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Use a clear and concise format, with sufficient white space for readability. "For this question, consider the statements below and choose the answer option that Select only one

best describes whether Statement 2 contradicts, supports, restates, or Is irrelevant to

the logic of Statement 1. Contradicts means it denies or implies the opposite; supports

means it verifies or makes more certain; restates means it says again or in a very Statement 2 contradicts Statement 1.
similar way; Is irrelevant to means it does not affect or apply.

Statement 1: Being efficient at work means balancing the time and effort it takes to

accomplish a task with the value of the completed task. A task that takes a lot of time

and energy should have a high completion value or else it’s not efficient to complete. Statement 2 supports Statement 1.
Being efficient requires wisdom in addition to other skills.

Statement 2: The most efficient employees are the ones who don't question what tasks
they are assigned and just say “yes” to whatever they are asked.

Statement 2 restates Statement 1.
Which of the following best describes the logical relationship between these
statements?

Statement 2 is irrelevant to Statement 1.
For this question, consider the passage below and identify which assumption the Select only one

passage most logically relies on or depends upon.

Passage: A survey revealed that companies involving customers in their early product The survey interviewed companies creating
development stages have a 15% higher customer satisfaction rate post-launch. So, similar products to each other.
incorporating customer feedback during product development might enhance user

adoption for a new product.

Which one of the following is an assumption upon which the passage’s argument
depends? A 15% customer satisfaction rate boost will
impact a company’s profitability.

Costs to involve customers in early product

development are offset by increased revenue
from higher customer satisfaction.

Increased customer satisfaction results in
increased user adoption.
For this question, consider the passage below and identify which assumption the Select only one

passage most logically relies on or depends upon.

Passage: A survey revealed that companies involving customers in their early product The survey interviewed companies creating
development stages have a 15% higher customer satisfaction rate post-launch. So, similar products to each other.
incorporating customer feedback during product development might enhance user

adoption for a new product.

Which one of the following is an assumption upon which the passage’s argument
depends? A 15% customer satisfaction rate boost will
impact a company’s profitability.

Costs to involve customers in early product

development are offset by increased revenue
from higher customer satisfaction.

Increased customer satisfaction results in
increased user adoption.
For this question, consider the following argument and related piece of data. Then,
decide the relationship of the piece of data to the strength of the argument. The piece

of data strengthens when it adds credibility; itt weakens when it reduces credibility; it
has no effect if it does not affect the argument's credibility.

Argument: Using structured interviews in the hiring process leads to better employee
selection outcomes. These standardized formats can help reduce bias and provide
more accurate comparisons between candidates.

Piece of data: Managers report that candidates who perform well in structured
interviews also tend to perform well on the job if they are hired.

Does the piece of data strengthen, weaken, or it has no effect on the persuasiveness
of the argument?

Select only one

Strengthen

Weaken

Has no effect
Read the following paragraph and choose the correct answer. Select only one

You may have noticed that, in most of the places you travel around the world, the big-
ticket supermarkets nowadays mostly look the same everywhere, whether they are The display similarities in most major retail
from the same parent brand or not. Well, it’s no coincidence that you always find the stores are a coincidence.
vegetable, bread, and dairy sections farthest from the point of entry, or packs of
cigarettes and candy bars displayed prominently at the checkout counter. A lot of
consumer behavior analysis goes into a shop's display and layout planning, and it is
often taught extensively in the Retail Management classes for management graduates.
The displays in all major retail stores are
What does the above passage imply? unique to the parent brand.

The displays in most major retail stores are
similar due to specific reasons.

The displays in most major retail stores are
similar due to random reasons.
Read the following paragraphs and choose the correct answer.

The fundamental principle guiding the policy on conflict of interests and business
ethics is that no employee should have, or appear to have, personal interests or
relationships that actually or potentially conflict with the best interests of the
employing company or organization.

Employees have an obligation to conduct business within guidelines that prohibit
actual or potential conflicts of interest. Employees can seek further clarification on
issues related to the subject of acceptable standards of operation. Situations that
would constitute a conflict in most cases include but are not limited to: transactions
with outside firms not conducted within a framework established or controlled by the
executive level of the company or organization; bribes, bonuses, fringe benefits,
unusual price breaks or excess volumes designed to benefit another company or
organization, an employee, relative or acquaintance; holding an interest in, or being
employed by, any company or organization that competes with the employing company
or organization.

To what does the passage above refer?

Select only one

Receipt of fringe benefits from another
company as a potential conflict of interest.

