ATI TEAS 6 EXAM REVIEW TEST2020/2021 EXAM FILES(with answer sheets)

ATI TEAS 6 EXAM REVIEW TEST2020/2021 EXAM FILES(with answer sheets) Section 1. Reading Number of Questions: 53 Time Limit: 64 Minutes 1. Ernestine has a short research project to complete, and her assigned topic is the history of the Globe Theatre in London. Which of the following sources would be the best starting point for Ernestine’s research? a. Roget’s Thesaurus b. Webster’s Dictionary c. Encyclopedia Britannica d. University of Oxford Style Guide Mother Jones, who was a labor activist, wrote the following about children working in cotton mills in Alabama: “Little girls and boys, barefooted, walked up and down between the endless rows of spindles, reaching thin little hands into the machinery to repair snapped threads. They crawled under machinery to oil it. They replaced spindles all day long; all night through…six-year-olds with faces of sixty did an eight-hour shift for ten cents a day; the machines, built in the North, were built low for the hands of little children.” 2. Which of the following do you predict occurred after this was published? a. More children signed up to work in the factories b. Cotton factories in the South closed c. Laws were passed to prevent child labor d. The pay scale for these children was increased 3. The guide words at the top of a dictionary page are considerable and conspicuous. Which of the following words is an entry on this page? a. consonantal b. consumption c. conserve d. conquistador 4. Which of the following is not a reliable resource for a research paper? a. The New York Times b. A personal interview with a politician c. A medical journal d. Wikipedia On April 30, 1803, the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from the French. Astounded and excited by the offer of a sale and all that it would mean, it took less than a month to hear the offer and determine to buy it for $15 million. Right away the United States had more than twice the amount of land as before, giving the country more of a chance to become powerful. They had to move in military and governmental power in this region, but even as this was happening they had very little knowledge about the area. They did not even really know where the land boundaries were, nor did they have any how many people lived there. They needed to explore. 5. Based on the facts in the passage, what prediction could you make about the time immediately following the Louisiana Purchase? a. Explorers were already on the way to the region. b. The government wanted to become powerful. c. People in government would make sure explorers went to the region. d. Explorers would want to be paid for their work. Follow the numbered instructions to transform the starting word into a different word. 1. Start with the word PREVARICATE. 2. Remove the P. 3. Replace the first A with the final E. 4. Remove the I from the word. 5. Remove the C from the word. 6. Remove the A from the word. 6. What is the new word? a. REVEST b. REVERT c. REVIEW d. REVERSE Ethan works in his company’s purchasing department, and he needs to purchase 500 pens to give away to customers. He finds the following information about purchasing pens in bulk. Company Specialty Pens Office in Bulk Office Warehouse Ballpoint & Lead Price per unit $.97 per pen $45 per 50 pens $95 per 100 pens $1 per pen OR $99 per 100 pens 7. Based on the information above, which company will have the best price for 500 pens? a. Specialty Pens b. Office in Bulk c. Office Warehouse d. Ballpoint & Lead The next four questions are based on the following image. 8. On the map above, the symbol / indicates mountains. How many different mountain ranges are in the state of Wyoming? a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6 9. On the map above, the star symbol indicates the state capital. Which city is the capital of Wyoming? a. Laramie b. Cheyenne c. Jackson d. Sheridan 10. On the map above, how many national parks are shown in the state of Wyoming? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 11. On the map above, which states are south of Wyoming? a. Utah and Idaho b. Colorado and Utah c. Montana and Colorado d. Colorado and Nebraska 12. In a lesson on mass media, a teacher is showing commercials and analyzing their hidden messages. Which of the following is an example of a commercial that claims professional authority not supported by evidence? a. A commercial selling pain relief featuring a professional basketball player who says he uses the product b. A commercial for cold medicine narrated by a man in a doctor’s coat c. A commercial for a new toy showing footage of children playing happily with it d. A commercial for a prepared food with testimonials by real consumers The next three questions are based on the following passage. They were known as “The Five”: a group of Russian musicians who eschewed rigidly formal classical training and set out on their own to give a new artistic sound to classical music in Russia. Mily Balakirev and Cesar Cui are considered the founders of the movement, but the three who later joined them have become far more famous and respected outside, and perhaps even inside, of Russia. Modest Mussorgsky, with his passion for themes of Russian folklore and nationalism, is remembered for the piano piece Pictures and an Exhibition, as well as for the passionate opera Boris Godunov. