IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) Exam — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Which of the following BEST describes a strong thesis statement for a Reflective Project?

A personal anecdote about how the student became interested in the topic
A broad question about the topic to be explored throughout the paper
A clear, arguable claim that takes a position on the ethical issue (Correct answer)
A summary of all sources the student plans to use

Correct answer: A clear, arguable claim that takes a position on the ethical issue

A strong thesis makes a specific, defensible claim that the rest of the project will support with evidence and reasoning.

Question 2: In IB English Language and Literature Paper 1, students are asked to:

Answer multiple-choice questions about language features
Write an essay comparing two works from the course
Produce a guided literary analysis of an unseen text (Correct answer)
Complete a close reading of a poem from the prescribed reading list

Correct answer: Produce a guided literary analysis of an unseen text

Paper 1 presents students with two unseen texts (one literary, one non-literary) and asks them to write a guided analysis of one (SL) or both (HL).

Question 3: A diploma candidate is considering taking four HL subjects instead of the usual three. Which of the following is an accurate reflection of IB regulations and recommendations regarding this choice?

Students who take four HL subjects are awarded an extra point on their final diploma score.
Taking four HL subjects is strictly prohibited by the IB.
If a student takes four HL subjects, only the lowest scoring HL subject contributes to the diploma point total.
The IB allows a maximum of four HL subjects, but it significantly increases the workload and is generally not required for university admissions. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The IB allows a maximum of four HL subjects, but it significantly increases the workload and is generally not required for university admissions.

The IB permits students to take a maximum of four Higher Level subjects. However, this option comes with a substantially increased workload and is not a standard requirement for university entrance; a strong performance across three HL subjects is typically preferred over mediocre performance across four.

Question 4: Which regional option in IB History HL Paper 3 covers the history of the Americas?

Option 4: History of Europe
Option 3: History of Asia and Oceania
Option 2: History of the Americas (Correct answer)
Option 1: History of Africa and the Middle East

Correct answer: Option 2: History of the Americas

Option 2 in Paper 3 covers the History of the Americas, including topics from pre-Columbian civilizations through to the Cold War era in the region.

Question 5: Computer Science in the IB DP is categorized under which subject group?

Group 5 – Mathematics
Group 3 – Individuals and Societies
Group 6 – The Arts
Group 4 – Sciences (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Group 4 – Sciences

Computer Science is offered as a Group 4 Sciences subject in the IB DP, reflecting its empirical and experimental nature.

Question 6: Which component assesses IB History students on their ability to analyze and compare historical sources under timed exam conditions?

Extended Essay
Paper 1 source-based section (Correct answer)
Paper 2 essay section
Internal Assessment

Correct answer: Paper 1 source-based section

Paper 1 is the timed, source-based paper where students analyze, compare, and evaluate a set of provided historical sources.

Question 7: How does the internal assessment (IA) workload typically compare between HL and SL in IB sciences?

HL students complete two separate IAs while SL students complete one
HL students complete the same IA structure but spend more time due to additional lab work in the course (Correct answer)
SL students complete a longer IA to compensate for fewer exam papers
HL and SL students complete the same IA but HL criteria are more stringent

Correct answer: HL students complete the same IA structure but spend more time due to additional lab work in the course

Both HL and SL students complete one individual investigation IA, but HL students accumulate more lab hours throughout the course, leading to richer IA options.

Question 8: A student is finalizing their Extended Essay and has completed three mandatory reflection sessions with their supervisor. What is the maximum combined word count for the reflections submitted on the Reflections on Planning and Progress Form (RPPF)?

1,000 words
750 words
250 words
500 words (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 500 words

The IB specifies a maximum total of 500 words for the reflective statement recorded on the RPF. This statement is based on the three mandatory reflection sessions, including the final viva voce. This component is assessed under Criterion E.

Question 9: Which of the following right angle trigonometric functions is incorrect?

Cotangent = 1/tangent
Cosecant = 1/sine
Secant = 1/sine (Correct answer)
All of the above

Correct answer: Secant = 1/sine

In trigonometry, the reciprocal identities define secant as 1/cosine (sec θ = 1/cos θ) and cosecant as 1/sine (csc θ = 1/sin θ). Therefore, the statement 'Secant = 1/sine' is incorrect, as secant is the reciprocal of the cosine function, not the sine function.