Entertaining a guest from another company
as a potential conflict of interest.

Having a spouse working in another company
as a potential conflict of interest.

Cohabiting with a partner from another
company as a potential conflict of interest.
Read the following paragraphs and choose the correct answer. Select only one

The nation’s mobile home parks constitute a highly fragmented market where there is

less efficient institutional participation. Inefficiency is our opportunity, but the asset This is not an opportune time to invest in
class is becoming more popular with experienced and newer investors who may “bid- mobile home parks.

up” prices, resulting in inflated expectations of sellers. Believing the timing is right, we

are aggressively evaluating opportunities to stay ahead of its growing popularity.

Because mobile home communities are located away from dense city centers and are

geographically dispersed, they are an under-researched and misunderstood asset Now is the right time to think of investing in
class. Most investors have greatly outmoded ideas about the quality and appeal of mobile home parks.

modern mobile homes and mobile home communities.

According to the passage above, which of the following is true?

Mobile home parks are gradually
concentrating in city centers.

Nowadays, most investors are up-to-date on
mobile home parks’ potential.
Read the following paragraphs and choose the correct answer.

Loan words form an interesting set in the English vocabulary. During the course of

history, as the explorers, merchants and military personnel moved to newer
territories, they not only enriched the coffers of the empire with the riches and spoils
of trade and war but also, curiously, brought with them words from other languages.
Strange as it may sound, the fact remains that in earlier days it was not easy to travel
to other countries, and it often took months, if not years, to complete any expedition,
military or commercial. And here we are not even considering the influence of ancient
Latin or the more modern French and German or Nordic words.

For example, look at the ubiquitous “pajamas” that you would comfortably wear to
bed. It has its origin from Hindi and other associated north Indian languages. Other
such words are “avatar” or “guru” or “yoga” and the lot. It is easy to imagine the word
is of Arabic origin, much like “burqa” or “saffron”? Well, here’s more - “karaoke” Is

Japanese, and “glitch” is Yiddish!

And while you are gung ho about finding more such words on your own, remember
that the expression ‘gung ha’ in itself is borrowed from Chinese. Gesundheit!

To what does the passage above refer?

Select only one

The enrichment of the English language from
other cultures.

The impoverishment of the English language
from other cultures.

The enrichment of the other languages from
English.

The cultural blitzkrieg of the Japanese over
other nations.
Question Select only one answer

‘@) This is the first practice question.
‘= No managers are team leaders.

For this question, consider the following premises as factual and
ehoose which conclusion fogieally follows from asia premises. O Kis aii Gat GAS Ban wisu Ga BRAGA Rats:
To logically follow, the conclusion must be a logical

consequence of the premises. Do not consider these premises

or conclusions based on information or beliefs outside of this

test, including your understanding of reality, known information,

C) All managers are team leaders.
or educated assumptions outside of this test.

Premise 1: All managers can view confidential documents.

. C) All team leaders can view confidential documents.
Premise 2: All team leaders are managers.

Which conclusion logically follows from these premises?
Question

For this question, consider the following premises as factual and
choose which conclusion logically follows from these premises.
To logically follow, the conclusion must be a logical
consequence of the premises. Do not consider these premises
or conclusions based on information or beliefs outside of this
test, including your understanding of reality, known information,
or educated assumptions outside of this test.

Premise 1: No hardware has property tags.
Premise 2: All smartphones are hardware.

Which conclusion logically follows from these premises?

Select only one answer

C) Some smartphones have property tags.

C) Some smartphones are not hardware.

©) No smartphones have property tags.

go All smartphones have property tags.

Question

For this question, consider the following premises as factual and
choose which conclusion logically follows from these premises.
To logically follow, the conclusion must be a logical
consequence of the premises. Do not consider these premises
or conclusions based on information or beliefs outside of this
test, including your understanding of reality, known information,
or educated assumptions outside of this test.

Premise 1: All users are testers.
Premise 2: Some customers are not testers.

Which conclusion logically follows from these premises?

Select only one answer

()  Alltesters are users.

() Some users are not testers.

() | Some customers are not users.

C) All users are not testers.

Question Select only one answer

For this question, consider the following premises as factual and

choose which conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from these C) Conclusion 1 follows and Conclusion 2 does not follow.

premises. To logically follow, a conclusion must be a logical

consequence of the premises. Do not consider these premises

or conclusions based on information or beliefs outside of this
test, including your understanding of reality, known information, © Conclusion 1 does not follow and Conclusion 2 follows.

or educated assumptions outside of this test.