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, who spent his early years as a naval officer, had a penchant for infusing his works with the sounds of the sea. But, he might be best remembered for the hauntingly beautiful symphonic suite Scheherazade. Alexander Borodin balanced a career as a skilled and highly respected chemist with his interest in classical music. He produced a number of symphonies, as well as the opera Prince Igor. Despite their lack of formal training and their unorthodox approach to producing classical music, The Five had an influence that reached far beyond their time. Composers such as Alexander Glazunov, Sergei Prokofiev, and Igor Stravinsky studied under Rimsky-Korsakov. Additionally, the mid-twentieth century composer Dmitri Shostakovich studied under Glazunov, creating a legacy of musical understanding that persisted well beyond the era of The Five. 13. Which of the following describes the type of writing used in the passage? a. narrative b. persuasive c. expository d. technical 14. Which of the following is the best summary sentence for the passage? a. Composers such as Alexander Glazunov, Sergei Prokofiev, and Igor Stravinsky studied under Rimsky-Korsakov. b. Despite their lack of formal training and their unorthodox approach to producing classical music, The Five had an influence that reached far beyond their time. c. They were known as “The Five”: a group of Russian musicians who eschewed rigidly formal classical training and set out on their own to give a new artistic sound to classical music in Russia. d. Mily Balakirev and Cesar Cui are considered the founders of the movement, but the three who later joined them have become far more famous and respected outside, and perhaps even inside, of Russia. 15. Based on the information in the passage, which of the composers among The Five would the author likely agree was the most influential? a. Alexander Glazunov b. Modest Mussorgsky c. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov d. Cesar Cui Seeing the cookie crumbs on the child’s face, Ena could not believe he would tell such a barefaced lie and claim he had not eaten any cookies. 16. Which of the following is the definition for the underlined word in the sentence? a. effective b. arrogant c. shameless d. hostile The next five questions are based on the following passage. Stories have been a part of the world since the beginning of recorded time. For centuries before the invention of the printing press, stories of the world were passed down to generations through oral tradition. With the invention of the printing press, which made written material available to wide ranges of audiences, books were mass-produced and introduced into greater society. For the last several centuries, books have been at the forefront of education and entertainment. With the invention of the Internet, reliance on books for information quickly changed. Soon, almost everything that anyone needed to know could be accessed through the Internet. Large printed volumes of encyclopedias became unnecessary as all of the information was easily available on the Internet. Despite the progression of the Internet, printed media was still very popular in the forms of both fiction and non-fiction books. While waiting for an appointment, enduring a several-hour flight, or relaxing before sleep, books have been a reliable and convenient source of entertainment, and one that society has not been willing to give up. With the progression and extreme convenience of technology, printed books are going to soon become a thing of the past. Inventions such as the iPad from Macintosh and the Kindle have made the need for any kind of printed media unnecessary. With a rechargeable battery, a large screen, and the ability to have several books saved on file, electronic options will soon take over and society will no longer see printed books. Although some people may say that the act of reading is not complete without turning a page, sliding a finger across the screen or pressing a button to read more onto the next page is just as satisfying to the reader. The iPad and Kindle are devices that have qualities similar to a computer and can be used for so much more than just reading. These devices are therefore better than books because they have multiple uses. In a cultural society that is part of the world and due to a longstanding tradition, stories will always be an important way to communicate ideas and provide information and entertainment. Centuries ago, stories could only be remembered and retold through speech. Printed media changed the way the world communicated and was connected, and now, as we move forward with technology, it is only a matter of time before we must say goodbye to the printed past and welcome the digital and electronic future. 