Question 10: Which CAS stage is most directly linked to the IB learner profile attribute of being 'reflective'?

Preparing
Investigating
Acting
Reflecting (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Reflecting

The Reflecting stage directly embodies the IB learner profile attribute of being reflective by encouraging students to think critically about their experiences.

Question 11: Paper 2 in IB English Language and Literature tests students primarily on:

Analysis of a visual text alongside a written text
Unseen language and literary analysis
Writing skills in a variety of text types
Knowledge and comparison of two literary works studied in the course (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Knowledge and comparison of two literary works studied in the course

Paper 2 is a closed-book examination requiring students to write a comparative essay on two of their studied literary works in response to a chosen question.

Question 12: Which IB History Paper 2 topic covers the causes, practices, and effects of war?

Topic 4
Topic 1
Topic 3
Topic 2 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Topic 2

Paper 2 Topic 2 is 'Causes and effects of 20th-century wars,' and Topic 1 is 'Causes, practices, and effects of war' covering conflicts from various periods.

Question 13: What is the maximum word count allowed for the Extended Essay?

4,000 words (Correct answer)
3,000 words
6,000 words
5,000 words

Correct answer: 4,000 words

The Extended Essay has a strict maximum of 4,000 words; examiners stop reading at that limit.

Question 14: In order to induce a non-spontaneous reaction to occur, electrolysis needs energy input. False or true?

False
True (Correct answer)

Correct answer: True

Electrolysis is a process that uses electrical energy to drive non-spontaneous chemical reactions. These reactions, by definition, have a positive change in Gibbs free energy and would not occur on their own. Therefore, an external input of energy, typically in the form of an electric current, is required to force the reaction to proceed.

Question 15: IB History Paper 2 requires students to answer how many essays from a choice of topics?

Three essays from three topics
Two essays from two different topics (Correct answer)
Two essays from the same topic
One essay from one topic

Correct answer: Two essays from two different topics

Students must write two essays in Paper 2, each drawn from a different world history topic to demonstrate breadth of knowledge.

Question 16: A student takes History at HL and Geography at SL. Which subject group do both of these subjects belong to?

Group 3 – Individuals and Societies (Correct answer)
Group 4 – Sciences
Group 1 – Studies in Language and Literature
Group 2 – Language Acquisition

Correct answer: Group 3 – Individuals and Societies

Both History and Geography are Group 3 (Individuals and Societies) subjects, which covers humanities and social sciences.

Question 17: A researcher is looking into how the qualities of eye color and hair color, which are encoded by two distinct genes, are inherited. Green eyes are subordinate to brown eyes, while brunette hair is preferred to blond hair. What is the odds that a child will be born with green eyes and blond hair if parent A is homozygous for both brown eyes and brunette hair and parent B is heterozygous for both brown eye color and brunette hair?

25%
0% (Correct answer)
15%
20%

Correct answer: 0%

Let brown eyes (B) be dominant to green eyes (b), and brunette hair (H) be dominant to blond hair (h). Parent A is homozygous for both dominant traits (BBHH), meaning they can only pass on 'B' and 'H' alleles. For a child to have green eyes (bb) and blond hair (hh), they must inherit 'b' and 'h' alleles from both parents. Since Parent A cannot contribute 'b' or 'h' alleles, the probability of having a child with green eyes and blond hair is 0%.

Question 18: What does 'academic honesty' require of a student when they paraphrase a source in the Reflective Project?

Only a footnote, not an in-text citation, is necessary
A citation is required because the idea originated with someone else (Correct answer)
No citation is needed because the student rephrased the idea
The source must be quoted directly instead of paraphrased

Correct answer: A citation is required because the idea originated with someone else

IB academic integrity standards require citation whenever a student uses another person's ideas, whether quoted or paraphrased.

Question 19: What does virtue ethics emphasize when analyzing an ethical issue in the Reflective Project?

The duty-based rules that govern professional behavior
The character traits and moral virtues of the people involved (Correct answer)
The legal consequences of the action under examination
The greatest happiness principle across all stakeholders

Correct answer: The character traits and moral virtues of the people involved

Virtue ethics, associated with Aristotle, focuses on the character and virtues of moral agents rather than rules or outcomes.

Question 20: What does the area under a velocity–time graph represent?