Premise 1: If a candidate has experience, they will be offered an
interview. © Both Conclusion 1 and Conclusion 2 follow.

Premise 2: lf they are offered an interview, they will speak with

the chief executive.
C) Neither Conclusion 1 nor Conclusion 2 follows.

Conclusion 1: If a candidate has experience, they will speak with

the chief executive.

Conclusion 2: lf a candidate speaks with the chief executive,
they are offered an interview.

Which best describes the logical relation of these conclusions
compared to the premises?
Question Select only one answer

For this question, consider the following premises as factual and

choose which conclusion(s) logically follow(s) from these C) Conclusion 1 follows and Conclusion 2 does not follow.

premises. To logically follow, a conclusion must be a logical

consequence of the premises. Do not consider these premises
or conclusions based on information or beliefs outside of this
test, including your understanding of reality, known information, © Conclusion 1 does not follow and Conclusion 2 follows.

or educated assumptions outside of this test.

Premise 1: If the article is approved, editing will begin tomorrow.
C) Both Conclusion 1 and Conclusion 2 follow.

Premise 2: lf editing begins tomorrow, the article will be

published next week.

Conclusion 1: If the article is approved, the article will be © Neither Conclusion 1 nor Conclusion follows.

published next week.

Conclusion 2: The article will be edited tomorrow.

Which best describes the logical relation of these conclusions
compared to the premises?
Question Select only one answer

For this question, consider the statements below and choose

the answer option that best describes whether Statement 2 O Statement 2 contradicts Statement 1.

contradicts, supports, restates, or is irrelevant to the logic of

Statement 1. Contradicts means it denies or implies the
opposite; supports means it verifies or makes more certain;
restates means it says again or in a very similar way; is irrelevant OQ Statement 2 supports Statement 1.

to means it does not affect or apply.

Statement 1: Continuous learning has become essential in
today's rapidly evolving job market. Technological © Statement 2 restates Statement 1.

advancements regularly demand new skills from employees, but

providing adequate training can be a challenge for companies

due to time constraints and budget limitations. However,
overcoming these limitations is vital to attracting and retaining © Statement 2 is irrelevant to Statement 1.

high-quality talent.

Statement 2: Technology always changes and becomes more
complex, but the skills necessary to use new technology remain
constant.

Which of the following best describes the logical relationship
between these statements?
Question

For this question, consider the statements below and choose
the answer option that best describes whether Statement 2
contradicts, supports, restates, or is irrelevant to the logic of

Statement 1. Contradicts means it denies or implies the
opposite; supports means it verifies or makes more certain;

restates means it says again orin avery similar way; Is irrelevant

to means it does not affect or apply.

Statement 1: Good sales skills include effective communication
techniques, understanding customer needs, and mastering
product knowledge. Persons must also be skilled at objection
handling and closing deals to have sales successes with
potential customers.

Statement 2: There is no easy way to quantify what’s needed to
be a successful salesperson because sales can mean many
different things to different people.

Which of the following best describes the logical relationship
between these statements?

Select only one answer

3) Statement 2 contradicts Statement 1.

OC) Statement 2 supports Statement 1.

C) Statement 2 restates Statement 1.

C) Statement 2 is irrelevant to Statement 1.

Question Select only one answer

For this question, consider the statements below and choose

the answer option that best describes whether Statement 2 O Statement 2 contradicts Statement 1.

contradicts, supports, restates, or is irrelevant to the logic of

Statement 1. Contradicts means it denies or implies the
opposite; supports means it verifies or makes more certain;
restates means it says again or in a very similar way; is irrelevant © Statement 2 supports Statement 1.

to means it does not affect or apply.

Statement 1: When hiring a chief of staff, it's important to look for
candidates with exceptional organizational and strategic © Statement 2 restates Statement 1.

planning skills. This role often involves coordinating various

departments and initiatives, so being able to manage complex

projects is crucial.
C) Statement 2 is irrelevant to Statement 1.

Statement 2: No particular skills are necessary for chief of staff

candidates because some work in isolation as an individual
contributor and some work in a highly collaborative way.

Which of the following best describes the logical relationship
between these statements?
Question Select only one answer

For this question, consider the statements below and choose

the answer option that best describes whether Statement 2 O Statement 2 contradicts Statement 1.

contradicts, supports, restates, or is irrelevant to the logic of

Statement 1. Contradicts means it denies or implies the

opposite; supports means it verifies or makes more certain;

restates means it says again or in a very similar way; is irrelevant © Statement 2 supports Statement 1.

to means it does not affect or apply.