17. What is the main argument of this essay? a. iPad and Kindles are easier to read than books b. The printing press was a great invention c. The Internet is how people receive information d. Technology will soon replace printed material 18. What is the main purpose of paragraph 1? a. To explain oral tradition b. To explain the importance of the printing press c. To explain the progression of stories within society d. To introduce the essay 19. According to the essay, what was the first way that stories were communicated and passed down? a. Oral tradition b. Printed books c. Technology d. Hand writing 20. Which of the following statements is an opinion? a. Despite the progression of the Internet, printed media was still very popular in the forms of both fiction and non-fiction books b. Although some people may say that the act of reading is not complete without turning a page, sliding a finger across the screen or pressing a button to read more onto the next page is just as satisfying to the reader c. With the invention of the Internet, reliance on books for information quickly changed d. Stories have been a part of the world since the beginning of recorded time 21. What is a secondary argument the author makes? a. Devices such as the iPad or Kindle are better than books because they have multiple uses b. Books are still important to have while waiting for an appointment or taking a flight c. Printed encyclopedias are still used and more convenient that using the Internet d. With technology, there will soon be no need for stories The next four questions are based on the following passage. Starting in 1856, Alfred, Lord Tennyson began publishing his compilation of Arthurian legends that became known as Idylls of the King. These poems were based on the earlier Medieval collection Le Morte d’Arthur, by Sir Thomas Malory, which dated to the middle of the 15th century. Malory’s work, which is believed to be largely a translation of older French stories, was written in prose style. It combined the earlier tales into a single grouping for English readers. As the title suggests, Malory’s focus was largely on the epic nature of Arthur’s life. Malory discussed his birth, his rise as a prince and warrior, his quests as a knight, and his eventual death. Malory also included chapters on knights such as Lancelot and Gareth, and he discussed the relationships between Tristan and Isolde, and Lancelot and Guinevere. Instead of embracing the romance angle, however, Malory focused more on the moral elements within these stories. Tennyson, though heavily influenced by Malory, took a different approach to the Arthurian stories. For one, he wrote them in poetry form, not prose. Additionally, Tennyson, as a Victorian poet, was more interested in the romantic qualities of the stories, and included the distinct elements of nature and elegy. Idylls of the King has a softer focus overall. For instance, in Malory’s work, Guinevere faces execution for her adultery, and is only spared when Lancelot rides in to rescue her. In Tennyson’s work, Arthur chooses to forgive Guinevere, and she chooses to spend the rest of her days doing good works in a convent. Some literary scholars believe that Tennyson was writing an allegory about social problems and the need for social justice that existed during Tennyson’s own time. Charles Dickens is remembered for doing the same thing in his novels about the abuses of lower- class children in Victorian England. 22. Which of the following describes the structure of the above passage? a. problem-solution b. sequence c. comparison-contrast d. cause-effect 23. The author of the passage notes several distinctions between Tennyson and Malory. Which of the following is not identified as a difference between the two authors? a. Malory wrote prose, while Tennyson wrote poetry. b. Malory wrote during the Medieval era, while Tennyson wrote during the Victorian era. c. Malory was more focused on heroism and morality, while Tennyson was more focused on nature and elegy. d. Malory wrote stories about Gareth, Tristan, and Isolde, while Tennyson focused only on Arthur, Lancelot, and Guinevere. 24. Which of the following sentences distracts the reader from the main focus of the passage? a. Malory’s work, which is believed to be largely a translation of older French stories, was written in prose style. b. Instead of embracing the romance angle, however, Malory focused more on the moral elements within these stories. c. In Tennyson’s work, Arthur chooses to forgive Guinevere, and she chooses to spend the rest of her days doing good works in a convent. d. Charles Dickens is remembered for doing the same thing in his novels about the abuses of lower-class children in Victorian England. 25. With which of the following statements would the author of the passage most likely agree? a. Malory and Tennyson shaped their approach to the Arthurian legends based on the defining qualities of their respective eras. b. Because Le Morte d’Arthur is more of a translation than a literary creation, Idylls of the King is a superior work. c. By undermining the moral qualities that Malory highlighted, Tennyson failed to appreciate the larger purpose of the stories in a Medieval context. d. Ultimately, Malory’s influence on Tennyson was minimal, because Tennyson took a different approach and infused his poems with the mood of his day. Regina has a severe allergy to dairy products. She is going to attend a work-related function during which lunch will be served. She requests to see the menu before the function to make sure there is something she will be able to eat. For lunch, the organizers will be serving soup, bread, and a light salad. The following soup options are available: Cream of potato soup Lentil soup Broccoli cheese soup Cream of tomato soup 26. Which of the above options is most likely the best choice for Regina? a. Cream of potato b. Lentil soup c. Broccoli cheese soup d. Cream of tomato soup The next two questions are based on the following information. World War I Casualties: European Allies (1914–1918) Country Military Deaths Military Wounded Civilian Deaths (war/famine/disease) Total Population Percent of Population Lost Belgium 58,637 44,686 62,000 7,400,000 1.63 France 1,397,800 