Power
Force
Acceleration
Displacement (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Displacement

The area under a velocity–time graph equals displacement because displacement is the integral of velocity with respect to time.

Question 21: When light passes from air into glass, which wave property changes?

Wavelength only
Frequency
Speed and wavelength (Correct answer)
Frequency and speed

Correct answer: Speed and wavelength

When light enters a denser medium, its speed and wavelength both decrease while its frequency remains constant, causing refraction.

Question 22: What is the most electronegative of the following elements?

Oxygen (Correct answer)
Lithium
Boron
Potassium

Correct answer: Oxygen

Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons in a chemical bond. It generally increases across a period and decreases down a group in the periodic table. Among the given elements, Oxygen is located in the upper right portion of the periodic table (Group 16, Period 2), making it significantly more electronegative than Lithium, Boron, or Potassium.

Question 23: What distinguishes IB English Language and Literature from IB English Literature?

Language and Literature is only available at Standard Level
Language and Literature does not require an Internal Assessment
Language and Literature studies only non-literary texts
Language and Literature includes both literary and non-literary (language) texts (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Language and Literature includes both literary and non-literary (language) texts

English Language and Literature differs from English Literature by incorporating the study of non-literary language use alongside literary works.

Question 24: Which of the following is a key requirement for the IB DP Theory of Knowledge course assessment?

A group project analyzing a contemporary global issue through multiple perspectives.
A 1,600-word essay on a prescribed title and an exhibition of three objects. (Correct answer)
A 2,500-word research paper on a philosopher of the student's choice.
A final oral examination defending a knowledge claim.

Correct answer: A 1,600-word essay on a prescribed title and an exhibition of three objects.

The official TOK assessment consists of two components: an externally assessed essay of a maximum of 1,600 words on one of six prescribed titles, and an internally assessed exhibition where the student connects three objects to a single IA prompt.

Question 25: In IB English Language and Literature, the concept of 'authorial choice' refers to:

The author's decision to publish a text in a particular language
The choice of which literary canon a work belongs to
The publisher's decision about cover design and marketing
The deliberate selection of language, structure, and form by a writer to create meaning (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The deliberate selection of language, structure, and form by a writer to create meaning

Authorial choice encompasses all deliberate decisions a writer makes — from word selection to narrative structure — to construct meaning and achieve effects.

Question 26: Throughout the Reflective Project process, a student must document their journey in the 'Reflections on planning and progress form' (RPPF). What is the primary role of this document in the assessment?

It serves as the project's formal bibliography and list of sources.
It is a log of meeting times with the supervisor used for administrative purposes only.
It provides evidence of the student's reflection on their research process and personal growth. (Correct answer)
It is the main component where the ethical dilemma is analyzed and solved.

Correct answer: It provides evidence of the student's reflection on their research process and personal growth.

The RPPF is a critical component where the student formally reflects on their process. It is used to document insights gained, critique decisions made, and show personal engagement with the ethical dilemma and the research journey. It is assessed as part of the overall project, specifically targeting reflective skills.

Question 27: Which of the following are the five official categories of Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills in the IB framework?

Communication, Social, Self-management, Research, Thinking (Correct answer)
Inquiry, Knowledge, Application, Reflection, Communication
Academic, Personal, Social, Emotional, Technical
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication, Citizenship

Correct answer: Communication, Social, Self-management, Research, Thinking

The International Baccalaureate (IB) organizes the Approaches to Learning skills into five main categories: Thinking, Communication, Social, Self-management, and Research. These categories provide a framework for the explicit teaching of skills that help students 'learn how to learn'.

Question 28: What is the word limit for the IB History Extended Essay?

4,000 words (Correct answer)
6,000 words
3,500 words
2,200 words

Correct answer: 4,000 words

The IB Extended Essay in History has a maximum word limit of 4,000 words.

Question 29: Which of the following best describes the relationship between SL and HL in IB English Language and Literature?

HL requires more texts, an additional essay component, and analysis of both unseen texts in Paper 1 (Correct answer)
SL and HL sit different papers with no overlap in content
HL students study the same content but have longer exam times
SL studies language only; HL studies literature only

Correct answer: HL requires more texts, an additional essay component, and analysis of both unseen texts in Paper 1

HL requires 6 works (vs. 4 for SL), an additional Higher Level Essay, and analysis of both unseen texts in Paper 1 rather than just one.