Statement 1: Cultural diversity in the workplace is receiving
increased attention from organizations worldwide. Diverse © Statement 2 restates Statement 1.

teams bring together different perspectives, experiences, and

skills that can foster creativity and innovation. However,

managing diversity requires effective communication strategies
to overcome potential misunderstandings or conflicts arising © Statement 2 is irrelevant to Statement 1.

from cultural differences.

Statement 2: Increased cultural diversity often results in new
and inventive outcomes, especially when cultural disagreements
are addressed with clear and careful communication.

Which of the following best describes the logical relationship
between these statements?
Question

For this question, consider the passage below and identify
which assumption the passage most logically relies on or
depends upon.

Passage: The general trend of computers is that they are getting
faster and faster as their overall size and energy needs have
become smaller and smaller. Therefore, the smaller and more

energy-efficient computers in our workplace are faster.

Which one of the following is an assumption upon which the
passage's argument depends?

Select only one answer

The workplace only uses computers made by a single

O

manufacturer.

The slower computers have already been removed from
O

the workplace.

All of the computers in the workplace follow the general
C3

trend of computers.
O No company makes fast computers that are large and

energy-inefficient.

Question Select only one answer

For this question, consider the passage below and identify
which assumption most strongly logically invalidates, O Our competitors’ product lines use different materials
contradicts, or discredits the passage. than our product line.

Passage: Survey data indicate that customers prefer our
company’s new product line compared to those from our

competitors. Therefore, our new product line will eventually O Consumer preferences don't significantly impact
dominate the market. purchasing choices in this market.

Which one of the following is an assumption that most strongly

invalidates the conclusion of the passage?
The new product line required a substantial investment

in research and development costs.

C) Consumers have a lot of brand loyalty in this market.

Question Select only one answer

For this question, consider the passage below and identify

which assumption most strongly logically invalidates, eo Toxie worttenuironments create Increased legal

contradicts, or discredits the passage. liabilities for the company.

Passage: Poor communication etiquette in workplaces leads to

toxic environments with unhappy employees. We should require
good communication etiquette so that we have happy . Compelled communication etiquette creates unhappy
employees. employees.

Which one of the following is an assumption that most strongly

invalidates the conclusion of the passage?

Employees tend to be influenced by the communication
environment.

Happy employees are a reliable indicator of a healthy
work environment.

Question Select only one answer

For this question, consider the following argument and related

piece of data. Then, decide the relationship of the piece of data O Strengthen
to the strength of the argument. The piece of data strengthens
when It adds credibility; it weakens when it reduces credibility; it
has no effect if it does not affect the argument's credibility.
() Weaken

Argument: Adopting a subscription-based model for software

sales provides more stable and predictable revenue streams

compared with one-time licensing.
C) Has no effect

Piece of data: A study found that 80% of legacy software

providers have transitioned from one-time licensing to a
subscription model.

Does the piece of data strengthen, weaken, or it has no effect
on the persuasiveness of the argument?
Question Select only one answer

For this question, consider the following rule and an example of

its application. Then, answer the question evaluating whether O The application correctly follows the rule and the result

the application follows the rule and the consequence is is expected.

expected. An application correctly follows the rule if it conforms

to or obeys the rule, and it incorrectly follows the rule if it

violates or disobeys the rule. The result is expected if the

consequence of the application is predicted or forecast by the O The application incorrectly follows the rule and the

rule, and the result is unexpected if the consequence of the result is expected.

application is unforeseen or surprising based on the rule.

Rule: All communication with clients must be done
professionally and respectfully. This means refraining from O The application correctly follows the rule and the result

engaging in inappropriate topics in all communications, even if is unexpected.

the client is also being inappropriate. If a worker communicates

unprofessionally, they will be terminated.

Application: A worker was discussing pricing plans with a client. O The application incorrectly follows the rule and the

The client began to bring up inappropriate topics with the result is unexpected.

worker. The worker told the client they couldn't discuss these

topics and refocused the conversation on pricing. The worker
was not terminated.

Which of the following describes the validity of the rule and the
quality of its implementation?
Question Select only one answer

For this question, consider the following rule and an example of

its application. Then, answer the question evaluating whether O The application correctly follows the rule and the result

the application follows the rule and the consequence is is expected.

expected. An application correctly follows the rule if it conforms

to or obeys the rule, and it incorrectly follows the rule if It

violates or disobeys the rule. The result is expected if the

consequence of the application is predicted or forecast by the e The application incorrectly follows the rule and the

rule, and the result is unexpected if the consequence of the result is expected.

application is unforeseen or surprising based on the rule.

