BCA Academic Preparation 3

Question 1

Bergen County Academies is known for offering specialized programs in which broad area?

Accepted Answer

Science, technology, engineering, arts, and business

Answer

BCA offers magnet programs spanning STEM fields, the arts, business, and other academically rigorous disciplines.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

Accepted Answer

A diary written by a soldier during a war

Answer

A primary source is an original, firsthand document or artifact, such as a diary written during the actual events.

Question 3

What does the acronym STEM stand for in an educational context?

Accepted Answer

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Answer

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, representing a cluster of related academic disciplines.

Question 4

A student reads that water boils at 100°C. To convert this to Fahrenheit, which formula is applied?

Accepted Answer

F = (C × 9/5) + 32

Answer

The correct formula is F = (C × 9/5) + 32, giving 212°F for 100°C.

Question 5

In grammar, which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

She studied hard; she passed the exam.

Answer

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

(BCA) Bergen County Academies Practice Test