diff --git "a/iteration-dataset/dataset_08.csv" "b/iteration-dataset/dataset_08.csv" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/iteration-dataset/dataset_08.csv" @@ -0,0 +1,1021 @@ +id,prompt,A,B,C,D,E,answer +3,What does the type of resulting curve in the phase space depend on?,The angle of the pendulum,The gravitational acceleration,The length of the pendulum,The conserved quantity H,The time derivative of the angle,D +0,What are some other terms used to refer to people of old age?,Middle-aged adults,Teenagers,Children,Young adults,Infants,A +2,Who identified Dutch elm disease in the Netherlands?,Bea Schwarz,Christine Buisman,Johanna Westerdijk,All of the above,None of the above,D +6,What is the role of Dan Dongeun Huh in the lung-on-a-chip technology?,He is the Founding Director of the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University.,He is a Technology Development Fellow at the Wyss Institute.,He is now Wilf Family Term Chair Assistant Professor in Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania.,He is one of the inventors of the lung-on-a-chip technology.,None of the above.,D +1,Which branch of science is physical science part of?,Social science,Life science,Physical education,Natural science,Political science,D +6,What is the first optimization of the Skylake architecture called?,Tick-tock cycle,Process-architecture-optimization model,Skylake architecture,Kaby Lake,Tock refresh,D +1,Why is Neurospora crassa used as a model organism?,It has a haploid life cycle that makes genetic analysis simple.,It is easy to grow.,Its genome has been sequenced.,It was used in experiments by Edward Tatum and George Wells Beadle.,It is a red bread mold.,A +8,How are analytes separated in capillary electrophoresis?,By their size,By their ionic mobility,By non-covalent interactions with an alternate phase,By partitioning into an alternate phase,By gradients in conductivity and pH,B +8,What are some uses of logic in mathematical reasoning?,To prove theorems in number theory,To solve systems of linear equations,To perform statistical analysis,To study the properties of prime numbers,To develop algorithms for data mining,A +4,How do high-frequency vibrating screens differ from normal vibrating screens?,They have a lower frequency,They operate with a high stroke,They can only handle wet feed,They generate high-frequency vibrations,They have a larger size,D +3,What is the purpose of a technology strategy document?,To explain how technology should be utilized as part of an organization's overall corporate strategy,"To outline the objectives, principles, and tactics relating to the use of technologies","To guide the acquisition, allocation, and management of IT resources",To ensure the full integration of technology-related decisions with the company's strategies and operating plans,To create value for the organization through the exploitation of technologies,A +8,Which industry is known for using dyes that can be carcinogenic?,The textile industry,The food industry,The automotive industry,The chemical industry,The paper recycling industry,A +1,"How do Herzig and Zeller define ""mining software archives""?",A process to obtain initial evidence from software repositories,A process to extract data from software repositories,A process to obtain unbiased data from software repositories,A process to obtain noisy and incomplete data from software repositories,A process to obtain lots of initial evidence from software repositories,E +7,"What did the results of Kurt Gödel, Gerhard Gentzen, and others provide?",A complete resolution to Hilbert's program,A proof of the consistency of foundational theories,"New axiomatic frameworks for geometry, arithmetic, and analysis",A clarification of the issues involved in proving consistency,A study of the mathematical properties of formal systems,D +5,Which year did GameFAQs start running annual Character Battles?,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999,E +5,Which principles and practices are adopted in Lean Construction?,Operational research,Lean manufacturing,Continuous improvement,All of the above,None of the above,D +6,What is the main goal of using a recuperator in an air handling system?,To extract heat from the air,To cool down the exhaust gases,To increase the overall efficiency,To precool the air entering the combustion system,To reduce the fuel consumption,C +3,Which type of fields do most cryptographic protocols rely on?,Fields with infinitely many elements,Fields with finitely many elements,Fields with prime number elements,Fields with composite number elements,Fields with complex number elements,B +9,What is the focus of mining software repositories?,Analyzing bug tracking systems,Analyzing issue tracking systems,Analyzing version control repositories,Analyzing mailing list archives,Analyzing software systems and projects,E +1,How does the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report define an energy system?,All components related to energy production,All components related to energy demand,All components related to energy conversion,All components related to energy delivery,All components related to energy use,A +6,Which historical period saw new ideas about the working and functioning of the human body emerge?,Ancient Egypt,Classical Greece,Renaissance,Enlightenment,Industrial Revolution,C +3,What is a challenge in the degradation of dyes using oxidants?,The reagents required can be expensive,The reagents required can be harmful to the environment,The reagents required can be difficult to obtain,The reagents required can be indiscriminate,The reagents required can be ineffective,D +1,What does mathematical logic study within mathematics?,The properties of numbers and their relationships,The foundations of mathematical reasoning,The applications of mathematics in computer science,The techniques used to solve complex mathematical problems,The history and development of mathematics,B +5,What are the chronostratigraphic divisions used for?,To define geochronologic units,To determine the age of rocks,To develop standardized international units of geologic time,To study rock layers and their relationships,To precisely define divisions of geologic time,A +5,Which organization defined the concept of disaggregated BNG?,3GPP,IETF,BroadBand Forum,ITU,IEEE,C +6,Who sent Dr. Spencer Reid's mother to a mental hospital?,Dr. Reid himself,His father,His brother,His sister,His best friend,A +5,How does loading Android libraries differ from loading Java libraries?,"Android libraries can be loaded directly from jar files, while Java libraries cannot.","Java libraries must be copied in the application private internal storage area before they are loaded, while Android libraries do not require this step.",Both Android and Java libraries must be copied in the application private internal storage area before they are loaded.,"Java libraries are not compatible with Android, while Android libraries are compatible with Java.",Java libraries are loaded using a different procedure than Android libraries.,B +5,What organization did John Zerzan work for as a union organizer?,American Civil Liberties Union,Social Service Employee's Union,National Education Association,Teamsters Union,Service Employees International Union,B +8,Which type of amplifiers use MOSFET transistors for analog signal and power amplification?,Audio amplifiers,Radio-frequency amplifiers,TV amplifiers,Power amplifiers,All of the above,B +2,How does applied economics contribute to economic development?,By conducting case studies,By using historical analogy,"By applying common sense or the ""vernacular""",By analyzing input-output,By estimating using econometrics,E +7,What is the main focus of Hal Whitehead’s research?,Cultural hitchhiking in non-human organisms,Cultural behaviors in matrilineal whale communities,Population genetics of dolphins,Cultural preferences in Homo sapiens,Genetic diversity in killer whales,B +8,What is the purpose of the random subspace method in random forests?,To construct a collection of decision trees with controlled variance,To combine the bagging idea and random selection of features,To implement the stochastic discrimination approach to classification,To restrict the forests to selected feature dimensions,To overfit decision trees to their training set,D +7,Are devices compliant with ReFLEX 2.7 backwards compatible with ReFLEX25 and ReFLEX50 networks?,"Yes, but only with ReFLEX25 networks","Yes, but only with ReFLEX50 networks","Yes, with both ReFLEX25 and ReFLEX50 networks","No, devices compliant with ReFLEX 2.7 are not compatible with ReFLEX25 and ReFLEX50 networks",There is no information available about the backward compatibility of devices,C +4,What did Kurt Gödel and Gerhard Gentzen contribute to the program to prove the consistency of foundational theories?,They provided a complete resolution to the program,They clarified the issues involved in proving consistency,They developed new axiomatic frameworks,They focused on characterizing correct mathematical reasoning,They studied the mathematical properties of formal systems of logic,B +4,What is the relationship between the n-th symbolic power and the quotient ring R/I?,The n-th symbolic power is the intersection of all prime ideals in R/I,The n-th symbolic power is equal to the ideal I in R/I,The n-th symbolic power is a subset of the ideal I in R/I,The n-th symbolic power is the primary component of the ideal I in R/I,The n-th symbolic power is the canonical map from the ring R to its localization at a prime ideal in R/I,A +4,What is the working life of a self-rescue device once it has been used?,1 hour,2 hours,3 hours,4 hours,5 hours,C +3,"Which countries did the touring exhibition ""A History of the World in 100 Objects"" visit?","Abu Dhabi, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, China","Australia, China, Japan, Taiwan, Abu Dhabi","Japan, Taiwan, China, Australia, Abu Dhabi","China, Abu Dhabi, Taiwan, Australia, Japan","Taiwan, Japan, Australia, China, Abu Dhabi",A +6,What is the language of the inscription on the Stone of Terpon?,Latin,Greek,Hebrew,Egyptian,Arabic,B +4,What is the completeness property of the real numbers?,The existence of infima of a given partially ordered set,The existence of suprema of a given partially ordered set,The existence of both infima and suprema of a given partially ordered set,The existence of least upper bounds of a given partially ordered set,The existence of greatest lower bounds of a given partially ordered set,C +6,"What type of germ was used to contaminate salad bars in The Dalles, Oregon?",Salmonella,E. coli,Botulinum toxin,Anthrax,Ricin,A +3,Where are most artificial flower factories located?,Guangdong province in China,Harvard University,South America,Italy,Ancient Rome,A +2,What invention in the 15th century helped spread new ideas about the working and functioning of the human body?,Telephone,Television,Printing press,Computer,Internet,C +0,In which year was The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace premiered at The Royal Albert Hall?,1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,B +1,What is the formula for the speed of sound cs in a shock wave?,cs = γp/ρ,cs = γp^2/ρ,cs = γpρ,cs = γp/2ρ,cs = γp^2/2ρ,A +6,"What is the difference between the Actor model and Milner, et al. work on the Pi calculus?",The Actor model allows varying topology,The Actor model allows passing addresses of Actors in messages,The Actor model allows unbounded time between sending and receiving messages,The Actor model allows unbounded nondeterminism,The Actor model allows unbounded nondeterminism,E +5,Which of the following is NOT a potential application of iron oxide nanoparticles?,Catalysis,Magnetic particle imaging,Targeted drug and gene delivery,Supplement formulation,Separation of biomolecules,D +4,What were the plants collected on the Lewis and Clark Expedition named by?,Local indigenous tribes,Government sponsored scientists,University professors,Botanical garden caretakers,Frederick Traugott Pursh,E +7,What does the layered composition of the atmosphere minimize?,Sunlight,Ultraviolet radiation,Solar wind,Cosmic rays,All of the above,E +8,What is non-repudiation in the context of service accounts?,Performing actions on their behalf with a service account in cases where it is not possible to trace the actions of the abuser,Someone impersonates the service account to escalate privileges,Someone impersonates the service account to hide their identity,Someone impersonates the service account to administer managed services,Someone impersonates the service account to extract information,A +2,Which method is commonly used for the degradation of dyes in dye-containing effluents?,Heterogeneous photocatalysis,Chemical oxygen demand,Deinking,Fenton chemistry,Methylene blue,A +1,What are examples of universal building blocks in biological materials?,"Alpha-helices, beta-sheets, and tropocollagen molecules",Particular filament assemblies and beta-sheet nanocrystals,Proteins and cells,Spider silk and bone,Tendon fascicles,A +2,Which AEI system was selected as the standard by the AAR?,RFID system,Microwave system,Black-and-white barcode system,Color barcode system,None of the above,D +4,What is the name of the protagonist in the single-player campaign?,Jake Dunn,Nomad,Delta Force,Future Force Warrior,Nanosuit,B +3,What is the suggested total flight duration for a mission to ʻOumuamua?,5 to 10 years,22 years,26 years,5 to 25 years,10 to 20 years,D +6,What distinguishes complex adaptive systems from other types of systems?,The presence of feedback loops,The absence of self-organization,The reliance on predetermined rules,The lack of interdependence between agents,The static nature of the system,A +5,What did Charles Darwin observe while developing his theory of natural selection?,Limited potential for population growth,Restricted growth under unlimited resource conditions,Exponential growth of populations,Stagnant growth of populations,Unlimited resource availability,C +3,What is the analogue of a convex set for discrete sets?,Intersection-convex set,Integrally-convex set,Continuously-convex set,Differentiably-convex set,Monotonically-convex set,B +7,What is the total yield from added biomass to bio fuels in the BLGMF concept?,15-16%,22-23%,55%,70%,90+%,D +9,Where did Joseph Patrick Slattery install the first wireless set?,Sydney,Melbourne,Brisbane,Perth,Blue Mountains,E +3,What can aptamers be used for in biological lab research and medical tests?,Measurement of different proteins,Identification of molecular markers of disease,Drug delivery systems,Controlled drug release systems,All of the above,E +3,What is the name of the learning center set up by Navdanya?,Bija Vidyapeeth,Navdanya Vidyapeeth,Seed Vidyapeeth,Biodiversity Vidyapeeth,Organic Vidyapeeth,A +1,"In industries with rapidly changing technology, what tends to dominate enterprise taxonomy development efforts?",Alignment of business terms to technology requirements,Alignment of technology terms to business requirements,Alignment of business and technology standards,Alignment of technology capabilities to business processes,Alignment of business objectives to technology strategies,A +1,What does mathematical logic study within mathematics?,Methods for solving differential equations,Algorithms for optimizing functions,Properties of formal systems of logic,Applications of mathematical reasoning in computer science,The numerical properties of mathematical objects,C +2,What is Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) used for?,To simulate the function of alveoli,To provide oxygenation of blood and removal of carbon dioxide from the blood temporarily,To bridge the time until a lung transplant is available for patients too sick to wait,To take over the functions of the heart and lungs simultaneously,To minimize patient trauma during lung transplant surgery,C +0,What is the most common resistance wire used for heating purposes?,Aluminum wire,Copper wire,Nichrome wire,Tin wire,Iron wire,C +6,Which condition is NOT one of the unusual conditions present in low Earth orbit?,Microgravity,Extreme temperatures,Cosmic radiation,Strong gravitational pull,Vacuum of space,D +0,What is the main focus of Artificial neural membrane (ANM) structures?,Integration of microscale devices,Integration of nanoscale devices,Development of adaptive neural networks,Development of programmable materials,Development of open architecture environments,E +6,What is the purpose of a constant rate of extension (CRE) machine?,To test the compressive strength of materials,To test the tensile strength of materials,To measure the length of materials,To calibrate the load cell,To control the movement of the cross head,B +3,Which field did many mathematical theories eventually find application in?,Physics,Computer science,Pure mathematics,Real-world concerns,Applied areas,E +9,What can RTLS technology be used for in a hospital setting?,Tracking the location of doctors and nurses,Finding medical equipment,Monitoring patient movements,All of the above,None of the above,D +1,What is the frequency range for high-frequency vibrating screens?,200 to 9000 RPM,1500 to 9000 RPM,0° to 25°,0° to 45°,Less than 200 μm,B +2,What county was the society particularly interested in?,Middlesex County,Essex County,Suffolk County,Norfolk County,Plymouth County,B +5,What is the purpose of using 380 micron wide hollow fibers in artificial lung (AL) devices?,To provide oxygenation of blood and removal of carbon dioxide from the blood temporarily,To take over the functions of the heart and lungs simultaneously,To simplify the ECMO system,To bridge the time until a lung transplant is available for patients too sick to wait,To simulate the function of alveoli,E +4,Which field of study focuses on the Universe as a whole?,Astronomy,Physical cosmology,Planetary science,Astrophysics,Solar astronomy,B +4,What is the main reason why thermophytes can survive extreme temperatures?,They have a highly organized nucleus,They have a thick cell wall,They have specialized heat-shock proteins,They have an unorganized nucleus,They have a high metabolic rate,D +1,Which material was used to make artificial plants in ancient Egypt?,Painted linen,Stained horn,Gold and silver,Rice-paper,Silkworm cocoons,B +2,"What event is described at the beginning of the book ""Germs: Biological Weapons and America's Secret War""?",The discovery of a new strain of salmonella,A terrorist attack in Oregon,The spread of a deadly germ in Moscow,The planning of germ warfare on Cuba,The release of classified documents on bioweapons,B +0,"What is the main argument of the book ""The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History""?","The Earth is experiencing a modern, man-made, sixth extinction.",Humans are responsible for previous mass extinction events.,The Earth is currently experiencing a natural mass extinction.,The book argues for the preservation of endangered species.,The author advocates for the hunting of certain animal species.,A +7,Does The Document Foundation provide support for LibreOffice?,"Yes, they provide support for LibreOffice","No, they do not provide support for LibreOffice",Only enterprise-focused editions provide support,Support is only available for the paid version of LibreOffice,Support is only available for the online version of LibreOffice,B +7,What are the three classifications of heat exchangers recognized by TEMA?,"Shell and Tube, Plate and Frame, and Spiral","Single Phase, Two Phase, and Multi Phase","U-Tube, Double Pipe, and Hairpin","Floating Head, Fixed Tube Sheet, and Kettle","Floating Head, U-Tube, and Double Pipe",E +8,What does cultural hitchhiking explain in matrilineal whale species?,The low genetic diversity,The cultures and population genetics,The genetic traits distinct from the larger population,The relationship between population genetics and culture,The process of genetic selection based on cultural preference,A +8,What did Blaisdell do with the device after inventing it?,Patented it and marketed it throughout the United States,Donated it to a museum,Sold it to a private company,Kept it for personal use,Destroyed it,A +3,What did Stewart McPherson hire to travel to Misool?,A car,A motorcycle,A helicopter,A local fishing boat,A private jet,D +10,"What is the significance of the name ""extreme programming""?",It highlights the extreme levels of code simplicity and clarity,It emphasizes the extreme frequency of code review,It suggests the extreme nature of the management structure,It signifies the extreme adaptability to changing customer requirements,It symbolizes the extreme communication between team members,D +3,How does the author describe the scientific information in the book?,In complex and technical terms.,In poetic and metaphorical language.,In understandable prose.,In vague and ambiguous terms.,In biased and opinionated language.,C +6,What is the significance of solar longitude in the mid 1950s on Mars?,It determines the position of Mars in its orbit around the Sun.,It determines the frequency of meteor showers on Mars.,It determines the exact point in Earth's orbit when a meteor shower occurs.,It determines the intensity of meteor showers on Mars.,It determines the deviation in solar longitude with time on Mars.,C +4,When did Intel announce the process-architecture-optimization model?,2007,2014,2016,Late 2014,March 2016,E +4,Where did Joseph Patrick Slattery build an X-ray practice?,Sydney,Melbourne,Brisbane,Perth,Bathurst,E +0,What is the purpose of subcloning in molecular biology?,To move genes between different organisms,To move a DNA sequence from one vector to another,To create multiple copies of a gene,To isolate and purify DNA molecules,To excise the gene of interest from a vector,B +4,What was the first easily customisable aspect of the mobile phone?,Background wallpaper,Operator logos,Phone case designs,Ring tones,Screen savers,B +4,What is the aim of the simple assembly line balancing problem?,To assign a set of tasks that need to be performed on the workpiece to a sequence of workstations.,To minimize the distance traveled by each component part.,To design work slides for assembly lines.,To deliver parts at convenient distances on sliding assembling lines.,None of the above.,A +8,What is the theoretical basis of power plant engineering?,Electrical engineering.,Mechanical engineering.,Energy engineering.,Nuclear technology.,Renewable energy sources.,B +5,Which fork of Popcorn Time gained millions of users within four months of launching?,Time4Popcorn,Netflix,Butter Project,Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA),Spotify,A +1,When were the first members of the ATtiny family released?,2001,2005,1999,2010,1995,C +1,What is the main objective of research in mathematical logic?,To study the history of mathematics,To solve real-world problems using logic,To characterize correct mathematical reasoning,To develop new mathematical techniques,To explore the applications of logic in computer science,C +7,What is the name of the small basic proteins that DNA binds to in eukaryotes?,Zinc finger,Helix-turn-helix,Leucine zipper,Histones,Polymerases,D +8,What is the current composition of Earth's atmosphere the product of?,Chemical reactions,Physical processes,Biological modification,Volcanic activity,Meteorite impacts,C +4,What was the retainer paid by l'Hôpital to Johann Bernoulli per year?,100₣,200₣,300₣,400₣,500₣,C +2,What did Miguel Ignacio Lillo study at the National School of Tucumán?,Pharmacy,Chemistry,Biology,Physics,Medicine,B +0,What is the term used to describe the unrestricted growth of a population of organisms when resources in its habitat are unlimited?,Restricted growth,Logistic growth,Exponential growth,Sustainable growth,Stagnant growth,C +5,What has contributed to the growth of the motor vehicle component manufacturing industry in the U.S.?,Decrease in demand and vehicle sales,Instability in the North American supply chain,Lack of investments in the United States,Increase in demand and vehicle sales,Relocation of manufacturing jobs overseas,D +1,What is memory inhibition not to be confused with?,"Everyday uses of the word ""inhibition""",Cognitive inhibition,The ability to remember irrelevant information,The activation of irrelevant information,Efficient recollection,A +9,What is the belief of antinatalists regarding coming into existence?,It is a benefit for sentient beings,It is a harm for sentient beings,It is a gamble with suffering,It is inevitable,It is a choice made by individuals,B +6,What is the purpose of the reciprocating pump in a COBR?,To achieve plug flow under turbulent flow conditions,To generate continuous oscillatory flow,To create annular baffles in the tube,To maintain laminar flow conditions,To create net flow through the tube,B +9,What are the sections of a machine that are usually supplied as separate items called?,Prefabricated parts,Separate items,Sub-components,Modules,Pre-assemblies,B +2,What is the primary advantage of Popcorn Time compared to Netflix?,Popcorn Time offers a larger library of movies and TV shows.,Popcorn Time allows users to download videos for offline viewing.,"Popcorn Time is available for free, while Netflix requires a subscription.",Popcorn Time has a more user-friendly interface than Netflix.,Popcorn Time is legal in all jurisdictions.,C +9,What has happened to the former members of Overwatch?,They were captured by the omnics,They have retired,They have formed a new organization,They have returned to protect humanity,They have become villains,D +5,What is the process of using high pressure water to access fragile underground infrastructure?,Demolition,Brush cutting,Drilling,Mining,Hydro excavation,E +6,What is the purpose of an industrial flexible manufacturing system?,To utilize robots in the production segment of manufacturing industries,To increase the volume of productivity,To create a variety of benefits for manufacturing industries,To improve efficiency and production rate,All of the above,E +5,How does the author present the information in the book?,Through a series of fictional stories.,Through personal anecdotes and interviews.,By presenting only scientific data and statistics.,Through political and ideological arguments.,By describing her own personal experiences.,B +5,What is the role of the Control Plane functional elements in Mobile Core Networks?,Handling packet forwarding,Managing User-data Plane paths,Delivering light-weight services as SMS,Signaling procedures,Implementing the Control and User Plane Separation (CUPS),D +2,Exactly how and when did different groups of viruses originate?,From ancient bacteria,From ancient parasites,From ancient fungi,From ancient protists,From ancient plants,D +3,Where was the head-to-head accuracy test conducted?,Pennsylvania Railroad,"Spruce Creek, Pennsylvania",General Electric,ABEX,Wabco,B +4,What was the default port number for MoonEdit servers?,12345,23456,34567,45678,32123,E +6,What are some of the techniques used in industrial and production engineering?,Automation,Robotics,Mechanical engineering,All of the above,None of the above,D +9,What does microfadeometry measure on cultural objects?,Light damage,Color changes,Light exposure,Reflectance spectra,Kinetics of color change,E +8,What is the relationship between a technology strategy and the company's overall corporate strategy?,The technology strategy is a subset of the overall corporate strategy,The technology strategy is independent of the overall corporate strategy,The technology strategy is the same as the overall corporate strategy,The technology strategy influences the overall corporate strategy,The technology strategy has no impact on the overall corporate strategy,D +7,What is the definition of speculative design according to Dunne and Raby?,An activity where futuristic and alternative scenarios convey ideas,An activity where conjecture is as good as knowledge,An activity where futuristic and alternative scenarios convey ideas and raise questions,"An activity where the goal is to emphasize implications of ""mindless"" decisions for mankind",All of the above,E +9,What is the full name of the dinosaur species T. hannibalis?,Tyrannosaurus hannibalis,Tataouinea hannibalis,Triceratops hannibalis,Theropoda hannibalis,All of the above,B +3,What is the weight of a Hodge structure component in a mixed Hodge structure?,It is the dimension of the cohomology group,It is the degree of the polynomial defining the variety,It is the order of the differential form,It is the exponent of the weight function,It is the index of the Hodge structure component,E +6,What does BEST consider as the universe of possible samples?,P,R,P*,T,BEST does not consider a universe of possible samples,B +2,What is the function of a hydraulic fuse in analogy with electrical fuses?,To restrict the flow of hydraulic fluid,To prevent damage to hydraulic components,To detect a rapid flow of hydraulic fluid,To isolate the defective branch in a hydraulic system,To protect the hydraulic system from sudden loss of pressure,E +9,What type of mills were primarily used before the industrial revolution?,Hammer or pin mills,High speed rotor mills,Gravitational impact mills,Roller mills and stone mills,Attrition or grinding mills,E +1,Which of the following banks is a member of The Clearing House?,Bank of America,Citizens Bank,HSBC,PNC Bank,KeyBank,A +9,What mathematical operations cannot be done with a compass and straightedge?,Drawing a straight line segment,Drawing a curved line segment,Trisecting an angle,Squaring a circle,Drawing a perfect circle,C +3,What is the responsibility of the International Commission on Stratigraphy?,To study rock layers and their relationships,To define global chronostratigraphic units,To determine the age of rocks,To develop standardized international units of geologic time,To precisely define divisions of geologic time,B +8,What does BEST use to calculate the MDSs between clusters and spectral data points?,Bootstrapping,Cluster analysis,Multidimensional standard deviations,Calibration set,Probability distribution estimation,C +7,What is the role of a lathe or milling machine in tuning horn analyzers?,To manually identify frequencies using a meter,To calculate impedance automatically through embedded software,To sweep the driving frequency and monitor the current,To analyze the electrical impedance of piezoelectric materials,To adjust the dimensions of the parts to the desired frequency,E +3,What is the main difference between learning factories and model factories?,"Learning