Rule: All workers must use secure Wi-Fi networks when
accessing company systems. All workers must also use a VPN O The application correctly follows the rule and the result

when accessing sensitive company data. If someone violates is unexpected.

these policies, they will face disciplinary action.

Application: One worker used a secured Wi-Fi network without
a VPN to access sensitive company data on a company system. O The application incorrectly follows the rule and the
They faced disciplinary action. result is unexpected.

Which of the following describes the validity of the rule and the
quality of its implementation?
Question Select only one answer

For this question, consider the following argument and related

piece of data. Then, decide the relationship of the piece of data O Strengthen

to the strength of the argument. The piece of data strengthens

when it adds credibility; it weakens when it reduces credibility; it

has no effect if it does not affect the argument'’s credibility.
() Weaken

Argument: Prioritizing bug-fixing over creating new features in

software development leads to higher customer satisfaction. A

stable, reliable product is often more appreciated and used by
customers than one with numerous features but frequent © Has no effect
technical issues.

Piece of data: Evidence shows that focusing on bug-fixing
makes it harder for companies to keep up with competitors that
are continuously introducing new features.

Does the piece of data strengthen, weaken, or it has no effect
on the persuasiveness of the argument?
Question Select only one answer

® This is the first practice question. BS
O The display similarities in most major retail stores are a
coincidence.
Read the following paragraph and choose the correct answer.
You may have noticed that, in most of the places you travel . Lo.
y a P y The displays in most major retail stores are similar due
around the world, the big-ticket supermarkets nowadays mostly O wg:
to specific reasons.
look the same everywhere, whether they are from the same
parent brand or not. Well, it’s no coincidence that you always find
the vegetable, bread, and dairy sections farthest from the point
of entry, or packs of cigarettes and candy bars displayed ; a
; The displays in most major retail stores are similar due
prominently at the checkout counter. A lot of consumer behavior Se
: : : es to random reasons.
analysis goes into a shop's display and layout planning, and it is
often taught extensively in the Retail Management classes for
management graduates.
The displays in all major retail stores are unique to the
What does the above passage imply? > pley ; q

parent brand.

Question Select only one answer

® This is the second practice question. we my
O Having a spouse working in another company as a
potential conflict of interest.
Read the following paragraphs and choose the correct answer.
The fundamental principle guiding the policy on conflict of ar
P P 'g ; 9 pomey Entertaining a guest from another company as a
interests and business ethics is that no employee should have, or © : : :
; ; } potential conflict of interest.
appear to have, personal interests or relationships that actually
or potentially conflict with the best interests of the employing
company or organization.
a seo Receipt of fringe benefits from another company as a
Employees have an obligation to conduct business within C) :
oe _ ; potential conflict of interest.
guidelines that prohibit actual or potential conflicts of interest.
Employees can seek further clarification on issues related to the
subject of acceptable standards of operation. Situations that
would constitute a conflict in most cases include but are not Adee va — a
_ . : ; ‘ ci 3 ohabiting with a partner from another company as a
limited to: transactions with outside firms not conducted within C) 2 if ak!

: . otential conflict of interest.
a framework established or controlled by the executive level of P

the company or organization; bribes, bonuses, fringe benefits,

unusual price breaks or excess volumes designed to benefit
another company or organization, an employee, relative or
acquaintance; holding an interest in, or being employed by, any
company or organization that competes with the employing
company or organization.

To what does the passage above refer?
Question Select only one answer

‘@) This is the third practice question. ; ; a ;
O Now is the right time to think of investing in mobile
home parks.
Read the following paragraphs and choose the correct answer.
The nation’s mobile home parks constitute a highly fragmented . ;
i So ay in Nowadays, most investors are up-to-date on mobile
market where there Is less efficient institutional participation. © ; .
_ ; ; ; ; home parks’ potential.
Inefficiency is our opportunity, but the asset class is becoming
more popular with experienced and newer investors who may
“bid-up” prices, resulting in inflated expectations of sellers.
Believing the timing is right, we are aggressively evaluating , . . ;
. ; This is not an opportune time to invest in mobile home
opportunities to stay ahead of its growing popularity. C)
parks.
Because mobile home communities are located away from
dense city centers and are geographically dispersed, they are an
under-researched and misunderstood asset class. Most —e ‘ — aenarsen
: obile home parks are gradually concentrating in ci
investors have greatly outmoded ideas about the quality and CF P g y g y

, it centers.
appeal of modern mobile homes and mobile home communities.

