diff --git "a/iteration-dataset/dataset_09.csv" "b/iteration-dataset/dataset_09.csv" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/iteration-dataset/dataset_09.csv" @@ -0,0 +1,936 @@ +id,prompt,A,B,C,D,E,answer +2,What material has been the main material for manufacturing artificial flowers since the 1970s?,Gold,Silver,Polyester,Nylon,Wax,C +6,Which of the following structures does geotechnical engineering NOT apply to?,Buildings,Highways,Bridges,Airports,Satellites,E +6,What is the market capitalisation of Secretlab in August 2019?,S$100–200 million,S$200–300 million,S$300–400 million,S$50–100 million,S$1 billion,B +9,What do the color codes in the geologic time scale represent?,Different types of rock layers,Different time periods in Earth's history,Different geological events,Different paleontological events,None of the above,B +7,What kind of educational programs do nature centers offer?,Language courses.,Financial planning workshops.,Technology training sessions.,After-school and school group programs.,Dance classes.,D +3,Which company entered into a merger agreement to acquire Portola Pharmaceuticals?,Novartis,SRX Cardio,Millennium Pharmaceuticals,Alexion Pharmaceuticals,Bayer,D +5,What influenced the development of food technologies?,Wars and long voyages,Space missions,The need for long-lasting and nutritious foods,All of the above,None of the above,D +4,What can a petrophysicist understand from the NMR signal decay?,The lithology of the formation,The rate of decay of the signal,The distribution of pore sizes,The electromagnetic waves in the formation,The hydrocarbon reserves in the formation,C +7,What is the maximal number of repeats over all subpatterns in an n-tuple?,n,k,n - k,k - n,n % k,B +3,How many companies has PLSG provided with office or laboratory space?,10,14,20,34,77,D +2,What is another term used to describe digital photo image computer programs that combine or change images on-screen?,Multi-image slide presentations.,Slide shows.,Diaporamas.,Image stitching programs.,Photo montages.,E +5,What is another term used to refer to botanical expeditions?,Plant exploration,Floral studies,Botanical safaris,Flora investigations,Plant expeditions,A +8,Where is the highest snow line in the Gissaro-Alai open woodlands ecoregion?,West,North,East,South,In the valley floor,C +3,What is the purpose of using plant growth regulators in somatic embryogenesis?,To induce callus formation,To induce embryo formation,To induce both callus and embryo formation,To inhibit callus formation,To inhibit embryo formation,C +1,What is the most advanced form of molecular nanotechnology?,Femtotechnology,Picotechnology,Astrophysics,Nanotechnology,Nucleon technology,D +1,Which term is used to describe a triply redundant system?,Triple modular redundancy (TMR),Dual modular redundancy (DMR),Majority voting system,Voting logic,Fly-by-wire system,A +3,What is the main use of Cunninghamella elegans as a fungal organism?,Production of antibiotics,Bioremediation of soil,Fermentation of food products,Metabolism of xenobiotics,Biofuel production,D +7,What is the shape and color range of stercomata in Gromiida?,Spherical and gray to orange,Spherical and brown to gray to orange,Tubular and brown to gray,Spherical and brown to gray,Spherical and orange,B +9,What is SOTIO Biotech's proprietary technology designed to improve on?,The efficacy of IL-2 and IL-15 based therapies,The function of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs),The safety profile of IL-15 superagonists,The global operations of the company,The production of treatments for oncological diseases,E +6,What is the focus of SSI's research on transport systems for space development?,Developing faster spacecraft for interstellar travel,Creating efficient launch vehicles for satellite deployment,Designing new propulsion systems for space exploration,Building space elevators for easy access to orbit,Investigating the use of mass driver systems,E +10,What is the definition of improvisation in engineering?,Solving a problem with the tools and materials at hand,Following a detailed plan to solve a problem,Using manufacturer-approved spare parts to solve a problem,Using specialized tools to solve a problem,Using a knife in place of a screwdriver to turn a screw,A +1,What is the primary focus of Portola Pharmaceuticals?,Neurological disorders,Cardiovascular diseases,Thrombosis and hematological malignancies,Respiratory conditions,Cancer,C +9,What type of DNA is used as surface receptors in DNAFETs?,Double-stranded DNA,Triple-stranded DNA,Quadruple-stranded DNA,Single-stranded DNA,Modified DNA,D +2,What role do spinal motor neurons play in the human body?,Digestion,Circulation,Respiration,Movement,Movement,D +7,What are some examples of closure materials used by a case sealer?,Adhesive and box sealing tape,Box sealing tape and gummed tape,Adhesive and gummed tape,Water-borne adhesive and hot melt adhesive,Water-activated tape and box sealing tape,A +7,What is the impact of the digital divide on socio-economic status?,It creates inequality in accessing information and resources,It limits social connectivity,It hinders participation in democratic processes,It affects the ability to find and apply for jobs,All of the above,E +7,Which sense of experimentation is used in experimental mathematics?,Galilean,Baconian,Aristotelian,Kantian,All of the above,E +1,What factors affect the rate of passage through a semipermeable membrane?,"Pressure, concentration, and temperature of the molecules or solutes","Size, solubility, properties, or chemistry of the solute",Permeability of the membrane to each solute,All of the above,None of the above,D +7,What is the process that converts inputs into outputs?,Production planning,Capacity planning,Facilities planning,Process design,Quality management,D +0,What are the other conferences of similar importance to IEEE CEC?,IEEE ICEC,IEEE WCCI,GECCO,PPSN,EvoStar,C +5,What type of nutrient media is used in somatic embryogenesis?,Solid nutrient media,Liquid nutrient media,Both solid and liquid nutrient media,No nutrient media is used,Only water is used as nutrient media,C +6,What is one of the additional programs offered by nature centers?,Summer camp for children.,Business networking events.,Political rallies.,Art therapy sessions.,Cooking competitions.,A +7,What other small appliances does Vornado manufacture?,Microwaves,Toasters,Coffee makers,Blenders,Air circulators,E +7,What do males and females maximize according to life history theory?,Reproductive fitness,Food preferences,Reproductive benefits,Resource investments,Evolutionary models,A +6,How often are artificial nails recommended to be attended to?,Every day,Every week,Every two weeks,Every month,Every year,C +2,What flows up the tree in a hierarchical control system?,"Commands, tasks, and goals",Sensations and command results,Messages with siblings,"Local tasks, goals, and sensations",Planning and coordination by higher layers,B +7,Which programming languages can be used to write applications that utilize MSXML?,Python and Ruby,JScript and VBScript,Java and JavaScript,C and C++,All of the above,E +8,What is the process in which a stem cell changes from one type to a differentiated one?,Cellular differentiation,The development of a multicellular organism,Tissue repair,Gene expression,Epigenetics,A +0,When was the American Society of Naturalists founded?,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,A +2,What is the main difference between the traction trebuchet and the counterweight trebuchet?,"The traction trebuchet uses a counterweight to swing the arm, while the counterweight trebuchet uses manpower","The traction trebuchet uses manpower to swing the arm, while the counterweight trebuchet uses a counterweight",The traction trebuchet is more powerful than the counterweight trebuchet,The counterweight trebuchet can launch projectiles of greater weights and further distances than the traction trebuchet,There is no difference between the two types of trebuchet,D +4,What is an important duty regarding radio towers for broadcast engineers?,Maintaining proper lighting,Maintaining proper painting,Both maintaining proper lighting and painting,None of the above,All of the above,E +4,What is the purpose of compiling and publishing lists of viruses?,To track the development of new viruses,To advertise anti-virus software,To inform users about potential threats,To encourage competition among developers,To prevent the spread of viruses,C +7,Which company does Portola Pharmaceuticals have a collaboration agreement with?,Dermavant,BMS,Pfizer,All of the above,None of the above,D +4,What is the difference between vulnerability and resilience?,Vulnerability focuses on the evaluation of system susceptibility in the pre-event phase,Vulnerability is related to the resistance of a structure/system/community to an extreme event,Resilience focuses on the evaluation of system susceptibility in the pre-event phase,Resilience is related to the resistance of a structure/system/community to an extreme event,"Vulnerability emphasizes the dynamic features in the pre-event, during-event, and post-event phases",A +9,Which organization founded the Registry of Standard Biological Parts?,iGEM Foundation,Massachusetts Institute of Technology,Harvard University,UCSF,"MIT, Harvard, and UCSF",B +1,What are some fields where chemistry and physics overlap?,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 +9,What is a problem that California's state government faces in technology alignment?,Lack of internal skills or experience with technologies,Consolidation and modernization initiative,Increased collaboration with other departments,Loss of vision and executive sponsorship,Fighting over turf and serving the bureaucracy,D +7,What is one of the notable applications of wireless engineering?,Robotics,Satellite communication,Power generation,Biomedical engineering,Cellular networks,E +4,What is one of the implications of bioconvergence in healthcare?,The potential of personalized medicine,Improvement in clinical trials,Advancement in drug delivery,Development of bioelectronics,All of the above,E +9,What is the purpose of active noise control in noise-cancelling headphones?,To capture the targeted ambient sounds,To amplify the undesired sounds,To generate sound waves out of phase with the undesired sounds,To reduce the signal-to-noise