factories provide a didactical concept and an operating model for training, while model factories only provide a didactical concept.","Learning factories provide an operating model for training, while model factories only provide a didactical concept.","Learning factories provide a didactical concept for training, while model factories provide an operating model.","Learning factories provide both a didactical concept and an operating model for training, while model factories do not provide any.","Learning factories provide an operating model for training, while model factories provide both a didactical concept and an operating model.",A +6,What is the minimum turning circle associated with a standard rate turn for an aircraft?,180° in one minute,90° in one minute,270° in one minute,360° in one minute,45° in one minute,A +3,Which species of bark beetles spread Dutch elm disease in North America?,Elm bark beetle,European elm bark beetle,Banded elm bark beetle,Both A and B,All of the above,D +5,When was the Philippine International Furniture Show mentioned in The Manila Times?,"Saturday, January 08, 2005","Sunday, February 20, 2005","Friday, March 10, 2005","Thursday, April 06, 2005","Wednesday, May 24, 2005",A +2,What is the minimum magnetic field strength required for the GK effect to occur?,1 Tesla,1 kiloTesla,1 milliTesla,1 microTesla,1 microGauss,E +1,Which of the following fields is not widely used in mathematics?,Field of rational numbers,Field of real numbers,Field of complex numbers,Field of imaginary numbers,Field of transcendental numbers,D +8,What are the services typically provided by an MVNE to an MVNO?,SIM provisioning and configuration,Customer billing and relationship management,Value-added service platforms,All of the above,None of the above,D +3,What is the purpose of combustion modeling in computational fluid dynamics?,To accurately represent the physical and chemical phenomena of combustion,To simulate the motion of fluids,To measure the concentration of species in a system,To determine the velocity of fluid flow,To calculate the pressure in a system,A +1,What are the potential applications of iron oxide nanoparticles?,Supplement formulation and molecular imaging,Catalysis and terabit magnetic storage devices,Sensors and high-sensitivity biomolecular magnetic resonance imaging,Magnetic fluid hyperthermia and separation of biomolecules,All of the above,E +8,What is the purpose of safety stock calculation and forecasting?,To optimize inventory calculations,To manage lead time variability,To track and forecast inventory cost management,To calculate the optimal amount of stock to keep on hand to prevent stockouts,To automate and manually replenish inventory,D +9,What type of load can be turned through 90 degrees using a pallet inverter?,Full pallet loads of packages or products,Damaged pallet or slip sheet,Manufacturer's products,Different types of pallets,Rapidly frozen products,A +2,What subjects were taught in Naturhistorieselskabet?,Mathematics and physics,Chemistry and astronomy,"Botany, zoology, and mineralogy",Geology and paleontology,History and archaeology,C +1,"Which country is mentioned in the ""Lists of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Africa"" article?",Democratic Republic of the Congo,Angola,Zambia,None of the above,All of the above,E +1,How is callus formation induced in plant tissue samples?,By exposing the samples to sunlight,By applying plant growth regulators,By subjecting the samples to extreme temperatures,By genetically modifying the samples,By introducing pests and diseases to the samples,B +7,What is the more generic term used to refer to flight training devices?,Full flight simulator,Technical flight simulator,Aircraft behavior mimic device,Flight simulation training device,General English flight simulator,D +0,What is the main focus of complexity theory and organizations?,Understanding how organizations adapt to their environments,Exploring the relationship between complexity and chaos,Studying the behavior of individuals within organizations,Analyzing the structure of organizations,Investigating the role of feedback loops in organizations,A +9,What is the other name for the Hayes-Wheelwright Matrix?,The product-process matrix,The manufacturing lifecycle matrix,The product-positioning matrix,The process-structure matrix,The product-lifecycle matrix,A +5,"What is mentioned in the ""Further reading"" section?",R. Aoki,O. A. Hoeg,M.N.,Democratic Republic of the Congo,Stratigraphic units,B +2,Which industry has not benefited from the use of industrial enzymes?,Pharmaceuticals,Chemical production,Agriculture,Consumer products,All of the above industries have benefited,C +7,Which type of organizations have been created to support research software engineering roles?,Government agencies,Non-profit organizations,Research institutes,Associations and communities,All of the above,E +9,How can reverse engineering help in situations with limited resources?,By providing important benchmarking information about newly acquired products,By creating schematics and documentation for circuit boards,By repairing or reprinting circuit boards using additive manufacturing techniques,By inspecting for counterfeit or malicious circuits in circuit boards,By reducing the time required to fabricate replacement parts,C +6,What is the purpose of combining MAIA measurements with population health records?,To measure the radiance and polarization of sunlight scattered by atmospheric aerosols,To study the connection between aerosol pollutants and human health,To understand the linkages between different types of airborne particles and human health,"To characterize the sizes, compositions, and quantities of particulate matter in air pollution",To better understand the connections between aerosol pollutants and health problems,E +1,Which branch of mathematics does algebraic geometry use techniques from?,Number theory,Topology,Abstract algebra,Geometry,Commutative algebra,E +4,When were the research findings for lung-on-a-chip published in Science?,"June 25, 2010","June 26, 2010","June 24, 2010","June 23, 2010","June 22, 2010",A +7,What is the objective of the TR-45 Mobile and Personal Communications Systems Standards engineering committee?,To develop the Wireless Intelligent Network (WIN) concept,To develop technical standards for wireless networks,To make current network infrastructure obsolete,To provide multiple services for wireless subscribers,To handle or select incoming calls in a variety of ways,B +7,What temperature is required in a kiln to complete some processes?,Below freezing point,Room temperature,Boiling point of water,Sufficiently high temperature,Extremely low temperature,D +3,Why were safety valves developed for steam boilers?,To prevent explosions,To increase efficiency,To regulate steam flow,To reduce maintenance costs,To control temperature,A +2,What were some early examples of productivity-improving technologies?,The water wheel and the horse collar,The spinning wheel and the three-field system,The crop rotation and the blast furnace,The movable type printing press and the mining technical manual,The scientific method and the diffusion of knowledge,B +5,What is the range of affinities exhibited by aptamers?,nM to mM,nM to μM,pM to nM,pM to μM,fM to pM,D +5,"What is a major problem in achieving technology alignment within state government, according to the example of California?",Lack of internal skills or experience with emerging technologies,Lack of collaboration and exploration of emerging technologies,Lack of vision and executive sponsorship,Lack of customer relationships through online services,Lack of alignment between technology and business processes,C +7,What types of vectors can be used in magnetofection?,Only non-viral transfection systems,Only nucleic acids,Only viruses,Both nucleic acids and non-viral transfection systems,Both nucleic acids and viruses,E +0,What are the major subareas of mathematical logic?,"Number theory, algebra, analysis, and geometry","Model theory, proof theory, set theory, and recursion theory","Statistics, probability theory, optimization, and calculus","Topology, differential equations, linear algebra, and combinatorics","Logic programming, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data mining",B +2,What led to the need for renewing the concept of mathematical rigor?,Introduction of counter-intuitive theories,Introduction of axiomatic methods,Discovery of apparent paradoxes,The concept of pure mathematics,Renewal of mathematics for its own sake,C +8,What are some areas that can be impacted by a technological revolution?,Business management.,Education.,Social interactions.,Finance.,All of the above.,E +0,What are the fundamental selective forces responsible for the origin of sexual reproduction?,Competition for resources,Environmental changes,Genetic mutations,Predation pressure,Social dynamics,D +6,Which country did Sir Michael Dummett serve in the military?,India,Malaya,England,Scotland,Wales,A +9,How do colicins reduce competition from other bacterial strains?,By promoting bacterial growth,By inhibiting murein synthesis,By depolarizing the cytoplasmic membrane,By releasing toxins,By binding to outer membrane receptors,E +1,When was Harary's generalized tic-tac-toe devised?,March 1976,March 1977,March 1978,March 1979,March 1980,B +2,When did ExxonMobil end its research funding for algae biofuels?,2020,2021,2022,2023,2024,C +6,What is the maximum height that the vegetation in the xerophytic coastal and subcoastal scrublands can reach?,2 m (6 ft),4 m (13 ft),6 m (20 ft),8 m (26 ft),10 m (33 ft),C +1,What is the main source of energy in nuclear reactors?,Nuclear fusion,Nuclear fission,Chemical reactions,Nuclear binding energy,Carbon dioxide,B +5,Which continent did Sir Joseph Burtt Hutchinson conduct his field studies on crop variability?,Europe,Asia,Africa,Australia,North America,C +1,What is the main difference between an artificial lung (AL) and a heart-lung machine?,"An AL is external and designed to take over the functions of the lungs for long periods of time, while a heart-lung machine is temporary","An AL is internal and designed to take over the functions of the heart and lungs simultaneously, while a heart-lung machine is external","An AL is used for lung transplant surgeries, while a heart-lung machine is used for heart surgeries",An AL is less expensive than a heart-lung machine,"An AL is damaging to the patient's lungs if used for extended periods of time, while a heart-lung machine is not",A +0,What is reverse engineering of printed circuit boards (PCBs)?,The process of creating new circuit boards based on existing designs,The process of generating fabrication and design data for an existing circuit board,The process of troubleshooting and repairing existing circuit boards,The process of creating counterfeit circuit boards,The process of testing the security of a device,B +1,What is the composition of a planetary body according to the rain-out model?,Primarily made up of water and carbon dioxide,Primarily made up of silicate minerals and NiFe,Primarily made up of metallic elements and noble gases,Primarily made up of organic compounds and methane,Primarily made up of hydrogen and helium,B +2,What is the goal of the research on the effects of long-term space exposure on the human body?,To understand the effects of cosmic radiation,To determine the feasibility of space colonization,To improve astronaut fitness and health,To study the effects of microgravity on the body,To develop new medical treatments,B +8,What is the purpose of a Mail User Agent (MUA) in relation to Dovecot?,To act as a mail storage server,To deliver mail to the server,To forward connections to another mail server,To retrieve and manipulate mail on a remote server,To act as an email client,E +6,What is the purpose of using dexels in physical simulation?,To create a one-to-one correspondence between pixels in an image,To model the surface evolution of workpieces in manufacturing processes,To measure the depth of cut variation in machining,To discretize functions defined on surfaces,None of the above,D +1,Why is it impossible to define the notion of a boundary in a digital image mathematically exactly?,Digital images do not have topological properties,Boundary is a topological notion,There is no mathematical framework for defining a boundary in a digital image,Digital images are not represented as two-dimensional abstract cell complexes,Tracing the boundary of a subset introduces a topological paradox,B +4,What did scientists achieve in 2016 regarding artificial wombs?,The development of fully functioning artificial wombs,The initiation of fetal development outside the body,The ability to keep human embryos in artificial wombs for longer than 14 days,The ability to perform fetal surgeries at an early stage,The ability to keep human embryos in artificial wombs for 13 days,E +4,Why are couplings between code entities important?,To introduce new features,To fix defects,To identify changes made by new developers,To extract coupling information from documents,To uncover interesting information about software systems,E +3,How do analytes migrate in capillary electrophoresis methods?,Through electrolyte solutions under the influence of an electric field,Through non-covalent interactions with an alternate phase,By gradients in conductivity and pH,By partitioning into an alternate phase,By ionic mobility,A +5,What determines the degree to which genotype affects phenotype?,The observable traits and characteristics in an individual or organism,The complete set of genetic material in an organism,The number of copies of each chromosome found in a species,The alleles or variants an individual carries in a particular gene or genetic location,The trait being considered,E +4,What are some traits of the Dalvik virtual machine?,It uses less space than other standard VMs.,It has a modified constant pool that uses 32-bit indexes.,It uses a 16-bit instruction set that works directly on local variables.,It uses a 4-bit virtual register field to pick local variables.,All of the above,E +2,What type of fields are commonly used in number theory and algebraic geometry?,Fields of rational functions,Fields of irrational functions,Fields of rational numbers,Fields of irrational numbers,Fields of transcendental numbers,A +6,What is the term used in North America to refer to financial utilization?,Physical utilization,Spot utilization,Financial utilization,Target utilization,$ Utilization,E +8,What were the fundamental selective forces maintaining sexual reproduction?,Genetic diversity,Adaptability to changing environments,Reproductive success,Sexual selection,Population stability,D +6,What prize was Sir Andrew Pollard awarded in Paediatrics?,Wheelwright's Prize in Paediatrics,Royal Medal in Paediatrics,Nobel Prize in Paediatrics,John Snow Medal in Paediatrics,Lasker Award in Paediatrics,A +7,Where have fake moustaches been used historically besides theater and performance?,In religious ceremonies,In political events,In military disguises,In everyday fashion,In medical treatments,C +3,What is the purpose of using standards for parts stress modelling?,To ensure the exact science of modelling,To compare the results of different systems,To calculate redundancy or fault tolerance in a system,To provide guidelines for system designers and customers,To find the expected failure rate of software components in a system,D +3,What can microfading technology provide information about?,The aging of cultural materials,The chemical characterization of dyes,The light-stability of objects,The potential light damage to objects in museum collections,All of the above,E +0,What are the three basic approaches for constructing a space elevator?,Using in-space resources to manufacture the whole cable in space,"Launching and deploying a first seed cable and successively reinforcing the seed cable by additional cables, transported by climbers","Spooling two cables down and then connecting the ends, forming a loop",Using nanotubes to build the elevator in little more than a decade,Lifting the entire mass of the elevator into geostationary orbit,A +6,What is the purpose of the components of a communications system?,To use common procedures,To be technically compatible,To respond to controls,To operate in union,To serve a common purpose,E +7,What is the main advantage of immobilized enzymes?,They can be easily separated from the reaction mixture,They have a higher reaction rate than free enzymes,They are more resistant to degradation,They can be used in a wider range of reactions,None of the above,A +7,What is the definition of Technology Management education?,"The integrated planning, design, optimization, operation and control of technological products, processes and services",The management of the use of technology for human advantage,The identification of possible relevant technologies for the organization,"The development of science, technical, and business skills required for management of people and systems in technology-based industries",The mapping of technologies to business and market needs,D +5,Which infectious diseases has Sir Andrew Pollard led research on?,COVID-19 and SARS,Typhoid fever and malaria,Influenza and rabies,Ebola and Zika,Meningitis and pneumonia,E +2,What types of species does the book describe as being extinguished by humans?,Large predator animals.,Microscopic organisms.,Plant species.,Bird species.,Marine mammals.,A +9,What do parts stress modelling calculations not take into account?,Component stress,Redundancy or fault tolerance,The expected failure rate of a system,The expected overall failure rate of a system,Random failure,B +4,What is one of the benefits of rapid tooling for producing special tools?,It requires a large stock of finished tools.,It extends the lifespan of the product.,It decreases the time and cost of the product.,It can be reproduced without bigger design and production efforts.,It increases the accuracy of the product.,D +0,What are the differences between the Java API and the Android API?,"The Java API is used for Android applications, while the Android API is used for traditional Java programming.",The Java API and the Android API have different functionalities and features.,The Java API is more efficient than the Android API.,The Java API is written in a different programming language than the Android API.,The Java API is only compatible with older versions of Android.,B +2,"When was the term ""learning factory"" first coined?","The term ""learning factory"" was first coined in the US in 1994.","The term ""learning factory"" was first coined in the US in 2000.","The term ""learning factory"" was first coined in the US in 2004.","The term ""learning factory"" was first coined in the US in 1990.","The term ""learning factory"" was first coined in the US in 1998.",A +2,How does an optical comparator measure dimensions and geometry?,By superimposing graduations on the screen over the silhouette,By lining up various points on the silhouette with the reticle,By analyzing the image and reporting measurements,By projecting a magnified silhouette of a part onto a screen,By moving the stage and measuring how far it moves,B +0,What are the three mechanisms of fault reporting that increase operational availability and reduce operating costs?,Reduce labor-intensive diagnostic evaluation,Eliminate diagnostic testing down-time,Provide notification to management for degraded operation,Implement active redundancy to reduce downtime,Integrate fault reporting with condition-based maintenance,A +4,What are the coating agents used for iron oxide nanoparticles?,Hematite and goethite,Cobalt and nickel,Fatty acids and diols,Iron and oxygen,Alkyl-substituted amines and cation vacancies,C +7,What may a rental company look at when measuring spot utilization?,Current revenue,Current maintenance,Current availability,Current satisfaction,Current utilization,E +7,In what year was GameFAQs.com one of the 300 highest-trafficked English-language websites?,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,E +3,What is the coexistence of universality and diversity referred to as?,Bioinspired and biomimetic material development,The universality–diversity paradigm,Phylogenetics,Materiomics,Inorganic or hybrid organic-inorganic building blocks,B +6,What are the mathematical properties of formal systems of logic?,Their expressive power,Their deductive power,Their consistency,Their completeness,All of the above,E +3,How is the random walk closeness centrality of a node calculated?,It is the sum of the probabilities of reaching that node from all other nodes in the network.,It is the inverse of the average mean first passage time to that node.,It is the average distance between that node and all other nodes in the network.,It is the sum of the shortest paths from that node to all other nodes in the network.,It is the average number of steps it takes to reach that node from all other nodes in the network.,B +5,Which group of organisms have plastids of secondary or tertiary endosymbiotic origin?,Green algae,Red algae,Glaucophytes,Meta-algae,Apicomplexans,D +4,At what age did Dr. Spencer Reid graduate from Las Vegas High School?,12,16,18,21,24,A +6,What did James Henry Northrop invent while working for George Draper and Sons?,A hand-operated loom,A fully automatic power loom,A shuttle-charging machine,A textile industry tool,A spooler guide,E +2,What replaces continuity in functions on discrete sets?,Direction-preservation conditions,Convex set conditions,Integration conditions,Differentiability conditions,Monotonicity conditions,A +3,What pressure is typically required for hydraulic systems to work properly?,Less than 7000 kPa,Around 7000 kPa,More than 7000 kPa,Varies depending on the application,Not mentioned in the text,C +7,What are the main complaints about the departments involved in Service Canada?,Lack of alignment between technology and business processes,Lack of collaboration and exploration of emerging technologies,Lack of vision and executive sponsorship,Fighting over their turf and serving the bureaucracy,Lack of customer relationships through online services,D +8,What is the purpose of forgetting according to evolutionary psychologists?,To activate irrelevant information,To facilitate the selectivity of rapid recollection,To remember every place one has ever parked,To stop or override mental processes,To allow for efficient recollection,E +6,What can be used to perform parts stress modelling calculations?,Spreadsheets,Computer programs,Manual calculations,Handheld calculators,Pen and paper,B +2,What techniques can be employed by hackers in hack-for-hire operations?,Simple password cracking,Phishing attacks,Ransomware attacks,Advanced persistent threats (APTs),All of the above,E +2,What is typically specified in an engineering drawing?,All possible information about a component,Multiple views of a component,Additional scratch views of details,Pictographic representations,Abbreviations and symbols,B +9,What is the CIP Code for Technology Management education?,52.0216,2020,A set of projects under development,A set of technologies in use,"The integrated planning, design, optimization, operation and control of technological products, processes and services",A +7,Which of the following is NOT a book edited by Myrna T. Semaan?,Floral enchantment to Lebanon: Natural heritage from the Mediterranean spaces and species (II),Orchids of Lebanon: Natural heritage from the Mediterranean spaces and species (I),Holy Land of the Phoenicians - Adonis River: Valley of the Dancing Shadows,Adonis River: Valley of the Dancing Shadows,All of the above are edited by Myrna T. Semaan,D +8,What are the attractive forces that hold atoms together in a molecule?,Ionic bonds,Non-covalent interactions,Hydrogen bonds,Chemical bonds,Covalent bonds,E +4,Who resolutely denies the comparison between transhumanism and the Nazi project?,Nick Bostrom,Francis Bacon,Dante,Julian Huxley,Stefan Lorenz Sorgner,E +6,Which method can be used for the removal or degradation of dyes?,Oxidation using air,Oxidation using ozone,Oxidation using hydrogen peroxide,Fenton chemistry,All of the above,E +6,What is the adware incident associated with TouchPal?,Bundling adware with its keyboard software,Taking steps to conceal its involvement in adware,Being banned from the Google Play Store,Developing malicious software,Revealing adware practices,C +5,What were the relations explored between semiotics and biology in the 1980s?,Nature Semiotics,Semiophysics,Anticipatory Systems,All of the above,None of the above,D +1,What is the term used for a parking garage in American English?,Multistorey car park,Parking building,Parkade,Parking ramp,Parking deck,E +8,What were the subjects of study in the late 18th century Denmark?,Literature and philosophy,Economics and politics,Medicine and psychology,Art and music,Natural history and agriculture,E +5,What did researchers gain a greater understanding of through the scientific study of sports?,How to improve nutrition,How to enhance aerobic fitness,How the human body reacts to exercise,How to strengthen muscles,How to study ancient Greek medicine,C +5,"According to antinatalism, who should abstain from begetting children?",Humans only,Sentient creatures in general,Animals only,No one,Procreators,B +5,What is the goal of utilizing infectious tolerance in transplantation immunology?,To achieve short-term tolerance of the transplant through long-term therapy,To achieve long-term tolerance of the transplant through short-term therapy,To completely eliminate the need for immunosuppressant drugs in transplant patients,To prevent transplant rejection by enhancing the immune response,To study the development of regulatory T cells in transplantation,B +9,What is included in the definition of atomic engineering?,Creating atomic features usable at extreme conditions,Creating atomic features usable at high temperatures,Creating atomic features usable at low temperatures,Creating atomic features usable in a vacuum,Exploiting the atomic characters of matter for engineering applications,E +4,What logic system did Sir Michael Dummett develop?,Quota Borda system,Intermediate logic,Gödel–Dummett logic,Frege logic,Analytic logic,C +6,What are the two constitutive equations needed to describe material response?,The equations relating hydrostatic pressure with the volume change and the equations relating deviatoric stress with the strain energy density,The equations relating hydrostatic pressure with the strain energy density and the equations relating deviatoric stress with the volume change,The equations relating hydrostatic pressure with the volume change and the equations relating deviatoric stress with the volumetric stress,The equations relating hydrostatic pressure with the volumetric stress and the equations relating deviatoric stress with the volume change,The equations relating hydrostatic pressure with the volumetric stress and the equations relating deviatoric stress with the strain energy density,C +8,What are some examples of vehicles that take up little space?,(Cargo) bicycles,Electric motorcycles,Electric scooters,All of the above,None of the above,D +6,What is the effect of increasing silicon content beyond 19 weight percent in hypereutectic alloys?,Improvement in mechanical properties,Improvement in castability,Degradation of mechanical properties and castability,No effect on mechanical properties and castability,Increase in coefficient of thermal expansion,C +2,Which approach considers customer needs in managing and improving construction processes?,Lean Manufacturing,Operational Research,Practical Development,Lean Construction,Continuous Improvement,D +7,How many countries does the COSMOS standard apply to?,Over 10,Over 25,Over 45,Over 50,Over 100,C +8,"What documents were reviewed by the authors of the book ""Germs: Biological Weapons and America's Secret War""?",Classified military reports,Scientific research papers,Bioweapons treaties,Declassified Soviet Union documents,Interview transcripts,D +3,What allowed for higher speeds in machine tools and made modern large-scale manufacturing possible?,The use of line shaft drives,The invention of the assembly line,The development of numerical control,The invention of the slide rest lathe,The electrification of machine tools,E +9,Which fields have a diffused division between chemistry and physics?,Physical chemistry and chemical physics,Quantum mechanics and nuclear physics/chemistry,Materials science and spectroscopy,Solid state physics and solid-state chemistry,All of the above,E +3,What is the disadvantage of using Mechanical Ventilation (MV) for extended periods of time?,It is expensive and associated with poor quality of life,It is damaging to the patient's lungs,It requires complex blood circuits,It simulates the function of alveoli,It is used as a bridge to lung transplant,B +7,What do dung beetles use the spectral gradient for?,To navigate,To find food,To communicate,To reproduce,To camouflage,A +7,What is the unit of measurement for the rate of heat flow in IMC?,μJ/s,μW,J,W,K,B +2,What is Myrna T. Semaan's botanical author abbreviation?,S,ST,SM,SS,Semaan,E +2,What type of algae is commonly found among thermophytes?,Green algae,Brown algae,Red algae,Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria),Golden algae,D +8,Which of the following is NOT a factor in the formula for the speed of sound in a shock wave?,The ratio of specific heats γ,The pressure p,The density of the plasma ρ,The average thermal velocity of the particles,All of the above are factors in the formula,D +2,What is the main purpose of gliding among canopy animals?,To find mates,To hunt for food,To evade predators,To migrate to different habitats,To establish territories,C +9,What is the last stage of the engineering design process?,Research,Conceptualization,Feasibility assessment,Production,Testing and evaluation,D +5,What are the alternative trajectory options explored for a mission to ʻOumuamua?,"Solar sail, laser sail, or nuclear propulsion",Jupiter Oberth or Solar Oberth,Vinfinity Leveraging Maneuver or Jupiter encounter,Flyby at 3 to 10 solar radii or additional Vinfinity Leveraging Maneuver,Launch in 2026-2033 or launch in 2021,B +1,Who first proposed the concept of random walk closeness centrality?,White and Smyth in 2003.,Black and Jones in 2005.,Green and Johnson in 2007.,Brown and Smith in 2001.,White and Johnson in 2003.,A +1,What is the difference between a