CLEP Practice Test: Video 1 Answers (25 Questions) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Which sentence uses 'who' correctly?

The student whom studied passed.
The student who's studied passed yesterday only.
The student who studied passed. (Correct answer)
The student which studied passed.

Correct answer: The student who studied passed.

'Who' is the subject of the verb 'studied,' so it is correct.

Question 2: Which sentence avoids wordiness best?

We must decide now. (Correct answer)
We must make a decision at this present time.
It is necessary that we decide now.
The decision must be made by us now.

Correct answer: We must decide now.

The most concise version conveys the meaning with fewest words.

Question 3: Which sentence has a clear pronoun reference?

When Maria met Lisa, it smiled.
When Maria met Lisa, Maria smiled. (Correct answer)
When Maria met Lisa, she smiled.
When they met, she smiled at her.

Correct answer: When Maria met Lisa, Maria smiled.

Repeating the name removes ambiguity about who 'she' refers to.

Question 4: Which word choice is correct: 'The new policy will ___ everyone.'?

effected
affects
effect
affect (Correct answer)

Correct answer: affect

'Affect' is the verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is usually a noun.

Question 5: Which sentence contains a comma splice?

I finished the test and went home.
After I finished the test, I went home.
I finished the test, so I went home.
I finished the test, I went home. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: I finished the test, I went home.

Two independent clauses joined by only a comma form a comma splice.

Question 6: A measure of an electric charge is a

Coulombs (Correct answer)
Amperes
Volts
Ohms

Correct answer: Coulombs

A Coulomb (C) is the standard unit of electric charge in the International System of Units (SI). It quantifies the amount of electricity transferred by a constant current of one ampere in one second. Amperes measure electric current, Volts measure electric potential difference, and Ohms measure electrical resistance.

Question 7: What is the term for the variety of life forms within an ecosystem?

Biosphere
Biome
Biomass
Biodiversity (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Biodiversity

Biodiversity describes the variety of species in an ecosystem.

Question 8: What is the pH value considered neutral on the pH scale?

14
0
7 (Correct answer)
10

Correct answer: 7

A pH of 7 indicates a neutral solution, neither acidic nor basic.

Question 9: Which of the following is not found in animal cells but is present in plant cells?

Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Cell wall (Correct answer)
Cell membrane

Correct answer: Cell wall

Plant cells are distinguished from animal cells by several unique structures, most notably the cell wall. The cell wall is a rigid outer layer that provides structural support, protection, and maintains the cell's shape, a feature absent in animal cells. Both plant and animal cells possess a cell membrane, cytoplasm, and a nucleus.

Question 10: Which type of energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds?

Nuclear energy
Chemical energy (Correct answer)
Thermal energy
Kinetic energy

Correct answer: Chemical energy

Chemical energy is stored in the bonds between atoms in compounds.

Question 11: Which of these composers only produced piano music?

Richard Wagner
Robert Schumann
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Frederic Chopin (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Frederic Chopin

Frédéric Chopin is almost exclusively known for his compositions for solo piano, which constitute the vast majority of his musical output. While other composers like Mozart and Schumann wrote extensively for the piano, they also composed in numerous other genres such as symphonies, operas, and lieder. Chopin's dedication to the piano makes him unique among these options.

Question 12: Except for one, all of the following American musicals had jazz dance as a key component.

A Chorus Line
West Side Story
Oklahoma! (Correct answer)
Chicago

Correct answer: Oklahoma!

"Oklahoma!" (1943) is renowned for its groundbreaking integration of dance into the narrative, but its choreography by Agnes de Mille was primarily rooted in folk and character dance styles. Musicals like "West Side Story," "Chicago," and "A Chorus Line" are all celebrated for their prominent and innovative use of jazz dance as a key component of their storytelling and aesthetic.

Question 13: In a ballet lesson, which of the following terms won't you hear?

Fouetté
Plie
Grands battements
Sonore (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Sonore

"Sonore" is a musical term, typically meaning resonant or sonorous, referring to the quality of sound. In contrast, "Grands battements," "Plie," and "Fouetté" are all fundamental French terms describing specific movements and positions in classical ballet technique. Therefore, "sonore" would not be heard in a ballet lesson.

Question 14: What four characteristics set sounds apart from one another?

Texture, frequency, intensity, and interval
Tempo, duration, frequency, and timbre
Duration, frequency, intensity, and timbre (Correct answer)
Pulse, duration, frequency, and timbre

Correct answer: Duration, frequency, intensity, and timbre

The four fundamental characteristics that distinguish one sound from another are duration, frequency, intensity, and timbre. Duration refers to how long a sound lasts, frequency determines its pitch, intensity relates to its loudness, and timbre describes the unique quality or 'color' of a sound that allows us to differentiate between different instruments or voices.

