DCAS Study Guide 2026
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📋 DCAS Exam Format at a Glance
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✍️ Sample DCAS Questions & Answers
1. What is a controlled variable in an experiment related to Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System?
Controlled variables (constants) are factors that are deliberately kept the same throughout an experiment to ensure that any observed changes are due to the independent variable being tested.
2. Solve for x in the equation: 2x − 5 = 13.
Explanation: Add 5 to both sides to isolate 2x, then divide both sides by 2.
3. What is the purpose of peer review in Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System data analysis?
Peer review involves independent evaluation of research by qualified experts in the field, assessing methodology, validity, significance, and contribution to knowledge before publication.
4. What is the meaning of the root word 'bio' in 'biology'?
The Greek root 'bio' means 'life,' so biology is the study of living things.
5. Which of the following is an example of a simile?
Explanation: A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as." In this example, the clouds are compared to cotton candy using the word "like," making it a simile.
6. How many lines of symmetry does a regular hexagon have?
A regular hexagon has 6 lines of symmetry — three through opposite vertices and three through midpoints of opposite sides.
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