compiler and a decompiler?,"A compiler translates an executable file to high-level source code, while a decompiler translates a high-level language to a low-level language","A compiler translates a high-level language to a low-level language, while a decompiler translates an executable file to high-level source code","A compiler translates an executable file to assembly language, while a decompiler translates an executable file to high-level source code","A compiler translates a low-level language to a high-level language, while a decompiler translates a high-level language to a low-level language","A compiler translates a high-level language to a low-level language, while a decompiler translates an executable file to assembly language",B +0,What are the two main forms of iron oxide nanoparticles?,Hematite and goethite,Magnetite and maghemite,Cobalt and nickel,Fatty acids and diols,Iron and oxygen,B +4,What is one possible future approach to achieving the concept of a macroscope?,Developing a single system or instrument that can study very large objects or complex processes,Using existing observational systems in combination to approach the concept of a macroscope,Creating a compendium that can view specific aspects of global scientific phenomena in their entirety,Developing new methodologies to obtain a true macroscope view of Earth,Using macro photography to obtain a macroscope view of Earth,B +1,What are some disciplines that focus on the aging and the aged?,Psychology and sociology,Physics and chemistry,Mathematics and computer science,Biology and medicine,Geography and history,D +1,Which of the following plants is NOT a common evergreen plant found in the xerophytic coastal and subcoastal scrublands?,Cafecillo (Bourreria virgata),Mostacilla (Capparis cynophallophora),Guairaje,Bursera glauca,Croton spp.,C +6,"What do the acronyms NBIC, GNR, GRIN, GRAIN, and BANG refer to?",Different fields of scientific or technological convergence,"The deep integration of knowledge, tools, and activities for a common goal",The process of breaking down signals into bytes consisting of ones and zeros,The tendency for unrelated technologies to become closely integrated,The takeover of all forms of media by digital computers,A +5,What happens to the position of stars in a color-color diagram as the proportion of metals in them increases?,They shift towards bluer areas,They shift towards redder areas,They shift towards green areas,They shift towards ultraviolet areas,They shift towards infrared areas,B +2,How is the surface brightness of a Cepheid variable star determined?,By measuring the apparent magnitude at different points in time,By calculating the variation in radius,By analyzing the color variation,By measuring the radial velocity,By calculating the angular diameter,C +9,What is the focus of web archiving in Internet studies?,The social networks and online societies,The fundamental programming and architecture of the Internet,The social implications of the Internet,The development of the Internet over time,The preservation of the objects of study,E +5,"What has the term ""macroscope"" been used for in the humanities?",To study various forms of big data,To view all plant life on Earth,"To market a specialized microscope-related instrument known as a ""Macroscope""",To study ecological systems for simplified modeling and management,To study microscopic organisms,A +5,What is the main focus of the general fossil fuel phase-out process?,Phasing out fossil fuel power plants for electricity generation,Decarbonisation of industry,Banning the sale of passenger vehicles powered by fossil fuels,Reducing health risks from pollution particulates,All of the above,E +6,Which aspect of adaptive machines is not related to software?,The ability to adapt itself to the product to be produced,The ability to detect the size and shape of products,The ability to move individual products through the manufacturing process,The ability to adapt the distance of the actuators used to clamp and transport products,The ability to bypass unnecessary processing stations,A +9,What are some common research topics in mathematical logic?,Cryptography and network security,Data analysis and machine learning,Game theory and decision making,Proof complexity and automated theorem proving,None of the above,D +2,How has the Internet contributed to the growth of data sources for technology intelligence?,By making it easier and cheaper to acquire and store data from different sources.,By providing a platform for strategic planning and decision making.,By enabling the identification of emerging technologies.,By determining competitiveness in the private and public sectors.,By delivering technological information to organizations.,A +2,Which group of organisms has the most complete chloroplast genomes?,Bryophytes,Ferns and Lycophytes,Gymnosperms,Flowering plants,Green algae,D +4,What were some common problems faced by software engineers in the early days of software engineering?,Software that was over budget,Software that exceeded deadlines,Software that required extensive debugging and maintenance,Software that unsuccessfully met the needs of consumers,All of the above,E +7,What was associated with the establishment of botanical gardens and the teaching of botany as a discipline?,The Renaissance,The Lewis and Clark Expedition,The Industrial Revolution,The establishment of taxonomic classifications,The practice of botanical expeditions,D +7,What is the extent of Australasia from an ecological perspective?,Australia and New Guinea,"Australia, New Guinea, and New Zealand","Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand, New Caledonia, and neighbouring islands","Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia",Australia and the Solomon Islands,C +1,Where did Sally Shlaer receive her BS degree in Mathematics?,"Cleveland, Ohio",Stanford University,Australian National University,Los Alamos National Laboratory,Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory,B +2,How many manufacturers follow the COSMOS standard?,"Over 1,000","Over 10,000","Over 25,000","Over 45,000","Over 50,000",C +3,Which crop did Sir Joseph Burtt Hutchinson primarily study?,Rice,Wheat,Cotton,Corn,Soybean,C +8,In which type of network PFCP is used to implement the Control and User Plane Separation (CUPS)?,4G/LTE EPC,5G Next Generation Mobile Core Network,3G UMTS,2G GSM,Wi-Fi,A +5,Which organizations funded the research for lung-on-a-chip?,National Institutes of Health,American Heart Association,Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering,All of the above,None of the above,D +7,What is the purpose of the second fiber optic in microfadeometry?,To collect the reflected light,To focus the light through the optical fiber,To measure the chemical characterization of the dyes,To analyze light damage on cultural objects,To obtain information about light-stability,A +7,What is the function of auxin in callus formation?,To stimulate root development from the callus cells,To promote shoot development from the callus cells,To induce cell division in the callus cells,To regulate the rate of callus formation,To protect the callus cells from oxidative stress,C +2,What is the biogeographic realm that includes New Zealand and its surrounding islands?,Oceanian realm,Australasian realm,Indomalayan realm,Bismarck Archipelago realm,Sulawesi realm,A +9,What kind of shop or production line would benefit from using an optical comparator?,A large parts machine shop,A woodworking shop,An electronics manufacturing line,A clothing factory,A food processing plant,A +4,How are gene vectors linked to magnetic particles in magnetofection?,By hydrophobic interaction,By electric interaction,By gravitational interaction,By chemical interaction,By magnetic interaction,E +1,Why are hydraulic fuses important in life-critical systems?,To increase the efficiency of the hydraulic system,To prevent catastrophic failure of the hydraulic system,To reduce the cost of hydraulic repairs,To improve the performance of hydraulic actuators,To control the flow of hydraulic fluid,B +8,What is the purpose of fake moustaches in theater and performance?,To make actors appear older,To make actors appear younger,To create comedic effect,To enhance character portrayal,To improve vocal projection,A +3,What are the extended functions of an artificial uterus?,Acting as a neonatal incubator,Assisting in fertility treatments,Initiating fetal surgeries,Replacing the male reproductive system,Preventing the development of human embryos,A +1,What determines the number of alleles an individual can have in a specific gene?,The number of copies of each chromosome found in a species,The observable traits and characteristics in an individual or organism,The complete set of genetic material in an organism,The alleles or variants an individual carries in a particular gene or genetic location,The degree to which genotype affects phenotype,A +9,What is the advantage of using aluminum pistons in an iron cylinder?,Reduced friction,Improved heat dissipation,Higher mechanical strength,Lower coefficient of thermal expansion,Improved fuel efficiency,B +6,What are the materials joined together to form a component of the final installation procedure referred to as?,Building components,Prefabricated parts,Sub-assemblies,Movable structures,Machine sections,A +4,What do automation controllers typically offer to facilitate machine to machine (M2M) communications?,Communication modules designed for the protocol,"Communication modules for programming, maintaining, and collecting data",Industrial protocols for machine to enterprise (M2E) communications,Integration of multi-vendor products,Connectivity with Business Systems,A +9,"Which river is mentioned in the book ""Adonis River: Valley of the Dancing Shadows""?",Nile River,Euphrates River,Adonis River,Jordan River,None of the above,C +1,What equipment is included in a fully functional agile tooling laboratory?,"CNC milling, turning and routing equipment",Additive manufacturing platforms,Hydroforming and vacuum forming equipment,"Die casting, stamping and injection molding equipment",Welding equipment,A +8,What did natural philosophy roughly correspond to in modern terms?,Physics,Chemistry,Biology,Geology,All of the above,E +4,What components make up a reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS)?,CNC machines,Reconfigurable machine tools,Reconfigurable inspection machines,Material transport systems,All of the above,E +3,How many universities and institutes in the UK have groups that provide access to software expertise for research?,10,30,50,70,90,B +4,What happens to a hydraulic system if it loses fluid pressure?,The hydraulic system becomes inoperative,The hydraulic actuators collapse,The hydraulic system becomes more efficient,The hydraulic system continues to operate normally,Not mentioned in the text,A +8,What is the characteristic feature of Neurospora crassa spores?,They are easy to grow.,They have a haploid life cycle.,They have striations on them.,They show recessive traits in the offspring.,They have been exposed to x-rays.,C +8,What is one method of planetary engineering that has already been applied on Earth?,Terraforming,Seeding,Geoengineering,Modifying the atmosphere,Altering the surface topography,C +6,"According to ISO 22715, what information should be provided on cosmetic product labels?",Only the ingredients used in the product,Only the manufacturer of the product,Only the intended use of the product,"The ingredients, how to use the product, and the manufacturer","The ingredients, how to use the product, who manufactured the product",E +8,What procedure can generate zinc-finger arrays with six or more individual zinc fingers?,Using 1-finger modules,Using 2-finger modules,Using 3-finger arrays,Using 4-finger arrays,Using 5-finger arrays,B +3,What is the effect of the blanketing effect on a star's spectrum?,Enhancement of the entire spectrum,Enhancement of the blue or ultraviolet regions,Enhancement of the green or visible regions,Enhancement of the red or infrared regions,Enhancement of the orange or yellow regions,D +1,Which of the following animals has evolved gliding flight ability?,Fish,Amphibians,Reptiles,All of the above,None of the above,D +5,What is the purpose of studying breath samples with sensors and mass spectrometry analyses?,To detect explosives,To test for the presence of coronavirus in exhaled breath,To analyze volatile organic compounds in human breath,To measure the levels of aldehydes and ketones in breath,To find the components characteristic of a disease,E +5,What is the relationship between the rate of interactions in coincidence and the justification of an event occurring from background flux?,"As the rate of interactions in coincidence increases, it becomes more difficult to justify an event occurring from background flux","As the rate of interactions in coincidence decreases, it becomes more difficult to justify an event occurring from background flux",The rate of interactions in coincidence has no impact on the justification of an event occurring from background flux,The rate of interactions in coincidence is unrelated to background flux,None of the above,A +0,What is the purpose of a Continuous Oscillatory Baffled Reactor (COBR)?,To achieve plug flow under turbulent flow conditions,To achieve plug flow under laminar flow conditions,To achieve plug flow using a large number of CSTRs in series,To achieve plug flow using annular baffles in a tubular reactor,To achieve plug flow with high yields and reduced waste,B +0,What is the first step in the conservation of insect specimens?,Storage,Examination,Collection,Research,Treatment,C +8,What material is commonly used for manufacturing artificial flowers in the market nowadays?,Silkworm cocoons,Painted linen,Rice-paper,Colored feathers,Polyester,E +7,What do RTLS systems usually not include in location information?,Speed,Direction,Spatial orientation,GPS coordinates,All of the above,E +5,What is the focus of Navdanya's training for farmers?,Food security,Crop yield,Hybrid seeds,Genetic engineering,Water conservation,A +6,How does speculative design differ from critical design?,"Speculative design is concerned with future consequences, while critical design focuses on current issues.","Speculative design aims to create market products, while critical design focuses on raising questions.","Speculative design emphasizes the implications of mindless decisions, while critical design challenges preconceptions.","Speculative design proposes alternative scenarios, while critical design creates practical and functional solutions.",Speculative design and critical design are synonymous terms with no differences.,C +9,What are some of the subdisciplines/subsectors of food science?,"Food chemistry, food engineering, food microbiology.","Food chemistry, food physical chemistry, food engineering.","Food chemistry, food physical chemistry, food engineering, food microbiology.","Food chemistry, food physical chemistry, food engineering, food microbiology, food technology.","Food chemistry, food physical chemistry, food microbiology, food technology.",D +5,What replaced the operator logos as the most common method of customising the phone?,Background wallpaper,Phone case designs,Ring tones,Screen savers,Home screen layout,C +4,What are recent developments in artificial lung (AL) technology focused on?,Simplifying the ECMO system,Developing devices that use hollow fibers to simulate the function of alveoli,Minimizing patient trauma during lung transplant surgery,Replacing the biological lungs entirely,Improving the quality of life associated with AL therapy,B +3,What is the significance of symbolic powers in commutative algebra?,They are used in Krull's proof of the principal ideal theorem,They are used in primary decompositions of Noetherian rings,They are used in Zariski's study of the analytic normality of algebraic varieties,They are used in Chevalley's lemma comparing topologies in complete local domains,All of the above,E +2,What is the estimated total number of MOSFETs manufactured between 1960 and 2018?,13 trillion,13 quintillion,13 billion,13 septillion,13 sextillion,E +7,What has the I = (PAT) formula been criticized for?,Overestimating environmental impacts,Ignoring the role of technology,Excluding political and social structures,Failing to predict environmental conditions,Being used for mathematical propaganda,E +9,What was Sir Michael Dummett's occupation at the University of Oxford?,Wykeham Professor of Logic,Professor of Mathematics,Professor of Language and Metaphysics,Professor of History,Professor of Philosophy,A +1,Why did the king and the Danish elite call foreign experts to Denmark?,To establish a new university,To solve an agricultural crisis,To start a cultural revolution,To improve the country's economy,To train new military officers,D +1,How do digital horn analyzers detect resonance and anti-resonance frequencies?,By manually identifying the frequencies using a meter,By calculating impedance automatically through embedded software,By sweeping the driving frequency and monitoring the current,By analyzing the electrical impedance of piezoelectric materials,By tuning the frequency using a lathe or milling machine,B +9,What is the role of feedback loops in complexity theory?,To eliminate uncertainty in organizations,To control and regulate organizational behavior,To maintain a static structure within organizations,To study the relationships between individuals within organizations,To facilitate self-organization and adaptation in organizations,E +6,When did web-based collaborative editing in real-time develop?,1968,1991,2003-2005,2005,ON Technology,D +8,What is the main purpose of aerial locomotion in amphibians?,To catch prey,To escape from predators,To find a mate,To build a nest,To hibernate,B +3,Which type of advertisements have dominated some commercial breaks on music television channels and in motor racing?,Car advertisements,Food advertisements,Phone advertisements,Ring tone advertisements,Movie advertisements,D +5,Which continent has been devastated by Dutch elm disease since the late 1960s?,Asia,North America,Europe,Australia,Africa,B +1,Which of the following animals is NOT capable of aerial locomotion?,Insects,Pterosaurs,Birds,Bats,Fish,E +9,Where did the original atmosphere of the planets come from?,The Sun,The Moon,Comets,The solar nebula,The Big Bang,D +4,"According to the United States Department of Agriculture, what is the Philippine International Furniture Show?",A premier furniture show in the country,A trade association of furniture manufacturers,A government agency,A non-governmental organization,A charity event,A +9,What is a prerequisite for condition-based maintenance?,Labor-intensive planned maintenance,Automated diagnostics,Integration with active redundancy,Remote fault reporting displays,Periodic diagnostic evaluation,B +7,"What does the term ""nature"" encompass in modern terms?",The study of natural objects or organisms,The study of astronomy and geography,The study of medicine and superstition,The study of humans and their technology,All of the above,E +2,What programming languages did Sally Shlaer start with at Stanford?,Fortran and assembler,C++ and Java,Python and Ruby,HTML and CSS,JavaScript and PHP,A +2,How are organizations different from ordered and chaotic systems?,Organizations exhibit self-similarity,Organizations have static structures,Organizations are constrained by order-generating rules,Organizations are independent of their agents,Organizations are not affected by external environments,A +1,Which type of astronomers make direct observations of celestial objects?,Theoretical astronomers,Physical cosmologists,Astrophysicists,Observational astronomers,Planetary scientists,D +2,What is the difference between agile tooling and rapid tooling?,Agile tooling uses additive manufacturing to make tools quickly,"Rapid tooling uses CNC milling, turning and routing equipment",Agile tooling focuses on minimizing manufacturing time and cost,Rapid tooling is used to produce prototypes,Agile tooling is an extension of rapid prototyping,A +2,What is the main hazard in coal mines that self-rescuers protect against?,Toxic gases,Fires,Explosions,Lack of oxygen,Carbon monoxide,E +5,What is the purpose of the International Council of RSE Associations?,To promote research software engineering in universities,To standardize software development practices for research,To facilitate collaboration between different RSE associations,To provide funding for research software engineering projects,To develop software tools for data analysis in research,C +9,What was the focus of Muharram Rasulovna Rasulova's research?,Flora and taxonomy of plant life in Tajikistan,Geography of Tajikistan,Botanical Institute of the Tajik SSR,Khujand,Leninabad,A +2,Where is a production packer usually run in the well?,At the top perforations or sand screens,At the bottom end of the production tubing,At the bottom end of the casing,At the top end of the wellbore wall,At the middle section of the well,B +7,What are some speculative methods of field propulsion?,Gravity assist trajectory and solar sails,Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) and electrohydrodynamics,Electrodynamic tether and Lorentz Actuated Orbits,Wingless electromagnetic air vehicle and magnetoplasmadynamic thruster,Frontier physics and concepts from modern physics,E +4,Who acquired a majority stake in Objective Systems?,Ivar Jacobson,Ericsson,Objectory AB,Rational Software,IBM,B +3,What are some fields where chemistry and physics overlap?,Physical chemistry and chemical physics,Quantum mechanics and nuclear physics,Materials science and spectroscopy,Solid state physics and solid-state chemistry,Crystallography and nanotechnology,A +8,What type of arches do the windows in the right section of Hills House have?,Flat brick arches,Cambered brick arches,Pointed arches,Gothic arches,Round arches,B +4,What advanced questions can be asked in algebraic geometry?,Topology of the curve,Relationship between curves defined by different equations,Geometry of the curve,Number theory,Complex analysis,B +5,What did Goldreich & Kylafis (1981) show regarding the populations of magnetic sublevels?,They are always equally populated,They are always unequally populated,They can be either equally or unequally populated,They are dependent on the external radiation field,They are dependent on the temperature of the molecular cloud,C +6,What are abbreviations and symbols used for in an engineering drawing?,To specify the geometry of a component,To provide construction materials for a component,To give the drawing numbers of subsequent detailed components,To provide brevity,To convey information about an object,D +4,What is a concern about transitioning from fossil-fuel-powered cars to electric cars?,They require a large proportion of urban land,They are not as efficient as fossil-fuel-powered cars,They have a shorter lifespan compared to internal combustion cars,They emit more pollution particulates,None of the above,A +1,What is another name for a tensile testing machine?,Universal tester,Materials test frame,Materials testing machine,Tensometer,Force transducer,D +3,What are the main areas of research for the CNS-UCSB?,"Historical context, innovation processes, and risk perception","Historical context, economic development, and environmental risks","Technological development, risk perception, and governance","Governance, technological development, and economic development","Economic development, risk perception, and technological diffusion",A +8,How much of the certified cosmetics industry uses COSMOS signatures on its products?,About 45%,About 65%,About 75%,About 85%,About 95%,D +1,What is the phenomenon called when acoustic flux is reduced?,Attenuation,Amplification,Reflection,Redirection,Absorption,A +7,Why is changing the shape of the bodies more convenient than changing the heat transfer coefficient or the temperature gradient?,It is cheaper,It requires less maintenance,It is easier to implement,It has a greater impact on heat transfer,It increases the surface area of the body,D +8,Who used the I = (PAT) formula in media to make environmental predictions in the 1970s?,Barry Commoner,Paul R. Ehrlich,George Wald,Denis Hayes,Lester Brown,B +1,What is the relationship between the n-th symbolic power and the n-th power of an ideal I?,They are equal if I is a maximal ideal,They are equal for any ideal I,The n-th symbolic power is contained in the n-th power of I,The n-th symbolic power is equal to the intersection of all prime ideals in the quotient ring R/I,The n-th symbolic power is the primary component of the n-th power of I,E +6,"What is the study of the physics, chemistry, and evolution of celestial objects called?",Astronomy,Chemistry,Physics,Geology,Biology,A +5,What sector of the economy can biologists be found working in?,Academia,Nonprofits,Private industry,Government,All of the above,E +9,What feature does Popcorn Time offer that Netflix does not?,The ability to watch movies in 3D.,The ability to customize subtitles.,The ability to skip advertisements.,The ability to download movies and watch offline.,The ability to watch movies in virtual reality.,D +8,How are local variables handled in the Dalvik virtual machine?,Local variables must be copied to or from the operand stack using separate instructions.,Local variables are directly accessed using a 4-bit virtual register field.,Local variables are executed using 8-bit stack instructions,Local variables are compiled into 32-bit bytecode format.,Local variables are stored in the constant pool.,B +9,Which international agreements require countries to meet national greenhouse gas targets?,The Kyoto Protocol,The Paris Agreement,Both the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement,Neither the Kyoto Protocol nor the Paris Agreement,None of the above,C +8,How long should thermally printed text remain legible according to the stability of later thermal coating formulations?,10 days,30 days,50 days,70 days,90 days,C +1,Which part of the colicin molecule is responsible for receptor recognition?,N-terminal translocation domain,Central domain,C-terminal cytotoxic domain,R domain,T domain,D +7,What is the duration of each presentation in the radio series?,15 minutes,20 weeks,4 years,2 million years,100 objects,A +9,Which organization provided the deployment service for STARS-EC?,NASA,European Space Agency,JAXA,Roscosmos,Mitsui Bussan Aerospace,E +2,How many published standards are devoted to the cosmetic industry sector?,10,15,20,26,30,D +4,"After retirement, where did Osmond Charles Ollenbach work as an entomologist?","Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun","Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata","Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew","National Museum, New Delhi","Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata",A +7,What is required to obtain uniformly dispersed primary silicon particles throughout the piston material in hypereutectic alloys?,Special moulds,Special casting techniques,Special cooling techniques,All of the above,None of the above,D +7,What does the field 033 represent in a CIMD packet?,Destination address (telephone number),Response code (acknowledgement),Sequence number,User data (content) of the message,Operation code,D +4,What is the difference between process manufacturing and discrete manufacturing?,"Process manufacturing is focused on the assembly of components, while discrete manufacturing is concerned with formulas and manufacturing recipes","Process manufacturing is concerned with discrete units and bills of materials, while discrete manufacturing is focused on processing bulk resources into other products","Process manufacturing is focused on processing bulk resources into other products, while discrete manufacturing is concerned with discrete units and bills of materials","Process manufacturing is concerned with formulas and manufacturing recipes, while discrete manufacturing is focused on the assembly of components","Process manufacturing is common in the food and beverage industry, while discrete manufacturing is common in the automotive and electronics industries",C +5,When did the Reuters investigation uncover a massive scheme of hack-for-hire operations?,2010,2015,2020,2023,2025,D +2,How does a recuperator improve the overall efficiency of a heat engine?,By reducing the temperature of the exhaust gases,By increasing the amount of fuel used,By transferring waste heat to the compressed air,By cooling down the combustion system,By converting waste heat into electricity,C +2,Which technique belongs to the class of capillary electrophoresis methods?,High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC),Gas chromatography (GC),Micellar electrokinetic chromatography (MEKC),Capillary isoelectric focusing (CIEF),Liquid-liquid extraction,C +7,What technology did the center satellite of STARS-EC demonstrate?,Satellite communication,Weather forecasting,Space tourism,Orbital space elevator,Astrobiology,D +5,How do most colicins translocate the outer membrane?,By using a single receptor,By using a two-receptor system,By binding to the cytoplasmic membrane,By inhibiting murein synthesis,By depolarizing the cytoplasmic membrane,B +3,What is the mathematical formula for the turning radius?,turning radius = wheelbase / (steering angle) + tire width,turning radius = wheelbase * (steering angle) / tire width,turning radius = wheelbase - (steering angle) + tire width,turning radius = wheelbase + (steering angle) - tire width,turning radius = wheelbase / (steering angle) - tire width,A +3,Which book received moderate praise for its photography?,Floral enchantment to Lebanon: Natural heritage from the Mediterranean spaces and species,Orchids of Lebanon: Natural heritage from the Mediterranean spaces and species,Holy Land of the Phoenicians - Adonis River: Valley of the Dancing Shadows,Adonis River: Valley of the Dancing Shadows,None of the above,D +7,What is the age range in non-Western nations where old age can begin?,40s to 50s,50s to 60s,60s to 70s,70s to 80s,80s to 90s,C +5,"Which country had bioweapons laboratories according to the book ""Germs: Biological Weapons and America's Secret War""?",Germany,China,India,Soviet Union,United States,D +8,What other molecular engineering tasks can aptamers be used for?,DNA sequencing,PCR amplification,Gene editing,Protein purification,All of the above,E +6,Which region has seen a