ratio,To block all sound waves from reaching the listener,C +6,What happens if the primary species in a bioactive terrarium is insectivorous?,The cleanup crew consumes the primary species,The primary species consumes the cleanup crew,The primary species and the cleanup crew live harmoniously,The primary species and the cleanup crew do not interact,The primary species and the cleanup crew compete for food,B +8,What is the purpose of having someone write a specification in clean-room design?,To establish legal precedent for copyright protection,To review the implementation of the clean-room design,To ensure compatibility with IBM-compatible BIOS,To guarantee uncontaminated knowledge of proprietary techniques,To examine the system to be reimplemented,E +3,What is the tradeoff between flexibility and efficiency in digital computing systems?,Flexibility decreases while efficiency increases,Flexibility increases while efficiency decreases,Flexibility and efficiency are directly proportional,Flexibility and efficiency are inversely proportional,There is no tradeoff between flexibility and efficiency,D +3,What is the role of a microphone in noise-cancelling headphones?,To capture the targeted ambient sounds,To amplify the undesired sounds,To generate sound waves out of phase with the ambient sounds,To reduce the signal-to-noise ratio,To block all sound waves from reaching the listener,A +9,When was the counterweight trebuchet carried back to China?,4th century BC,6th century AD,12th century AD,13th century AD,14th century AD,D +3,Who did Robert Littlejohn travel with to Tasmania?,Thomas Littlefield,David Collins,Philip Gidley King,Miller,Glenorchy,B +9,What is the purpose of interchangeable focusing screens in SLRs?,To provide different metering options,To match electronic flash units to the camera's capabilities,To release the shutter remotely,To preview the depth of field before taking a photo,None of the above,A +1,Which organization developed the BioBrick standard?,Massachusetts Institute of Technology,Harvard University,UCSF,iGEM Foundation,"MIT, Harvard, and UCSF",E +6,What is the main benefit of using the Broadly Applicable Tracking System (BATS) on small bats?,It allows scientists to study their social behavior,It can be easily attached to their backs,It does not slow down their flight,It can be used inside caves and hollow trees,It requires less power compared to other systems,C +2,What is the relationship between shear stress and normal stress according to Byerlee's law?,The shear stress increases linearly with normal stress,The shear stress decreases linearly with normal stress,The shear stress remains constant with normal stress,The shear stress increases with normal stress but at a decreasing rate,The shear stress decreases with normal stress but at an increasing rate,D +9,What references can be used to learn more about case sealers?,Wikipedia,Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology,John Wiley & Sons,Media related to Case sealer at Wikimedia Commons,All of the above,B +8,What is the advantage of using an electric motor in hybrid electric vehicles?,Higher top speed,Lower maintenance costs,Improved torque production,Reduced emissions,Increased range,C +8,What percentage of reported human cases of TBE have increased within the last three decades in Europe?,100%,200%,300%,400%,500%,D +4,What perspective does technology assessment assume?,National perspective,Local perspective,Global perspective,Regional perspective,Personal perspective,C +1,How does the free energy principle relate to the brain?,It helps the brain reduce surprise or uncertainty by making predictions,It helps the brain enhance prediction accuracy,It integrates Bayesian inference with active inference,It guides actions based on predictions and refines them with sensory feedback,All of the above,E +0,What was the cause of the northeast blackout of 1965?,A malfunction in the electrical system,A cyber attack on the power grid,An overload of the transmission lines,A failure in the protective relay,A severe storm damaging the power infrastructure,D +7,What is the role of the world model in the free energy principle?,To continuously correct the system's predictions,To minimize the difference between predictions and sense/perception,To make the world more like the system's predictions,All of the above,None of the above,D +3,What are structural engineers sometimes informally referred to as?,Building constructors,Architectural designers,Bridge builders,Building engineers,Construction managers,D +8,What does the geologic time scale chronologically organize?,Time,Strata,Rock layers,Paleontological events,All of the above,B +5,What are some examples of supplementary equipment for system cameras?,Adapters for third-party or legacy lenses,Interchangeable viewfinders,Battery grips,All of the above,None of the above,D +6,What are plant growth regulators (PGR’s) used for in somatic embryogenesis?,To inhibit callus formation,To inhibit embryo formation,To induce callus formation,To induce embryo formation,To regulate plant growth,D +8,How many students collaborated in the development of UiTMSAT-1?,One,Two,Three,Eight,Nineteen,D +3,What are the two methods of therapeutic cloning being researched?,Genetic cloning and pluripotent stem cell induction,Somatic-cell nuclear transfer and artificial human cloning,Therapeutic cloning and reproductive cloning,Somatic-cell nuclear transfer and pluripotent stem cell induction,Medical cloning and research cloning,D +3,What helped to justify poor laws during the Industrial Revolution?,Subsidizing hard to serve citizens,Full access to telegraph and postal systems,Ethical discussions on education and information distribution,Rousseau's idea of fair distribution of economic benefits,Inequality in accessing real time forms of calculation and visualization,D +5,Which type of pollutants are generally more susceptible to biodegradation?,Heavy metals,Organic pollutants,Radioactive materials,Toxic chemicals,Nuclear waste,B +4,"What is the relationship between SNR, bandwidth, and the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a given channel?",SNR determines the maximum possible amount of data that can be transmitted reliably over a given channel,Bandwidth determines the maximum possible amount of data that can be transmitted reliably over a given channel,The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted reliably over a given channel depends on SNR,The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted reliably over a given channel depends on bandwidth,Both SNR and bandwidth determine the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted reliably over a given channel,E +7,What is the function of a desiccant wheel in a thermal wheel system?,To cool down the exhaust air stream,To absorb moisture from the fresh air stream,To increase the efficiency of the device,To rotate the matrix material,To capture waste heat energy from the exhaust air stream,B +4,What is a possible reason for the skin becoming cool to the touch in dying patients?,Increased circulation to the extremities,Decreased fluid intake,Relaxing of muscles in the pelvic area,Changes in the patient's metabolism,Progression of the disease,E +4,What is the average composition of suberin in cork?,15%,22%,40%,18%,45%,C +1,Who addressed the details of physical units and their manipulation?,Margaret Osler,Alexander Macfarlane,Hero of Alexandria,Alhazen,Galileo,B +1,What are the outstanding properties of SiC/SiC composites?,Low thermal conductivity and high chemical instability,Low mechanical strength and high weight,"High thermal, mechanical, and chemical stability",Low strength to weight ratio,Low thermal stability and high toughness,C +8,What topic did a study on TA-SWISS conducted in 2010 focus on?,Flexible new world of work,Prenatal genetic diagnostics,Synthetic Biology,Deep geothermal energy,Biomass fuels - second generation,E +4,What is the relationship between computing and counting?,Computing is a synonym for counting,Computing is the development of counting machinery,Computing is the study of counting techniques,Computing is unrelated to counting,Computing builds on mathematical concepts related to counting,E +3,Where are most artificial flower factories located?,United States,Italy,China,South America,Egypt,C +3,How many parts does the registry contain as of 2018?,"10,000","20,000","30,000","40,000","50,000",B +7,What is the purpose of the Language Information data category?,To define what parts of a document are translatable or not,"To provide alerts, hints, instructions, or other information to help the localizers or the translators",To indicate which parts of the document are terms and optionally point to information about these terms,To indicate the type of display directionality to be applied to parts of the document,To identify the language of the different parts of the document,E +2,What are the specialties involved in geotechnical engineering?,"Structural engineering, electrical engineering, and environmental engineering","Geological engineering, geophysics, and geophysical engineering","Geomatics engineering, environmental science, and construction-materials engineering","Geology, engineering geology, and construction-materials engineering","Geophysics, environmental science, and geological engineering",D +8,Who claimed continuity between transhumanism and Roger Bacon?,Transhumanists,Nick Bostrom,Max More,Stefan Lorenz Sorgner,James Hughes,A +2,What is the initial step in somatic embryogenesis?,Formation of an undifferentiated mass of cells called a callus,Inducing embryos to form the callus,Manipulating plant growth regulators in the tissue culture medium,Culturing cells derived from competent source tissue,Inducing callus or embryo formation,D +4,What types of decisions are made in managing manufacturing or service operations?,Operations strategy,Product design,Process design,Quality management,All of the above,E +4,What is a famous early example of pure mathematics being used in applied areas?,Isaac Newton's demonstration of the law of universal gravitation,Apollonius' study of conic sections,The introduction of non-Euclidean geometries,Cantor's theory of infinite sets,Russell's paradox,A +2,What was the original name of the American Society of Naturalists?,Society of Naturalists of the Eastern United States,American Naturalist