EDPT Reading Comprehension and Critical Analysis

Question 1

A passage states 'All modern operating systems use virtual memory.' What can be logically inferred?

Accepted Answer

Operating systems without virtual memory are not modern

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Virtual memory was invented recently

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Virtual memory is optional for all systems

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The author dislikes old operating systems

Question 2

Which question tests your ability to identify the main idea of a passage?

Accepted Answer

What is the primary point the author is making?

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What is the author's name?

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How long is the passage?

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What year was the passage written?

Question 3

The statement 'computers process data faster than humans' is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

A fact

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An opinion

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An inference

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A prediction

Question 4

The word 'arduous' in a reading passage most likely means:

Accepted Answer

Requiring great effort

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Simple

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Entertaining

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Unnecessary

Question 5

A passage concludes: 'Given these inefficiencies, the old system should be replaced.' This sentence is best described as:

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A conclusion or recommendation

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A definition

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A supporting detail

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An introduction

Question 6

Which reading skill involves understanding meaning that is implied but not directly stated?

Accepted Answer

Inference

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Skimming

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Scanning

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Summarizing