significant increase in artificial flower factories since the early 1980s?,South America,Ancient Rome,China,Italy,Egypt,C +3,What is the name for the process of using a hydraulic saw and mower attachment with an excavator?,Demolition,Forestry work,Snow removal,Brush cutting,Mining,D +8,What does the Banach-Tarski paradox demonstrate about operations on volumes?,That they are mathematically absurd,That they can change the volume of an object,That they are impossible in three-dimensional space,That they are only valid for solid objects,That they are included in the formal definition of volumes,B +3,What are some examples of field propulsion systems?,Gravity assist trajectory and solar sails,Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) and electrohydrodynamics,Electrodynamic tether and Lorentz Actuated Orbits,Wingless electromagnetic air vehicle and magnetoplasmadynamic thruster,Aerobraking and solar wind,D +1,Why are fins an efficient way of increasing the rate of heat transfer?,They increase the heat transfer coefficient,They increase the temperature gradient,They increase the surface area of the body,They increase the thermal conductivity of the fin,They change the shape of the bodies,C +5,How are the connections to the electrical power made when using nichrome or kanthal wire?,By using tin-based electrical solder,By using crimp connectors,By using screw terminals,By using ceramic powder insulation,By using another alloy as a sheath,B +0,What is the purpose of a coronavirus breathalyzer?,To detect explosives,To test for the presence of coronavirus in exhaled breath,To analyze volatile organic compounds in human breath,To measure the levels of aldehydes and ketones in breath,To detect diseases before the onset of symptoms,B +3,What age is commonly considered as the transition from middle to old age in developed Western countries?,50,60,65,70,75,C +9,Which countries are Forum Virium Helsinki planning to expand their device testing to?,"Netherlands, United States","South Africa, Brazil","Kazakhstan, Netherlands","United States, South Africa","Brazil, Finland",E +9,What is the main advantage of an MVNE hosting multiple MVNOs on a single platform?,Reduced upfront capital expenses for MVNOs,Increased retail sales and marketing support,Lower wholesale airtime costs achieved through economies of scale,Access to innovative product development,Financial support and investment opportunities,C +9,What does the concept of an energy system usually precede?,Abstraction of the system,Computer-based investigation,Construction and use of an energy model,Identification of components and behaviors,Analysis of circumstances,B +3,What is the difference between a dexel and a pixel?,"A dexel is used in photography, while a pixel is used in manufacturing processes","A dexel is a scalar or vector field on a meshed surface, while a pixel is a digital image element","A dexel is a unit of measurement for depth in machining, while a pixel is a type of detector","A dexel is native to a detector, while a pixel is native to a visible picture",None of the above,D +1,Which type of development is direct development the opposite of?,Incomplete metamorphosis,Complete metamorphosis,Ametabolous development,Pupal development,Larval development,B +7,What has led to the thriving of bioinformatics and the analysis of biological data?,Advancements in biotechnology,Advancements in information technology,Advancements in genomics,Advancements in molecular evolution,Advancements in technology required to manage and interpret data,E +6,What is the purpose of gliding flight ability in aquatic animals?,To hunt for prey,To escape from predators,To migrate to different locations,To attract mates,To build nests,B +7,How does the COBR technology improve product yields?,By creating high turbulent flow conditions,By generating eddies on both sides of the baffles,By maintaining laminar flow conditions,By using a reciprocating pump,By using a large number of CSTRs in series,B +8,What was the increase in employee numbers in manufacturing between the 2013 and 2018 census?,"40,000","50,000","60,000","70,000","80,000",C +4,What is the significance of studying heterokaryon?,Understanding the process of sexual reproduction in fungi,Advancing genetic research and hybridoma technology,Exploring the potential applications of multinucleate cells,Investigating the role of syncytium in cellular function,Developing new methods of cell fusion,B +8,What is the purpose of coating iron oxide nanoparticles?,To enhance their superparamagnetic properties,To prevent them from oxidizing,To increase their size range,To improve their catalytic activity,To target specific cells or tissues for drug delivery,E +4,What is the title of Alice Blanche Balfour's book?,Twelve Hundred miles in a Carriage,A Trip to Africa,Cross-breeding Zebra with Horses,The Impact of Tsetse Fly on Horses,The Development of the Horse,A +9,What happens to the encircled energy as the radius of the circle increases?,More of the PSF energy is enclosed,Less of the PSF energy is enclosed,The encircled energy remains constant,The encircled energy decreases,The encircled energy increases,E +0,What is the primary motivation for pure mathematicians?,Practical applications,Intellectual challenge,Aesthetic beauty,Real-world concerns,Basic principles,B +8,What are the occasions in which running a packer may not be desirable?,When the well is in production,When the well is being tested,When the well is being serviced,When the well has multiple reservoir zones,When the well is in water-flooding development,A +8,Which propulsion method is NOT mentioned as an advanced option?,Solar sail,Laser sail,Nuclear propulsion,Ion propulsion,Chemical propulsion,D +2,"What does the ""tick"" represent in the tick-tock model?",A new microarchitecture,A shrinking of the process technology,A new generation of processors,A smaller update to the microarchitecture,A three-step process,B +8,What is the role of Internet and social media in politics?,To study the architecture of the Internet,To protect against viruses and malware,To analyze digital rights and privacy,To understand communication processes,To mobilize political campaigns and protests,E +1,What was Stephen H. Fischmann's profession before engaging in real estate brokering and property inspection?,Lawyer,Doctor,Engineer,General manager at Levi Strauss & Co.,Teacher,D +2,Who were some of the key figures in the development of industrial and production engineering?,Adam Smith,Henry Ford,Eli Whitney,All of the above,None of the above,D +5,What layout is TouchPal default keyboard based on?,QWERTY layout,T+ layout,One-layer layout,Two-letter layout,Symbol layout,B +3,"In which year did Matthew Campbell-Hill compete in the men's sabre team at a World Cup in Malchow, Germany?",2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,C +2,Who plays the character Scott Lang / Ant-Man in the film?,Paul Rudd,Evangeline Lilly,Michael Peña,Walton Goggins,Hannah John-Kamen,A +2,What types of constructions are not considered a win in Harary's generalization?,Row constructions,Column constructions,Diagonal constructions,Grid constructions,Shape constructions,C +9,What is the topic of interest in the scientific community regarding the human gut?,The human gut microbiome,The human gut virome,The human gut bacteriome,The human gut archaeome,The human gut mycobiome,B +5,Who is the principal investigator of the MAIA instrument?,NASA,Italian Space Agency (ASI),"Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology",National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),David Diner,E +7,Which type of wire has a high resistivity and resistance to oxidation at high temperatures?,Constantan,Aluminum,Tin,Nichrome,Iron-chromium-aluminium,D +0,Which operating systems was MoonEdit released for?,"Windows, macOS, and Linux","Linux, Windows, and FreeBSD","Windows, FreeBSD, and Android","Linux, macOS, and Android","Windows, macOS, and Android",B +0,What areas of study does sports science traditionally incorporate?,"Chemistry, physics, and mathematics","Physiology, psychology, anatomy, biomechanics, biochemistry, and kinesiology","History, literature, and philosophy","Geography, sociology, and economics","Art, music, and dance",B +7,What is the molecular size range of mPEG-aldehyde used in PEGylation?,2 kDa to 10 kDa,10 kDa to 20 kDa,20 kDa to 30 kDa,30 kDa to 40 kDa,None of the above,D +7,What is the common size range of modern hydraulic excavators?,Small to medium,Medium to large,Large to extra-large,Extra-small to small,Very large to gigantic,C +5,Who did Ivar Jacobson start working with after Ericsson divested Objectory to Rational Software?,Grady Booch,James Rumbaugh,Grady Booch and James Rumbaugh,IJI,IBM,C +2,How many insect specimens did Osmond Charles Ollenbach collect?,500,"1,000","5,000","10,000","17,000",E +1,Which regions have been affected by Dutch elm disease?,Asia and Africa,Europe and Australia,North America and New Zealand,South America and Antarctica,None of the above,C +3,Who provided partial resolution to David Hilbert's program?,Kurt Gödel,Gerhard Gentzen,David Hilbert,None of the above,Both Kurt Gödel and Gerhard Gentzen,E +0,What is the purpose of the Hayes-Wheelwright Matrix?,To analyze the fit between a chosen product positioning and manufacturing process,To measure the maturity of the product or market,To measure the maturity of the manufacturing process,To determine the success of companies,To develop new product lifecycles,A +7,How are the playable characters in Overwatch referred to?,Soldiers,Warriors,Heroes,Fighters,Guardians,C +5,"What did Kurt Gödel, Gerhard Gentzen, and others contribute to Hilbert's program?",They proved the consistency of foundational theories,They developed new axiomatic frameworks for geometry,They provided partial resolution to the program,They discovered new algorithms for recursion theory,They formulated the theory of computability,C +6,What is the occupation of Sheldon J. Plankton and Karen Plankton?,Chefs,Scientists,Artists,Teachers,Business owners,E +2,What is the default field separator used by the sort command?,Tab,Comma,Semicolon,Space,Colon,D +4,What does the R in the date mark for Le Tallec's porcelain after 1978 represent?,The initials of the painter,The location of the atelier,The type of porcelain used,The year of production,The transfer of the atelier to a new location,B +0,What is the purpose of mining software repositories?,To analyze data in mailing list archives,To extract data from software repositories,To uncover information about software systems and projects,To analyze bug tracking systems,To analyze issue tracking systems,C +9,What is the numerator of 1/2 when fully reduced to lowest terms?,1,2,4,No changes to the numerator,None of the above,A +6,What are some practical examples of field propulsion?,Gravity assist trajectory and solar sails,Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) and electrohydrodynamics,Electrodynamic tether and Lorentz Actuated Orbits,Wingless electromagnetic air vehicle and magnetoplasmadynamic thruster,Aerobraking and ion propulsion,C +3,In which field of study is heterokaryon commonly used?,Botany,Zoology,Genetics,Ecology,Microbiology,C +1,What is the temperature range typically used in isothermal microcalorimetry (IMC)?,0°C - 100°C,10°C - 50°C,15°C - 150°C,20°C - 200°C,30°C - 300°C,C +3,Which orders of flowering plants are not represented in complete chloroplast genomes?,"Commelinales, Picramniales, and Huerteales","Commelinales, Picramniales, and Escalloniales","Commelinales, Huerteales, and Bruniales","Picramniales, Huerteales, and Paracryphiales","Picramniales, Escalloniales, and Bruniales",E +6,What is the goal of using logic in mathematical reasoning?,To prove the consistency of formal systems,To establish foundations of mathematics,To characterize correct mathematical reasoning,To study the mathematical properties of formal systems,To develop axiomatic frameworks for different areas of mathematics,C +4,Which country is Forum Virium Helsinki collaborating with for testing their device?,Kazakhstan,Netherlands,United States,South Africa,Brazil,A +6,Which machine tool was invented to achieve interchangeability of parts?,Slide rest lathe,Screw-cutting lathe,Turret lathe,Milling machine,Metal planer,A +6,What problem did l'Hôpital seek help from Johann Bernoulli?,Limits of indeterminate forms,Prime numbers,Area under curves,Number sequences,Graph theory,A +6,In which city did Osmond Charles Ollenbach spend his childhood days?,Delhi,Kolkata,Mussoorie,Mumbai,Chennai,C +2,What material has been the main material for manufacturing artificial flowers since the 1970s?,Painted linen,Silkworm cocoons,Gold and silver,Rice-paper,Polyester,E +6,What is the general term used to describe a cell that contains genetically different nuclei?,Heterokaryon,Heterokaryotic,Syncytium,Mycelium,Hybridoma,B +1,When was the Peterson Identification System created?,1920s,1934,1945,1950s,1930s,B +0,"Who is the author of the book ""Analyse des Infiniment Petits pour l'Intelligence des Lignes Courbes""?",Johann Bernoulli,Guillaume de l'Hôpital,Isaac Newton,Leonhard Euler,Blaise Pascal,B +5,"Which method of building a house involves transporting bricks, timber, cement, sand, steel and construction aggregate to the construction site?",Prefabrication,Fabrication,Manufacturing,Construction,Assembly,D +7,What benefit does a reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS) provide?,Quick production launch of new products,Economical adjustment of production capacity,Increased speed of responsiveness to unpredicted events,All of the above,None of the above,D +4,What type of camera does the MAIA instrument have?,Pushbroom spectropolarimetric camera,Radiometric camera,Polarimetric camera,Twin-camera instrument,Two-axis gimbal camera,A +0,What is Harary's generalized tic-tac-toe also known as?,Polyomino tic-tac-toe,Animal tic-tac-toe,Race tic-tac-toe,Grid tic-tac-toe,Size tic-tac-toe,B +8,What is a common characteristic of something that is obsolete?,It is modern and in use,It is popular and outdated,It is rare and discarded,It is disused and discarded,It is antiquated and modern,D +2,In which year did Matthew Campbell-Hill join Truro Fencing Club?,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,C +8,What is the half-life range of radioisotopes useful to biological and experimental systems?,Attoseconds to billions of years.,Minutes to months.,Days to years.,Seconds to hours.,The text does not mention the half-life range.,B +8,Why should the central frequencies of ultrasonic parts be perfectly aligned?,To measure the current flowing through the device under test,To improve energy transmission and avoid heating losses,To calculate the mechanical quality factor (Qm),To analyze the electrical impedance of piezoelectric materials,To manually identify frequencies using a meter,B +9,What are the forms of biological data mentioned in the text?,Weather data and financial data,Text data and sequence data,Protein structure and genomic data,Amino acids and links,Biophysics and systems biology,C +7,What did the author receive the Pulitzer Prize for?,Fiction writing.,Young adult literature.,General Non-Fiction writing.,Environmental activism.,Poetry and creative writing.,C +4,At what age does the United Nations consider a person to be old?,50 years or older,55 years or older,60 years or older,65 years or older,70 years or older,C +3,Why is isothermal microcalorimetry (IMC) considered a powerful and versatile analytical tool?,It can detect and follow slow reactions in a few grams of material,It can measure heat flows as low as ca. 1 μW and as high as ca. 10 W,It can analyze processes that generate minuscule amounts of heat,"It can determine the onset, rate, extent, and energetics of processes",It can measure the cumulative amount of heat consumed or produced,B +4,What is one of the reasons why antinatalists believe reproduction is problematic?,Life entails inevitable suffering,Death is inevitable,Humans are born without their consent,Procreation is a gamble with suffering,All of the above,E +1,Why are isolated enzymes considered more economical than whole cells?,They can operate at higher temperatures,They are more resistant to degradation,They are easier to produce in large quantities,They have greater specificity for desired reactions,None of the above,D +6,What other organisms were found in the Aïn el Guettar Formation?,Fish,Insects,Birds,All of the above,None of the above,D +2,What is the difference between real-time editing and asynchronous collaborative editing?,"Real-time editing allows automatic synchronization of edits, while asynchronous collaborative editing requires manual submission and merging","Real-time editing allows for delayed synchronization of edits, while asynchronous collaborative editing allows automatic merging","Real-time editing is only possible over a LAN, while asynchronous collaborative editing is possible over the internet","Real-time editing requires a workgroup server, while asynchronous collaborative editing does not","Real-time editing allows multiple users to edit the same line simultaneously, while asynchronous collaborative editing avoids edit conflicts",A +7,Which scientific meeting did Sir Joseph Burtt Hutchinson preside over in 1966?,International Congress of Mathematicians,National Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting,American Chemical Society National Meeting,British Association Meeting,World Science Forum,D +9,What is the purpose of a recuperator in an industrial process?,To increase the waste heat in the exhaust gases,To preheat the air before entering the combustion system,To cool down the industrial process,To decrease the overall efficiency,To convert heat into electricity,B +2,What is the purpose of using dexels in manufacturing processes?,To create a one-to-one correspondence between pixels in an image,To model the surface evolution of workpieces,To resample or combine elements in a detector,To measure the depth of cut variation in machining,None of the above,B +1,Which of the following is NOT a subject of John Zerzan's criticism?,Domestication,Symbolic thought,Language,Number,Agricultural civilization,E +2,How do mobile operators or advertisers reach millions of people in real-time?,Using television commercials,Using newspaper and magazine advertisements,Using the internet,Using the mobile phone's idle-screen,Using radio advertisements,D +9,What is the role of the CNS-UCSB in the nanotechnological enterprise?,To develop nanotechnology materials,To disseminate findings to policymakers,To engage with community organizations,All of the above,None of the above,D +5,In what field are electrical attenuators and optical attenuators commonly used?,Electrical engineering,Telecommunications,Optics,Chemistry,Earthquake studies,B +5,In which industries are liquid-liquid counterflow heat exchangers commonly used?,Automotive,Food and beverage,Chemical and refinery,Construction,Healthcare,C +2,Which company acquired Chemrec when Kvaerner divested several non-core businesses?,Jan-Erik Kignell,Nils Bernhard,Lars Stigsson,Babcock Borsig,Nykomb Synergetics,E +4,When did PyLadies become a multi-chapter organization?,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,B +7,Which of the following is a reptile capable of gliding flight?,Snake,Turtle,Lizard,Crocodile,Gecko,E +6,What is the function of a reconfigurable machine tool (RMT)?,To inspect manufactured parts,To transport materials within the manufacturing system,To adjust production quantities,To quickly change its structure and functionality,To provide customized flexibility,D +1,In which countries did Osmond Charles Ollenbach travel as a surveyor?,India and China,India and Pakistan,India and Nepal,India and Burma,India and Sri Lanka,D +4,How was AIDA applied in the field of process engineering?,"Through the EU research project ""Intensified by Design""",Within an international consortium of universities and research institutes,As part of the H2020 SPIRE programme,For the intensification of processes involving solids handling,All of the above,E +4,What process do rotary kilns in industries perform?,Melting plastic,Baking bread,Calcinating ores,Freezing water,Cutting metal,C +4,"What did the English term ""natural history"" cover in antiquity?",The study of animals and plants,The study of astronomy and geography,The study of medicine and superstition,The study of humans and their technology,All of the above,E +5,What are some challenges faced by sweatshop workers?,High wages and good working conditions,Short working hours and generous breaks,Safe and comfortable working environments,Difficult and dangerous work,Equal pay and fair treatment,D +5,Why do female individuals remain grouped together in matrilineal whale communities?,To increase genetic diversity,To avoid cultural hitchhiking,To ensure survival of their offspring,To increase cultural preference,To establish dominance in the community,C +3,What is the goal of Canary Health Technologies in developing a breathalyzer?,To detect diseases before the onset of symptoms,To develop a reasonably priced screening tool,To analyze volatile organic compounds in human breath,To be used as a disease surveillance apparatus,To deliver a result in less than a minute,D +6,What is the process that occurred before core formation in the rain-out model?,The formation of rain on the planet,The formation of clouds in the atmosphere,The assembly of planets from colliding planetary embryos,The process of erosion caused by rainfall,The process of evaporation and condensation of water in the atmosphere,C +1,Which city was a major center for natural history specimen dealers?,Amsterdam,Hamburg,London,Vienna,Berlin,C +5,Which dinosaurs were discovered in the Aïn el Guettar Formation?,Tyrannosaurus rex,Stegosaurus,Carcharodontosaurus and Spinosaurus,Triceratops,Brachiosaurus,C +9,What can aptamers be used for in molecular engineering?,Measuring different proteins in a sample,Identifying molecular markers of disease,Functioning as drugs,Delivering drugs,All of the above,E +7,What type of impact mills pulverize the material inside a rotating chamber?,Gravitational impact mills,Attrition or grinding mills,Hammer or pin impact mills,High speed rotor mills,Roller mills and stone mills,A +4,What type of mining are excavators commonly used in?,Underground mining,Coal mining,Quarry mining,Open-pit mining,Oil mining,D +7,In which applications are discrete MOSFET devices widely used?,Switch mode power supplies,Variable-frequency drives,Power electronics,Analog signal amplifiers,All of the above,E +6,What type of loci are thought to be affected by cultural hitchhiking?,Neutral loci in the mitochondrial genome,Selective loci in the nuclear genome,Control regions in the mitochondrial genome,Neutral loci in the nuclear genome,Selective loci in the mitochondrial genome,C +2,How many times has flight evolved in separate animals?,1,2,3,4,5,D +9,What do astronomical metals do to a star's spectrum?,Enhance the red or infrared regions,Enhance the blue or ultraviolet regions,Enhance all regions,Enhance the green or visible regions,Enhance the orange or yellow regions,A +7,What is the purpose of multi-vendor products in an automation system?,To facilitate machine to machine (M2M) communications,To facilitate machine to enterprise (M2E) communications,To enable efficient primary control over the process,To support a variety of industrial protocols,"To offer communication capability for programming, maintaining, and collecting data",E +3,What is physical utilization sometimes referred to as?,Spot utilization,Financial utilization,Target utilization,Maintenance utilization,Revenue utilization,A +1,Between which years are Le Tallec's pieces likely to be produced without the LT motif?,1930 and 1941,1941 and 1991,1978 and 1991,1930 and 1978,1941 and 1978,A +8,What led to the establishment of international regulations and safeguards in plant collection?,The Renaissance,The Lewis and Clark Expedition,The Industrial Revolution,Criticism of exploitation and colonialism,The establishment of botanical gardens,D +7,Which banks joined a lawsuit in support of the Federal Reserve?,Bank of America,JPMorgan Chase,Citigroup,All of the above,None of the above,D +4,What did Kurt Gödel and Gerhard Gentzen contribute to the study of mathematical logic?,They proved the consistency of all foundational theories,They developed new axiomatic frameworks for geometry,They provided partial resolution to Hilbert's program,They discovered new applications of logic in computer science,They made no significant contributions to the field,C +6,What is the translation of the universality–diversity paradigm into the use of?,"Alpha-helices, beta-sheets, and tropocollagen molecules",Particular filament assemblies and beta-sheet nanocrystals,Proteins and cells,Spider silk and bone,Inorganic or hybrid organic-inorganic building blocks,E +5,Why is the principle of completeness important in AIDA?,It ensures a comprehensive problem analysis,It encourages idea generation and problem solving,It promotes a holistic approach to innovation,It prevents reliance on single eureka ideas,All of the above,E +4,Which species of bark beetles spread Dutch elm disease in North America?,Hylurgopinus rufipes,Scolytus multistriatus,Scolytus schevyrewi,All of the above,None of the above,D +3,In which compilation cartridge was Justice Duel included for the Evercade?,"Little Medusa, Log Jammers, and Coffee Crisis",Joust and Balloon Fight,NES Four Score,Della and Rod,None of the above,A +9,What does applied science focus on in contrast to engineering?,Advancing scientific theories and laws,"Optimization of business, economics, and costs",Application of social science,Client-driven purposes,"Analysis of accumulated theories, knowledge, methods, and techniques",D +2,What distinguishes a technological revolution from a random collection of technology systems?,The introduction of a device or system.,The strong interconnectedness and interdependence of participating systems in their technologies and markets.,The rapid application and diffusion of innovations.,The material conditions of human existence.,The trigger of a chain of various and unpredictable changes.,B +5,What is the design consideration for buildings in regards to wind loads?,Design buildings to resist strong winds with long return periods,Design buildings to resist strong winds with short return periods,Design buildings to resist moderate winds with long return periods,Design buildings to resist moderate winds with short return periods,None of the above,A +5,What is the maximum angle at which high-frequency vibrating screens can operate?,0°,25°,45°,90°,180°,C +7,What is the end-to-end process that Lean Construction focuses on?,Design and construction,Activation and maintenance,Salvaging and recycling,"Activation, maintenance, salvaging, and recycling",All of the above,E +8,When did the study of foundations of mathematics begin?,In the early 19th century,In the late 19th century,In the early 20th century,In the late 20th century,In the 21st century,B +7,What does complexity theory emphasize in relation to systems?,The predictability of systems,The importance of individual behavior,The static nature of systems,The interactions and feedback loops within systems,The absence of constraints in systems,D +2,What is the goal of research in mathematical logic?,To study the properties of prime numbers,To develop new algorithms for data analysis,To establish the foundations of mathematics,To prove the consistency of axiomatic frameworks,To investigate the applications of logic in philosophy,C +4,What is the relationship between dexels and finite element models?,"Dexels are used to measure the depth of cut variation in machining, which is smaller than the finite element model mesh step",Dexels are a type of manufacturing process that is often several orders of magnitude smaller than the finite element model mesh step,"Dexels are used to express the surface evolution of workpieces, which is very different from the finite element model discretization step","Dexels are used to create a one-to-one correspondence between pixels in an image, which is not possible with finite element models",None of the above,C +2,What is the average annual rainfall in the Cuban cactus scrub ecoregion?,More than 800 mm (31 in),Between 600-800 mm (24-31 in),Between 400-600 mm (16-24 in),Between 200-400 mm (8-16 in),Less than 200 mm (8 in),E +2,What is the 14-day rule in relation to artificial wombs?,A rule that allows human embryos to be kept in artificial wombs for 14 days,A rule that prevents human embryos from being kept in artificial wombs for longer than 14 days,A rule that allows human embryos to be kept in artificial wombs indefinitely,A rule that allows human embryos to be kept in artificial wombs for up to 30 days,A rule that prevents the development of artificial wombs,B +0,What is industrial and production engineering concerned with?,Manufacturing technology,Management science,Optimization of complex processes,All of the above,None of the above,D +5,Which university awarded Miguel Ignacio Lillo the title of Doctor Honoris Causa?,National University of Buenos Aires,National University of Córdoba,National University of Rosario,National University of La Plata,National University of San Miguel de Tucumán,D +6,What is the relation between the Jacobian ideal and the Hodge decomposition of a smooth projective hypersurface?,The Jacobian ideal is used to compute the cohomology groups of smooth projective varieties,The Jacobian ideal is a special case of the Hodge decomposition of a smooth projective hypersurface,The Jacobian ideal can be computed using Griffith's residue theorem,The Jacobian ideal is unrelated to the Hodge decomposition of a smooth projective hypersurface,The Jacobian ideal is used to prove the Torelli theorem,C +1,What is the differential equation describing the motion of a simple pendulum?,d^2θ / dt^2 + (g/ℓ)sinθ = 0,d^2θ / dt^2 + (g/ℓ)cosθ = 0,d^2θ / dt^2 + (g/ℓ)tanθ = 0,d^2θ / dt^2 + (g/ℓ)secθ = 0,d^2θ / dt^2 + (g/ℓ)cscθ = 0,A +6,What was the focus of the Jitsi project after the growth of WebRTC?,Jitsi Desktop,Jitsi Videobridge,Jitsi Meet,Jigasi,lib-jitsi-meet,B +8,What organization is Sir Andrew Pollard currently a trustee of?,Knoop Trust,Jenner Vaccine Foundation,James Spence Medal Foundation,Meningitis Research Foundation,Spencer Dayman Meningitis Laboratories Charitable Trust,A +8,How many rounds of M77 Dual Purpose Improved Conventional Munitions (DPICM) bomblets