120+ Practice Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed Rationales
EXAM OVERVIEW
The WGU C955 Applied Probability and Statistics Objective Assessment covers foundational
mathematical concepts, probability theory, and statistical analysis . The exam is organized into
seven modules:
• Module 1: Foundational Math & Number Systems
• Module 2: Algebraic Expressions & Equations
• Module 3: Graphing & Linear Equations
• Module 4: Data Types & Representation
• Module 5: Descriptive Statistics
• Module 6: Correlation & Regression
• Module 7: Probability & Study Design
SECTION 1: NUMBER SYSTEMS & FOUNDATIONAL MATH
(Questions 1-25)
,Question 1: What type of data has distinct values that can be counted and have unconnected
points (think dots)?
A) Continuous data
B) Discrete data
C) Categorical data
D) Qualitative data
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discrete data has distinct values that can be counted and have unconnected points
(think dots). Examples include days of the week, number of students in a class, or shoe sizes.
Continuous data has values within a range, is measured not counted, and does not have gaps
between data points .
Key Concept: Discrete data = countable, distinct values; continuous data = measured within a
range.
Difficulty: Easy
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of continuous data?
A) Number of siblings
B) Height of students
C) Number of cars in a parking lot
D) Days of the week
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: Height is continuous data because it can take any value within a range (e.g., 5.2 feet,
5.21 feet, 5.215 feet). There are no gaps between possible values. The number of siblings, cars,
and days of the week are discrete data because they can only take specific, countable values .
Key Concept: Continuous data = measured values within a range without gaps.
Difficulty: Easy
Question 3: Which property states that the order in which numbers appear in a sum can be
reversed?
A) Identity property
B) Associative property
C) Commutative property
D) Distributive property
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The commutative property states that the order in which numbers appear in a sum
(addition) or product (multiplication) can be reversed without changing the result. Example: 3 +
5=5+3.
Key Concept: Commutative property = order can be reversed in addition and multiplication.
Difficulty: Easy