Society,Society of Biological Sciences,Naturalists Society of North America,Society of Evolutionary Biology,A +1,Which of the following is NOT considered a major discipline in geoprofessions?,Geomatics engineering,Geotechnical engineering,Geophysics,Environmental science and environmental engineering,Civil engineering,E +4,Which market is considered untapped for additive manufacturing?,Prototyping market,Tooling market,Manufacturing equipment market,Research and development market,None of the above,B +1,What is the value of the Earle K. Plyler Prize for Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics?,"$10,000","$5,000","$20,000","$15,000","$12,000",A +7,What are some of the characteristics of high-quality food products?,Safety and nutrition,Appealing and affordable,Sustainable and nutritious,All of the above,None of the above,D +8,What is the advantage of using water instead of air in a water tunnel?,Water tunnels can reach higher Reynolds numbers than wind tunnels,Water is a cheaper working fluid than air,Water allows for easier implementation of particle image velocimetry (PIV),Water tunnels are more easily adjustable than wind tunnels,Scale models of airplanes can be tested in water,C +2,What is the difference between agile tooling and rapid tooling?,"Agile tooling uses additive manufacturing, while rapid tooling does not","Agile tooling aims to maximize tool performance, while rapid tooling aims to minimize manufacturing time and cost","Agile tooling is used to produce prototypes, while rapid tooling is used to produce actual tools",There is no difference between agile tooling and rapid tooling,None of the above,C +5,What is the main characteristic of a clean-room design team?,They have extensive knowledge of proprietary techniques,They have no connection to the original examiners,They work in a contaminated environment,They rely on reverse engineering for their designs,They are involved in copyright infringement cases,B +5,What is the hypothesis behind diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI)?,The hypothesis is that DWI findings may indicate (early) pathologic change,The hypothesis is that DWI findings are not related to pathologic change,The hypothesis is that DWI findings are only related to stroke,The hypothesis is that DWI findings are only related to tissue architecture,The hypothesis is that DWI findings are only related to molecular diffusion,A +7,Where should remote service solutions adhere to compliance guidelines?,In equipment manufacturing plants,In customer homes,In hospitals,In remote locations,In the connection between the manufacturer and the customer,E +6,What is the purpose of improvisation in the performing arts?,To strictly follow a script,To memorize a performance,To rehearse a performance,To create spontaneous moments of inventiveness,To read a performance,D +8,What degrees do most biologists have in modern times?,Bachelor's degree,Master's degree,Doctorate,Bachelor's degree and master's degree,Master's degree and doctorate,E +9,Which popular science publication did Steinberg's work reach a wide audience through?,University of Toronto,Yale University,"University of California, Berkeley",Centre for Quantum Information and Quantum Control,Scientific American,E +0,"What is the main focus of the book ""The Machine Question: Critical Perspectives on AI, Robots, and Ethics""?",The evolution of the theory of human ethical responsibilities,The history of philosophy and its discussion of moral agency,The definition of consciousness and its relation to machine rights,The expansion of the fields of animal studies and environmental studies,The role of technology as a means to an end,A +9,Which field could technically be considered forensic?,Engineering,Psychology,Medicine,Computer science,Any field,E +5,"What does the area expansion modulus, Ka, refer to?",The ability of proteins and small molecules to insert into the bilayer,The ability of the bilayer to support shear stresses,The ability of the bilayer to withstand bending,The ability of the bilayer to rearrange molecules within the plane,The ability of the bilayer to vary linearly with thickness,E +3,"According to Roger Backhouse and Jeff Biddle, what is the nature of the concept of applied economics?",Well-defined and unambiguous,Limited and specific,Complex and multi-faceted,Narrow and specialized,None of the above,C +2,What are some career positions in engineering management?,"Software engineer, data analyst, business consultant, marketing manager, financial analyst","Project manager, operations manager, logistics manager, sales engineer, quality engineer","Human resources manager, accounting manager, legal consultant, supply chain manager, safety engineer","Research scientist, product manager, IT manager, process engineer, maintenance technician","Field engineer, technical sales engineer, quality and safety engineer, equipment engineer, service engineer",E +7,What factors can reduce the average duration between production starts?,Machine downtime,Scheduled employee breaks,Both machine downtime and scheduled employee breaks,Neither machine downtime nor scheduled employee breaks,The average duration between production starts cannot be reduced,C +5,What is a common complaint about government departments in Canada?,They fight over their turf,They are organized to serve the bureaucracy,They lack internal skills or experience with technologies,They have no goals or objectives,They don't collaborate with other departments,B +8,What is the purpose of directed self-assembly (DSA) in the semiconductor industry?,To mass-produce micro and nano structures,To control surface interactions enabling sub-10 nm resolution,To integrate with traditional manufacturing processes,To increase the resolution in the semiconductor industry,"To manufacture ""bit patterned media""",D +1,Where is remote service software typically implemented?,In hospitals,In IT data centers,In equipment manufacturing plants,In customer homes,In remote locations,B +8,What is one of the education and outreach programs of the Center?,Engaging academic researchers with regulators,Collaborating with community-based organizations,Including students and people outside the nanotech field,All of the above,None of the above,D +8,What field does biointerface science overlap with?,Biology,Biotechnology,Diagnostics,Medicine,All of the above,E +6,What is the advantage of SO-C101 over other IL-2 and IL-15 based therapies?,It has a different mechanism of action,It has superior efficacy and safety profile,It is fused to the IL-15 alpha chain receptor,It is developed by SOTIO Biotech,It targets cytotoxic T cells,B +5,What happens to the polymer at the beginning of the process?,It is shaped into a tube,It is inflated into a bubble,It is fed through a die,It is melted into a viscous liquid,It is injected with air,D +9,What is the purpose of removing and disposing of sludge in a trickling filter system?,To prevent clogging of the filter medium,To maintain aerobic conditions,To improve the efficiency of the treatment process,To prevent contamination of the treated effluent,To reuse the sludge for other purposes,D +7,What time did the northeast blackout of 1965 occur?,3:16 p.m.,4:16 p.m.,5:16 p.m.,6:16 p.m.,7:16 p.m.,C +7,What is the main focus of the study on Human Enhancement conducted by TA-SWISS?,To promote technological changes and developments,"To identify the social, legal and ethical consequences of new technologies",To assist the decision making process for commercial enterprises,To encourage the discussion of scientific and technological challenges,To explore the possibilities and impacts of enhancing human abilities,E +1,Which of the following liquids are commonly used in bottling applications with drum heaters?,Water,Milk,Tar,Orange juice,Coffee,C +9,How do electronic flight control systems increase safety and performance?,By recognizing and correcting for turbulence,By providing yaw damping,By protecting the aircraft from overstress situations,All of the above,None of the above,D +6,What is the branch of classical mechanics that includes fluid mechanics?,Statics,Dynamics,Kinematics,Continuum mechanics,Statistical mechanics,D +2,Which branch of physical science studies matter and its motion?,Chemistry,Biology,Physics,Astronomy,Geology,C +3,Which CPUs and devices is Windows XP compatible with?,"PC-98, i486, SGI Visual Workstation 320 and 540",64-bit x86 CPUs,Devices that use BIOS firmware,Windows XP is compatible with all CPUs and devices,32-bit x86 CPUs and devices that use BIOS firmware,E +4,What information do geotechnical engineers typically provide in their reports?,Their personal opinions about subsurface conditions,Their recommendations for building materials usage,Their assumptions about a structure's weight and shape,Their preliminary findings,Their analysis of site-characterization techniques,B +6,When was the development of the W75 system terminated?,1969,1973,1975,1980,1990,C +8,What is the advantage of DNAFETs over other biosensors?,They require labeling of molecules,They have higher sensitivity,They can detect larger molecules,They work continuously and in real-time,They are more cost-effective,D +3,What is the range of normal stress in which Byerlee's law is applicable?,Below 1000 bars (100 MPa),Below 1500 bars (150 MPa),Below 2000 bars (200 MPa),Below 2500 bars (250 MPa),Below 3000 bars (300 MPa),C +4,What is the recommended stroke for high-frequency vibrating screens?,High stroke,Medium stroke,Low stroke,Variable stroke,Fixed stroke,C +1,What is the equation for shear stress according to Byerlee's law?,τ = 0.85 σn,τ = 50 + 0.6σn,τ = 0.85 + 0.6σn,τ = σn,τ = 50 - 0.6σn,B +1,"Who is responsible for the identification, description, and collection of plant specimens during botanical expeditions?",Government sponsored scientists at botanical gardens or universities,Local indigenous communities,Historians and anthropologists,Naturalists or botanists,Explorers and adventurers,D +4,When was the first documented example of an hourglass?,16th century BCE,14th century CE,10th century BCE,8th century CE,6th century BCE,B +2,What is the starting point for most thermodynamic considerations?,The existence of atoms,The laws of thermodynamics,The kinetic theory of gases,The transfer of energy as heat,The macroscopic scale of physical systems,B +2,What are the different approaches used in applied