can the Mk30 rocket carry?,60,267,"6,400","18,300","8,000",B +4,"In addition to Earth, around which other planets do bow shocks occur?",Mars and Venus,Jupiter and Saturn,All planets,Unmagnetized planets,Magnetized planets,C +2,What is the TR-45 Mobile and Personal Communications Systems Standards engineering committee?,A committee that develops the WIN concept,A committee that develops technical standards for wireless networks,A committee that makes current network infrastructure obsolete,A committee that handles or selects incoming calls in a variety of ways,A committee that provides multiple services for wireless subscribers,B +0,What is the main reason behind the surge in popularity of hack-for-hire operations?,Lack of advancements in technology,Decreasing digital connectivity,Increasing demand for corporate espionage,Ethical hacking practices,Improved cybersecurity measures,C +4,What is the use of formal science in applied science?,"To optimize business, economics, and costs",To explain and predict natural phenomena,To advance scientific theories and laws,To apply statistics and probability theory,"To analyze social science fields like psychology, criminology, and law",D +3,What did the study of nature in the Renaissance become divided into?,Physics and Chemistry,Biology and Geology,Descriptive natural history and natural philosophy,Zoology and Botany,Ecology and Genetics,C +2,When did Muharram Rasulovna Rasulova join the Communist Party?,1941,1945,1947,1951,1958,D +6,What is the role of a recuperator in a closed process like an ammonia-water absorption refrigeration cycle?,To generate heat from the absorbed ammonia,To cool down the refrigerant,To preheat the water before entering the absorption stage,To extract waste heat and reuse it in the process,To increase the pressure of the refrigerant,D +7,What was the title of Brebis Bleaney's position at the University of Oxford?,Head of the Physics Department,Professor of Physics,Dean of the Faculty of Science,Director of Research,Head of the Clarendon Laboratory,E +3,Why is it important for companies and businesses to have technology intelligence capabilities?,To exploit technology as the foundation for decision making.,To capture and disseminate technological information for strategic planning and decision making.,To develop an awareness of technological threats and opportunities.,To identify emerging technologies in the form of opportunities and threats.,To determine competitiveness in both private and public sectors.,D +6,What is the budget of the Sustainable Energy Transition Subsidy Scheme (SDE+)?,6.5 million euros,13 million euros,13 billion euros,21 billion euros,40 billion euros,C +4,What are some of the materials used in modern artificial plant production?,Carved or formed soap,Nylon netting,Ground clay,Injected plastic mouldings,All of the above,E +4,What happened to the collections of Naturhistorieselskabet?,They were sold to private collectors,They were lost,They were donated to the state,They were kept by the society,They were given to the University of Copenhagen,C +6,What is the goal of the nationwide effort called Service Canada?,To consolidate technology operations of different agencies,To improve customer relationships through online services,To enhance internal operational efficiencies,To increase competition between jurisdictions,To align business and technology standards,B +6,What is the size range of iron oxide nanoparticles?,1-100 millimeters,1-100 centimeters,1-100 micrometers,1-100 nanometers,1-100 picometers,D +9,Which of the following is an example of powered flight?,Gliding,Floating,Swimming,Running,Flying,E +9,Which animal is not a playable character in Justice Duel's special edition?,Eagle,Duck,Quail,All of the above are playable characters,None of the above are playable characters,E +9,What are the two curves essential for a complete description of material behaviour up to failure?,"The curves representing the volumetric stress and deviatoric stress, and the curves representing the hydrostatic stress and volume change","The curves representing the volumetric stress and hydrostatic stress, and the curves representing the deviatoric stress and volume change","The curves representing the volumetric stress and deviatoric stress, and the curves representing the hydrostatic pressure and volume change","The curves representing the volumetric stress and hydrostatic pressure, and the curves representing the deviatoric stress and volume change","The curves representing the volumetric stress and deviatoric stress, and the curves representing the hydrostatic stress and volume change",E +7,What is the alternative approach to conceptual marketing?,Experience-based marketing,Objective marketing,Hierarchical marketing,Judgment-based marketing,Data-driven marketing,E +5,Which realm does the titular pair work to retrieve Janet van Dyne from?,Quantum Realm,Asgard,Soul Realm,Dark Dimension,Mirror Dimension,A +1,When did Miguel Ignacio Lillo graduate from the National School of Tucumán?,1881,1883,1885,1887,1889,A +7,When might a safety valve go off on a steam engine?,When the pressure exceeds preset limits,When the temperature exceeds preset limits,When the engine hits a bump in the track,When the steam flow is interrupted,When the boiler is not properly maintained,C +8,What is the future expectation for nuclear energy generation?,Nuclear fusion as a means of generating energy,Nuclear fission as a means of generating energy,Chemical reactions as a means of generating energy,Carbon dioxide as a means of generating energy,Thermal hydraulics and heat transfer as a means of generating energy,A +5,What industry sector is facing issues with life cycle compatibility?,The automotive industry,The fashion industry,The technology industry,The healthcare industry,The food industry,C +3,Which countries were inspected for compliance with sweatshop regulations by the Fair Labor Association?,"France, Japan, and Germany","Canada, Australia, and New Zealand","United Kingdom, Ireland, and Scotland","Bangladesh, El Salvador, and Colombia","China, India, and Vietnam",D +3,What did Sally Shlaer design and implement at Los Alamos National Laboratory?,An operating system for a real-time electron accelerator,A control system for the subway,A new Integrated Control System for the Bay Area Rapid Transit System,A software development firm,A software engineering team,A +3,What is the first step in determining the classification of an object?,Begin to describe the attributes of the object,Evaluate the affinities of the object,Determine the position of the object,Analyze the significance of the affinities,Determining affinities,B +1,Who is usually responsible for the identification and collection of plant specimens during botanical expeditions?,Government sponsored scientists,Botanical garden caretakers,Local farmers and villagers,Artists and illustrators,Naturalists or botanists,E +3,Who proposed the idea that a space elevator could be built in little more than a decade?,Bradley C. Edwards,Director of Research for the Institute for Scientific Research,"Based in Fairmont, West Virginia",The former Director of Research for the Institute for Scientific Research,A scientist specializing in nanotubes,A +8,What are the sections of the body of a machine that are fabricated separately from the whole machine called?,Modules,Prefabricated parts,Separate items,Sub-components,Pre-assemblies,B +5,When did Muharram Rasulovna Rasulova become a lecturer and senior instructor?,1941,1943,1945,1947,1958,D +0,"What is the meaning of the genus name ""Neurospora""?",It refers to the characteristic striations on the spores.,"It means ""nerve spore"" in Greek.",It is a type of red bread mold.,It was discovered in French bakeries in 1843.,It is a model organism used for genetic analysis.,B +8,What marks the transition from load time to run time?,Execution of the first statement,Passing control to the entry point,Initialization of the runtime library,Execution of a named point,None of the above,B +7,"What is the book published by Serge Lang that coined the term ""Diophantine Geometry""?",Diophantine Equations by L. Mordell,Diophantine Geometry by Serge Lang,Rational Points on Elliptic Curves by J. Silverman,Introduction to Arithmetic Geometry by J. S. Milne,None of the above,B +5,When did Sally Shlaer and Stephen J. Mellor found Project Technology Inc?,1960,1965,1977,1985,1998,D +3,How long is the service life of a self-contained self-rescue device?,1 year,5 years,10 years,20 years,30 years,C +8,What was Joseph Patrick Slattery's area of expertise?,Physics,Chemistry,Radiography,Biology,Geology,C +0,When was the first algorithm for random decision forests created?,1995,2006,2019,2000,1990,A +1,Which spacecraft has visited the ice giant planets?,Voyager 1,Pioneer 10,Cassini,Hubble Space Telescope,Voyager 2,E +3,Which option can be used to reverse the sort order?,-r,-s,-f,-n,-c,A +8,What is the evolution of numerical control in machine tools?,Numerical Control (NC),Computerized Numeric Control (CNC),Microprocessors,Slide rest lathe,Screw-cutting lathe,B +9,What is the number of chromosomes in the genome of Neurospora crassa?,One,Two,Three,Five,Seven,E +3,What dimensions does Lean Construction aim to improve?,Design and construction only,"Design, construction, and maintenance only","Design, construction, activation, maintenance, salvaging, and recycling",Construction and activation only,Maintenance and recycling only,C +3,What have some environmentalists debated about the I = (PAT) formula?,The accuracy of the formula in predicting environmental impacts,The inclusion of political and social structures in the formula,The importance of population growth in the formula,The role of technology in the formula,The impact of affluence on the environment,B +0,What is the purpose of measuring OEE in manufacturing?,To identify losses and improve the manufacturing process,To determine the potential of a manufacturing operation,To measure the availability of manufacturing equipment,To benchmark progress in manufacturing,To eliminate waste in manufacturing processes,A +7,What is the function of the DNA-binding domain in ZFNs?,To cleave DNA at specific target sites.,To repair DNA damage in complex genomes.,To recognize and bind to specific DNA sequences.,To generate zinc-finger arrays with multiple zinc finger repeats.,To enhance the specificity of the DNA-cleavage domain.,C +4,What is the long exact sequence of a pair of smooth projective varieties used for in mixed Hodge theory?,To compute the cohomology groups of smooth projective varieties,To determine the weights of the cohomology groups,To prove the existence of mixed Hodge structures,To study the cohomology groups of smooth hypersurfaces,To compare the cohomology groups of two varieties,B +3,"In most applications, how does the fluid surrounding the fin affect heat transfer?",It decreases the rate of heat transfer,It increases the surface area of the fin,It decreases the thermal conductivity of the fin,It quickly heats or cools the fin,It increases the temperature gradient,D +9,"In which journal did Osmond Charles Ollenbach publish his ""Notes"" on wild dogs?",Journal of Indian Wildlife,Journal of Darjeeling Natural History Society,Journal of Asian Entomology,Journal of Tropical Medicine,Journal of Comparative Zoology,B +6,What does natural history encompass besides scientific research?,Observational methods of study,Experimental methods of study,Descriptive natural history,Analytical study of nature,All of the above,E +3,What is the main difference between the Actor model and Robin Milner's work on concurrency?,The Actor model allows varying topology,Robin Milner's work allows passing addresses of Actors in messages,The Actor model allows unbounded time between sending and receiving messages,Robin Milner's work allows fixed number of processes,The Actor model allows unbounded nondeterminism,D +5,What are critical considerations in combustion phenomenon?,Ignition temperature and pressure,Mixing time scale and reacting time scale,Fuel efficiency and emissions,Combustion stability and flame propagation,Heat transfer and fluid flow,B +6,What network initially objected to offensive remarks made by sports commentators in the episode?,Comedy Central,NBC,FOX,CBS,ABC,A +6,What does it mean to find an infimum in a partially ordered set?,To find the least upper bound,To find the greatest lower bound,To find the union,To find the complement,To find the intersection,B +5,What is the goal of a reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS)?,To achieve maximum production capacity,To minimize production costs,To eliminate the need for human intervention,To provide exactly the capacity and functionality needed,To optimize production efficiency,D +7,What is the advantage of job shops in terms of machine failures?,High robustness to machine failures,Low robustness to machine failures,Medium robustness to machine failures,No robustness to machine failures,Robustness to machine failures is not applicable to job shops,A +9,What are the main functions of the Control-Plane functional elements in the Mobile Core Networks?,Handling packet forwarding based on rules set by the User-Plane elements,Handling network attachment procedures,Handling management of User-data Plane paths,Delivering light-weight services as SMS,Formalizing the interactions between different types of functional elements,B +8,Which of the following is NOT a concern in the conservation of insect specimens?,Collection,Preparation,Storage,Examination,Restoration,E +8,What is the term used for the robots in Overwatch?,Robots,Soldiers,Omnics,Mechs,Androids,C +3,Which studio produced the film Ant-Man and the Wasp?,Warner Bros. Pictures,Universal Pictures,Marvel Studios,Paramount Pictures,20th Century Fox,C +4,What does a shelf-life and slow-mover logic tool do?,Optimizes inventory calculations,Tracks and forecasts inventory cost management,Supports multiple locations,Manages lead time variability,Manages products with limited shelf-life and slow-moving inventory,E +7,What did Intel deprecate in favor of the process-architecture-optimization model?,Tick-tock cycle,Broadwell microarchitecture,Process technology,Skylake architecture,Tock refresh,A +7,What is the purpose of scratch views in an engineering drawing?,To convey information about an object,To specify the geometry of a component,To provide construction materials for a component,To explain the process of producing engineering drawings,To add details for further explanation,E +5,In which year did Things win the Apple Design Award for the first time?,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,B +3,What is the estimated savings by the State of Virginia after consolidating the technology operations of 91 state agencies into the Virginia Information Technology Agency?,$10 million a year,$50 million a year,$100 million a year,$500 million a year,$1 billion a year,C +0,What are the two categories of animal aerial locomotion?,Climbing and jumping,Swimming and diving,Powered and unpowered,Running and sprinting,Walking and trotting,C +5,What can be detected and followed using isothermal microcalorimetry (IMC)?,Slow reactions proceeding at a few % per year,Processes that generate minuscule amounts of heat,Metabolism of a few thousand living cells,All of the above,None of the above,D +6,What does Thomas precession combine with in general relativity?,Geometric effects,Curvilinear motion,Flat spacetime,De Sitter precession,None of the above,D +6,What did fake moustaches symbolize in Ancient Egypt?,Low social status,High social status,Deception and trickery,Signifier of masculinity,Connection to the afterlife,B +7,"What is the additional color that some two-color thermal printers can print, besides black?",Blue,Green,Yellow,Red,Purple,D +5,What type of interactions are typically not considered single molecules?,Covalent bonds,Ionic bonds,Hydrogen bonds,Non-covalent interactions,Chemical reactions,D +2,What is the relation between a mixed Hodge structure and a Hodge structure?,A mixed Hodge structure is a specialization of a Hodge structure,A Hodge structure is a generalization of a mixed Hodge structure,They are unrelated structures,A mixed Hodge structure is a generalization of a Hodge structure,A Hodge structure is a specialization of a mixed Hodge structure,D +7,What is the main reason cobalt and nickel are not used as iron oxide nanoparticles?,They are toxic and easily oxidized,They have a hexagonal crystal system,They have a lower magnetic moment than iron oxide nanoparticles,They cannot be coated with fatty acids and diols,They have a larger size range than iron oxide nanoparticles,A +7,What was another application of the Peterson System?,Identifying natural phenomena,Plane identification in the US Army Corps of Engineers,Scientific research on bird migration,Development of the shotgun,Creation of the spotting scope,B +9,What were bottle kilns replaced by in the mid-20th century?,Electric kilns,Gas-fired kilns,Oil-fired kilns,Wood-fired kilns,Solar-powered kilns,B +2,What is the maximum resolution that thermal print heads can have?,500 dots per inch,800 dots per inch,1000 dots per inch,1200 dots per inch,1500 dots per inch,D +8,What is one disadvantage of using immobilized enzymes?,They are more expensive to produce than free enzymes,They have lower catalytic capabilities than free enzymes,They require longer reaction times than free enzymes,They can only be used in hydrolytic reactions,None of the above,C +4,What are the components of an energy system derived from?,Chemistry and biology,Engineering and economics,Physics and economics,Engineering and physics,Chemistry and physics,B +4,Who is the main antagonist in Ant-Man and the Wasp?,Hope van Dyne / Wasp,Hank Pym,Janet van Dyne,Scott Lang / Ant-Man,Ghost,E +7,How has technology intelligence evolved over the past two decades?,By making it easier and cheaper to acquire and store data from different sources.,By providing a platform for strategic planning and decision making.,By enabling the identification of emerging technologies.,By delivering technological information to organizations.,By capturing and disseminating technological information for strategic planning and decision making.,C +6,What is the purpose of the Center for Nanotechnology in Society?,To conduct nanotechnology research,To study the societal implications of nanotechnology,To develop nanotechnology devices,To promote nanotechnology education,To distribute nanotechnology materials,B +3,What are the core payments systems operated by The Clearing House?,ACH and wire payments,ACH and mobile payments,Check image clearing and bitcoin payments,ACH and check image clearing,ACH and credit card payments,A +2,Why is the presence of a magnetic field a complication in astrophysics?,Charged particles making up the solar wind follow spiral paths along magnetic field lines,The bulk forward velocity of the wind drops below the speed at which the particles are gyrating,The velocity of each particle as it gyrates around a field line can be treated similarly to a thermal velocity in an ordinary gas,The mean thermal velocity in an ordinary gas is roughly the speed of sound,The ratio of specific heats γ is important in determining the speed of sound,A +3,What was the first instance of a collaborative real-time editor?,The Mother of All Demos,MoonEdit,SubEthaEdit,Gobby,Instant Update,A +9,"During booting, what is considered the program itself?",The operating system,The loader,The entry point,The runtime library,None of the above,A +4,Which effect is mentioned in order to take advantage of the close solar flyby?,Oberth effect,Leveraging effect,Vinfinity Leveraging Maneuver,Solar Oberth,Jupiter Oberth,A +5,What type of systems benefit from hydraulic fuses?,Aircraft systems,Heavy machinery systems,Life-critical systems,All of the above,None of the above,D +6,What is the speed of the fast-moving projectiles generated by fiber failure?,"Over 1,000 meters per second",Over 500 meters per second,"Over 10,000 meters per second",Over 100 meters per second,"Over 5,000 meters per second",A +3,What are some advantages of a flexible manufacturing system?,Reduced manufacturing cost and shorter lead times,Greater labor productivity and improved quality,Increased system reliability and adaptability to CAD/CAM operations,All of the above,None of the above,D +2,What is the purpose of reverse engineering for legacy product support?,To obtain design data for troubleshooting and repair,To create exact copies of PCBs,To benchmark newly acquired products,To inspect for counterfeit or malicious circuits,To reduce the time required to fabricate replacement parts,E +6,How far apart were the satellites on the ends of the tether?,5 m,10 m,15 m,20 m,22 m,E +2,What is the current distance of Voyager 2 from Earth?,10 AU (1.5 billion km; 1 billion mi),50 AU (7.5 billion km; 5 billion mi),100 AU (15 billion km; 9 billion mi),134 AU (20 billion km; 12 billion mi),200 AU (30 billion km; 18 billion mi),D +9,What are the different methods encompassed by planetary engineering?,"Terraforming, seeding, and geoengineering","Terraforming, space exploration, and climate change","Geoengineering, climate change, and surface modification","Seeding, space exploration, and surface modification","Terraforming, seeding, and surface modification",A +7,In which mathematical domains do fields serve as foundational notions?,Geometry and topology,Number theory and algebraic geometry,Combinatorics and graph theory,Calculus and differential equations,Probability and statistics,B +4,What is one of the main advantages of using fins to increase heat transfer?,They are cheap to produce,They are lightweight,They are easy to install,They can be used in a variety of objects,They require minimal maintenance,D +8,Which stage of the engineering design process involves the establishment of objectives and criteria?,Feasibility assessment,Preliminary design,Detailed design,Production planning and tool design,Research,A +6,"What is the main focus of the book ""Pitcher Plants of the Old World""?",The biology of pitcher plants,The history of pitcher plants,The cultivation of pitcher plants,The conservation of pitcher plants,The mythology of pitcher plants,A +2,What is the most widely used measure of sexual dimorphism?,A measure that accounts for only partial characteristics,A measure that incorporates an inferential support,A measure based on probability distributions,A measure related to social organization,A measure of morphological variation,E +8,How do hydraulic fuses detect a rapid flow of hydraulic fluid?,By increasing the pressure in the hydraulic system,By analyzing the temperature of the hydraulic fluid,By monitoring the flow rate of the hydraulic fluid,By sensing the vibrations in the hydraulic system,Not mentioned in the text,C +7,What is the main difference between fixed and variable frequency high-frequency screens?,Fixed frequency screens have a lower RPM,Variable frequency screens have a higher RPM,Fixed frequency screens have a limited angle range,Variable frequency screens have a wider angle range,There is no difference between fixed and variable frequency screens,D +6,What does Galois theory show about quintic equations?,They are always algebraically solvable,They are sometimes algebraically solvable,They are never algebraically solvable,They are always algebraically unsolvable,They are sometimes algebraically unsolvable,E +3,How can fault reporting be implemented in modern computing equipment?,By configuring simple settings,By integrating with condition-based maintenance,By using remote displays,By implementing active redundancy,By eliminating labor-intensive periodic maintenance,A +7,Who is responsible for manufacturing cosmetic products?,The national regulations,The consumers,The ISO 22715 standard,The cosmetic industry sector,The manufacturers,E +6,What is the purpose of calculating encircled energy?,To determine the total energy of the PSF,To determine the radius of the PSF,To determine the centroid of the PSF,To determine the distribution of energy in the PSF,To determine the circle radius,D +3,What is the purpose of the two-digit parameter types in CIMD?,To define the sequence number of an operation,To indicate the response code of a message,To separate different fields in a packet,To specify the content of the message,To match an operation to its response,E +8,In which situation can a population reach enormous densities in a short time?,Limited resource availability,Restricted reproductive capabilities,High death rates,Unlimited resource availability,Low birth rates,D +9,What format are Java classes compiled into for the Dalvik virtual machine?,Bytecode,Java Archive (JAR) files,Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) executables,Proprietary bytecode format,Machine code,D +1,What are the main focuses of Research Software Engineering?,"Scalability, efficiency, and security","Reproducibility, reusability, and accuracy of data analysis","User experience, performance, and maintainability","Integration, testing, and deployment","Collaboration, version control, and documentation",B +3,What award did Edmund Brisco Ford receive in 1954?,Royal Society's Darwin Medal,Nobel Prize in Biology,British Ecological Society Medal,The Ford Medal,None of the above,A +7,What did the study of foundations of mathematics contribute to the development of mathematical logic?,The formulation of new axiomatic frameworks,The discovery of algorithms for optimization,The establishment of the field of model theory,The use of logic to characterize correct mathematical reasoning,The investigation of the properties of prime numbers,D +6,What was the standard chemistry text for 180 years?,De Re Metallica,Francis Bacon,The movable type printing press,The scientific method,The water wheel,A +1,What organization did Mansur Hoda work for as a research volunteer?,Indian Railways,Bihar Government,Intermediate Technology Group,Inspector of Factories,Small Is Beautiful fame,C +8,What are examples of unusual DNA-binding proteins?,Transcription factors,Polymerases,Nucleases,Histones,Transcription activator like effectors,E +8,What is the primary importance in selecting the alloy for resistance wire in many situations?,High resistivity,Temperature coefficient of resistivity,Corrosion resistance,Stability of the resistor,Oxidation resistance,D +6,Which organization develops and maintains rules for check image exchange?,The Clearing House,The Clearing House Payments Company,The Clearing House Payments Authority,ECCHO,Federal Reserve,D +3,Why do astronomers need to observe snapshots of different systems at unique points in their evolution?,To study the formation of galaxies,To determine how stars evolve,To analyze observational data,To investigate models of celestial objects,To understand the origin of comets,B +1,Which types of components are involved in the Mobile Core Networks?,User-Plane functional elements only,Control-Plane functional elements only,Both Control-Plane and User-Plane functional elements,Management-Plane functional elements only,Data-Plane functional elements only,C +9,What type of paper is used in thermal-transfer printing instead of heat-sensitive paper?,Thermal paper,Plain paper,Thermochromic paper,Heat-sensitive ribbon paper,Matrix paper,B +8,What is the relationship between extreme programming and agile software development?,Extreme programming is a type of agile software development,Extreme programming is a predecessor to agile software development,Extreme programming is a competitor to agile software development,Extreme programming is a completely unrelated methodology to agile software development,Extreme programming is a subset of agile software development,A +2,What is the approximate weight of the Stone of Terpon?,23 lbs.,8 lbs.,73 lbs.,45 lbs.,27 lbs.,C +0,What is the purpose of a universal testing machine?,To measure the length of materials,To calculate the volume of materials,To test the tensile strength and compressive strength of materials,To analyze the chemical composition of materials,To determine the electrical conductivity of materials,C +8,Which polyomino requires the fewest number of moves to force a win on a square board in Harary's generalized tic-tac-toe?,L-tetromino,I-tromino,V-tromino,T-tetromino,Z-tetromino,B +1,What is the purpose of standardization in milk processing?,To convert two immiscible liquids into an emulsion,To separate the fat from the water in milk,To mix milk from different sources,To reduce the size of droplets in an emulsion,To produce a more consistent raw milk prior to processing,E +3,Which species were cultural hitchhiking proposed to affect?,Prehistoric Homo sapiens,Dolphins,Killer whales,Sperm whales,All of the above,E +9,Which industry sectors have implemented the reconfigurable manufacturing system (RMS)?,Automotive,Aerospace,Engine,All of the above,None of the above,D +9,What is the relationship between social behavior and genetic makeup?,Social behavior determines genetic traits,Genetic makeup shapes social behavior,Social behavior affects genetic diversity,Genetic makeup influences cultural traits,None of the above,C +1,How are radioisotopes useful in studying living processes?,By replacing specific atoms with their own isotope.,"By introducing an atom, moiety, or functional group that contains a radionuclide.",By visualizing the location of biomolecules.,By measuring biological phenomena.,By producing short-lived isotopes.,A +6,Which organization operates the Philippine International Furniture Show?,Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP),Philippine Department of Trade and Industry,Philippine International Furniture Association,Philippine Furniture Manufacturers Federation,Philippine Exporters Confederation,A +9,How many command-line options does the sort command support?,No options,One option,Two options,Multiple options,Depends on the implementation,E +4,What can be gained by measuring OEE and the underlying losses?,Insights for systematically improving the manufacturing process,Data for benchmarking progress,Ways to eliminate waste in manufacturing,Identification of losses in manufacturing,All of the above,E +1,What is the process called when the thermal paper turns a certain color due to the activation of its thermochromic layer?,Thermochromism,Melting point,Solidifying,Fluoran leuco dye,Thermal head pressure,A +2,Which programming languages have an entry point called main?,C-family languages,JVM languages,CLI languages,All of the above,None of the above,D +8,"Besides