4,266,000 300,000 39,600,000 4.29 Italy 651,000 953,886 589,000 35,600,000 3.48 Romania 250,000 120,000 450,000 7,500,000 9.33 Russia 2,254,369 4,950,000 1,500,000 175,100,000 2.14 United Kingdom 886,939 1,663,435 109,000 45,400,000 2.19 Sources: Commonwealth War Graves Commission, La Population de la France pendant de la guerre, United Kingdom War Office, United States War Department 27. In terms of the percentage of its entire population, which of the following nations suffered the greatest loss during World War I? a. France b. Italy c. Romania d. Russia 28. In terms of numbers alone, which of the following nations suffered the greatest loss during World War I? a. Belgium b. Romania c. Russia d. United Kingdom The next four questions refer to the following passage. Tips for Eating Calcium Rich Foods Dairy: Beverage • Include milk as a beverage at meals. o Consider choosing fat-free or low-fat milk. • Whole milk: consider a gradual shift to fat-free milk to lower saturated fat and calories. Start with reduced fat (2%), then low-fat (1%), and finally fat-free (skim). • Cappuccinos or lattes: ask for them with fat-free (skim) milk. Dairy: Meals • Oatmeal and hot cereals: Try adding fat-free or low-fat milk instead of water • Use fat-free or low-fat milk when making condensed cream soups (e.g., cream of tomato). • Shredded low-fat cheese with casseroles, soups, stews, or vegetables • Fat-free or low-fat yogurt with a baked potato Dairy: Snack • Have fat-free or low-fat yogurt as a snack. o Make a dip for fruits or vegetables from yogurt. o Make fruit-yogurt smoothies in the blender. Dairy: Dessert • Chocolate or butterscotch pudding with fat-free or low-fat milk. • Cut-up fruit with flavored yogurt for a quick dessert. Non-Dairy Products: • Lactose Intolerance o Lactose-free alternatives within the milk group (e.g., cheese, yogurt, or lactose- free milk) o Consume the enzyme lactase before consuming milk products. • Personal choice to avoid dairy: o Calcium fortified juices, cereals, breads, and soy or rice beverages o Canned fish (sardines, salmon with bones) soybeans and other soy products, some other dried beans, and some leafy greens. 29. What text feature does the author use to organize the passage? a. headings and subheadings b. superscripts c. diagrams d. labels and footnotes 30. Which of the following is true about calcium rich foods? I. Canned salmon with bones contains calcium. II. Cheese is a lactose-free food. III. Condensed soup made with water is a calcium rich food. a. I only b. I and II only c. II and III only d. III only 31. What information should the author include to help clarify information in the passage? a. The fat content of yogurt. b. How much calcium is in fortified juice. c. Which leafy greens contain calcium. d. The definition of lactose intolerance. 32. The style of this passage is most like that found in a(n) a. tourist guidebook. b. health textbook. c. encyclopedia. d. friendly letter. The next two questions are based on the following information. Announcement for all faculty members: It has come to the university’s attention that there is crowding in the faculty canteen between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., an issue that is due to the increase in staff numbers in several faculty departments. A number of faculty members have complained that they stood in line so long that they were unable to get lunch, or did not have time to eat lunch. To offset the crowding, the university has polled the various departments about schedules, and has settled on a recommended roster for when the members of each department should visit the faculty canteen for lunch: Business Dept: 10.30 a.m.–11.30 a.m. Art Dept: 10.45 a.m.–11.45 a.m. Math and Science Dept: 12 p.m.–1 p.m. Social Sciences Dept: 12.30 p.m.–1.30 p.m. Humanities Dept: 1 p.m.–2 p.m. We ask that all faculty members respect this schedule. Faculty will be expected to display a department badge before entering the canteen for lunch. 33. Based on the information in the announcement, what might the reader assume about how the university determined the lunch schedule? a. The university arranged the schedule alphabetically, according to the name of each department. b. The university checked with the departments in advance to make sure faculty members would be amenable to the change. c. The university checked to see when the most faculty members from each department would be entering the canteen. d. The university was most concerned about crowding in the canteen, and simply decided to establish different times for each department. 34. Which best describes the final two sentences of the announcement? a. a friendly reminder to all faculty members to bring a badge to the canteen b. a word of caution to faculty members about trying to enter the canteen at the wrong time c. an implied suggestion that faculty members should consider getting lunch elsewhere d. an indication of university sanctions for faculty members who enter the canteen outside the schedule The next two questions are based on the following sentence. During the summer, Angela read the following classics: The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald; Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley; A Passage to India, by E.M. Forster; and “The Cask of Amontillado,” by Edgar Allen Poe. 35. In the statement above, several items are italicized, while only one is placed in quotation marks. According to the rules of punctuation, the following should be placed in quotation marks: article titles, book chapters, short stories, and episodes of television shows. Considering the list of works that Angela read, into which category does “The Cask of Amontillado” most likely fit? a. newspaper article b. book chapter c. short story d. television show episode 36. What is the purpose of the italics used for several of the works identified in the sentence above? a. to indicate a full-length published book b. to indicate a work of classic literature c. to indicate recommended summer reading d. to indicate books that Angela completed In a book review published in a large national newspaper, the reviewer said the book was “most likely to be enjoyed only by those with puerile fantasies.” 