economics?,Empirical estimation using econometrics,Input-output analysis and simulations,Case studies and historical analogy,"Common sense or the ""vernacular""",All of the above,E +5,How many interoperable Z-Wave products were there in 2017?,500,"1,000","1,700","2,000","2,500",C +0,What does the liquidus temperature (TL or Tliq) specify?,The temperature at which crystals can co-exist with the melt in thermodynamic equilibrium,The temperature at which a material is completely liquid,The temperature above which a material is completely liquid,The temperature below which crystals will form in the melt,The temperature below which the material is homogeneous and liquid at equilibrium,B +4,Which power station was involved in the northeast blackout of 1965?,Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Power Station No. 1,Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Power Station No. 2,Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Power Station No. 3,Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Power Station No. 4,Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Power Station No. 5,B +5,When did scientists and policymakers begin to take human cloning seriously?,1969,2003,1990,1985,1972,A +8,How does ChIP-seq differ from ChIP-chip in terms of technology?,Different DNA amplification method,Different protein purification method,Different sample preparation,Different DNA sequencing method,None of the above,D +3,How does Digital Prototyping help in product development?,By creating photorealistic renderings and animations,By simulating and validating real-world product performance,By reducing the need for physical prototypes,By improving communication between stakeholders,By optimizing design objectives,B +5,What is the relationship between shear stress and rock type according to Byerlee's law?,There is no relationship between shear stress and rock type,The shear stress increases with increasing roughness of rock surfaces,The shear stress is the same for all rock types,The shear stress increases with increasing normal stress,The shear stress is independent of rock type,E +9,Which field explores the properties and interactions of matter?,Physical chemistry,Materials science,Solid-state chemistry,Crystallography,Nanotechnology,B +8,What is one of the key areas of study in food engineering?,Food packaging and distribution,Food storage and conservation,Food processing and production,Food handling and control,All of the above,E +6,How many people does Villiger Sons employ worldwide?,500,"1,000","1,500","2,000","2,500",C +8,What are the different methods used in applied economics?,Empirical estimation and case studies,Input-output analysis and simulations,Historical analogy and common sense,All of the above,None of the above,D +9,What sparked concern with light and the aging of cultural materials in the late 19th century?,Microfadeometry,Microfading,Action of Light on Watercolors,Xenon arc lamp,Benchtop microfader,C +7,What is the purpose of the Center for Nanotechnology in Society at UCSB?,To develop nanoscale materials and devices,To study societal issues concerning nanotechnologies,To collaborate with other research institutions,To facilitate public participation in nanotechnology,To explore the historical context of nanotechnology,B +3,How does settled sewage flow enter a trickling filter system?,Through a dosing device,Through a primary settlement tank,Through a series of holes,Through a flow distribution system,Through a layer of microbial slime,B +4,What is one of the objectives of Digital Prototyping?,Maximizing product output,Achieving energy efficiency,Ensuring the highest speed of a product,Cost-effectiveness,All of the above,E +1,What makes BATS different from other tracking systems?,It is made of lightweight materials,It requires less power to operate,It can track animals inside caves or hollow trees,It can be made on a 3D printer,It is easily collectable after falling off the animal,C +6,What is one application achieved using nanomaterials in biointerfaces?,Improved cell adhesion,Enhanced biomolecule-surface interactions,Advanced pathogen detection,All of the above,None of the above,D +2,What is the role of a computer in an inertial navigation system?,To provide initial position and velocity,To track the position and orientation of the object,To integrate information received from motion sensors,To stabilize and quantify elapsed time,To provide power to the motion sensors,C +5,What is the role of numerical examples in early mathematics?,To illustrate algebraic identities,To provide formal proofs,To codify and transmit insights within the mathematical community,To explore mathematical objects through computation,To rely on trial and error and experimentation,A +7,Where can you find a list of recipients of the Earle K. Plyler Prize for Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics?,American Physical Society website,American Chemical Society website,AIP website,Journal of Chemical Physics website,Wikipedia,A +1,What are the seven data categories included in ITS v1.0?,"Translate, Localization Note, Terminology, Directionality, Ruby, Language Information, Elements Within Text","Global Rules, Local Rules, Translate, Localization Note, Terminology, Directionality, Ruby","Translate, Localization Note, Terminology, Directionality, Ruby, Language Information, Global Rules","Translate, Localization Note, Terminology, Directionality, Ruby, Language Information, Elements Within Text","Translate, Localization Note, Terminology, Directionality, Ruby, Language Information, External Global Rules",D +0,What is the approximate number of people affected by asthma worldwide in 2011?,"100,000","500,000",1 million,100 million,235 million,E +9,How do presence sensing devices improve safety in metal-bending machines?,By providing real-time data on the bending process,By preventing collisions with foreign objects,By adjusting the speed of the machine based on the operator's input,By optimizing the energy consumption of the machine,By reducing the downtime for maintenance,B +5,What are some properties unique to nanomaterials used in biointerfaces?,Size,Conductivity,Construction,All of the above,None of the above,D +2,Where was Massey Ferguson Limited based until 1988?,"Buffalo, New York","Toronto, Ontario, Canada","Brantford, Ontario, Canada","Newcastle, Ontario",AGCO,C +3,What industry uses directed self-assembly (DSA) to increase resolution?,Tissue engineering,Semiconductor industry,Hard drive industry,Massachusetts Institute of Technology,University of Chicago,B +9,"Which science fiction novel popularized the idea of a space elevator using ""a continuous pseudo-one dimensional diamond crystal"" in 1979?",The Fountains of Paradise,1984,Brave New World,Dune,Foundation,A +5,How long does it take for sulfur concrete to achieve high mechanical strength?,A few hours,24 hours,28 days,Several weeks,Several months,B +5,What is the role of cloud architects and engineers in cloud engineering?,They design the systems necessary to leverage cloud resources,They implement cloud technologies and frameworks,They manage cloud computing systems,They develop and deliver cloud services,They provide risk engineering and quality engineering solutions,A +6,"What is the occupation of the main character, Robert Laing?",Doctor,Medical-school lecturer,Divorced,London,High-Rise,B +6,What is the effect of intersymbol interference on communication reliability?,It increases the error rate and decreases reliability,It amplifies the signal and improves reliability,It reduces the impact of noise on the signal,It strengthens the communication channel,It introduces adaptive equalization and error correcting codes,A +7,What is the significance of constructing a mathematical model of a real-world problem?,To solve the problem using abstract mathematics,To translate the problem into an abstract language,To analyze the problem using abstract mathematics,To represent the problem mathematically and solve it,To connect real-world situations to mathematics,D +9,What role did botanical gardens play in the development of botanical expeditions?,They served as centers for plant identification and description,They provided funding for expeditions,They served as training grounds for botanists,They were locations for plant collection,They housed the specimens collected during expeditions,A +6,What is the role of publication in modern mathematics?,To provide a final and abstract presentation of results,To emphasize deductive reasoning and formal proofs,To rely on trial and error and experimentation,To codify and transmit insights within the mathematical community,To use computation to investigate mathematical objects,A +10,What is the relationship between computing and human computers?,Computing machines replaced human computers,Computing machines were invented by human computers,Computing machines enhanced the abilities of human computers,Computing machines made human computers obsolete,Computing machines had no impact on human computers,C +9,What are some of the affinities that astronomers consider when classifying astronomic objects?,The distance from Earth,The size of the object,The composition of the object,The location of the object in the universe,The brightness of the object,C +8,Which university established Internet access for the BBC?,Duke University,Brunel University,Pipex,Sprint,NSFNET-linked universities,B +4,What is the purpose of the real-time text feature in IM programs?,To transmit messages with a delay after they are composed,To transmit messages before they are typed or created,To transmit messages after they are completed,To transmit messages instantly as they are being composed,To turn on/off the real-time text feature,D +5,What was the objective of NASA's cancelled Sunjammer solar sail mission?,To fly to an artificial Lagrange point near the Earth/Sun L1 point,To demonstrate the feasibility of the Geostorm geomagnetic storm warning mission concept,To deploy a statite in space,To test solar sail technology,None of the above,A +1,When was the current incarnation of Vornado founded?,1987,1989,1920,1930,1895,B +4,Which organizations supported the open-source development of molecubes?,Microsoft Research and Festo,Apple and Google,Facebook and Tesla,Amazon and Berkshire Hathaway,IBM and Intel,A +4,What is one contemporary approach adopted by the