According to the passage above, which of the following is true?
® This is the fourth and last practice question.

Read the following paragraphs and choose the correct answer.

Loan words form an interesting set in the English vocabulary.
During the course of history, as the explorers, merchants and
military personnel moved to newer territories, they not only
enriched the coffers of the empire with the riches and spoils of
trade and war but also, curiously, brought with them words from
other languages. Strange as it may sound, the fact remains that
in earlier days it was not easy to travel to other countries, and it
often took months, if not years, to complete any expedition,
military or commercial. And here we are not even considering
the influence of ancient Latin or the more modern French and
German or Nordic words.

For example, look at the ubiquitous “pajamas” that you would
comfortably wear to bed. It has its origin from Hindi and other
associated north Indian languages. Other such words are
“avatar” or “guru” or “yoga” and the lot. It is easy to imagine the
word is of Arabic origin, much like “burqa” or “saffron”? Well,
here's more — “karaoke” is Japanese, and “glitch” is Yiddish!

And while you are gung ho about finding more such words on
your own, remember that the expression ‘gung ho’ in itself is

borrowed from Chinese. Gesundheit!

To what does the passage above refer?

The impoverishment of the English language from other
cultures.

The enrichment of the other languages from English.

The cultural blitzkrieg of the Japanese over other
nations.

The enrichment of the English language from other
cultures.

Question Select only one answer

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
The tax-free money and power of tech industry leaders

O

Chatbots harness top-of-the-line technological innovations like in relation to the rest of the industry.

natural language processing and artificial intelligence to keep on

learning from user interactions. It is said that building a natural

language processing (NLP) algorithm is so complicated and

specialized that, more often than not, chatbots being developed O The overall lethargy of the technology industry in

across the globe depend on the big players of the industry for keeping pace with leaders.

use of their NLP capabilities or interfaces. Google, Amazon, IBM,

and Facebook are the big players that provide these ‘for free’ or

for a very nominal fee.
An innovative social service being offered by large

But organizations are increasingly worried about using these technology companies.

freebies. Even though providers like IBM promise a ‘personal

cloud’ compartmentalized to protect developer data, in effect,
whenever a chatbot uses any one of these ‘free’ interfaces, the
entire dataset of the organization is made open to the provider O Possible traps or causes for concern hiding behind
(who promises to use these, if ever, only to fine-tune the NLP seemingly free services.

base). However, some see this as a red flag, so caveat emptor!

According to the passage above, which of the following is true?
Question Select only one answer

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
O Talk to the client about the problem as soon as you hear
Addressing issues or conflicts is an integral part of our client about it.
interactions. lf you encounter a problem on a client site, it's
crucial to handle it efficiently and professionally. Start by
acknowledging the issue as soon as it is brought to your
attention, whether it is a misunderstanding, a delay, or a O Report the problem immediately to your project
discrepancy, without assigning or accepting blame. Ideally, this manager or team lead.
should be done in a face-to-face conversation with the client
rather than an email. However you approach it, be sure to opena
line of communication with the client, ensuring they feel heard
and understood. Ask questions and gather information to better O Uncover the cause of the problem before talking with
understand the issue. Once you understand the issue, your project manager or team lead.
collaborate with your project manager or team lead to devise a

solution that aligns with the client's needs and expectations.

Remember, in problem resolution, timeliness is key, and keeping

the client informed throughout the process is vital. O Determine a potential solution to the problem before
talking with the client.

According to the above passage, what should you do when you

encounter a problem on a client site?
Question Select only one answer

Read the following paragraphs and choose the correct answer.
O Disease-causing DNA could reproduce, becoming
Genome editing is a promising technology that could offer new stronger.
treatments or cures for diseases. The human genome contains
thousands of genes, each of which contains the information that
cells use to make protein. The human body needs a vast number
of specific proteins to function properly. In genetic diseases, O The scientist could edit disease-causing DNA with
there is a problem with a gene that means a protein is made reduced risks.
wrong or not at all. Genome editing changes the DNA sequence
so that the cells can make the right proteins again. Advances in
genome editing hold promise for enabling the treatment of
thousands of genetic diseases. O The somatic cells could eliminate protein production in
disease-causing DNA.
Over the past decade, researchers have advanced genome
editing technology to allow for precise changes to the DNA code
inside live cells. Using this technology, scientists could edit
disease-causing DNA within the body's nonreproductive cells, O That person's children could inherit a multitude of
known as somatic cells. Limiting the edits to these cells reduces genetic diseases.
the risk of having unintended, editing-related changes passed

down to future generations. Researchers could harness this
technology to potentially treat a multitude of genetic diseases.