plants, what other organisms can form a symbiotic relationship with thermophytes?",Fish,Bacteria,Insects,Birds,Viruses,E +8,Which areas of study are included in the study of sports science?,"Biology, chemistry, and physics","Psychology, sociology, and anthropology","Physiology, psychology, anatomy, biomechanics, biochemistry, and kinesiology","Geography, history, and economics","Art, music, and dance",C +7,What does the strain energy density stored in the material represent in the case of pure shear?,The total amount of energy stored in the material,The maximum amount of energy stored in the material,The minimum amount of energy stored in the material,The average amount of energy stored in the material,The divergent amount of energy stored in the material,A +1,How can different levels of autonomy be achieved in autonomous cargo ships?,Through monitoring and remote control from a nearby manned ship,Through artificial intelligence and machine learning,Through an onshore control center,All of the above,None of the above,D +6,Which type of animal is most likely to have evolved gliding flight ability?,Aquatic animals,Desert animals,Arctic animals,Rainforest animals,Grassland animals,D +6,What is the purpose of an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) system?,To provide oxygenation of blood and removal of carbon dioxide from the blood temporarily,To simplify the ECMO system,To bridge the time until a lung transplant is available for patients too sick to wait,To take over the functions of the heart and lungs simultaneously,To provide oxygenation of blood and removal of carbon dioxide from the blood for long periods of time,A +10,Why is cultural hitchhiking important to scientists?,It helps explain the genetic traits of certain communities,It offers insights into the evolution of cultural behaviors,It provides evidence for the influence of neutral loci on genetics,It demonstrates the impact of cultural preferences on population genetics,It reveals the relationship between population size and genetic diversity,A +0,What is the purpose of a recuperator in an air handling system?,To cool down the supply air,To extract waste heat from the exhaust and use it to preheat the air,To increase the combustion temperature,To reduce the overall energy efficiency,To extract heat from the supply air and transfer it to the exhaust gases,B +1,How many stages are there in the engineering design process?,5 stages,6 stages,7 stages,8 stages,9 stages,D +8,What are the fictional islands near the east coast of the Philippines called?,Lingshan Islands,Pacific Islands,Philippine Islands,Visayas Islands,Luzon Islands,A +2,What would happen if nothing were done to address the collision risks with satellites?,Satellites would eventually collide with the elevator cable,Satellites would be redirected away from the elevator,Satellites would be destroyed,Satellites would be unaffected,Satellites would collide with spacecraft,A +5,What is the key characteristic of marketing engineering?,The use of computer decision models,The systematic approach to harness data and knowledge,The technology-enabled and model-supported decision process,"The reliance on past experience, intuition, and reasoning",The objective way of choosing between the best judgments of multiple individuals,C +6,What are some partial characteristics that can be accounted for in the measurement of sexual dimorphism?,Mean or expected value of the distribution,Controversy and disagreement,Probability distributions and statistics,Inferential support and morphological variation,Polygyny and male dominance,A +1,Which countries have research groups developing a practical coronavirus breathalyzer?,"Australia, Canada, Finland","Germany, Indonesia, Israel","Netherlands, Poland, Singapore","United Kingdom, USA, Australia","Canada, Finland, Australia",E +8,What is a possible reason for equipment to not earn any money on certain days?,Discounted rates,Customer satisfaction,Maintenance activities,Financial utilization,Minimum rates,C +6,Which award did Things win in 2012 after the release of Things 2?,Apple Design Award,MacLife Editors' Choice Award,Macworld Editors' Choice Award,Macworld Best of Show Award,App Store Best of 2012,E +7,What is the success rate of the Chum Bucket restaurant owned by Sheldon J. Plankton and Karen Plankton?,100%,75%,50%,25%,0%,E +9,In which areas of mathematics are fields widely used?,Geometry and calculus,Algebra and number theory,Topology and analysis,Geometry and number theory,Algebra and calculus,B +9,What are the characteristics of process manufacturing?,The production process uses individual units instead of bulk materials,The production process involves the assembly of components,The production process uses bills of materials instead of formulas,The production process is resource-intensive,The production process is common in the automotive and electronics industries,D +5,What are some examples of astronomical objects observed by astronomers?,Rocks and minerals,Animals and plants,Stars and galaxies,Buildings and structures,Air and water,C +4,What are the sections of the body of a machine that are fabricated separately from the whole machine referred to as?,Pre-assemblies,Sub-components,Prefabricated parts,Separate items,Modules,C +7,What advantage does BEST provide over other methods?,Equal covariances assumption,Normally distributed populations assumption,Multidimensional standard deviation calculation,Nonparametric cluster analysis,BEST does not provide any advantage over other methods,D +8,Which of the following techniques is NOT used to measure space dust?,Optical microscopy,Atomic force microscopy (AFM),Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS),Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS),Scanning electron microscopy (SEM),A +3,Who is believed to be the actual author of L'Hôpital's rule?,Guillaume de l'Hôpital,Johann Bernoulli,Isaac Newton,Leonhard Euler,Blaise Pascal,B +3,"In addition to transforming bacteria, what else can be transferred into cells using electroporation?",Chemicals and drugs,Electrode arrays,DNA,Cell-penetrating peptides,All of the above,E +7,How does a recuperator help reduce fuel consumption?,By cooling down the fuel before combustion,By increasing the temperature of the exhaust gases,By preheating the air before entering the combustion system,By decreasing the overall efficiency of the system,By extracting heat from the exhaust gases and using it to preheat the air,E +8,What type of data can be obtained from software repositories?,Source code,Mailing list archives,Bug tracking systems,Version control repositories,All of the above,E +3,Who were the first to propose growing microalgae as a source of lipids?,Harder and Von Witsch,H. G. Aach,ExxonMobil,Chlorella pyrenoidosa,Seaweed,A +8,What is one of the disadvantages of rapid tooling for the accuracy of a product?,It decreases the time and cost of the product.,It increases the accuracy of the product.,It extends the lifespan of the product.,It is not as accurate.,It requires a large stock of finished tools.,D +3,What did Edward Tatum and George Wells Beadle do with N. crassa?,They exposed it to x-rays.,They discovered it in French bakeries.,They sequenced its genome.,They used it in experiments that won them a Nobel Prize.,They analyzed its genetic recombination.,D +6,Who did Miguel Ignacio Lillo succeed as the director of the Municipal Chemical office of Tucumán?,Federico Kurtz,Oscar Döring,Adolfo Döring,Friedrich Schickendantz,Emilio J. Schleh,D +7,What type of processes have high unit costs in the Hayes-Wheelwright Matrix?,Job shop,Continuous flow,Standardized,Automated,Manual,E +1,What was Muharram Rasulovna Rasulova's occupation?,Botanist,Laboratory assistant,Scientific worker,Geographer,Lecturer,A +4,What is the purpose of adapting the route a product takes through a processing line?,To detect the size and shape of products,To use a multitude of work-piece holders specific to each single product variant,To bypass unnecessary processing stations,To require operator intervention for mechanical change-over,To power the mechanical movements,C +3,What is the role of complexity theory in strategic management?,To predict and control organizational behaviors,To analyze the relationships between individuals within organizations,To understand how organizations cope with uncertainty,To study the structure and dynamics of organizations,To identify the key factors that drive organizational success,C +5,What is the role of technology intelligence in the growth of products and services?,It has made it easier and cheaper to acquire and store data from different sources.,It enables organizations to identify emerging technologies.,It helps companies develop an awareness of technological threats and opportunities.,It determines competitiveness in both private and public sectors.,It captures and disseminates technological information for strategic planning and decision making.,B +6,What is one of the disadvantages of rapid prototyping for large scale and long term operations?,It decreases the time and cost of the product.,It increases the accuracy of the product.,It extends the lifespan of the product.,It is not often used for large scale and long term operations.,It requires a large stock of finished tools.,D +2,What was the main purpose of the Peterson Identification System?,To identify birds in hand,To replace the shotgun with binoculars and spotting scopes,To contribute to the emerging early environmental movement,To classify animals and plants based on their technical features,To create a standardized system for bird identification,C +9,What is the purpose of the last TAB in a CIMD packet?,To indicate the end of the packet,To separate the last field from the ETX,To define the ETX value,To signal the start of a new field,To specify the sequence number,B +2,What TV quiz show did Mark J. Pallen captain the winning team from Imperial College?,University Challenge,Jeopardy,Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?,The Weakest Link,Mastermind,A +6,Which is NOT a tool in the field of genome editing alongside ZFN?,CRISPR/Cas9,TALEN,Restriction enzymes,Meganucleases,Homologous recombination,C +3,How can reverse engineering help in benchmarking newly acquired products?,By providing important benchmarking information about the product,By creating schematics and documentation for the product,By repairing or reprinting a circuit board using additive manufacturing techniques,By identifying counterfeit or malicious circuits in the product,By reducing the time required to fabricate replacement parts,A +3,What components are commonly found in a universal testing machine?,"Load frame, load cell, and cross head","Supports, force transducer, and controls","Calibration devices, measuring instruments, and controls","Load cell, cross head, and calibration devices","Measuring instruments, supports, and load frame",A +0,Which scientist is recognized as the founder of biology?,Francesco Redi,Robert Hooke,Charles Darwin,Alfred Wallace,None of the above,A +5,What is the focus of digital rights in Internet studies?,The emergence of Internet slang,The structure and propagation of viruses,The ability of Internet users to collaborate,The social implications of the Internet,"Privacy, free speech, and intellectual property",E +0,What is the coincidence method in particle physics?,A technique used to increase the sensitivity of an experiment by registering simultaneous measurements of a particular event through different interaction channels,A method used to eliminate background interactions by creating more degrees of freedom for the particle to interact,A method for detecting primary particles and secondary reaction products simultaneously,A technique used to reduce the efficiency of an experiment,A method for filtering common backgrounds from interacting with the primary detection medium,A +0,What role did natural history specimen dealers play in the development of science?,They collected specimens for museums and educational establishments,They wrote scientific works and manuals,They acted as agents for the sale of collections,They specialized in taxonomic authorities,They sold equipment and books,A +0,What is the domain of inquiry that involves the study of organisms in their natural environment?,Zoology,Botany,Natural history,Ecology,Genetics,C +3,Which type of transitions of molecules does the GK effect involve?,Rotational transitions,Vibrational transitions,Electronic transitions,Nuclear transitions,Spin transitions,A +5,What fields does algebraic geometry have conceptual connections with?,Complex analysis,Topology,Number theory,All of the above,None of the above,D +0,What is the primary reason for needing to turn over a pallet?,To access the bottom of the load without manual unloading,To replace a damaged pallet or slip sheet,To prevent the contents of the products from settling,To transfer goods from one type of pallet to another,To freeze products immediately after production,A +5,What is one of the advantages of rapid tooling for troubleshooting existing problems?,It decreases the time and cost of the product.,It increases the accuracy of the product.,It extends the lifespan of the product.,It requires a large stock of finished tools.,It can be produced on demand and available almost immediately.,E +7,What is the key factor in the scientific revolution?,The scientific method,The water wheel,The movable type printing press,The spinning wheel,The crop rotation,A +3,Why is solar longitude an effective measure of the position of the Earth in its orbit?,Because it takes into account the inaccuracies of a calendar date.,Because it accounts for leap years and calendar imperfections.,Because it is based on how far the Earth has moved in its orbit since the equinox.,Because it is a linear measure of time.,Because it is a constant measure throughout the year.,C +5,How does the value of solar longitude depend on the epoch being used?,The value of solar longitude remains constant regardless of the epoch being used.,The value of solar longitude is affected by the eccentricity of the orbit.,The value of solar longitude is larger for epochs with greater calendar imperfections.,The value of solar longitude is determined by the size of the particles in a meteor shower.,The value of solar longitude depends on the date of the vernal equinox.,E +3,What are the relevant factors in process manufacturing?,Parts and bills of materials,Formulas and manufacturing recipes,Individual units and bulk materials,Ingredients and formulas,Bulk materials and individual units,D +9,What do hydraulic fuses do if the flow of hydraulic fluid exceeds a predetermined limit?,They isolate the defective branch in the hydraulic system,They repair the burst hydraulic hose,They increase the flow of hydraulic fluid,They seal themselves or restrict flow,They reduce the pressure in the hydraulic system,D +6,Which cells are especially suitable for electroporation?,Bacteria and yeast,Mammalian cells,Plant protoplasts,Tumor cells,Knockout mice cells,B +5,When was Alice Blanche Balfour elected a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society of London?,1850,1872,1895,1902,1916,E +5,Who co-founded The Journal of Medical Diagnostics in 1999?,Yuet Wai Kan,Bethseda Research Laboraties,AMP,Informa Healthcare,Molecular Diagnostics Incorporated,C +9,What are some technological advancements aimed at supporting the aging society?,Virtual reality and artificial intelligence,Space exploration and renewable energy,Nanotechnology and genetic engineering,Blockchain and cryptocurrency,Robotics and assistive devices,E +6,How do hydraulic fuses help guard against catastrophic failure?,By automatically repairing a damaged hydraulic system,By increasing the flow of hydraulic fluid,By isolating the defective branch in a hydraulic system,By reducing the pressure in a hydraulic system,By detecting and sealing a rapid flow of hydraulic fluid,E +8,What are the new features introduced in ReFLEX 2.7?,Improved roaming capabilities,Improved performance,Improved interoperability between different networks,All of the above,None of the above,D +6,What is the size of the spot on the object's surface used in microfadeometry?,300–400 μm,1 lumen,Xenon arc lamp,Reflectance spectra,Optical fiber,A +4,Who determines what products are considered cosmetic?,The ISO 22715 standard,The consumers,The manufacturers,The national regulations,The cosmetic industry sector,D +8,What is the purpose of communication modules in an automation controller?,To enable machine to machine (M2M) communications,To enable machine to enterprise (M2E) communications,To support a variety of industrial protocols,"To offer communication capability for programming, maintaining, and collecting data",To facilitate connectivity with Business Systems,D +5,What is one example framing of the engineering design process?,"Research, conceptualization, and feasibility assessment","Establishing design requirements, preliminary design, and detailed design","Production planning and tool design, and production","Clarification of the task, conceptual design, and embodiment design","Synthesis, analysis, construction, testing, and evaluation",D +7,What are the molecular determinants of individual brain development?,Genetic factors,Environmental factors,Epigenetic factors,Neurotransmitters,Hormones,C +6,What is the focus of Internet security in Internet studies?,The social networks and online societies,The fundamental programming and architecture of the Internet,The social implications of the Internet,The development of the Internet over time,The structure and propagation of viruses and malware,E +0,What is the significance of the LT motif on porcelain decorated by the Atelier Camille Le Tallec?,It indicates the type of porcelain used,It signifies the date of production of the piece,It represents the initials of the piece's painter,It represents the location of the atelier,It is a decorative element with no specific meaning,B +6,What do Roger Backhouse and Jeff Biddle argue about the concept of applied economics?,It is a field with ambiguous nature,It is based on economic theory and econometrics,It focuses on practical issues,It enhances the quality of business practices,It is a concept with multiple meanings,E +1,Which of the following is an example of biological data?,Weather data,Financial data,Text data,Geographical data,Genomic data,E +4,What can Dovecot act as besides a mail storage server?,Web server,DNS server,Proxy server,Database server,Print server,C +2,Which innovations and improvements contributed to achieving interchangeability of parts?,The development of jigs and fixtures,The invention of the assembly line,The use of line shaft drives,The introduction of numerical control in machine tools,The invention of the slide rest lathe,A +2,What is the preferred characteristic of the fin material?,High thermal insulation,Low thermal conductivity,Low surface area,High thermal conductivity,Low heat transfer coefficient,D +0,When was Justice Duel released on the Nintendo Entertainment System?,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020,B +3,What are the typical phases of the innovation process in AIDA?,Uncovering solution-neutral customer needs,Identification of needs and problems with high market potential,Systematic idea generation and problem solving,Evaluation and enhancement of solution ideas,All of the above,E +3,What is the topic of social issues relating to the Internet?,The rise of the World Wide Web,The development of Internet slang,The emergence of online communities,The structure and propagation of viruses,The interrelationship of Internet and society,E +7,"What is the investigative approach used in the book ""Germs: Biological Weapons and America's Secret War""?",Scientific experiments,Political analysis,Historical narrative,Personal memoir,Fictional storytelling,C +3,What are the risks associated with a lengthy interplanetary cruise to Mars?,Fractures and movement problems,Increased risk of infectious diseases,Loss of communication with Earth,Damage to spacecraft systems,Decreased cognitive function,A +10,What is the definition of convergence according to Blackman?,The tendency for unrelated technologies to become closely integrated,"A deep integration of knowledge, tools, and activities",The process of breaking down signals into bytes consisting of ones and zeros,"The coming together of telecommunications, computing, and broadcasting",The takeover of all forms of media by digital computers,D +7,Which hospital did Sir Andrew Pollard train in Paediatrics?,Birmingham Children's Hospital,St Mary's Hospital,Whipps Cross Hospital,John Radcliffe Hospital,British Columbia Children's Hospital,B +6,What is the field of materials science in nuclear engineering focused on?,Studying nuclear physics,Thermal hydraulics and heat transfer,Designing nuclear reactors,Managing the nuclear fuel cycle,Applications in nuclear power,E +4,What is the process involved in managing the nuclear fuel cycle?,Obtaining and storing nuclear fuel,Forming nuclear fuel and reprocessing,Removing depleted fuel,Designing nuclear reactors,Generating electricity,B +0,What is the main component of a thermal printer that produces heat to create an image on the paper?,Platen,Spring,Thermal head,Thermal paper,Rubber roller,C +5,Which continent has the highest number of species with gliding flight ability?,Africa,Asia,Europe,North America,South America,B +2,What is the typical silicon content in hypereutectic aluminum alloys?,12 weight percent,16-19 weight percent,Above 19 weight percent,Below 12 weight percent,Equal to the eutectic point,B +8,What is the main function of fins in terms of heat transfer?,To reduce the temperature gradient,To increase the surface area of the body,To decrease the heat transfer coefficient,To increase the thermal conductivity of the fin,To increase the rate of heat transfer,E +4,Why is accurate frequency tuning important for power ultrasonic equipment?,To detect resonance and anti-resonance frequencies,To improve energy transmission,To measure the current flowing through the device under test,To calculate the mechanical quality factor (Qm),To avoid heating losses and optimize energy efficiency,E +2,What is the purpose of using the coincidence method in an experiment?,To increase the efficiency of the experiment,To decrease the rate of background flux,To decrease the sensitivity of the experiment,To increase the rate of interactions that can be measured in coincidence,To filter cosmic rays from interacting with the primary detection medium,D +6,How is radio-iodination of peptides and proteins achieved?,By replacing the hydroxyl group with iodine on tyrosine and histadine residues.,"By introducing an atom, moiety, or functional group that contains a radionuclide.",By visualizing the location of biomolecules.,By measuring biological phenomena.,By producing short-lived isotopes.,A +4,What was the famous early example of a mathematical theory being applied?,Isaac Newton's law of universal gravitation,Apollonius' study of conic sections,Introduction of non-Euclidean geometries,Discovery of apparent paradoxes,Introduction of axiomatic methods,A +3,What is the composition of callus induction medium?,Agar and sugar,Agar and water,Agar and plant growth regulators,Agar and hormones,Agar and nutrients,E +8,What is the full name of the dinosaur species Spinosaurus?,Spinosaurosaurus,Spinodinosauridae,Spinosaurus aegyptiacus,Spinosauridae,All of the above,C +7,What operations are involved in the reassembly process of the Banach-Tarski paradox?,Stretching and bending,Adding new points,Rotating and translating,Changing the shape of the pieces,None of the above,C +9,What are the different fields in which applied economics is applied?,Demographic economics,Labour economics,Business economics,Industrial organization,Agricultural economics,A +0,What are the fundamental objects of study in algebraic geometry?,Numbers,Geometric shapes,Solutions of systems of polynomial equations,Abstract algebraic techniques,Topology,C +9,"How can analytes be concentrated or ""focused"" in capillary electrophoresis?",By their size,By their ionic mobility,By non-covalent interactions with an alternate phase,By gradients in conductivity and pH,By partitioning into an alternate phase,D +4,What is the consequence of rapid technological changes?,A decrease in the availability of components,A decrease in the production methods of all components,A decrease in the market availability of components,A decrease in the life cycles of products,A decrease in the life cycles of required components,C +7,What other use-case does PFCP support aside from the Mobile Core Networks?,4G/LTE EPC,5G Next Generation Mobile Core Network,OpenFlow,BroadBand Forum,Disaggregated BNG,E +1,Which characters are featured in the film Ant-Man and the Wasp?,Steve Rogers / Captain America and Tony Stark / Iron Man,Scott Lang / Ant-Man and Hope Pym / Wasp,Peter Parker / Spider-Man and Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow,Thor Odinson and Loki Laufeyson,Bruce Banner / Hulk and Clint Barton / Hawkeye,B +4,What are Loss of Load Events (LOLEV) also known as?,Loss of Load Probability (LOLP),Loss of Load Expectation (LOLE),Total number of increments,Total duration of increments,Involuntary load shedding,C +2,What is the effect of accelerated motion on the rotation of a frame?,No effect,Linear motion,Angular motion,Wigner rotation,Thomas rotation,D +7,When did bottle kilns cease to be used in the United Kingdom?,In the late 18th century,In the early 19th century,In the mid-20th century,In the late 20th century,In the early 21st century,C +4,What is the purpose of the hard infrastructure sector?,To provide services to the clients or users of the infrastructure,"To maintain, monitor, and operate the physical assets","To offer administrative tasks concerning ordering, scheduling, or billing of services",To replace components of the system or network,To dispose of system components in the commercial marketplace,B +0,What is the difference between chemistry and physics?,"Chemistry focuses on matter at a molecular level, while physics studies matter on a larger scale.","Chemistry is concerned with the behavior of subatomic particles, while physics studies the behavior of the entire universe.","Chemistry deals with the chemical properties of matter, while physics focuses on the physical properties of matter.","Chemistry is more concerned with practical applications, while physics is more theoretical in nature.","Chemistry primarily studies matter composed of protons and neutrons, while physics studies matter composed of quarks and leptons.",C +2,What is a potential vulnerability of service accounts?,Service accounts often have extensive access to data,Service accounts are shared among multiple users,Service account passwords are often stored in plain text,Service accounts can be impersonated by unauthorized users,Service accounts can perform actions on behalf of a user,C +4,What is the mechanical device used for homogenization called?,Homogeneous,Homogenization,Emulsion,Standardization,Homogenizer,E +7,What type of control is force control typically used as?,Motion control,Position control,Temperature control,Speed control,Pressure control,B +6,What is the reducing agent used in the PEGylation process?,Sodium phosphate,Sodium cyanoborohydride,Sodium borohydride,Sodium hydroxide,None of the above,B +3,What is the main difference between PFCP and OpenFlow?,"PFCP is used in Mobile Core Networks, while OpenFlow is used in data centers","PFCP is used for packet forwarding, while OpenFlow is used for signaling procedures","PFCP is complementary to GTP, while OpenFlow is complementary to MPLS","PFCP is a 3GPP protocol, while OpenFlow is an IETF protocol","PFCP was designed for Mobile Core Networks, while OpenFlow was designed for software-defined networking",E +2,What are the pieces in the Banach-Tarski paradox made of?,"Solid, three-dimensional objects",Infinite scatterings of points,Disjoint subsets of the solid ball,Rotating and translating parts of the solid ball,Stretching and bending the solid ball,B +8,In which year did Russian companies conduct trials of autonomous navigation systems?,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,C +3,What did Muharram Rasulovna Rasulova research about?,Taxonomy of plant life in Tajikistan,Flora of Tajikistan,Geography of Tajikistan,Plant life in the Soviet Union,Botanical Institute of the Tajik SSR,A +5,What is the main difference between adaptive machines and fixed-indexing systems?,"Adaptive machines rely solely on software, while fixed-indexing systems are mechanical","Adaptive machines use a multitude of work-piece holders, while fixed-indexing systems do not","Adaptive machines can detect the size and shape of products, while fixed-indexing systems cannot","Adaptive machines require operator intervention for mechanical change-over, while fixed-indexing systems do not","Adaptive machines can bypass unnecessary processing stations, while fixed-indexing systems cannot",E +9,What is the typical volume range of the specimen ampoules used in IMC?,0.1-1 ml,1-10 ml,3-20 ml,10-100 ml,100-1000 ml,C +7,What is the purpose of the constant pool in the Dalvik virtual machine?,To store system properties,To execute 8-bit stack instructions,To simplify the interpreter,To load library packages as jar files,To work directly on local variables,C +8,What year did Brebis Bleaney receive the Zavoisky Award?,1957,1977,1987,1992,2006,D +4,What are the origins of many fundamental concepts of Lean Construction?,Lean manufacturing,Operational research,Continuous improvement,Listening to those actually doing the work,All of the above,E +7,In which year did Voyager 2 reach the Neptunian system?,1977,1979,1981,1986,1989,E +3,What kind of fields are commonly used in cryptographic protocols?,Fields with infinitely many elements,Fields with finitely many elements,Fields with infinitely many prime elements,Fields with infinitely many irrational elements,Fields with finitely many prime elements,B +2,What fields are commonly used and studied in number theory and algebraic geometry?,Fields of complex numbers,Fields of rational numbers,Fields of algebraic number fields,Fields of p-adic fields,Fields of real numbers,C +3,Which of the following is true about the Banach-Tarski paradox?,It only works with solid balls,It can only be done with mathematical absurdities,It contradicts basic geometric intuition,It can only be done with stretching and bending,It is