writing the selection is to
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present strategies for developing a better memory.
persuade readers to develop more memory techniques.
explain how memory works.
compare the effectiveness of various memory techniques.
Question 204 pts
It can be logically inferred from information in the selection that the author
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does not use vitamins or drugs to enhance his memory.
uses vitamins to enhance his memory.
uses drugs to enhance his memory.
uses both vitamins and drugs to enhance his memory.
Question 214 pts
As used in the last paragraph, commercial means
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pertaining to selling and making money
pertaining to advertising or marketing.
pertaining to something that is expensive.
pertaining to something highly addictive.
Question 224 pts
When taking notes, you should
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listen selectively and record the main points.
jot down every possible detail of the lecture.
borrow someone else's notes to compare them with your own.
concentrate on listening rather than writing anything down.
Question 234 pts
An effective memory technique for learning foreign language vocabulary is
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the keyword technique.
encoding specificity.
organizational cues
rehearsal.
Question 244 pts
The overall main idea of the selection is best expressed by which of the following?
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Although commercial memory enhancers are not effective, research has revealed a number of strategies that can be used to help us develop better memories.
Most of us still would like to find ways to improve our memories.
One proven technique for improving recall of written material is to organize the material in memory as you read it for the first time.
When it comes to memory, practice does not necessarily make perfect, but it helps.
Question 254 pts
The organizational pattern in paragraph two, the Keyword Technique, is:
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Definition and example
Cause and effect
Sequence
Contrast
Question 264 pts
“Don't believe claims about drugs that improve memory.
In the above passage, the author has included:
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Opinion
Fact
Both fact and opinion
No answer text provided.
Question 274 pts
The overall tone of the selection is
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Encouraging and instructive
Cautious and casual
Candid and dramatic
Hopeless and persuasive
Question 284 pts
The author’s purpose in writing this selection is to
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give a general discussion of Starbucks’ growth.
persuade possible entrepreneurs to go into business for themselves.
criticize Starbucks for setting their prices too low, thereby undercutting competition.
compare and contrast Starbucks with other major coffee retailers.
Question 294 pts
The main idea expressed in this selection is
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Starbucks has risen to a world leadership position in coffee sales.
Starbucks has created a warm and friendly environment at all its outlets.
Coffee bars are located around the world.
Starbucks practices social responsibility.
Question 304 pts
The tone of this selection is
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informative and enlightening
surprised and amazed
formal and stiff
appreciative and grateful
Question 314 pts
The dominant pattern of organization used in this selection is
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chronological order
definition and example
listing
classification and division
Question 324 pts
The tone of the last paragraph is
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positive
solemn
doubting
elated
Question 334 pts
The transition word also in paragraph 7 indicates
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addition
contrast
example
summary
Question 344 pts
True or False?
Venture in paragraph 4 refers to a “business enterprise.”
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True
False
Question 354 pts
True or False?
According to the selection, Starbucks focused on attracting middle-aged customers.
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True
False
Question 364 pts
True or False?
Starbucks expanded its operation in China by selling tea.
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True
False
Question 374 pts
The main idea of the selection is
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Compulsive exercise is an addiction that can have harmful effects.
Exercise is a compulsive activity.
People should exercise in moderation
It’s okay to skip a day of exercise.
Question 384 pts
An example of a healthy exerciser is
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a woman who walks or jogs every day for thirty minutes, whenever she can.
an adolescent trying to outperform his brother at a track meet.
a young man who lifts weights for two hours a day and bikes and runs for one hour per day because he dislikes being lazy.
a teenager who chooses to work out every day, refusing to see his friends because they take time away from his exercise.
Question 394 pts
The word diligent, as used in the first sentence of the selection, means
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hardworking
unfaithful
unconcerned
careless
Question 404 pts
The word deleterious, as used in the first sentence of the second paragraph, means
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harmful
positive
superb
misleading
Question 414 pts
The purpose of this passage is
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to define and explain exercise abuse.
to explain the existence of eating disorders.
to show the relationship between weight and compulsive exercise.
to persuade the reader to exercise less.
Question 424 pts
The overall tone of this passage is:
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Clinical
Hopeful
Apprehensive
Confident
Question 434 pts
What can you infer about Mrs. Mallard from this story?
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She is unhappily married to Mr. Mallard.
She is very old.
. She has more than one sister.
She is in love with Richards.
Question 444 pts
What can you infer about how Mrs. Mallard feels about Brently Mallard?
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She feels oppressed by him.
She only loves him for the money he makes.
She feels that he is responsible for her heart condition
She is overcome by sadness at his passing.
Question 454 pts
Why do you think Mrs. Mallard goes to her room by herself after getting the news of her husband’s “death”?
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She doesn’t want anyone to see her joy in the knowledge of his death.
She wants to take poison and join him in death.
She wants to write a letter to her lover, Richards.
She wants to pack so she can move to another town.
Question 464 pts
By the language used and the details contained in the story, in what era do you think the story is set?
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The story is set in the past, probably the 1800s, before the invention of cars.
The story is set in modern day.
The story is set in the future.
The story is set in the 1970s.
Question 474 pts
Why does Mrs. Mallard die at the end of the story?
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The shock of seeing her husband alive kills her.
She commits suicide.
She has taken poison.
She falls down the stairs
Question 484 pts
The organizational pattern in paragraph two is:
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Sequence
Listing
Compare and Contrast
Illustration
Question 494 pts
In paragraph 7, “self-assertion” most closely is defined as:
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Expression of one’s own importance
Act of self-defense
Greed
Loving respect for the deceased
Question 504 pts
What literary device is used in paragraph 8?
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Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Repetition
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