CAST Test Design and Techniques 3

Question 1

A CAST Reading question asks for the 'main idea' of a passage. The main idea is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The overall point the passage supports

Answer

The main idea is the central point that the supporting details collectively reinforce.

Question 2

When eliminating answer choices on a multiple-choice CAST item, which is the strongest reason to rule out an option?

Accepted Answer

It contradicts information given in the question

Answer

An option that conflicts with the given information can be safely eliminated.

Question 3

In a Mechanical Concepts image showing two gears meshed together, the gears will:

Accepted Answer

Rotate in opposite directions

Answer

Two directly meshed gears always turn in opposite directions.

Question 4

A Graphic Arithmetic problem gives dimensions on a drawing. Before calculating, you should first:

Accepted Answer

Confirm which measurements the question actually needs

Answer

Identifying the relevant measurements prevents using unneeded values or wrong units.

Question 5

For Mathematical Usage, converting 3/4 of an hour to minutes gives:

Accepted Answer

45 minutes

Answer

Three-fourths of 60 minutes equals 45 minutes.

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