impossible to perform in three-dimensional space,C +2,When did the study of foundations of mathematics begin?,Late 19th century,Early 20th century,Mid 20th century,Late 20th century,21st century,A +4,What is a common object of discussion when it comes to potential terraforming?,The moon,The planet Mars,The planet Venus,The planet Mercury,The planet Jupiter,B +6,When did modern investigation into the nature of molecules and their bonds begin?,In ancient times,In the 17th century,In the 18th century,In the 19th century,In the 20th century,B +3,What is the most abundant organism in most viromes?,Bacteria,Fungi,Archaea,Bacteriophages,Viruses,D +1,"What are the concrete properties that special elements, such as supremum or infimum, often embody in a partially ordered set?",Being the least common multiple of a set of numbers,Being the union of a collection of sets,Being the greatest common divisor of a set of numbers,Being the intersection of a collection of sets,Being the complement of a set,A +4,How many community seed banks has Navdanya helped set up across the country?,12,24,36,48,54,E +3,What is the purpose of a master drawing or assembly drawing?,To specify the geometry of a component,To provide construction materials for a component,To give the drawing numbers of subsequent detailed components,To convey information about an object,To explain the process of producing engineering drawings,C +8,How many films are there in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as of Ant-Man and the Wasp?,15,18,20,23,25,C +6,What aspect of Justice Duel has the press praised?,Its aesthetic,Its multiplayer support,Its fast paced gameplay,Its power-ups in the form of mines and traps,Its special edition for Child's Play,A +7,What is the current goal for reductions in atmospheric CO2 for the Scheldt-Delta region?,30%,40%,50%,60%,70%,A +7,What do amplifiers do in a sound reinforcement system?,Convert sound energy into an electric signal,Alter the signal characteristics,Produce a powerful version of the resulting signal,Convert the signal back into sound energy,Drive a loudspeaker,C +8,Which country is not included in the list of countries inspected by the Fair Labor Association?,China,India,Brazil,United States,Mexico,D +3,When did the practice of botanical expeditions reach its peak?,During the Renaissance,In the 20th century,In ancient times,During the Industrial Revolution,In the 19th century,E +6,What motivated the creation and development of calculus?,The study of physics,The study of mathematics,The study of philosophy,The study of mechanics,The study of geometry,A +8,What is the service life of hard infrastructure networks?,They have a short service life because they are often replaced as a whole system,They have a long service life due to continual refurbishment or replacement of components,They have a short service life because the system components are readily disposable,They have a long service life because they can be subdivided and disposed of separately,They have a short service life because the system components are interdependent,B +8,Which bark beetle is much less effective as a vector for infection in Europe?,Elm bark beetle,European elm bark beetle,Banded elm bark beetle,All bark beetles are equally effective,None of the above,B +5,Which messaging technology does SMS hubbing aim to fix interoperability problems with?,SMS,MMS,Voice calls,Email,Social media messaging,B +6,"What issues did the results of Gödel, Gentzen, and others clarify in Hilbert's program?",The relationship between number theory and algebra,The limitations of formal systems of logic,The techniques for solving differential equations,The applications of logic in computer science,The importance of foundations of mathematics,B +6,What do Herzig and Zeller claim about the data sources in mining software repositories?,They are biased,They are noisy,They are incomplete,They are unbiased,They are unbiased but noisy and incomplete,E +5,What is the principle of operation of a horn analyzer?,Manually identifying frequencies using a meter,Calculating impedance automatically through embedded software,Sweeping the driving frequency and monitoring the current,Analyzing the electrical impedance of piezoelectric materials,Tuning the frequency using a lathe or milling machine,C +7,What is the function of TouchPal word predicting technology?,Predicting the most probable word or its spelling,Predicting the user's next action,Predicting the user's location,Predicting the user's mood,Predicting the user's favorite apps,A +7,What was Muharram Rasulovna Rasulova's role at the Botanical Institute of the Tajik SSR?,Scientific worker,Director of the Department of Flora and Taxonomy,Member of the Tajikistan Academy of Sciences,Lecturer and senior instructor,Laboratory assistant,B +0,What are the major subareas of mathematical logic?,"Geometry, arithmetic, and analysis","Model theory, proof theory, set theory, and recursion theory","Algebra, calculus, and number theory","Statistics, probability, and optimization","Topology, algebraic geometry, and differential equations",B +7,When was Ivar Jacobson International (IJI) formed?,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,C +2,What is the asymmetry argument in defense of antinatalism?,The belief that life entails inevitable suffering,The belief that death is inevitable,The belief that humans are born without their consent,The belief that coming into existence is never a benefit,The belief that procreation is a gamble with suffering,D +8,What are the fundamental laws that govern the behavior of matter?,The laws of motion and gravity,The laws of thermodynamics and quantum mechanics,The laws of chemistry and biology,The laws of electricity and magnetism,The laws of relativity and particle physics,B +7,What is the resolution of the dedicated Motion unit in some netX ASICS?,1ns,10ns,100ns,1ms,1s,A +8,What is the term dexel used to describe in the context of geometry modeling?,A digital image element,A unit of measurement for depth in machining,A type of detector used in photography,A nodal value of a scalar or vector field on a meshed surface,None of the above,D +1,What type of rocks make up the Aïn el Guettar Formation?,Limestone,Shale,"Sandstones, conglomerates, and mudstones",Granite,Basalt,C +5,What is the purpose of sustaining a callus cell culture on gel medium?,To provide support and structure to the callus cells,To prevent the callus cells from drying out,To facilitate the exchange of gases with the environment,To promote the differentiation of callus cells into new tissues,To regulate the pH of the culture medium,A +1,Why are passwords for service accounts rarely changed?,Because service accounts do not have passwords,Because service accounts are non-personal digital identities,Because service accounts often have extensive access to data,Because service accounts are shared among multiple users,Because service accounts are difficult to coordinate with password changes,E +1,Which organization led the development of the AEI systems?,General Electric,ABEX,Wabco,General Telephone & Electronics (GTE),Association of American Railroads (AAR),E +2,What is the role of combustion in the design and analysis of engineering applications?,To create a visual effect,To generate electricity,To provide heat,To reduce emissions,To monitor fluid flow,C +5,What must be accounted for when considering failure?,Two criteria,Three criteria,Four criteria,Five criteria,Six criteria,A +5,Why is reverse engineering important for legacy systems?,To obtain design data for troubleshooting and repair,To create exact copies of PCBs,To benchmark newly acquired products,To inspect for counterfeit or malicious circuits,To avoid material shortages of parts,E +4,What are the benefits of using an MVNE for an MVNO?,Reduced upfront capital expenses,Financing arrangements to cover start-up costs,Lower wholesale airtime costs through economies of scale,All of the above,None of the above,D +7,"Can a true ""macroscope"" view of Earth be obtained currently?","Yes, by constructing one or more planetary scale macroscopes","Yes, by deploying new methodologies and additional sampling effort","No, because a single system or instrument does not currently exist to fulfill this function","No, because of deficiencies in current sampling regimes and/or data availability","No, because a macroscope can only be used to view microscopic organisms",D +4,What is the purpose of the International Union of Geological Sciences?,To define global chronostratigraphic units,To develop standardized international units of geologic time,To study rock layers and their relationships,To determine the age of rocks,To precisely define divisions of geologic time,B +4,How are fixed points defined for discrete functions?,A point x for which f(x)=0,A point x for which f(x)=1,A point x for which f(x)=x,A point x for which f(x)=n,A point x for which f(x)=-1,C +0,"What is the practice of assembling components of a structure in a factory or other manufacturing site, and transporting complete assemblies or sub-assemblies to the construction site where the structure is to be located called?",Fabrication,Manufacturing,Prefabrication,Construction,Assembly,C +4,What is the purpose of the microphone dust detectors carried by early satellites?,To measure atmospheric pressure,To detect the presence of water in space,To study the effects of solar radiation,To detect impacts of micron sized meteoroids,To record cosmic microwave background radiation,D +0,How many times has flight evolved in separate animals?,Three times,Four times,Five times,Six times,Seven times,B +2,Why are impedance analyzers not cost-effective for everyday industrial demands?,They are too small and compact for industrial use,They have a higher cost and greater complexity,They cannot detect resonance and anti-resonance frequencies,They are not suitable for tuning power ultrasonic equipment,They do not provide accurate frequency alignment,B +2,What does isothermal microcalorimetry (IMC) measure and record over time?,The net rate of heat flow to or from the specimen ampoule,The change in temperature of the specimen ampoule,The mass of the specimen ampoule,The volume of the specimen ampoule,The pressure inside the specimen ampoule,A +8,What does IEEE 1278.3-1996 recommend practice for?,Application protocols,Communication services and profiles,Exercise management and feedback,"Verification, validation, and accreditation",Fidelity description requirements,C +5,What is the main function of The Clearing House Payments Authority?,To provide education on financial regulations,To develop and maintain rules for check image exchange,To process transactions among banks,To provide real-time payment services,To lobby for financial regulations in the United States,B +5,What is the standard rate of turn for an aircraft?,1° per second,2° per second,3° per second,4° per second,5° per second,C +8,What is the velocity of Voyager 2 relative to the Sun?,"5.678 km/s (12,700 mph)","10.123 km/s (22,700 mph)","15.341 km/s (34,320 mph)","20.987 km/s (46,980 mph)","25.432 km/s (57,020 mph)",C +4,What market is often untapped in the field of additive manufacturing?,Prototyping,Manufacturing tools,"CNC milling, turning and routing equipment",Design errors,AM experts,B +6,What technologies have contributed to the development of power generation?,Advances in nuclear technology.,The use of fossil fuels.,The construction of hydropower plants.,The introduction of solar power.,All of the above.,E +9,What is the antithesis of the microscope according to the concept of a macroscope?,A tool to view various forms of big data,A method to study very large objects or complex processes,A method to study microscopic organisms,A method to study ecological systems for simplified modeling and management,A method to view the entire planet Earth,B +5,What do power line communication systems use for transmission?,Light as the transmission medium,Electrical oscillations or currents,An optical fiber,Power wires,Radio waves,D +9,Which pentomino requires the fewest number of moves to force a win on a square board in Harary's generalized tic-tac-toe?,L-pentomino,N-pentomino,Y-pentomino,Z-pentomino,W-pentomino,B +2,What are some synonyms for the bans on fossil fuel vehicles?,The diesel ban,Banning gas cars,The petrol and diesel car ban,Banning petrol cars,All of the above,E +4,Which countries have similar efforts in creating communities for research software engineering?,"Netherlands, Germany, and USA","Asia, Australia, and Canada","New Zealand, the Nordic countries, and Belgium",All of the above,None of the above,D +1,Which companies are part of the transboundary consortium for the Carbon Connect Delta Program?,"ArcelorMittal, Dow Benelux, PZEM, and Yara","Smart Delta Resources, Fluxys, and Gasunie","North Sea Port, Zeeland Refinery, and Dutch Government","Smart Delta Resources, ArcelorMittal, and Zeeland Refinery","Gasunie, Dow Benelux, and Yara",B +7,Why was the University of Copenhagen reluctant to employ foreign experts?,They preferred to focus on local talent,They did not have enough funding,They did not believe in the value of foreign knowledge,They were already overwhelmed with teaching responsibilities,They underestimated the importance of natural history,D +5,"What kind of objects are included in the series ""A History of the World in 100 Objects""?","Objects of ancient art, industry, technology, and arms",Objects from all over the world,"Objects carefully designed, admired, and preserved","Objects used, broken, and thrown away",All of the above,E +9,What is the maximum theoretical specific activity of short-lived isotopes?,High.,Low.,Medium.,The text does not mention the maximum theoretical specific activity.,The maximum theoretical specific activity depends on the isotope.,A +5,What criticism have botanical expeditions faced in history?,Exploitation and colonialism,Lack of scientific rigor,Inadequate funding,Environmental degradation,Lack of international collaboration,A +7,What is the term used to refer to complete partial orders or complete lattices?,Total orders,Linear orders,Strict orders,Weak orders,Complete orders,E +5,What does Galois theory show about angle trisection and squaring the circle?,They can be done with a compass and straightedge,They cannot be done with a compass and straightedge,They can be done with a compass but not with a straightedge,They cannot be done with a compass but can be done with a straightedge,They can be done with a compass and straightedge under certain conditions,B +2,What systems have been studied in two and higher dimensions for random sequential adsorption?,"Disks, randomly oriented squares and rectangles","Aligned squares and rectangles, various other shapes","Disks, randomly oriented squares and rectangles, aligned squares and rectangles, various other shapes",Only disks,Only randomly oriented squares and rectangles,C +3,How many participants could edit simultaneously in MoonEdit?,2,4,8,12,14,E +7,What is a major branch of science that tries to explain and predict nature's phenomena?,Social science,Physical science,Life science,Environmental science,Computer science,C +4,Where is the largest herbarium in the world located?,"London, United Kingdom","New York, United States","Paris, France","Tokyo, Japan","Sydney, Australia",C +2,What is the Kaya identity specifically focused on?,Environmental conditions in the United States,Greenhouse gas emissions worldwide,Changes in production technology after World War II,Population growth on a broad scale,Human impacts on the environment,B +6,What is the dynamic range of heat flows that IMC instruments generally have?,Heat flows as low as ca. 1 nW and as high as ca. 1 kW,Heat flows as low as ca. 1 μW and as high as ca. 1 mW,Heat flows as low as ca. 1 mW and as high as ca. 1 W,Heat flows as low as ca. 1 μW and as high as ca. 1 W,Heat flows as low as ca. 1 μW and as high as ca. 10 W,E +0,What is the purpose of fins on exterior surfaces of objects?,To decrease the rate of heat transfer,To insulate the object,To increase the rate of heat transfer,To increase the temperature gradient,To increase the heat transfer coefficient,C +0,"Who are the main antagonists in the animated television series ""SpongeBob SquarePants""?",SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star,Sandy Cheeks and Squidward Tentacles,Sheldon J. Plankton and Karen Plankton,Mr. Krabs and Pearl Krabs,Gary the Snail and Larry the Lobster,C +3,In which part of the spectrum is the slope mostly used in astrophysics and planetary science?,Visible part,Near infrared part,Ultraviolet part,Infrared part,Radio part,B +2,What does the numbers 50 and 25 signify in ReFLEX50 and ReFLEX25?,The number of channels supported by the protocol,The number of messages that can be sent simultaneously,The channel spacing in kHz,The maximum data transfer rate in kilobits per second,The frequency range in megahertz,C +9,"What is the study of axiomatic frameworks for geometry, arithmetic, and analysis called?",Mathematical logic,Number theory,Calculus,Algebra,Topology,A +5,What is the range of the Mk15 rockets used by the Thunderbolt-2000?,15 km,30 km,45 km,60 km,117 km,A +6,What is the scientific concept of memory inhibition?,The activation of irrelevant information,The stopping or overriding of a mental process,"The selectivity of rapid, efficient recollection",The ability to remember irrelevant information,The ability not to remember relevant information,E +2,What are some of the applications of packed beds in industry?,Chemical reactors,Distillation processes,Scrubbers,All of the above,None of the above,D +5,What is the NATO standardization agreement for DIS?,STANAG 4482,IEEE 1278,HLA,ALSP,NSA,A +9,What are botanical expeditions mainly designed to explore?,The fauna of a region,The geology of a region,The climate of a region,The flora of a region,The history of a region,D +3,What is the main difference between magnetite and maghemite?,"Magnetite has a cubic crystal system, while maghemite has a hexagonal crystal system","Magnetite contains Fe2+ and Fe3+, while maghemite has only Fe3+","Maghemite is toxic and easily oxidized, while magnetite is not","Maghemite is used in molecular imaging, while magnetite is used in catalysis",Maghemite has a higher magnetic moment than magnetite,B +6,What branch of mathematics does algebraic geometry occupy a central place in?,Commutative algebra,Number theory,Geometry,Topology,Algebra,C +5,What is the proposed human-rights convention by the United Nations to protect old people called?,Convention on Aging,Convention on Seniors,Convention on Retirement,Convention on Elderly,Convention on Old Age,E +0,What is the most prominent application of nuclear engineering?,Designing nuclear reactors,Generating electricity,Developing nuclear weapons,Studying nuclear physics,Researching nuclear fusion,B +8,What is the subject of the continued international controversy?,The British Museum,The radio programme,The touring exhibition,The ownership claims of the British Museum,The objects in the British Museum collection,D +4,How do some rental businesses handle national or public holidays?,They charge higher rates,They offer free days,They require maintenance activities,They offer discounted rates,They charge minimum rates,B +0,What are some of the risks associated with the construction and operation of a space elevator?,Collisions with aircraft and spacecraft,Failure cascade,Navigational hazards,Satellite impacts,Space object collisions,B +0,What is the Advanced Innovation Design Approach (AIDA)?,A mindset for enhancing innovation and competitiveness,A research project at the University of Applied Sciences Offenburg,A holistic approach for problem-solving in industrial companies,A technique for new product development,A concept for accelerating innovation,C +6,Which philosophical tradition has influenced transhumanism?,Ancient philosophy of Aristotle,Scientific tradition of Roger Bacon,Divine Comedy of Dante,All of the above,None of the above,D +1,What are some potential impacts of a technological revolution?,Increased productivity and efficiency in business management.,Changes in social interactions and finance.,Advancements in research methodology.,Reshaping of culture.,All of the above.,E +4,Which organization conducts large scale medical studies aboard the ISS?,NASA,NSBRI,European Space Agency,Roscosmos,SpaceX,B +5,What information is typically included in a reference sheet of a plant sample?,Details of collection,Scientific name of the plant,Location of collection,All of the above,None of the above,D +4,What caused the rapid development of the meat processing industry in New Zealand?,Refrigerated meat shipments to England,Increased demand for meat products,Government subsidies,Technological advancements,None of the above,A +8,What is the most cost-effective and timely alternative for carbon sequestration in the Scheldt-Delta region?,Carbon offsetting,Carbon capture and storage (CCS),Renewable energy,Energy efficiency measures,Carbon pricing,B +7,What is an example of a traditional manufacturing equipment that is not adaptive?,Belt conveyors,Chain conveyors,Round dials,Adaptive machines,Fixed-indexing systems,E +8,What is the function of a transmitter in an optical communication system?,To encode a message into an optical signal,To carry the signal to its destination,To reproduce the message from the received optical signal,To transmit information through an optical fiber,To modulate the carrier signal,A +4,What is the purpose of the interface between the control plane and user plane functions of a disaggregated BNG?,To handle packet processing and forwarding,To handle network attachment procedures,To handle management of User-data Plane paths,To handle delivery of light-weight services as SMS,To formalize the interactions between different types of functional elements,A +3,What is the output of random forests for classification tasks?,The mean or average prediction of the individual trees,The class selected by most trees,The output is not specified for classification tasks,The output is not specified for regression tasks,The sum of the predictions of the individual trees,B +9,What type of studies are conducted by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI)?,Chemical engineering,Space tourism,Medical research,Astrophysics,Environmental science,C +0,What is the purpose of the bootstrap error-adjusted single-sample technique (BEST or the BEAST)?,To assess the validity of a single sample,To compare the Mahalanobis metric with other methods,To estimate a probability distribution for a population,To calculate multidimensional standard deviations,To perform nonparametric cluster analysis,A +4,What technology are shipping firms operating in the Great Lakes actively pursuing?,Artificial intelligence and machine learning,Remote control from an onshore control center,Autonomous cargo ships,Marine technology,Autonomous navigation systems,C +3,What fueled Humboldt's infatuation with the spirit of Romanticism?,His extensive wealth,His extensive collection of scientific instruments and tools,His sizeable library,His work as a Prussian mining official,His trip to South America and New Spain,A +5,Which of the following is NOT one of the vegetation zones in the Cuban cactus scrub?,Xerophytic coastal and subcoastal scrubland,Coastal thorny semidesert,Coastal sclerophyllous scrubland,Rocky coastal scrublands,Mangrove forests,E +9,What is the suitable size range for feeds in high-frequency vibrating screens?,Less than 100 μm,Less than 200 μm,Less than 300 μm,Less than 400 μm,Less than 500 μm,B +7,What is the role of power plant engineering in power generation?,To design and construct power plants for household electricity production.,To develop new technologies for power generation.,To ensure the efficient and safe operation of power plants.,To generate electricity for community use.,To provide electrical power to individual factories.,C +3,What are some of the factors that early formulations of thermal paper were sensitive to?,Water and light,Incidental heat and abrasion,Friction and water,Incidental heat and light,Abrasion and friction,B +3,What is the role of nuclear engineers in nuclear reactor design?,Designing the steam turbine,Generating electricity,Ensuring thermal hydraulics and heat transfer,Developing materials for nuclear power applications,Managing the nuclear fuel cycle,C +6,What is the total direct and indirect employment impact of motor vehicle parts suppliers?,1 million jobs,2 million jobs,3 million jobs,4 million jobs,5 million jobs,D +4,What is required for a tachyon to slow down to the speed of light?,It requires no energy,It requires infinite energy,It requires a specific type of quantum field,It requires no mass,It requires a positive electric charge,B +1,Who first studied the one-dimensional models of random sequential adsorption?,Paul Flory,Alfréd Rényi,Benjamin Widom,Paul Flory and Alfréd Rényi,Paul Flory and Benjamin Widom,D +7,Which zoning and planning codes can prescribe parking requirements in the US?,States,Counties,Cities,Municipalities,All of the above,D +7,What did John Zerzan drop out of before completing his dissertation?,High school,Bachelor's degree,Master's degree,PhD program,Law school,D +2,What is an example of an intelligent adaptive capability of adaptive machines?,Using a multitude of work-piece holders specific to each single product variant,Operator intervention for mechanical change-over,Detecting the size and shape of products in a current production batch,Using fixed-indexing systems such as belt and chain conveyors,Bypassing unnecessary processing stations,C +2,"When did Sheldon J. Plankton and Karen Plankton first appear in ""SpongeBob SquarePants""?","July 31, 1999","May 1, 1999","June 30, 2000","August 15, 1998","April 10, 2001",A +7,What were the names of the early US and Soviet satellites that carried microphone dust detectors?,Apollo 11 and Vostok 1,Gemini 4 and Luna 2,Explorer 1 and Sputnik 3,Mercury 7 and Korabl-Sputnik 5,Ranger 7 and Zond 5,C +8,What is the chief result for computing Hodge structures?,The explicit decomposition of the cohomology groups of smooth hypersurfaces,The relation between the Jacobian ideal and the Hodge decomposition of a smooth projective hypersurface,The Torelli theorem,The computation of the cohomology groups of smooth projective varieties,The study of Abelian varieties,A +4,Which country started research on culturing techniques for growing microalgae?,United States,Germany,Japan,England,Israel,A +7,What is micellar electrokinetic chromatography (MEKC)?,"A technique to concentrate or ""focus"" analytes by gradients in conductivity and pH",A method to separate analytes based on their ionic mobility,A technique used to separate analytes based on partitioning into an alternate phase,A technique used to separate analytes based on non-covalent interactions,A technique used to separate analytes using micellar solutions,E +4,What does Thomas precession correct in quantum mechanics?,Spin of an electron,Spin of a nucleus,Spin-orbit interaction,Time dilation,None of the above,C +2,Which of the following methods uses the radiation pressure for spacecraft thrust?,Gravity assist trajectory,Solar sails,Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD),Electrohydrodynamics,Aerobraking,B +4,What are the different approaches used in applied economics?,Empirical estimation using econometrics,Input-output analysis,Simulations,Case studies,Historical analogy,D +7,What is the most common argument for antinatalism?,Humans are born without their consent,Life entails inevitable suffering,Death is inevitable,Coming into existence is never a benefit,Procreation is a gamble with suffering,B +4,What recognition did Sir Joseph Burtt Hutchinson receive from the Royal Society in 1967?,Copley Medal,Royal Medal,Darwin Medal,Bakerian Medal,Hughes Medal,B +5,Who introduced the concept of random selection of features in decision trees?,Tin Kam Ho,Leo Breiman,Adele Cutler,Eugene Kleinberg,Amit and Geman,E +6,"When was the term ""wind engineering"" first coined?",1960s,1970,1980s,1990s,2000s,B +1,Which plant species did Myrna T. Semaan identify with Ricardius M. Haber?,Ballota byblensis,Salvia fairuziana,Phlomis tathamiorum,All of the above,None of the above,D +6,Which of the following is not an example of hard infrastructure?,Oil refineries,Radio and television broadcasting facilities,Education and research facilities,Health and social services,Legal and economic systems,C +6,What term is sometimes used to refer to botanical expeditions?,Botanic journeys,Floral exploration,Plant exploration,Scientific voyages,Plant hunting,E +9,Which of the following is not excluded by ATtiny microcontrollers?,USB peripheral,DMA controller,Crypto engine,External memory bus,UART peripheral,E +2,What do most publications about tracing the boundary of a subset describe?,Algorithms that find a set of pixels belonging to a subset and its complement,Paradoxes in the definition of boundaries in digital images,The topological properties of digital images,Techniques for identifying the boundary pixels of a digital region,Algorithms for representing digital images as two-dimensional abstract cell complexes,A +3,What type of soil is predominant in the Cuban cactus scrub ecoregion?,Sandy soil,Clay soil,Loam soil,Coastal rendzinas derived from coralline limestone,Volcanic soil,D +3,What are the fundamental elements of the design process?,"Objectives and criteria, construction, and evaluation","Synthesis, analysis, and testing","Research, conceptualization, and production","Establishment of objectives and criteria, synthesis, and analysis","Feasibility assessment, detailed design, and production",D +2,What percentage of the U.S. gross domestic product do motor vehicle component manufacturers contribute?,1 percent,2 percent,3 percent,4 percent,5 percent,C +6,What is the focus of cultural hitchhiking research in prehistoric Homo sapiens?,Explaining the low genetic diversity,Investigating the relationship between population genetics and culture,Explaining the cultures and population genetics of matrilineal whale communities,Explaining the process of genetic selection based on cultural preference,Explaining the process of sexual selection based on cultural preference,A +9,What is the importance of suprema and infima in the theory of partial orders?,They allow us to find the least common multiple of a set of numbers,They allow us to find the union of a collection of sets,They allow us to evaluate certain concrete properties of a partially