37. Based on this description, what can be inferred about the reviewer’s opinion? a. The reviewer strongly recommends the book for young adults. b. The reviewer believes the book is inappropriate for children. c. The reviewer considers the book to have wide audience appeal. d. The reviewer feels that the book would not appeal to mature adults. The next two questions are based on the following information. Thomas and his sister are planning to see a new science fiction film, but they have to work around their schedules. Both are free for a showing before 6 p.m. or after 10 p.m. Here are the current show times for cinemas in their area: Twin Theatres: 6:15 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:40 p.m. Reveler Cinema: 5:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Big Screen 14: 6:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 9:10 p.m., and 10:05 p.m. Best Seat in The House: 8:20 p.m., 9:55 p.m., and 11:25 p.m. 38. Which of these cinemas does not have an option that will work for Thomas and his sister? a. Twin Theatres b. Reveler Cinema c. Big Screen 14 d. Best Seat in The House 39. After an unexpected rearrangement of their schedules, Thomas and his sister realize that they will have to squeeze in the film after 10.30 p.m. Given this new information, which cinema is the best option? a. Twin Theatres b. Reveler Cinema c. Big Screen 14 d. Best Seat in The House The next two questions are based on the information above. In an effort to conserve water, the town of Audley has asked residents and businesses to water their lawns just one day a week. It has provided the following schedule based on addresses: Monday: addresses ending in 0 and 9 Tuesday: addresses ending in 1 and 8 Wednesday: addresses ending in 2 and 7 Thursday: addresses ending in 3 and 6 Friday: addresses ending in 5 Saturday: addresses ending in 4 Businesses with suite numbers should use the final number in the suite number to determine their watering schedule. 40. The Morgan family lives at 5487 South Elm Street. On which day of the week will they be able to water their lawn? a. Tuesday b. Wednesday c. Thursday d. Saturday 41. The watering schedule has only one number for both Friday and Saturday. Based on the information provided, what is the most logical reason for this? a. There are more addresses ending with these numbers than with the other numbers. b. All businesses have addresses ending in these numbers, and they consume the most water. c. The residents at these addresses are the most likely to consume more water. d. The city is more concerned about water usage in the latter part of the week. 42. Which of the following stories' messages is significantly distorted through the use of an irrelevant detail? a. A soft profile about a local politician's part-time rock band that mentions his political differences with his band mates b. A feature story of a local business owner running for political office in which she admits to having employed illegal laborers c. A profile of several local Jewish and Arab business leaders that mentions ongoing hostilities in the Middle East d. A news report about a local citizen protesting property tax rates that includes details about an immigration violation he committed twenty years previously The next four questions are based on the following two passages. Passage 1: Fairy tales, fictional stories that involve magical occurrences and imaginary creatures like trolls, elves, giants, and talking animals, are found in similar forms throughout the world. This occurs when a story with an origin in a particular location spreads geographically to, over time, far-flung lands. All variations of the same story must logically come from a single source. As language, ideas, and goods travel from place to place through the movement of peoples, stories that catch human imagination travel as well through human retelling. Passage 2: Fairy tales capture basic, fundamental human desires and fears. They represent the most essential form of fictionalized human experience: the bad characters are pure evil, the good characters are pure good, the romance of royalty (and of commoners becoming royalty) is celebrated, etc. Given the nature of the fairy tale genre, it is not surprising that many different cultures come up with similar versions of the same essential story. 43. On what point would the authors of both passages agree? a. Fairy tales share a common origin. b. The same fairy tale may develop independently in a number of different cultures. c. There are often common elements in fairy tales from different cultures. d. Fairy tales capture basic human fears. 