According to the passage, what could happen if a scientist
changes a person’s somatic cells?
Question Select only one answer

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
Low-cost products over products with a longer life

It is difficult to survive in today's market based on cost alone. ss

Clients and consumers are stressing the need for quality more

and more. Companies that bank on lowering expenses are often

compelled to cut corners during production or development to

promote a low-cost model. Often, stringent quality checks are © High-quality products over lower prices.

compromised. However, modern-day consumers are largely

comfortable paying more for quality instead of merely paying

less upfront for a product or service of questionable quality. In
the long run, the added cost of quality often prolongs the © Both low-cost and high-quality products.
working life of a product or service. It makes sense to pay a

thousand dollars for a quality product upfront and stay relaxed

for 10 years. Not to mention the additional installation and/or re-
training, as well as the loss of peace of mind, are time- © Both low-cost products and faster service.

consuming.

According to the passage above, companies should prioritize
providing which of the following?
Question Select only one answer

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
C) The rationale for defect prevention in manufacturing.

An organization’s quality processes can broadly be categorized

by quality assurance and quality control activities. Quality
assurance (QA) is a set of processes to measure and assure the
quality of a deliverable. In contrast, quality control (QC) focuses OQ The sequence of QA/QC activities.

on ensuring the product or services meet the desired

specifications for customer satisfaction. Broadly speaking,

quality assurance focuses on defect prevention, and quality
control aims at defect identification. Quality assurance activities © The different types of quality management activities.

are more process-oriented, while quality control activities are

product-oriented. An organization's QA/QC team is the
champion of its quality standards and acts as a gatekeeper for
any client deliverables. The internal quality team also oversees © The confusing nature of quality management activities.

specific compliance issues.

The passage above discusses which of the following?
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.

Managers, whether they like it or not, are often required to
provide emotional first aid to employees in times of distress.
Unskilled managers often end up making check-ins look like
check-ups, making employees feel that they are being
monitored. Others never show empathy and compassion and
alienate the team. More sinister is the manager who shows fake
flexibility. One study participant told me: “My boss called and
asked me why | am not taking my summer afternoon off as per
the company’s new flexibility policy. | then frankly asked him,
‘Okay, | will take off, but will you cut me some slack on the
deadline | am supposed to meet?’ He awkwardly suggested that
| could still enjoy my Friday afternoon as long as | had met my
deliverable by the following Monday morning." | call this fake
flexibility.

What can be inferred from the above passage?

Source: https://hbr.org/2022/10/what-great-remote-managers-
do-differently

What the author refers to as “fake flexibility” can

damage employee morale.

“Fake flexibility” can make employees feel like they're
being closely watched.

Flexibility policies rarely work in settings with hard
deadlines.

New managers are more likely to alienate teams than
experienced managers.

Question Select only one answer

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
People moving to urban areas sparked the industrial

Before European cities had established urban infrastructure, the revolution.

industrial revolution triggered rural-to-urban migration, causing

a series of urban issues. There was limited housing stock and the

new urban residents were unable to afford decent housing.

Consequently, their livability was sacrificed by slum conditions, e The free market led to an increase in the wages of

ghettos, and squatter settlements with poor sanitation. New factory workers.

technology was mainly used for manufacturing, such as textiles

that produced pollution. Chimneys of factories were symbols for

economic vitality. The dominant laissez faire economic and
political thinking left these urban issues as they were, hoping the O The industrial revolution caused people's standard of

“invisible hand” of the free market would bring prosperity for all. living to quickly decline in urban areas.

However, the economic benefits of technological innovation

were not fairly shared with new urban dwellers and the built

environments in these cities remained desolate.
New technology was generally used for purposes other

What can be inferred from the above passage? than improving housing and city services.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.

The rapid advancement of science has left few secrets unsolved
in the world. However, there is one question that has baffled
scientists for ages, and it still does not have a definite answer —
how do carnivorous plants ‘know’ their pollinators and therefore
know not to eat them? Yes, you read that right — there are a
handful of plants which rely on catching their prey, rather than
procuring their nutrition the good old-fashioned way, through
their roots and from the soil they grow in. Venus flytraps, pitcher
plants, and sundews are some famous examples.

