CAEC Study Guide 2026
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📋 CAEC Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CAEC Topics to Study (53)
✍️ Sample CAEC Questions & Answers
1. What is the precautionary principle in science and technology policy?
The precautionary principle states that lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason to postpone protective action when there is evidence of potential harm.
2. What is the greenhouse effect, and how does human activity contribute to it?
The greenhouse effect is natural, but human activities — particularly burning fossil fuels — release extra CO₂ and methane, intensifying warming beyond natural levels.
3. What is the role of DNA in living organisms?
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.
4. Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy that weakens a persuasive argument?
An appeal to popularity (ad populum) is a logical fallacy — something is not necessarily true just because many people believe it.
5. Which Canadian credential is awarded after completing a research-based program that is typically the highest academic qualification available?
A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the highest academic degree in Canada, awarded after completing original research and defending a dissertation.
6. Which of the following correctly describes the primary function of mitochondria within a eukaryotic cell?
The mitochondrion is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell. Its main function is to perform cellular respiration, a process that breaks down nutrients and turns them into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main energy-carrying molecule used to power the cell's metabolic activities.