rhetoric of technology?,New materialism,Postmodernism,Feminism,Postcolonialism,All of the above,A +2,What has been the trend in reported cases of tick-borne encephalitis in most countries?,Decreasing by 400% within the last three decades,Remaining stable over the years,No data available,Increasing by almost 400% within the last three decades,Fluctuating without a clear pattern,D +6,What is the general climate of the Westland temperate forests?,Hot and dry,Mild and wet,Cold and snowy,Humid and tropical,Cool and Mediterranean,B +4,What is the formula for calculating the number of distinct circular shifts of an n-tuple?,n / k,k / n,n - k,k - n,n % k,A +6,Which organization has SCOPE developed a close collaboration with?,World Health Organization (WHO),"United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)",World Wildlife Fund (WWF),Greenpeace International,International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN),B +1,Which of the following authors is NOT mentioned as a prominent critic of technology?,Donna J. Haraway,Jacques Ellul,Wendy Hui Kyong Chun,Bill Gates,Neil Postman,D +7,How can the structural transformation of a list be performed?,By replacing each cons with a specific value,By replacing each cons with a specific function,By replacing the nil at the end of the list with a specific value,By replacing the nil at the end of the list with a specific function,By replacing the structural components of the list with functions and values,E +2,How are fluids circulated in water and oil tunnels?,By using multiblade propellers with adjustable blade pitch,By pumping the fluid using a net pressure head difference,By using a return section with flow management,By imparting momentum directly on the fluid,By using a pipe sized for the desired flow speeds,B +7,What was the name of the engineering management program at Stevens Institute of Technology in 1908?,School of Business Engineering,School of Systems and Enterprises,Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Management,Master of Engineering Management,Master of Business Administration,A +1,Where did Aephraim M. Steinberg complete his undergraduate degree?,University of Toronto,Yale University,"University of California, Berkeley",Centre for Quantum Information and Quantum Control,American Physical Society,B +4,How does noise cancellation help in an aviation environment?,By increasing the volume of the safety announcements,By reducing the signal-to-noise ratio of important information,By blocking all ambient sounds,By increasing the signal-to-noise ratio of important information,By amplifying the lower-frequency portions of the noise,D +3,What is the potential of self-assembly based manufacturing?,To revolutionize many industrial markets from nanoelectronics to bio-engineering,To replace traditional manufacturing and fabrication methods,To limit the dimensional capability of a workpiece,To rely solely on precision for manufacturing,To have physical limitations in the manufacturing process,A +6,What happened to the relationship between mathematics and physics in the nineteenth century?,They became more intertwined,They became more separate,They became more competitive,They became more hostile,They became more isolated,B +9,Are MSXML products exposed programmatically as OLE Automation components?,"Yes, all MSXML products are exposed programmatically as OLE Automation components","No, MSXML products are not exposed programmatically as OLE Automation components",Only some MSXML products are exposed programmatically as OLE Automation components,MSXML products can be exposed programmatically as either OLE Automation components or managed .NET components,MSXML products can be exposed programmatically as either OLE Automation components or Java components,A +4,What is the role of an interpreter in executing source code?,To translate source code into machine instructions,To load the executable into memory and start a process,"To fetch, decode, and execute each machine instruction",To execute source code without translation,To execute source code using an operating system,D +2,How many people were sickened as a result of the Walkerton E. coli outbreak?,Less than 500,"Between 500 and 1,000","Between 1,000 and 1,500","Between 1,500 and 2,000","More than 2,000",E +2,What advantages does bioremediation offer compared to conventional treatment methods?,It is expensive,It is not scalable,It is not eco-friendly,It is sustainable and cheap,It is not effective in removing pollutants,D +6,What have been proposed in exploratory engineering or described in science fiction as Dyson spheres?,Artificial structures or series of structures to encompass a star,Solid shells of matter enclosing a star,Shells of matter that generate infrared radiation,Domes that capture a small fraction of a star's energy emissions,Celestial bodies that emit infrared radiation,A +8,What is the relationship between areas of mathematics and the glossary?,The glossary alphabetically sorts the areas,The glossary hides the relationships between areas,The glossary defines areas based on their objects of study,The glossary defines areas based on their used methods,The glossary provides a hierarchical list of areas,B +4,What are linear interferometers in quantum metrology?,Systems composed of many particles,Systems with no interaction between the particles,Systems with interaction between the particles,Systems with quantum Fisher information,Systems with quantum Cramér-Rao bound,B +6,Who are the recipients of the genetic parts from the registry?,Academic labs and established scientists only,Student teams participating in the iGEM Foundation competition only,"Academic labs, established scientists, and student teams participating in the iGEM Foundation competition",Nonprofit organizations and student teams participating in the iGEM Foundation competition,"Academic labs, established scientists, and nonprofit organizations",C +3,What is ChIP-seq technology primarily used as an alternative to?,PCR,RT-qPCR,Western blot,ChIP-chip,Mass spectrometry,D +0,What is the purpose of agile tooling in manufacturing?,To maximize manufacturing time and cost,To avoid delay in prototyping,To improve product design and reduce time to market,To produce prototypes and tactile representations of real parts,To catch design errors early in the design process,C +3,What were some of the adverse events reported in patients who received NeutroSpec?,Shortness of breath,Low blood pressure,Cardiopulmonary arrest,All of the above,None of the above,D +3,What is the relationship between the free energy principle and Bayesian approaches to brain function?,The free energy principle is a component of Bayesian approaches,The free energy principle is used in Bayesian approaches,Bayesian approaches are based on the free energy principle,The free energy principle and Bayesian approaches are unrelated,None of the above,C +0,What are the principal disciplines under the term Geoprofessions?,Civil engineering and mechanical engineering,Geology and geophysics,Environmental science and environmental engineering,Electrical engineering and chemical engineering,Materials engineering and construction engineering,C +0,What is the concept of absoluteness in mathematical logic?,A formula that has the same truth value in each member of a class of structures,A formula that is true in each substructure of a structure,A formula that is true in each structure extending a given structure,A formula that is true in all structures considered simultaneously in set theory and model theory,A formula that is true in some structures but not in others,A +2,What is the instrument of professional service typically used by geotechnical engineers?,Subsurface sampling techniques,Geophysical testing methods,Environmental impact assessments,Structural analysis software,Laboratory material testing,A +0,What was Comprehensive Electronic Office (CEO) designed to achieve?,To create a paperless office,To simplify word processing tasks,To improve data management,To develop executive information systems,To enhance decision support systems,A +1,What was the per shell cost of the W74 warhead in 1973?,"$425,000","$500,000","$1,000,000","$250,000","$750,000",A +1,How do most digital imaging systems display an image?,As a grid of rectangular pixels,As a grid of square pixels,As a grid of circular pixels,As a grid of triangular pixels,As a grid of hexagonal pixels,B +2,What is the distinction between the rhetoric of technology and the rhetoric of science?,The rhetoric of technology focuses on technology while the rhetoric of science focuses on science,The rhetoric of technology is interdisciplinary while the rhetoric of science is not,The rhetoric of technology uses different concepts from the canon of classical rhetoric while the rhetoric of science does not,There is no distinction between the two fields,None of the above,C +3,When does heat exchange in a thermal wheel occur most efficiently?,When the streams flow in the same direction,When there is no temperature gradient,When the air streams have the same temperature,When the streams flow in opposite directions,When there is a large temperature differential,D +5,What were some of the existing conditions in patients who experienced adverse events?,Cardiac conditions,Pulmonary conditions,Both cardiac and pulmonary conditions,None of the above,All of the above,E +4,What is the purpose of a dosing device in a trickling filter system?,To promote the growth of microbial slime,To distribute the flow of wastewater,To remove and dispose of sludge,To maintain aerobic conditions,To deliver flow to the arms of the filter,B +4,What are the different shapes that artificial nails can be filed into?,Square and almond,Round and oval,Ballerina and stiletto,Mountain peak and lipstick,All of the above,E +8,Which type of radiation device was the W74 warhead unable to be developed as?,Gamma radiation,Alpha radiation,Beta radiation,Neutron radiation,X-ray radiation,D +8,"What is one reason for confusion about time, place, and identity of loved ones in dying patients?",Changes in the patient's metabolism,Constriction of blood vessels in the extremities,Progression of the disease,Decreased blood flow to the brain,Increased blood flow to the brain,D +7,Which type of control system is still in use but becoming less common?,Panel-mounted controllers,Pneumatic controllers,Electronic