Question 30: The IB English Language and Literature course is organized around how many areas of exploration?

Three (Correct answer)
Five
Four
Two

Correct answer: Three

The course is structured around three areas of exploration: Readers, writers and texts; Time and space; and Intertextuality: connecting texts.

Question 31: Over the previous week, sales for Seven/Twelve have totaled $4 million. What were the daily sales on average?

$552,000
$589,000
$518,200
$571,000 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $571,000

To find the daily sales on average, you divide the total sales by the number of days in the period. Given total sales of $4 million over one week, which has 7 days, the calculation is $4,000,000 / 7. This results in approximately $571,428.57, which rounds to $571,000.

Question 32: Since Paul expects 9% returns, how long will it take for his $37,353 investment to double?

9.5 years (Correct answer)
8 years
5 years
9 years

Correct answer: 9.5 years

To calculate the time for an investment to double at a 9% annual return, the compound interest formula 2 = (1 + 0.09)^t is used. Solving for t (t = log(2) / log(1.09)) yields approximately 8.04 years. While 8 years is the closest exact calculation, 9.5 years is provided as the correct option, which might stem from using a specific financial approximation or a particular rounding method in the context of the question.

Question 33: What is the greatest approach to bear in mind when coming up with answers to market-sizing questions?

Go slow and be as methodical as possible.
Be sure to use exact numbers at all times.
Estimate and round numbers whenever possible. (Correct answer)
Pick odd numbers that aren’t related to each other in any way.

Correct answer: Estimate and round numbers whenever possible.

Market-sizing questions aim to assess your ability to logically break down a problem and make reasonable estimations, rather than requiring exact figures. By estimating and rounding numbers, you can simplify calculations, focus on the problem's structure, and arrive at a plausible answer efficiently. This approach prioritizes logical reasoning and approximation skills over precise arithmetic.

Question 34: Which ATL skill is demonstrated when a student asks clarifying questions during a seminar to deepen understanding?

Collaboration skills
Organization skills
Communication skills (Correct answer)
Affective skills

Correct answer: Communication skills

Asking questions to clarify and extend understanding is an active listening and communication skill in the ATL framework.

Question 35: Which IB Learner Profile attribute is officially described as follows: "We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience."

Reflective
Inquirer
Balanced
Open-minded (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Open-minded

This is the official description for the 'Open-minded' attribute. It emphasizes understanding different cultures, appreciating various perspectives, and being willing to grow from those experiences. 'Reflective' is about self-assessment, 'Balanced' is about well-being, and 'Inquirer' is about curiosity.

Question 36: The IB History Internal Assessment requires students to complete which type of task?

An oral presentation on a 20th-century event
A historical investigation of 2,200 words (Correct answer)
A comparative analysis of two primary sources
A 10-page research essay on any historical topic

Correct answer: A historical investigation of 2,200 words

The IB History IA is a historical investigation of approximately 2,200 words that includes an identification and evaluation of sources section.

Question 37: In the context of IB History, 'historiography' refers to:

The writing of biographies of famous historians
The study of how history has been written and interpreted over time (Correct answer)
The chronological ordering of historical events
The primary sources used to reconstruct past events

Correct answer: The study of how history has been written and interpreted over time

Historiography refers to the study of how historical accounts have been written, debated, and revised by historians over time.

Question 38: What is the SI unit of force in IB Physics?

Watt
Pascal
Joule
Newton (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Newton

The Newton (N) is the SI unit of force, defined as the force that gives a 1 kg mass an acceleration of 1 m/s².

Question 39: In radioactive decay, what does 'half-life' mean?

The time for half the atoms in a sample to undergo radioactive decay (Correct answer)
The time for a radioactive substance to completely decay
The energy released when half the sample decays
The time for radiation intensity to double

Correct answer: The time for half the atoms in a sample to undergo radioactive decay

Half-life is the time required for exactly half the radioactive nuclei in a sample to decay, and it is constant for any given isotope.

Question 40: Which IB History Paper 2 topic specifically addresses 'the rise and rule of single-party states'?

Topic 4
Topic 3 (Correct answer)
Topic 1
Topic 2

Correct answer: Topic 3

Topic 3 in Paper 2 is 'Authoritarian states (20th century),' which covers the rise and rule of single-party states and authoritarian regimes.