44. What does the “nature of the fairy tale genre” refer to in Passage 2? a. The representation of basic human experience b. Good characters being pure good and bad characters being pure evil c. Different cultures coming up with similar versions of the same story d. Commoners becoming royalty 45. Which of the following is not an example of something the author of Passage 1 claims travels from place to place through human movement? a. Fairy tales b. Language c. Ideas d. Foods 46. Which of the following is not an example of something that the author of Passage 1 states might be found in a fairy tale? a. Trolls b. Witches c. Talking animals d. Giants The next two questions are based on the passage above. What outdoorsy, family adventure can you have on a hot, summer day? How about spelunking? If you live in an area that is anywhere near a guided, lit cave, find out the hours of operation and hit the road towards it as soon as you can. Hitch up the double jogging stroller and make your way out into the wilderness, preferably with a guide, and discover the wonders of the cool, dark earth even while it is sweltering hot in the outside world. It will be 58 degrees in that cave, and you can explore inside for as long as you please. Best part? The absolutely awesome naps that the kids will take after such an exciting adventure! Be sure to bring: • Bottled water • Light-up tennis shoes if you have them (they look fabulous in the dark) • Flashlights or glow sticks just for fun • Jackets • Changes of clothes in case of getting muddy and/or dirty 47. Based on the information given, what is spelunking? a. going in a cave b. an outdoor adventure c. walking with a double stroller d. a hot, summer day 48. Given the style of writing for the passage, which of the following magazines would be the best fit for this article? a. Scientific Spelunking b. Family Fun Days c. Technical Caving in America d. Mud Magazine The next four questions are based on the following passage: How are Hypotheses Confirmed? Most scientists agree that while the scientific method is an invaluable methodological tool, it is not a failsafe method for arriving at objective truth. It is debatable, for example, whether a hypothesis can actually be confirmed by evidence. When a hypothesis is of the form “All x are y,” it is commonly believed that a piece of evidence that is both x and y confirms the hypothesis. For example, for the hypothesis “All monkeys are hairy,” a particular monkey that is hairy is thought to be a confirming piece of evidence for the hypothesis. A problem arises when one encounters evidence that disproves a hypothesis: while no scientist would argue that one piece of evidence proves a hypothesis, it is possible for one piece of evidence to disprove a hypothesis. To return to the monkey example, one hairless monkey out of one billion hairy monkeys disproves the hypothesis “All monkeys are hairy.” Single pieces of evidence, then, seem to affect a given hypothesis in radically different ways. For this reason, the confirmation of hypotheses is better described as probabilistic. Hypotheses that can only be proven or disproven based on evidence need to be based on probability because sample sets for such hypotheses are too large. In the monkey example, every single monkey in the history of monkeys would need to be examined before the hypothesis could be proven or disproven. By making confirmation a function of probability, one may make provisional or working conclusions that allow for the possibility of a given hypothesis being disconfirmed in the future. In the monkey case, then, encountering a hairy monkey would slightly raise the probability that “all monkeys are hairy,” while encountering a hairless monkey would slightly decrease the probability that “all monkeys are hairy.” This method of confirming hypotheses is both counterintuitive and controversial, but it allows for evidence to equitably affect hypotheses and it does not require infinite sample sets for confirmation or disconfirmation. 49. What is the main idea of the second paragraph? a. One hairy monkey proves the hypothesis “All monkeys are hairy.” b. The same piece of evidence can both confirm and disconfirm a hypothesis. c. Confirming and disconfirming evidence affect hypotheses differently. d. The scientific method is not a failsafe method for arriving at objective truth. 50. A synonym for disconfirmed would be: a. proven b. dissipated c. distilled d. disproven 51. Which of the following is true of hypotheses of the form “All x are y”? a. Something that is neither x nor y disproves the hypothesis. b. Something that is both x and y disproves the hypothesis. c. Something that is x but not y disproves the hypothesis. d. Something that is y but not x disproves the hypothesis. 52. Using the same reasoning as that in the passage, an automobile with eighteen wheels does what to the following hypothesis: “All automobiles have only four wheels”? a. It proves the hypothesis. b. It raises the hypothesis’s probability. c. It disproves the hypothesis. d. It decreases the hypothesis’s probability. Consider the map below. Shaded areas indicate water use, with darker areas indicating heavier use. 53. On the basis of the map, which of the following is the best inference regarding the areas where there is no shading? a. They are less inhabited. b. They are more desert-like. c. Residents are better at conservation. d. Residents require less water per capita. Section 2. Mathematics Number of Questions: 36 Time Limit: 54 Minutes 1. Which of the following represents the solution of the equation, 4