ordered set,They allow us to find the greatest common divisor of a set of numbers,They allow us to find the intersection of a collection of sets,C +7,What is the role of jigs and fixtures in achieving interchangeability of parts?,To check the accuracy of finished parts,To guide machine tools,To hold the workpiece in the proper position,To provide power to machine tools,To increase the speed of assembly and repair,B +5,Which branch of science studies matter at a larger scale?,Chemistry,Physics,Both chemistry and physics,Neither chemistry nor physics,None of the above,A +9,What is a possible reason for a three-day minimum charge on a one-day rental?,Equipment maintenance,Discounted rates,Revenue potential,Customer satisfaction,Minimum rates,E +1,What is the overlap between molecular diagnostics and clinical chemistry?,Infectious disease,Oncology,Human leucocyte antigen typing,Coagulation,Pharmacogenomics,E +5,What is the maximum observed atmospheric entry speed of meteoroids?,"10,000 m/s","45,000 m/s","72,000 m/s","100,000 m/s","500,000 m/s",C +2,When was Sir Joseph Burtt Hutchinson elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society?,March 1951,April 1952,May 1953,June 1954,July 1955,A +2,What is the purpose of using plant growth regulators in callus formation?,To kill the callus cells,To promote the growth of new plant tissue,To prevent the formation of callus,To sterilize the tissue culture medium,To regulate the rate of callus formation,E +5,Why was Dr. Spencer Reid's mother sent to a mental hospital?,She had Schizophrenia,She had Alzheimer's,She had Depression,She had Bipolar Disorder,She had Anxiety Disorder,A +0,What are micrometeoroids and interplanetary dust particles composed of?,Water and ice,Rock and stone,"Silicates, metals, and carbon compounds",Plastic and synthetic materials,Helium and hydrogen,C +8,When was the earliest recorded evidence of plant hunting?,Over 5000 years ago,1495 BC,In the 18th century,In the 19th century,In the 20th century,B +9,What is the name of the undescribed tropical pitcher plant found on Misool?,Nepenthes neoguineensis,Nepenthes ampullaria,Nepenthes bicalcarata,Nepenthes gracilis,Nepenthes sp. Misool,E +8,What does software engineering focus on in addition to software implementation?,Design and development,Hardware development,Engineering education or skills,Software configuration management,None of the above,D +7,What are some of the materials used in ancient Rome to make artificial plants?,Painted linen,Stained horn,Gold and silver,Rice-paper,Colored feathers,C +5,"What is the stored elastic energy per cubic meter of the cable with a working stress of 50 gigapascals and a Young's modulus of 1,000 gigapascals?",1.25x10^9 joules,2.5x10^9 joules,5x10^9 joules,1x10^10 joules,2x10^10 joules,A +1,What is the definition of Technology Intelligence according to the Centre for Technology Management?,The capture and delivery of technological information.,Developing an awareness of technological threats and opportunities.,The process of identifying emerging technologies.,The exploitation of technology for decision making.,The capture and delivery of technological information leading to an awareness of technological threats and opportunities.,E +0,What does a technology strategy primarily focus on?,The efficiency of the company's spending on technology,How people exploit technologies in ways that create value for the organization,The full integration of technology-related decisions with the company's strategies and operating plans,"The acquisition, allocation, and management of IT resources",The formal vision that guides the use of technologies within the organization,E +1,What is the significance of solar longitude in meteor showers?,It determines the size of the particles in a meteor shower.,It determines the frequency of meteor showers.,It determines the exact point in Earth's orbit when a meteor shower occurs.,It determines the intensity of a meteor shower.,It determines the duration of a meteor shower.,C +1,What are some key concepts of complex adaptive systems?,Emergence and chaos,Static entities and self-organization,Interdependence and space of possibilities,Ordered systems and feedback loops,Uncertainty and non-linearity,C +4,What is the common geologic and evolutionary history of the Australasian realm?,Short period of biological isolation,Long period of biological isolation,No biological isolation,Recent evolutionary history,Shared history with Africa,B +6,What are some of the techniques used to collect insects with minimal damage?,Storage nets and traps,Live insect immobilizers,Breakage prevention techniques,"Special collection nets, traps, and techniques",Habitat preservation methods,D +1,Why are enhanced services important to wireless customers?,To complete a clear call,To make the wireless phone more sophisticated,To expect caller ID and voice messaging bundled in the package,To handle or select incoming calls in a variety of ways,To activate a cellular or personal communications service (PCS) phone,C +3,Where are some of Osmond Charles Ollenbach's insect specimens located?,"British Museum, London","Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C.","Louvre Museum, Paris","Natural History Museum, London","Museum of Modern Art, New York",D +2,What happens when the temperature within a planetary body reaches 1500 K?,The planet starts to cool down and solidify,The minerals and metals within the planet melt,The planet starts to expand and increase in size,The planet starts to lose its atmosphere,The planet starts to rotate faster,B +7,What is the alternative nomenclature for turning radius?,Turning diameter,Turning circle,Wheelbase,Tire width,Steering angle,B +9,What insights from biosemiotics have been adopted in the humanities and social sciences?,Human-animal studies,Human-plant studies,Cybersemiotics,All of the above,None of the above,D +7,What does the separatrix curve correspond to in the phase space?,A specific angle of the pendulum,A specific velocity of the pendulum,A specific value of the conserved quantity H,A specific location in the phase space,A specific value of the gravitational acceleration,C +3,Who proposed the program to prove the consistency of foundational theories?,David Hilbert,Kurt Gödel,Gerhard Gentzen,Alan Turing,Emil Post,A +8,What would happen if the fast-moving projectiles generated by fiber failure cannot be stopped?,"They will break other fibers, initiating a failure cascade",They will be redirected away from the cable,They will collide with aircraft,They will collide with spacecraft,They will be absorbed by the cable,A +6,How does a technological revolution affect society?,By reshaping culture.,By increasing productivity and efficiency.,By changing social interactions and finance.,By advancing research methodology.,All of the above.,E +6,What factors does inventory control management take into account?,Inventory tracking and forecasting,Financial flexibility and purchasing data,Loss prevention and turnover,Customer satisfaction,All of the above,E +9,"Which character in ""SpongeBob SquarePants"" is named after Stephen Hillenburg's wife?",SpongeBob SquarePants,Patrick Star,Sandy Cheeks,Sheldon J. Plankton,Karen Plankton,E +3,Which type of circuits commonly use MOSFETs as the most common semiconductor device?,Digital and analog circuits,Power circuits,Radio-frequency circuits,Memory circuits,Microprocessor circuits,A +7,What did Miguel Ignacio Lillo collect from his local area?,Insects,Birds,Plants,Reptiles,Mammals,C +8,What is the main impact of productivity on living standards?,The amount of labor required to produce goods and services,The ratio of output to input in the production of goods and services,The rate at which technology improves,The number of books and titles published,The increase in per capita living standards,E +1,What is the motivation behind introducing Hodge structures?,To study the cohomology of smooth projective varieties,To study algebraic curves,To prove the Torelli theorem,To study Abelian varieties,To compute the cohomology groups of smooth hypersurfaces,A +9,What is the advantage of using assembly lines in manufacturing?,Faster assembly of finished products.,Reduced labor compared to workers carrying parts to a stationary piece for assembly.,"Sequential organization of workers, tools or machines, and parts.",All of the above.,None of the above.,D +1,"Who is credited with introducing the term ""macroscope""?",Howard T. Odum,Antonie van Leeuwenhoek,Robert Hooke,Alexander Fleming,Louis Pasteur,A +5,When did Osmond Charles Ollenbach retire from the Survey of India?,1900,1910,1922,1930,1940,C +3,"What did Moscow scientists create according to the book ""Germs: Biological Weapons and America's Secret War""?",A germ that induces the body to self-destruct,A vaccine against bioweapons,An untraceable poison,A biological weapon targeting animals,A new strain of bacteria,A +7,What is the purpose of the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering?,To develop the lung-on-a-chip technology.,To fund research on environmental toxins.,To mimic the inflammatory response triggered by microbial pathogens.,To develop biologically inspired engineering solutions.,None of the above.,D +4,What is the main objective of sports scientists and performance consultants?,To improve nutrition,To enhance aerobic fitness,To strengthen muscles,To achieve the best results possible,To study ancient Greek medicine,D +1,"Who described mathematics as ""an essential tool for physics""?",Aristotle,Galileo Galilei,Pythagoreans,Archimedes,Isaac Newton,B +5,What methods were used to confirm the stable conformation of PEGylated lysozyme?,Circular dichroism and enzymatic activity assays,SDS-PAGE and size-exclusion chromatography,Circular dichroism and SDS-PAGE,Enzymatic activity assays and size-exclusion chromatography,None of the above,A +9,What is the purpose of using the coincidence technique?,To measure the rate of interactions in coincidence,To justify an event occurring from background flux,To increase the sensitivity of an experiment to a specific particle interaction,To decrease the efficiency of an experiment,To filter cosmic rays from interacting with the primary detection medium,C +3,"What are anti-coincidence counters or ""vetos"" used for?",To increase the sensitivity of an experiment,To detect primary particles and secondary reaction products,To measure background flux,To eliminate common backgrounds from interacting with the primary detection medium,To reduce the efficiency of an experiment,D +4,What is the advantage of using nanotubes to build a space elevator?,It would allow the elevator to be built in little more than a decade,It would eliminate the need for launching and deploying cables,Nanotubes have sufficient strength to support the weight of the elevator,Nanotubes can be made in bulk,Nanotubes can be manufactured in space,C +6,In which types of systems does execution begin at the first statement?,Interpreted languages,Simple executable formats,Boot loaders,Both interpreted languages and simple executable formats,All of the above,E +6,Which factor is the blanketing effect highly dependent on?,The size of the star,The age of the star,The metallicity index of the star,The distance of the star from Earth,The temperature of the star,C +7,What is the purpose of radio-iodination of peptides and proteins?,To track the passage of a molecule through a reaction.,To visualize the location of biomolecules.,To measure biological phenomena.,To produce short-lived isotopes.,To alter the structure of a molecule.,B +6,What is the study of the origin or evolution of stars called?,Planetary science,Solar astronomy,Theoretical astronomy,Physical cosmology,Astrophysics,E +4,What is the function of a load cell in a universal testing machine?,To measure the speed of the machine,To control the movement of the cross head,To measure the load applied to the material,To calibrate the machine periodically,To measure the temperature of the material,C +8,What is the first step in the analysis of a digital region?,Defining the boundary,Finding the complement of the region,Segmenting the region,Representing the region as a two-dimensional abstract cell complex,Tracing the boundary,E +1,"When did the radio series of ""A History of the World in 100 Objects"" begin?",18 January 2010,28 October 2010,In 2016,Over 20 weeks,Four years in planning,A +4,What is the role of computer-mediated communication in Internet studies?,To protect against viruses and malware,To study the architecture of the Internet,To analyze digital rights and privacy,To understand communication processes,To develop open source software,D +5,Who argued that changes in production technology were the primary cause of environmental impacts in the United States?,Barry Commoner,Paul R. Ehrlich,John Holdren,George Wald,Denis Hayes,A +3,How does the concept of a macroscope differ from the macroscopic scale?,"The macroscopic scale covers all objects large enough to be visible to the unaided eye, while the macroscope provides an overview of ecological systems","The macroscopic scale covers all objects large enough to be visible to the unaided eye, while the macroscope studies very large objects or complex processes","The macroscopic scale studies very large objects or complex processes, while the macroscope studies all objects large enough to be visible to the unaided eye","The macroscopic scale is used in macro photography, while the macroscope provides an overview of ecological systems","The macroscopic scale is used in macro photography, while the macroscope studies very large objects or complex processes",A +3,What is the purpose of using packers in wells with multiple reservoir zones?,To select which zone to produce,To protect the casing from pressure and produced fluids,To isolate sections of corroded casing,To temporarily abandon producing zones,To inject water into the reservoir,A +8,What does the Oxford English Dictionary define turning circle as?,The minimum dimension required for a vehicle to make a U-turn without skidding.,The maximum displacement of the steering from the central position.,The mathematical value half of the turning diameter.,"The smallest circle within which a ship, motor vehicle, etc., can be turned round completely.",The distance from the center of the turn to the furthest point of the vehicle.,D +3,What measurements are taken in the Baade-Wesselink method?,Apparent magnitude and angular diameter,Apparent magnitude and radial velocity,Radial velocity and angular diameter,Surface brightness and angular diameter,Surface brightness and radial velocity,B +0,What is the difference between chemistry and physics?,"Chemistry studies matter composed of electrons and nuclei, while physics studies matter at a much larger scale","Chemistry is concerned with the fundamental principles of physical phenomena, while physics focuses on the basic forces of nature",Chemists and physicists have different professional roles and training,"Chemistry and physics both study matter, but physics focuses on the behavior of subatomic particles",Chemistry is not concerned with other forms of matter such as quarks and dark matter,C +1,What led to the formation of Naturhistorieselskabet?,The spirit of the Age of Enlightenment,An agricultural crisis,The reluctance of University of Copenhagen to employ foreign experts,The appointment of professors in geology and botany,The donation of collections to the state,C +1,How many pieces can the solid ball be decomposed into in the Banach-Tarski paradox?,Two,Three,Four,Five,Six,D +1,Which species is most commonly associated with exponential growth?,Humans,Bacteria,Plants,Insects,Birds,B +6,Where are MOSFETs commonly found in integrated circuits?,Computer processors,Semiconductor memory,Image sensors,All of the above,None of the above,D +3,"In which year was Darwin's book ""On the Origin of Species"" published?",1850,1855,1859,1860,None of the above,C +9,What area of research does infectious tolerance have potential applications in?,Transplantation immunology,Cancer immunotherapy,Autoimmune disease treatment,Infectious disease control,All of the above,E +6,What did medieval European academics consider knowledge to be divided into?,The humanities and divinity,The humanities and science,The humanities and natural history,The humanities and nature,The humanities and ancient civilizations,A +7,In which year did Things win the Apple Design Award again?,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,E +7,When does the conservation of insect specimens begin?,After examination and documentation,During storage and preparation,At the time of collection,When restoration is needed,During research and treatment,C +5,What does a yellow cell in the UART/I²C/SPI columns indicate?,No peripheral support,A dedicated peripheral,An optional peripheral,A multi-feature peripheral,An external peripheral,D +8,What is the purpose of doing parts stress modelling using a customer-specified standard?,To ensure the exact science of modelling,To compare the results with other systems,To calculate redundancy or fault tolerance in a system,To provide guidelines for system designers and customers,To find the expected overall failure rate of a system,B +3,What is the purpose of gene sequencing at SNP level?,To determine the DNA sequence of an organism's mitochondria only,To determine the DNA sequence of an organism's chloroplast only,To pinpoint functional variants from association studies,To sequence specific subsets of the genome,To determine the likelihood of genetic material coming from a particular individual or group,C +3,Who did Miguel Lillo seek guidance from at the National University of Córdoba?,Federico Kurtz,Oscar Döring,Adolfo Döring,All of the above,None of the above,D +9,What can force control compensate for in manufacturing tasks?,Errors,Wear,Injuries,Inconsistencies,All of the above,E +9,Where has the Peterson System become the accepted standard?,Only in the United States,Only in Europe,Only in the United States and Europe,All around the world,"Nowhere, it is not widely accepted",D +6,What results in the properties of materials and surfaces?,Surface structure and morphology,Hierarchical organization and nanoarchitecture,Physical and chemical properties,Macro- and microscales,High performance and molecular structure,A +4,What is the relation between two fields expressed by?,Galois theory,Field extension,Symmetries of field extensions,Évariste Galois,Angle trisection and squaring the circle,B +4,Which of the following animals is capable of powered flight?,Insects,Pterosaurs,Birds,Bats,All of the above,E +4,Which organization collaborated with CNS-UCSB for research?,California NanoSystems Institute,UC Santa Cruz,Science History Institute,Duke University,All of the above,E +7,What determines the spin dynamics in the absence of external torque?,Thomas precession,External scalar fields,Relativistic time dilation,Dynamical effects,None of the above,A +3,What does the Journal of Posthuman Studies aim to clarify?,The principles of transhumanism as a futurist philosophy,The notions of posthumanism and transhumanism,The comparison and contrast between posthumanism and transhumanism,The intellectual and cultural traditions that influenced transhumanism,The development of technologies that enhance longevity and cognition,B +9,What can affect the performance of random forests?,The year the algorithm was created,The type of decision trees used,The number of trees in the forest,The data characteristics,The size of the training set,D +0,Who was the first person to integrate a production process and focus on outcomes?,Henry Ford,Thomas Edison,Alexander Graham Bell,Nikola Tesla,Albert Einstein,A +6,What is the purpose of homogenization in milk processing?,To convert two immiscible liquids into an emulsion,To separate the fat from the water in milk,To mix milk from different sources,To reduce the size of droplets in an emulsion,To produce a more consistent milk,D +3,What is the role of a recuperator in a gas turbine engine?,To compress the air before mixing it with fuel,To burn the fuel and generate heat,To transfer waste heat to the compressed air,To cool down the exhaust gases,To drive the turbine,C +1,"Who is considered the ancient Greek physician who wrote essays about improving health, aerobic fitness, and strengthening muscles?",Hippocrates,Aristotle,Plato,Galen,Socrates,D +3,How many jobs do motor vehicle parts suppliers generate in the United States?,1 million,2 million,3 million,4 million,5 million,D +5,Which office suite has the most development activity: LibreOffice or Apache OpenOffice?,LibreOffice,Apache OpenOffice,They have the same level of development activity,LibreOffice Online,Microsoft Office,A +9,What is the main characteristic of thermophytes that allows them to thrive in hot conditions?,They have a high water content,They have a low oxygen requirement,They have a high salt tolerance,They have a high heat resistance,They have a high nutrient requirement,D +7,What is the purpose of the International Space Station?,To study the effects of climate change,To test new spacecraft technologies,To provide a platform for scientific research,To serve as a military outpost,To explore distant galaxies,C +0,What is the primary method used by tool rental companies to measure asset performance?,Revenue potential,Customer satisfaction,Equipment maintenance,Utilization,Discounted rates,D +9,Which of the following plants is NOT a succulent found in the xerophytic coastal and subcoastal scrublands?,Cacti,Aloe vera,Agave,Yucca,Bromeliads,E +9,Did the mitochondria or the nucleus develop first in eukaryotes?,Mitochondria,Nucleus,Both developed simultaneously,Neither developed first,Uncertain,E +8,What are some examples of real-time locating systems?,Tracking automobiles on the road,Finding lost luggage in an airport,Locating pallets of merchandise in a warehouse,Finding medical equipment in a hospital,All of the above,E +9,What is one of the key characteristics of fins that make them widely used in a number of objects?,They are resistant to corrosion,They are lightweight,They have a high thermal conductivity,They are easy to manufacture,They have a low heat transfer coefficient,C +6,What is the common name for DIP packages in the Package column?,Small Outline Integrated Circuit,Quad Flat Package,Dual In-line Package,Thin Small Outline Package,Thin Quad Flat Package,C +6,How can the principle of completeness be illustrated in the new product development?,Segmenting the initial complex problem into partial problems,Analyzing each partial problem comprehensively,Generating ideas and solving problems for each partial problem,Integrating the solutions for each partial problem into a complete solution,All of the above,E +2,Is Nepenthes sp. Misool currently threatened in the wild?,Yes,No,Not enough information,Only during certain times of the year,Only in certain areas,B +3,What is the difference between direct development and complete metamorphosis?,"Direct development involves a larval form, while complete metamorphosis does not","Direct development involves a non-moving stage, while complete metamorphosis does not","Direct development starts as an adult, while complete metamorphosis starts as a larva","Direct development involves metamorphosis, while complete metamorphosis does not","Direct development involves a pupal stage, while complete metamorphosis does not",A +2,"What happens to Stan's dog, Sparky, in the episode?",He runs away,He becomes aggressive,He gets lost,He gets sick,He gets stolen,A +3,How did Archimedes discover the formula for the volume of a sphere?,Through mathematical proof,Through physical reasoning,By studying physics,By using calculus,Through trial and error,B +3,What are the three areas included in industrial and production engineering?,Mechanical engineering,Industrial engineering,Management science,All of the above,None of the above,D +5,What does Tony Hoare suggest in his paper on Communicating Sequential Processes?,Input and output are basic primitives of programming,Parallel composition is a fundamental program structuring method,Communication between processes is a fundamental program structuring method,Sequential execution should be the only method of program structuring,Communication between processes is not important for programming,B +6,Which of the following is NOT a stage in the engineering design process according to European engineering design literature?,Conceptual design,Detail design,Embodiment design,Clarification of the task,Feasibility assessment,E +1,What is the equivalent definition of an irreducible fraction?,A fraction a/b is irreducible if and only if a and b are coprime,A fraction c/d is equal to a/b if ad = bc,A fraction a/b is irreducible if there is no other equal fraction c/d such that |c| < |a| or |d| < |b|,A fraction a/b is irreducible if there is no other fraction c/d such that |c| < |a| or |d| < |b|,A fraction c/d is equal to a/b if |c| < |a| or |d| < |b|,C +0,What are the properties of a field in mathematics?,Only addition and multiplication are defined,"Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are defined",Only addition and multiplication behave as on rational and real numbers,"Only addition, subtraction, and multiplication are defined","Only addition, subtraction, and division are defined",B +2,What are some social problems faced by old people?,Employment and career advancement,Marriage and family planning,Education and skill development,"Retirement, loneliness, and ageism",Healthcare and medical expenses,D +5,What did medieval European academics consider to have two main divisions of knowledge?,Natural history and natural philosophy,The humanities and divinity,Medicine and superstition,Physics and chemistry,Biology and geology,B +9,What is the difference between a technology strategy and a technology-related strategy?,"A technology strategy focuses on the technologies themselves, while a technology-related strategy focuses on the people who manage those technologies","A technology strategy is written down in a document, while a technology-related strategy is implied from the organization's behaviors towards technology decisions","A technology strategy guides the acquisition, allocation, and management of IT resources, while a technology-related strategy focuses on the efficiency of the company's spending on technology","A technology strategy is formulated by a group of representatives from both the business and IT, while a technology-related strategy is formulated by the Chief Technology Officer (CTO)","A technology strategy is part of the overall corporate strategy, while a technology-related strategy is separate and distinct from the overall corporate strategy",A +2,When did photocopying start to replace mimeographs?,In the 1950s,In the 1960s,In the 1970s,In the 1980s,In the 1990s,B +8,What is the relationship expressed by field extension?,The symmetries of field operations,The closure of a field under addition and multiplication,The equivalence of two fields,The transcendental nature of a field,The irreducibility of a field,C +4,What is the resolution of the PWM generated by the netX ASICS?,10ns,1ns,100ns,1ms,1s,A +7,Which of the following plants is NOT found in the Cuban cactus scrub?,Cafecillo (Bourreria virgata),Mostacilla (Capparis cynophallophora),Croton spp.,Cordia spp.,Palm trees,E +7,What are the potential harmful effects of dyes released into ecosystems?,They can cause cancer,They can contaminate drinking water,They can harm aquatic life,They can pollute the air,All of the above,E +9,"When was the book ""Analyse des Infiniment Petits pour l'Intelligence des Lignes Courbes"" published?",1691,1692,1696,1724,1742,C +6,When were the two variants of ReFLEX unified into a single protocol?,In the mid 1990s,Several years after the launch of ReFLEX50,With the release of ReFLEX 2.7,After the development of ReFLEX25,After the development of ReFLEX50,C +0,What is the main characteristic of adaptive machines?,They can detect the size and shape of products,They can bypass unnecessary processing stations,They use a multitude of work-piece holders,They require operator intervention for mechanical change-over,They are rooted in software,B +9,What is one advantage of using enzymes as a unit of operation?,They can be easily regenerated and reused,They can be used in a wide range of industries,They have a higher reaction rate than whole cells,They are less sensitive to changes in temperature and pH,None of the above,A +6,Which country awarded the COSMOS-standard AISBL in June 2010?,Germany,France,Italy,Belgium,Great Britain,D +3,What does BEST consider each frequency to be taken from?,A separate dimension,A calibration set,A population,A hyperspace,A universe of possible samples,A +1,What is the main focus of research in mathematical logic?,Proving the consistency of foundational theories,"Developing axiomatic frameworks for geometry, arithmetic, and analysis",Characterizing correct mathematical reasoning,Establishing foundations of mathematics,Studying the mathematical properties of formal systems of logic,E +5,How is the spectral slope of a sound signal quantified?,By applying linear regression to the Fourier magnitude spectrum,By calculating the difference between the highest and lowest frequencies,By measuring the amplitude of the signal at different frequencies,By calculating the average frequency of the signal,By counting the number of harmonics in the signal,A +8,What determines the dates for multiples of 90° solar longitude on Mars?,The position of Mars in its orbit around the Sun.,The position of Earth in its orbit around the Sun.,The position of Mars in its own orbit around the Sun.,The position of Earth in relation to the vernal equinox.,The position of comets in their elliptical orbits.,C +1,What was the purpose of designating the American segment of the International Space Station as a national laboratory?,To increase international cooperation,To promote space tourism,To conduct scientific research,To establish a military base,To develop space colonization technology,C +4,What are some potential applications of atomic engineering?,Atomic weapons and radioactive-waste disposal facilities,Atomic clocks and ultra-cold atom applications,Nanoengineering applications,Medical diagnostic equipment such as MRI machines,Harnessing nuclear energy,B +5,What factor may cause a decrease in the number of available days for rental?,Customer satisfaction,Revenue potential,Equipment maintenance,Discounted rates,Maintenance activities,C