controllers,Supervisory control and data acquisition systems,Programmable logic controllers,B +4,What factors affect the contrast of electronic visual displays?,The luminance contrast ratio,The ambient illumination,The direction of observation,The colorimetric characteristics,The electronic driving of the display,B +5,Which university is believed to have the oldest engineering management department?,Syracuse University,Stevens Institute of Technology,Harvard University,Massachusetts Institute of Technology,"University of California, Berkeley",B +8,Who reported the CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) growth of nanometer-scale carbon fibers in 1976?,Radushkevich and Lukyanovich,"Hofer, Sterling and McCarney",Hillert and Lange,Roger Bacon,"A. Oberlin, Morinobu Endo, and T. Koyama",E +4,What are the artificial flowers in the market nowadays made of?,Polyester fabric,Nylon netting,Carved soap,Ground clay,Injection plastic mouldings,A +7,What restriction does clean-room design typically cannot circumvent?,Copyright restrictions,Patent restrictions,Trademark restrictions,Design restrictions,Independent invention restrictions,B +7,Which podcast did Podium's CEO Eric Rea appear on?,The Top,The Daily,Business Wars,WorkLife,How I Built This,A +2,Which programming languages can be developed using Eclipse?,Java only,Java and Scala only,"Java, Scala, and PHP only","Java, Scala, PHP, and C/C++",All of the above,E +5,Which region in China has the most artificial flower factories?,Shanghai,Beijing,Guangdong province,Zhejiang province,Tianjin,C +1,What is the role of metadata in achieving semantic interoperability?,Metadata is used to package and transmit data between systems,Metadata provides the foundation for machine interpretation and logic,Metadata is used to link data elements to a controlled vocabulary,Metadata ensures the simultaneous transmission of meaning with data,Metadata is not relevant for achieving semantic interoperability,C +2,How many companies are involved in the Z-Wave technology?,100,200,300,400,500,C +9,What institutions are involved in the invention of BATS?,The Museum of Natural History in Berlin,Universities in Germany,Ohio State University,All of the above,None of the above,D +5,Which disciplines of engineering do mechanical engineering and electrical engineering engineers specialize in when engaged in building design?,Geotechnical and transportation engineering,Structural and civil engineering,Environmental and ecological engineering,Chemical and industrial engineering,Mechanical and electrical engineering,E +3,At what angle do high-frequency vibrating screens usually operate?,0° to 10°,10° to 20°,20° to 30°,30° to 40°,40° to 45°,E +5,Which drug did Portola Pharmaceuticals develop and transfer rights to Novartis?,Elinogrel,P2Y12 inhibitor,Alexion Pharmaceuticals,Daiichi Sankyo,SRX Cardio,A +2,What is one of the topics of transhumanist research?,Enhancing human longevity and cognition,Promoting nuclear war and asteroid collision,Maintaining fundamental human limitations,Protecting humanity against existential risks,Preventing the use of advanced technologies,D +1,What is the main cause of intersymbol interference?,Multipath propagation,Frequency response of a communication channel,Non-linear distortion in the transmitting filter,Error in the decision device at the receiver output,Inherent noise in the digital data,A +3,What is the purpose of adding modifying agents to sulfur concrete?,To increase its crystallization,To decrease its melting point,To stabilize its polymeric structure,To increase its cooling rate,To increase its mechanical strength,C +4,"In which year was Villiger North America, Inc. established?",2002,2010,2014,2016,2018,D +8,What are the four sets that specify an action in a STRIPS instance?,"Preconditions, postconditions, executable conditions, and false conditions","Preconditions, postconditions, true conditions, and false conditions","Preconditions, postconditions, conditions that are made true, and conditions that are made false","Preconditions, postconditions, conditions that are made false, and conditions that are made true","Preconditions, postconditions, conditions that are true, and conditions that are false",C +0,When was the Japan Highway Public Corporation established?,1959,1956,1962,1957,1963,D +3,What is the purpose of using synthetic benchmarks like Dhrystone?,To estimate computer performance in commonly used applications,To measure processor clock speed,To calculate IPS accurately,To compare different processor families,To evaluate memory hierarchy performance,A +8,What is the consequence of a structure without redundancy?,Increased system complexity,Decreased system reliability,Improved human error prevention,Fracture of the entire structure,Reduction in production demands,D +10,What is the element-based notation for an inversion?,A pair of places,A pair of elements,A single place,A single element,A random order of elements,B +9,Where can the 3D atomic structure of a protein be found?,In the DNA recognition sequence,In the PDB code,In the cutting site of the enzyme,In the source organism of the enzyme,In the bibliographical references,B +5,What field was Zhang a professor of at the University of Wisconsin–Madison?,Anatomy,Neurology,Biochemistry,Microbiology,Neuroscience,E +5,Which university was the first in Australia to offer wireless engineering?,University of Sydney,University of Melbourne,University of Queensland,Macquarie University,University of New South Wales,D +8,What is the ability of bacteria cells to grow on culture media called?,Biostasis,Cryptobiosis,Dormancy,Suspended animation,Culturability,E +4,What did Ralph K. Odor experiment with in the late 1920s?,Household appliances,Automobile engines,Airplane propellers,Computer hardware,Smart home devices,C +1,"In which year did SSI move its operations from Princeton, New Jersey to Mojave, California?",2010,2005,2009,2012,2015,C +8,Which movement does transhumanism uphold the value of?,Liberal democracies,Totalitarian political organizations,Existential risks,Nazi ideology,Historical quests,A +5,What are the applications of directed assembly in the micro-scale?,Tissue engineering,Polymer thin-films,Mass-producing micro to nano devices,Increasing resolution in the semiconductor industry,"Manufacturing ""bit patterned media"" in the hard drive industry",B +2,What is the problem with using IPS as a measure of processor speed?,Different instructions take different amounts of time,IPS measurement can be problematic for comparing processors in the same family,IPS values are misleading on artificial instruction sequences,Memory hierarchy greatly affects processor performance,IPS calculations do not consider cache contention,B +1,How do noise-cancelling headphones improve listening in noisy environments?,By increasing the volume of the audio content,By blocking all ambient sounds,By reducing the signal-to-noise ratio,By using passive noise attenuation techniques,By increasing the signal-to-noise ratio,E +8,What does NMR logging provide a continuous record of?,Lithology of the formation,Porosity and permeability of the formation,Rate of decay of the NMR signal,Distribution of pore sizes,Hydrocarbon reserves in the formation,B +7,What is the process called when an interstellar cloud collapses to create a protostar?,Accretion,Nebular hypothesis,Protoplanetary disk formation,Interstellar cloud collapse,Gravity-driven accumulation,D +8,"In addition to mathematical research, what other categories are there at the top level of the MSC?",History and biography,Physics and chemistry,Mathematics education,All of the above,None of the above,D +5,What induces the phase I enzymes in Cunninghamella elegans?,Antibiotics,Corticosteroid cortexolone,Antifungal drugs,Toxic chemicals,Nutrients,B +5,What is the rush that occurs when a new virus appears?,The race to develop counter-measures,The competition among security advisory organizations,The need to study and name the virus independently,The urgency to identify and understand the virus,The rush to publish a list of viruses,D +0,What is the main focus of the Center for Nanotechnology in Society at UCSB?,Studying the societal implications of nanotechnology,Developing nanoscale materials and devices,Facilitating public participation in nanotechnology,Collaborating with other research institutions,Exploring the historical context of nanotechnology,A +9,What is an example of improvisation in the performing arts?,Following a specific script,Memorizing a performance,Rehearsing a performance,Creating a spontaneous moment of inventiveness,Reading a performance,D +6,What are the modifications in gene expression during differentiation called?,Highly controlled changes,Cell turnover,Membrane potential,Metabolic activity,Epigenetics,E +1,Which mountain range is a direct extension of the Tian Shan Mountains?,Gissar Range,Zarafshan Range,Turkestan Range,Alay Range,Pamir Mountains,A +2,"According to McKinsey, what is the predicted economic impact of bioconvergence solutions?",Up to US$4 trillion per year over the next 10 to 20 years,Up to US$2 trillion per year over the next 10 to 20 years,Up to US$6 trillion per year over the next 10 to 20 years,Up to US$8 trillion per year over the next 10 to 20 years,Up to US$10 trillion per year over the next 10 to 20 years,A +9,Is an inversion set the same as its inverse permutation?,"Yes, an inversion set is the same as its inverse permutation","No, an inversion set is different from its inverse permutation","Maybe, it depends on the permutation",It depends on the number of elements in the permutation,An inversion set is always empty,B +4,"What are the characteristics of informal ""real-world"" mathematical problems?",They are easy to solve,They involve regular mathematical exercises,They are difficult to solve even if one knows the mathematics required,They are used in mathematics education to teach abstract mathematics,They involve concrete settings and are more challenging to solve,E +5,Which planets in the Solar System generate magnetic fields?,Mercury and Venus,Venus and Mars,Earth and Mars,Jupiter and Neptune,All planets except Venus and Mercury,E +6,What type of materials is the liquidus temperature mostly used for?,Pure elements or compounds,"Impure substances (mixtures) such as glasses, alloys, and rocks",Crystalline materials,Metals,Polymers,B +8,Which host organism is commonly used for heterologous expression?,Bacterium,Yeast,Mammalian cell,Plant cell,All of the above,E +2,What is the purpose of a macroscope in ecological systems?,To show small objects in great detail,To eliminate details for a better overview,To study microscopic organisms,To study plant life,To study human anatomy,B +9,What is the role of quantum hypothesis testing in quantum metrology?,To estimate the parameter θ based on measurements on ϱ(θ),To estimate the parameter θ based on measurements on ϱ0,To estimate the parameter θ based on measurements on H,To estimate the parameter θ based on measurements on Hk,To determine the lower bound of achievable precision,E +1,What can diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) reveal about tissue architecture?,It can reveal microscopic details about tissue architecture in a diseased state,It can reveal microscopic details about tissue architecture in a normal state,It can only reveal macroscopic details about tissue architecture,It cannot reveal any details about tissue architecture,It can only reveal details about tissue architecture in the brain,A +2,What types of animals are commonly displayed at nature centers?,Birds of prey.,Farm animals.,Exotic mammals.,"Reptiles, rodents, insects, or fish.",Domestic pets.,D +3,What is the role of the substance between the two different kinds of metals in a penny battery?,To prevent the metals from corroding,To increase the conductivity of the battery,To generate more voltage in the battery,To regulate the flow of electrons in the battery,To provide additional insulation to the battery,B +6,What is the main purpose of mapping white matter tractography in the brain using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)?,To study the connectivity between different brain regions,To study the size of white matter structures in the brain,To study the electrical activity in the brain,To study the pH levels in the brain,To study the temperature distribution in the brain,A +6,"Which equations are, in general, algebraically unsolvable?",Quadratic equations,Cubic equations,Quartic equations,Quintic equations,Sextic equations,D +9,What is the purpose of the top-level categories in the MSC?,To highlight the historical development of mathematics,To provide a framework for mathematics education,To connect mathematics with other scientific disciplines,To categorize research papers and articles in mathematics journals,To classify mathematical concepts based on their complexity,C +8,What does the book argue is a misuse of the patient/agent binary?,The exclusion of machines from moral and ethical consideration,"The misuse of the term ""consciousness""",The conflict between discussing the morality of humans toward objects and the theory of the philosophy of technology,The lack of a settled definition of consciousness,The inability to properly understand the mind of a being that is not oneself,A +4,What is the field where issues of absoluteness are particularly important?,Mathematical logic,Set theory,Model theory,Both set theory and model theory,None of the above,D +8,What is the purpose of the Elements Within Text data category?,To define what parts of a document are translatable or not,"To provide alerts, hints, instructions, or other information to help the localizers or the translators",To indicate which parts of the document are terms and optionally point to information about these terms,To indicate the type of display directionality to be applied to parts of the document,To indicate how elements should be treated with regard to linguistic segmentation,E +2,What are some of the affinities that biologists rely on when classifying organisms?,The number of legs,The size of the organism,The color of the organism,The habitat of the organism,The diet of the organism,A +3,Why do developers of anti-virus software react quickly to new threats?,To gain market share,To protect users from harm,To increase their reputation,To ensure their software remains effective,To prevent the spread of viruses,B +5,What is the purpose of using word problems in mathematics education?,To teach students abstract mathematics,To teach students regular mathematical exercises,To help students connect real-world situations to the abstract language of mathematics,To challenge students with difficult mathematical problems,To teach students the nature of mathematics,C +7,When was MiNT adopted as an official alternative kernel?,1990,1989,1991,1988,1992,E +3,What is the role of contrast in electronic visual displays?,To specify the difference in chromaticity,To measure the brightness of the display,To determine the luminance contrast ratio,To provide visual information,To control the ambient illumination,D +8,What can be said about the design options of case sealers?,There are no design options available,There are multiple design options available,The design options are limited to adjustable and random,The design options depend on the box size,The design options depend on the closure materials,B +3,What does each cycle of the pyramid generation process result in?,A larger image with increased smoothing,A smaller image with decreased smoothing,A smaller image with increased smoothing,A larger image with decreased spatial sampling density,A smaller image with decreased spatial sampling density,C +8,Which of the following disciplines is NOT specifically mentioned as part of geoprofessions?,Construction-materials engineering and testing,Geological engineering,Geophysics,Civil engineering,Environmental science and environmental engineering,D +8,What was a characteristic of botanical expeditions during the late 18th and 19th century?,They were primarily focused on finding new sources of food,They were often funded by wealthy patrons,They were conducted by military expeditions,They were limited to exploring a single region,They were carried out by solo explorers,B +1,When was dial-up Internet access first offered commercially?,1979,1989,1992,late 1990s,mid-2000s,C +3,Which other nanosatellites were deployed along with UiTMSAT-1 from the International Space Station (ISS)?,MEASAT constellation,TiungSAT-1,Maya-1 and BHUTAN-1,Falcon 9 Full Thrust rocket,SpaceX CRS-15 Commercial Resupply Service mission,C +1,Which fields does applied economics typically address?,Astronomy and chemistry,Demographic economics and labour economics,Political science and sociology,Geography and geology,Psychology and philosophy,B +8,In which countries does Villiger Sons own factories as subsidiaries?,Switzerland and Dominican Republic,Switzerland and Nicaragua,Switzerland and Indonesia,Dominican Republic and Nicaragua,Dominican Republic and Indonesia,D +7,What type of motion do fluid molecules have in the pore space?,Vibrational motion,Rotational motion,Brownian motion,Linear motion,Translational motion,C +8,What is the name of a cooling-specific thermal wheel?,Enthalpy wheel,Desiccant wheel,Kyoto wheel,Energy recovery wheel,Cooling wheel,C +10,What are some potential benefits of emerging technologies according to transhumanist thinkers?,Greatly enhanced longevity,Enhanced cognition,Ability to transform into posthuman beings,All of the above,None of the above,D +3,What is the relationship between resilience and vulnerability?,They are the same thing,Vulnerability focuses on the evaluation of system susceptibility in the pre-event phase,Resilience focuses on the evaluation of system susceptibility in the pre-event phase,"Vulnerability emphasizes the dynamic features in the pre-event, during-event, and post-event phases","Resilience emphasizes the dynamic features in the pre-event, during-event, and post-event phases",B +8,What is the career demand like in the field of wireless engineering?,Low demand,Moderate demand,High demand,Very high demand,Extremely high demand,D +6,What type of air-handling units can have a thermal wheel?,Only rooftop units,Only industrial process exhaust gases,Only air-handling units,Only supply air streams,Rooftop units and air-handling units,E +4,What are some interdisciplinary areas of research that intersect with physics?,Biophysics and quantum chemistry,Thermodynamics and industrialization,Mechanics and calculus,Television and computers,Domestic appliances and nuclear weapons,A +6,What type of transportation did the Larreineta funicular originally carry?,Passengers only,Freight only,Passengers and freight,Cars,Bicycles,C +9,What was the purpose of using anti-CD15 antibodies in NeutroSpec?,To treat appendicitis,To localize the site of an infection,To diagnose appendicitis,To image patients with appendicitis symptoms,To aid in the diagnosis of appendicitis,B +8,How many life-threatening adverse events were reported in patients who received NeutroSpec?,10,15,20,25,30,B +6,What is a clean-room implementation of IBM-compatible BIOS?,A design created without infringing IBM's copyrights,A design that allows circumvention of patent restrictions,A design created by reverse engineering IBM's BIOS,A design that relies on independent invention,A design created by the original examiners,A +5,What is the specific composition of each type of Tygon tubing?,It is publicly available,It is a trade secret,It is made of multiple layers of different materials,It is made of one material,It is made of natural materials,B +6,What is the function of a kill-switch in the context of presence sensing devices?,To terminate the operation of the machine in case of emergency,To activate the light curtains when a foreign object is detected,To adjust the sensitivity of the photoelectric sensors,To reset the boundary of the light curtains,To control the speed of the machine,A +6,When was the first graduate engineering management degree offered in the United States?,1908,1957,1965,1972,1980,B +8,What is the function of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)?,They stimulate IL-15 receptors,They activate cytotoxic T cells and NK cells,They improve the efficacy of CAR T therapies,They streamline and enhance personalized cell therapies,They are a type of immuno-oncology target,C +0,What is the purpose of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV)?,To develop a universal taxonomic scheme for bacteria,To organize the nomenclatures for viruses and classify every virus that affects living organisms,To standardize the naming of viruses infecting vertebrates,To govern the Virology