ATI TEAS 7
TEAS Reading Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO's office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump like someone had a dropped a bowling ball. There shouldn't be anyone else here at this house, Shia thought to himself as he looked at his watch. The only illumination came from Shia's computer monitor. His office was on the thirteenth floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from the street lights below. Shia slowly stood up before reaching down to turn off the computer screen, hoping to hide in the darkness.
He considered turning on his phone's flashlight, but his thoughts were cut short by a loud crash followed by the unmistakable tinkling of shattered glass. Shia froze as if he were caught by the gaze of Medusa. The initial doubt that he would actually find someone snooping around the CFO's office had turned to an icy fear that gripped his lungs and would not let him breathe. His heart was pounding loudly in his ears; he knew whoever was in his boss's office must be able to hear it. Another crash, followed by a loud howl that he was sure couldn't be human, shocked Shia into motion. He broke into a run, in the opposite direction. He sprinted for the emergency stairwell and rushed downward, jumping over the...
Question 1 of 5
What is the main idea conveyed in the extract?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The main idea conveyed in the extract is that Shia encounters a terrifying situation in the CFO's office. The passage describes Shia hearing strange noises, feeling fear, and encountering alarming events like crashes and howls. This builds tension and indicates a dangerous situation unfolding.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not capture the central theme of Shia facing a frightening encounter in the CFO's office.
Extract:
Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO's office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump like someone had a dropped a bowling ball. There shouldn't be anyone else here at this house, Shia thought to himself as he looked at his watch. The only illumination came from Shia's computer monitor. His office was on the thirteenth floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from the street lights below. Shia slowly stood up before reaching down to turn off the computer screen, hoping to hide in the darkness.
He considered turning on his phone's flashlight, but his thoughts were cut short by a loud crash followed by the unmistakable tinkling of shattered glass. Shia froze as if he were caught by the gaze of Medusa. The initial doubt that he would actually find someone snooping around the CFO's office had turned to an icy fear that gripped his lungs and would not let him breathe. His heart was pounding loudly in his ears; he knew whoever was in his boss's office must be able to hear it. Another crash, followed by a loud howl that he was sure couldn't be human, shocked Shia into motion. He broke into a run, in the opposite direction. He sprinted for the emergency stairwell and rushed downward, jumping over the...
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following supports evaluating a logical argument?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unbiased information is crucial for assessing the validity and soundness of an argument. It helps in making informed judgments based on facts rather than personal opinions or biases.
Choice B, generalizations, can oversimplify complex issues and lack specific evidence, making them unreliable for evaluating logical arguments. Emotional statements (
Choice
C) can cloud judgment and introduce subjective elements that may not be logically relevant. Anecdotes (
Choice
D) are specific instances that may not represent the overall truth or validity of an argument, making them less reliable for logical evaluation.
Extract:
The office memo
To: Staff
From: CEO
Date; June 18, 2021
Subject: Naps Employees,
In the recent company-wide audits, many employees have reported fatigue at work. Combined with our acquisition of 10 major projects this year, I'm concerned about our employees' productivity and health.
According to a 2008 study, napping for 60 minutes helped improve verbal memory, motor skills, and perceptual learning better than caffeine. Many successful companies have adopted the practice of work naps, in industries like tech, manufacturing - even NASA!
Starting today, we will be providing a designated nap room in each office building near the gym and cafeteria to help employees take care of their bodies and minds, so they can be happier, healthier, and more productive.
Thank you,
Melinda Myles
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following evidence from the passage supports the inference that providing nap rooms at work can improve employee productivity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because the evidence from the 2008 study mentioned in the passage supports the inference that napping for 60 minutes can improve verbal memory, motor skills, and perceptual learning better than caffeine. This indicates that providing nap rooms at work can lead to improved productivity by enhancing cognitive functions.
Choice A talks about the fatigue reported by employees but does not directly link it to productivity improvement.
Choice C mentions that many successful companies have adopted the practice of work naps but does not specifically tie it to productivity enhancement.
Choice D states the intention to provide nap rooms for employees but does not provide direct evidence of productivity improvement.
Extract:
Sometimes, your playful pooch might give a little nip to your hand or something else that shouldn't be bitten. To stop bad biting behaviors, you should attempt to redirect your dog's attention to an appropriate chew toy. You can do this by placing the toy in their mouth and praising them, causing your canine companion to associate chewing on a chew toy with positive emotions. Another step you can take to redirect biting behavior is to use biting deterrent spray. The spray can be homemade or store-bought. Just make sure that the ingredients won't make your puppy's tummy sick.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following sources is most likely to provide relevant data on the effects of mobile use on consumers' hearing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The most relevant source for data on the effects of mobile use on consumers' hearing would be a university research paper about decibel limits of headphones and speakers. This source would provide specific information on how mobile use could potentially impact hearing due to the sound levels produced by headphones and speakers.
Choice A discusses surcharges on bills, which is unrelated to hearing effects.
Choice B focuses on the incidence of hearing loss in general, not specifically related to mobile use.
Choice D, a statistical report on mobile phone usage, may not directly address the impact on consumers' hearing.
Extract:
Hedy Lamar was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film
actress in the 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her popular films included Boom Town
(1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very
many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamar took up
inventing.
Hedy Lamar did not have any formal training, but she did not allow that to stop her
from teaching herself in her spare time. Although she had a number of failed
inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink, Lamar did not
stop coming up with ideas. She even spent time working with the science engineering
team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon.
During World War II, Lamarr learned that one of the military's new technologies,
radio-controlled torpedoes, were too easily jammed and redirected. She came up with
a type of radio signal that changed, or "hopped," frequencies and was unable to be
tracked or disrupted. With the assistance of her friend George Antheil, she was able
to design the system and patent it in August 1942.
Unfortunately, the United States Navy was not interested. The technology of the era
wasn't quite good enough to easily implement Lamarr's system, and the Navy was
not particularly interested in civilian inventions at the time. It wasn't until 20 years
later, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, that a version of Lamarr's system began
appearing on Navy ships.
The work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequency-hopping system led to
many technologies that are often taken for granted today. Their work led to the
development of cell phones, Bluetooth, and WiFi. Just think, we might not have any
of those things if Hedy Lamarr had been given more interesting roles.
Question 5 of 5
How did Hedy Lamarr contribute significantly to the advancement of technology?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because Hedy Lamarr's invention of a frequency-hopping system, along with George Antheil, laid the foundation for technologies like cellular phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. This significant contribution revolutionized communication technology.
Choice A is incorrect because it focuses on the limitations of the era's technology rather than Lamarr's contributions.
Choice B is incorrect as it briefly mentions her collaboration but does not directly relate it to technological advancements.
Choice C is incorrect as it highlights her failed inventions, which are not indicative of her significant contributions to technology.