Question 15: Who invented "the Method," a method where actors harness emotions from their past to give their acting depth?

Eugene O'Neill
Henrik Ibsen
Stella Adler
Konstantin Stanislavsky (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Konstantin Stanislavsky

Konstantin Stanislavsky, a Russian theater practitioner, developed a comprehensive system for actor training known as "the Stanislavsky Method." This system, which later influenced "Method acting," teaches actors to draw upon their own memories, emotions, and experiences to create deeply authentic and psychologically realistic performances on stage.

Question 16: What act does price fixing fall under?

Unfair Trade Practice Act
Robinson-Patman Act
Sherman Act (Correct answer)
Magnuson-Moss Act

Correct answer: Sherman Act

The Sherman Act of 1890 is a landmark U.S. antitrust law that prohibits anti-competitive agreements and monopolies. Price fixing, which is an agreement among competitors to raise, fix, or maintain prices, is considered a per se violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, making it illegal under this legislation.

Question 17: Which of the following sorts of items best describes toilet paper?

staple (Correct answer)
emergency
impulse
specialty

Correct answer: staple

Staple products are convenience goods that consumers purchase regularly and routinely, often with little thought or effort. Toilet paper fits this description perfectly as it is a frequently needed household item bought out of habit, rather than an impulse purchase, an emergency item, or a specialty good requiring significant search effort.

Question 18: When the cost is $1,000 and the markup is $500, what percentage of the cost does the markup represent?

75%
33%
25%
50% (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 50%

To calculate the markup percentage based on cost, you divide the markup amount by the cost. Here, the markup is $500 and the cost is $1,000. So, $500 divided by $1,000 equals 0.50, which means the markup represents 50% of the cost.

Question 19: Which musical genre is characterized by improvisation?

Folk
Impressionist
Jazz (Correct answer)
Opera

Correct answer: Jazz

Improvisation is a defining and central characteristic of jazz music, setting it apart from many other genres. Jazz musicians spontaneously create melodies, harmonies, and rhythms within a given structure, making each performance unique. While improvisation can appear in other forms of music, it is an essential and often extensive element in jazz.

Question 20: The words "recitative," "aria," and "oratorio" are used where?

Symphony
Opera (Correct answer)
Concerto
Sonata

Correct answer: Opera

"Recitative" and "aria" are fundamental components of opera, with recitative advancing the plot through speech-like singing and aria expressing character emotions through melodic song. While an "oratorio" is a distinct genre, it is a large-scale musical work for orchestra and voices, often sacred, sharing structural similarities with opera but performed without staging or costumes.

Question 21: What language is utilized in ballet and music?

Italian for music and ballet
French for music and ballet
German for music, Italian for ballet
Italian for music, French for ballet (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Italian for music, French for ballet

Italian is the traditional and most widely used language for musical terms, particularly for dynamics, tempo, and expressive markings, due to its historical prominence in classical music and opera. Conversely, French is the universal language of classical ballet, with all fundamental steps, positions, and movements named in French.

Question 22: Which of these is not a dynamic marking?

Fortissimo
Andante (Correct answer)
Forte
Piano

Correct answer: Andante

Dynamic markings in music indicate the loudness or softness of a passage; "fortissimo" (very loud), "piano" (soft), and "forte" (loud) are all common dynamic terms. "Andante," however, is a tempo marking, indicating a moderate walking pace. Therefore, "Andante" is not a dynamic marking.

Question 23: All of the following—with the exception of______ causes failure of new products frequently:

bad execution of the marketing mix
existence of protocol (Correct answer)
too small of a target market
poor timing

Correct answer: existence of protocol

New products frequently fail due to factors like a target market that is too small, poor timing of the launch, or bad execution of the marketing mix. The 'existence of protocol' actually refers to a well-defined statement outlining a new product's target market, needs, and what the product will be and do. Having a clear protocol increases the chances of success, making its *existence* not a cause of failure.

Question 24: In order to ensure that a research study measures what it is intended to, researchers must carefully consider its design. This is also known as:

validity (Correct answer)
reliability
sampling
observation

Correct answer: validity

Validity in research refers to the extent to which a study accurately measures what it intends to measure. If a research design is valid, its findings genuinely represent the phenomenon being studied and are not influenced by extraneous factors. This ensures that the conclusions drawn from the research are meaningful and accurate.

Question 25: Which option is the worst one to use when shipping a product like stones?

rail
air (Correct answer)
water
truck

Correct answer: air

Air transportation is the fastest but also the most expensive mode of shipping. For heavy, low-value, and non-perishable products like stones, the high cost of air freight would make it economically unfeasible and inefficient. Rail, water, and truck are generally more cost-effective options for such bulk commodities.

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