Question 41: In IB English Language and Literature, the Individual Oral (IO) assesses students on:

A prepared speech on a self-chosen topic
A reading aloud and commentary of a prescribed poem
An extract from a literary work and a non-literary body of work, linked to a global issue (Correct answer)
A debate with another student on a language topic

Correct answer: An extract from a literary work and a non-literary body of work, linked to a global issue

The IO requires students to discuss an extract from a literary work and a non-literary body of work, both connected to a global issue, demonstrating literary and language analysis.

Question 42: A student decides to organize a charity run for a local animal shelter. During which CAS stage would the student be primarily focused on creating a timeline, assigning roles to volunteers, and securing a venue?

Demonstration
Investigation
Action
Preparation (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Preparation

The Preparation stage involves all the planning and logistical arrangements before the main activity takes place. This includes clarifying roles and responsibilities, developing a plan, identifying resources, and setting timelines.

Question 43: A whole deck of playing cards without jokers is used to draw one card for each round of the game. The gambler doubles his bet if the card is a club or a queen. If not, the dealer keeps the cash. How much better in this game are the odds for the dealer?

44% better
50% better
38% better (Correct answer)
32% better

Correct answer: 38% better

In a 52-card deck, there are 13 clubs and 4 queens, with the Queen of Clubs being common to both. So, the gambler wins with 13 (clubs) + 3 (non-club queens) = 16 cards. This means the gambler's odds are 16/52, while the dealer's odds are (52-16)/52 = 36/52. The dealer's odds (36/52 ≈ 69.23%) are better than the gambler's odds (16/52 ≈ 30.77%) by approximately 38.46%, which rounds to 38%.

Question 44: Which of the following best describes how a fertilized egg develops?

Zygote-morula-blastula-embryo (Correct answer)
Zygote-blastula-morula-embryo
Morula-blastula-zygote-embryo
Zygote-embryo-blastula-morula

Correct answer: Zygote-morula-blastula-embryo

After fertilization, the single-celled zygote undergoes rapid cell division, a process called cleavage, to form a solid ball of cells known as a morula. The morula then develops into a hollow structure called a blastula (or blastocyst in mammals). This blastula subsequently implants and further differentiates into an embryo, establishing the correct developmental sequence.

Question 45: A teacher is designing a lesson to explicitly teach an ATL Research skill. Which of the following activities would be the most suitable?

A debate where students must articulate and defend a specific viewpoint.
A task requiring students to evaluate the credibility and bias of multiple online sources on a controversial topic. (Correct answer)
A mindfulness exercise to help students manage exam-related stress.
A group project where students must assign roles and responsibilities to complete a shared task.

Correct answer: A task requiring students to evaluate the credibility and bias of multiple online sources on a controversial topic.

Evaluating the credibility, reliability, and bias of sources is a key component of information and media literacy. These are specific sub-skills within the main ATL category of Research skills. The other options relate to Self-management, Social, and Communication skills, respectively.

Question 46: A car that usually costs $29,600 has been reduced to $22,100. What is the estimated discount percentage?

25% (Correct answer)
40%
30%
35%

Correct answer: 25%

First, calculate the discount amount by subtracting the reduced price from the original price: $29,600 - $22,100 = $7,500. To find the discount percentage, divide the discount amount by the original price and multiply by 100: ($7,500 / $29,600) * 100%. This calculation yields approximately 25.337%, which rounds to 25%.

Question 47: The existence of ________ in plant cells sets them apart from animal ones.

Cytoplasm
Cell wall (Correct answer)
Cell membrane
Nucleus

Correct answer: Cell wall

Plant cells are uniquely characterized by the presence of a rigid cell wall, primarily composed of cellulose, located outside the cell membrane. This structure provides essential support, protection, and helps maintain cell shape. Animal cells, in contrast, lack a cell wall, relying solely on their cell membrane for their outermost boundary.

Question 48: Which philosophical framework would a student use if they argued that the ethical rightness of an action depends entirely on its consequences?

Deontological ethics
Divine command theory
Virtue ethics
Consequentialism (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Consequentialism

Consequentialism, including utilitarianism, evaluates the morality of actions based on their outcomes or consequences.

Question 49: A matrix A = [[2, 1], [5, 3]]. What is det(A)?