Certain studies have reported that Venus flytraps indeed
somehow spare the insects that pollinate them. One hypothesis
suggests that the pollinator insects somehow are not attracted
to the bright red coloration of the traps and are more interested
in the ultraviolet color spectrum of the flowers. Another theory
suggests that the pollinating insects are ‘blind’ to the bright red
color. It is a fact that, when Venus fly traps get deficient in
Nitrogen, they get hungry, and their red coloring in the traps
becomes more pronounced to attract more prey!

However, to date there is no definitive conclusion reached and
no empirical evidence that supports either of these hypotheses.
The jury is still out. Until a verdict is reached, the plant that
mesmerized even Charles Darwin, not to mention myriads of
botanists and researchers, remains a mystery waiting to be
solved.

Determining how carnivorous plants know to avoid
eating their pollinators is key to ensuring the survival of
this plant species.

Researchers will be unable to reach a reasonable
conclusion or answer until they can find definitive
evidence to support one of their theories.

Determining how carnivorous plants know to avoid
eating pollinators will help scientists and researchers
develop new technologies.

Scientists and researchers have finally determined how
carnivorous plants know to avoid eating their

pollinators.

Question Select only one answer

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
O Libraries have traditionally served as community
Libraries have been reinventing themselves for well over a centers.
decade, as the emergence of smartphones and ubiquitous
connectivity has put access to information into nearly everyone's
hands. No longer just repositories of information, libraries have
morphed into full-service community centers that aim to meet a © Libraries are changing in response to patron needs.
wide variety of civic and social needs. The pandemic has
accelerated these changes. It has transformed how libraries are
designed and interact with stakeholders, exposed troubling gaps
in families’ access to technology, and created new demands O Libraries would not have transformed without the
within communities. pandemic.

In response, libraries are engaging with patrons differently while

serving them in creative new ways. For instance, equipped with
mobile technology, librarians are delivering a consumer-like © _Libraries will soon no longer house physical books.

experience to patrons by meeting them where they are in the

stacks. Libraries are also moving their collections and services
online, and they are transforming their buildings into

collaborative learning spaces.

Which of the following can be inferred from the above
passage?
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.

One of the most famous of German sausages, second only to the
Frankfurter Wurstchen, the bratwurst — a.k.a., "brat" — is typically
made from veal, beef, or pork. The recipe for the actual sausage
varies from region to region and has, to date, over 40 varieties.
Made fresh from minced veal and back bacon without the use of
preservatives or curing methods, Bavarian weisswursts are the
daytime Cinderellas of the sausages; they have to be eaten
before noon. In fact, the Germans have a saying that weisswursts
should not be allowed to hear the noon chime of church bells.
Translating to blood sausage, the German blutwurst is typically
made with pork rind and blood that has been cooked down with
barley.

Chances are you know frankfurter wurstechen by its other
monikers: Vienna sausages, wieners, or franks. Or quite simply,
hot dogs. Yes, the ubiquitous New York street food snack is
actually German. Made with pigs’ or calves’ livers, leberwurst is a
spreadable sausage whose recipe differs from region to region.
Some of the spices used in the sausage include black pepper,
marjoram, thyme, ground mustard seeds and nutmeg. Butchers
have, however, gotten more adventurous with their sausage
blends over the years, adding exotic ingredients such as
cowberries and mushrooms to the mix.

Weisswursts are only prepared in specific church
ceremonies.

Wurstechen are sausages prepared with pork rind,
blood, and barley.

The bratwurst and the colloquial ‘brat’ are both different
varieties of sausages.

There is a specific tradition related to consuming
weisswursts before a particular time of the day.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.

The capabilities of spyware tools and services offered on the
global market are formidable. Pegasus, for example, once
installed, grants complete and unrestricted access to all sensors
and information on infected devices, effectively turning most
smartphones into 24-hour surveillance devices, accessing the
camera and microphone, geolocation data, emails, messages,
photos and videos, as well as all applications. It allows the
intruder to obtain a detailed picture of the life of its victims, their
thoughts, preferences, professional activities, political thinking,
health, financial situation, and social and intimate lives. While
many hacking tools require some action on the part of the victim,
such as clicking on a link or opening an attachment to a
message, Pegasus is installed by stealth, through a so-called
“zero-click attack.” The software makes it almost impossible for
victims to avoid infection once they have been targeted.

What can be inferred from the above passage?

If someone's device is infected with Pegasus, they most
likely clicked on a dangerous link.

If used as intended, Pegasus can be a lawful tool for
authorized parties to gather evidence.

The average user is unable to protect themselves
against a targeted Pegasus attack.

Pegasus can only be installed by those with formidable
hacking skills.
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