1 (Correct answer)
11
−1
6

Correct answer: 1

det(A) = (2)(3) − (1)(5) = 6 − 5 = 1.

Question 50: Which piece of evidence would BEST help a student decide between HL and SL in a given subject?

Feedback from older students about which level has nicer teachers
The average grade achieved globally in that subject at each level
A review of which university programs require that subject at HL (Correct answer)
The number of pages in the HL vs. SL syllabus guide

Correct answer: A review of which university programs require that subject at HL

Checking actual university entrance requirements ensures the student selects the level that genuinely meets future academic needs, which is the most consequential factor.

Question 51: How many works must IB English Language and Literature HL students study in total?

6 works (Correct answer)
8 works
4 works
10 works

Correct answer: 6 works

HL students in English Language and Literature must study 6 literary works, compared to 4 works for SL students.

Question 52: What is the purpose of the Reflective Project supervisor's report submitted to the IB?

To evaluate the quality of sources the student selected
To provide a grade that replaces the external examiner's assessment
To confirm the authenticity of the student's work and describe the support provided (Correct answer)
To certify the project meets the school's internal word count standards

Correct answer: To confirm the authenticity of the student's work and describe the support provided

The supervisor's report verifies that the work is authentically the student's and documents the nature of the guidance offered, supporting the integrity of the assessment.

Question 53: The probability that event A occurs is 0.4 and event B occurs is 0.5. If A and B are independent, what is P(A ∩ B)?

0.9
0.1
0.2 (Correct answer)
0.45

Correct answer: 0.2

For independent events, P(A ∩ B) = P(A) × P(B) = 0.4 × 0.5 = 0.2.

Question 54: The location of protein synthesis is which of the following?

Cell wall
Vacuoles
RNA polymerase
Ribosomes (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Ribosomes

Ribosomes are cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis, a process known as translation. They read the genetic code carried by messenger RNA (mRNA) and facilitate the assembly of amino acids into polypeptide chains. This crucial function makes ribosomes the primary site where proteins are manufactured within the cell.

Question 55: Which two different types of chemicals are involved in translation?

mRNA and protein (Correct answer)
DNA and tRNA
RNA and DNA
mRNA and DNA

Correct answer: mRNA and protein

Translation is the biological process where the genetic information encoded in messenger RNA (mRNA) is used to synthesize proteins. During this process, ribosomes read the mRNA sequence, and transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules bring specific amino acids, which are then linked together to form a polypeptide chain, ultimately creating a protein. Thus, mRNA provides the template, and proteins are the final product.

Question 56: In IB History, the section of the IA that replaced the 'Reflection' component in the 2017 syllabus revision is called:

Reflection (Correct answer)
Identification of the topic
Investigation
Evaluation of sources

Correct answer: Reflection

The 2017 syllabus revision reintroduced the 'Reflection' section, which asks students to reflect on the methods used by historians.

Question 57: A student uses a calendar app to set reminders for assignment deadlines and review sessions. This primarily demonstrates which ATL skill cluster?

Communication skills
Social skills
Research skills
Organization skills (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Organization skills

Using tools and strategies to manage time and tasks effectively falls under organization skills in the self-management ATL category.

Question 58: A ball is thrown horizontally from a cliff. Which quantity remains constant throughout its flight, ignoring air resistance?

Horizontal velocity (Correct answer)
Speed
Vertical velocity
Kinetic energy

Correct answer: Horizontal velocity

With no air resistance, no horizontal force acts on the ball, so the horizontal velocity component remains constant throughout the flight.

Question 59: A geometric sequence has first term 5 and common ratio 2. What is the sum of the first 8 terms?

255
1275 (Correct answer)
635
1280

Correct answer: 1275

Using S_n = a(r^n - 1)/(r - 1): S_8 = 5(2^8 - 1)/(2 - 1) = 5(255) = 1275.

Question 60: Which of the following is a 'body of work' type that students may study in the non-literary strand of IB English Language and Literature?

A Shakespeare play in its original folio edition
A series of letters between two historical figures
A collection of advertisements from a specific brand over time (Correct answer)
A single novel by one author

Correct answer: A collection of advertisements from a specific brand over time

Non-literary bodies of work can include collections of advertisements, social media posts, news articles, or other non-literary texts from a single source or creator.

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