Division of the International Union of Microbiological Societies,To perform detailed work on the boundaries of species within a family,B +0,What is the purpose of the Mathematics Subject Classification (MSC)?,To categorize research papers and articles in mathematics journals,To provide a hierarchical scheme for mathematical disciplines,To classify mathematical concepts based on their historical significance,To facilitate collaborations between mathematicians and other scientists,To create a database of mathematical reviews and articles,A +1,What are the two significant characteristics of tech mining?,Using technology intelligence tools and applying them to science and technology information,Using text mining tools and applying them to technology management,Using text mining tools and applying them to science and technology information,Using technology management tools and applying them to science and technology information,Using technology management tools and applying them to text mining,C +4,What factors are considered during the design of an engineered bacterial therapeutic?,Selection of a chassis organism,Design of genetic circuits,Considerations for the needs of patients,All of the above,None of the above,D +8,What does the U.S. National Performance Review recommend?,Consolidation and modernization of data processing,Collaborative exploration and exploitation of emerging technologies,Alignment of business terms,Improvement of customer relationships through online services,Limiting the number of different departments or agencies involved,A +4,What is the focus of research when scientists look at a phageome?,Bacteria and archaea,Viruses and their metagenomes,Viromes,Human cells,Metagenomes,B +5,Which operating system served as the base for Windows XP?,Windows 95,MS-DOS,Windows NT,Windows 2000,Windows XP was built from scratch,C +7,What was the main concern regarding the computation of each zero?,The accuracy of the computation,The time it took to compute each zero,The availability of the hosting provider,The process to check each zero as it was calculated,None of the above,D +3,What is one concept from the canon of classical rhetoric that is used in the rhetoric of technology?,Ethos,Pathos,Logos,Kairos,All of the above,A +7,What is the primary goal of the software system Oberon?,To show that software can be developed with minimal resources,To demonstrate the power of hardware performance,To increase user convenience and functionality,To develop software based on nothing but hardware,To create leaner and more efficient software,D +4,Who established the Newcastle Foundry and Machine Manufactory?,Hart Massey,Daniel Massey,Massey-Harris,Ferguson Company,Allis-Chalmers,B +4,What are the chronostratigraphic divisions used for?,To define geochronologic units,To determine the age of rocks,To study rock layers and observe their relationships,To precisely define global chronostratigraphic units of the International Chronostratigraphic Chart,All of the above,A +9,What does the book argue is a consequence of defining moral agency based on a set of characteristics?,The inability to properly understand the mind of a being that is not oneself,The exclusion of machines from moral and ethical consideration,The conflict between discussing the morality of humans toward objects and the theory of the philosophy of technology,The misuse of the patient/agent binary,The lack of a settled definition of consciousness,B +0,"What is the term ""affinity"" primarily used for in the field of taxonomy?",Resemblance suggesting a common descent,Resemblance suggesting a geological classification,Resemblance suggesting an astronomical classification,Resemblance suggesting a botanical classification,Resemblance suggesting a chemical classification,A +2,What is the difference between pixel aspect ratio and aspect ratio?,"Pixel aspect ratio refers to the overall size of the image, while aspect ratio refers to the width to height ratio of the image","Pixel aspect ratio refers to the width to height ratio of the image, while aspect ratio refers to the overall size of the image","Pixel aspect ratio refers to the size of the individual pixels, while aspect ratio refers to the width to height ratio of the image","Pixel aspect ratio refers to the width to height ratio of the image, while aspect ratio refers to the size of the individual pixels",Pixel aspect ratio and aspect ratio are the same thing,B +3,What is the instrument of professional service in geotechnical engineering?,A written report,A computer program,A physical model,A laboratory test,A mathematical equation,A +4,Why is secure access important in remote service software?,To protect the remote connection between the manufacturer and the customer,To increase network performance,To meet service level agreements,To extend the life of a device,To streamline administration of pay-per-use models,A +9,Do bacteriophages infect both bacteria and archaea?,"Yes, they infect both bacteria and archaea","No, they only infect bacteria","No, they only infect archaea","No, they only infect viruses","No, they only infect proteins",A +8,In which court was the class action lawsuit of Hayden v. Portola Pharmaceuticals filed?,"U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California","U.S. District Court, Southern District of California","U.S. District Court, Western District of California","U.S. District Court, Northern District of California","U.S. District Court, Central District of California",D +6,Which university was the first in Malaysia to offer wireless communication engineering?,University of Malaya,Universiti Sains Malaysia,Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,Universiti Putra Malaysia,Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka,E +3,What are supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems used for?,Small systems with few control loops,Chemical processing and power generation,Pulp and paper manufacture,Oil and gas processing,Industrial process control,E +7,Which CD-ROM & download is available for more information on U.S. Nuclear Weapons Development since 1945?,"Hansen, Chuck",W74 Warhead,Swords of Armageddon,W48 155mm Artillery Shell,Livermore Lab,C +1,When was the first reported case of the Walkerton E. coli outbreak?,"April 30, 2000","May 1, 2000","May 10, 2000","May 15, 2000","May 17, 2000",E +8,What type of material is used as a matrix in SiC/SiC composites?,Polymer,Metal,Ceramic,Carbon,Glass,C +6,Which COM interfaces does the MSXML 6.0 DOMDocument object expose?,"IXmlDomDocument, IXmlDomDocument2, and IXmlDomDocument3","IXmlDomDocument, IXmlDomDocument2, and IXmlDomDocument4","IXmlDomDocument, IXmlDomDocument3, and IXmlDomDocument4","IXmlDomDocument2, IXmlDomDocument3, and IXmlDomDocument4","IXmlDomDocument2, IXmlDomDocument3, and IXmlDomDocument5",A +9,What was the clock frequency of the Vector Turbo+?,4 MHz,6 MHz,8 MHz,10 MHz,12 MHz,E +9,What is a circular shift in the context of combinatorial mathematics?,A type of permutation that rearranges the entries in a tuple,A type of combination that rearranges the entries in a tuple,A type of permutation that rearranges the entries in a circular pattern,A type of combination that rearranges the entries in a circular pattern,A type of permutation that rearranges the entries in a cyclic pattern,A +8,What is included in a geotechnical-engineering report?,Findings and opinions about subsurface materials,Recommendations for materials usage and foundation systems,"Knowledge of a structure's size, shape, and weight",All of the above,None of the above,D +3,What are some examples of technological advancements?,Stone tools and fire control,Printing press and telephone,Internet and knowledge economy,Automation and technological unemployment,The growth of the human brain,C +3,What are the capabilities of engineering analysis for remote systems?,Proactive and comprehensive,Predictive and hands-on,Proactive and reactive,Targeted and automated,Comprehensive and investigative,C +1,Who restated the law in 2009 and attributed it to Larry Page?,Niklaus Wirth,Sergey Brin,Larry Page,Andy Grove,Bill Gates,B +6,What are some challenges that bioconvergence aims to solve?,Speeding up diagnostic processes,Creating more advanced materials,Advancing drug development,Improving agricultural practices,All of the above,E +4,What is the purpose of the shared vocabulary and ontology in semantic interoperability?,To ensure the packaging and transmission of data,To provide a foundation for machine interpretation and logic,To enable machine computable logic and inference,To link data elements to metadata,Shared vocabulary and ontology are not relevant for semantic interoperability,B +4,When did the number of publications in technology mining area experience a significant increase?,Before 2005,After 2005,Before 2012,After 2012,There was no significant increase in the number of publications,B +8,What is the purpose of the electromagnetic vibrator in high-frequency vibrating screens?,To control the angle of operation,To increase the frequency of the screen,To separate solid and crushed ores,To connect the vibrator to the screening surface,To control the size of the feed,B +1,What is the difference between an isoschizomer and a neoschizomer?,"An isoschizomer recognizes a different DNA sequence than another, while a neoschizomer recognizes the same sequence","An isoschizomer and a neoschizomer recognize the same DNA sequence, but a neoschizomer cuts in a different manner","An isoschizomer recognizes the same DNA sequence as another, but a neoschizomer cuts in a different manner","An isoschizomer recognizes the same DNA sequence as another, but a neoschizomer does not cut the DNA","An isoschizomer and a neoschizomer recognize the same DNA sequence, but a neoschizomer recognizes additional DNA sequences",C +7,What is the primary purpose of blowout preventers?,To control downhole pressure and wellbore flow,To prevent tubing and drilling fluid from being blown out,To seal and control oil and gas wells,To monitor and maintain well integrity,To prevent blowouts and uncontrolled flow,C +5,How is the light focused onto the object's surface in microfadeometry?,Through an optical fiber,Through a xenon arc lamp,Through a reflectance spectra,Through a benchtop microfader,Through a 300–400 μm spot,E +9,What other operating systems does MiNT provide an alternative to?,MagiC,GNU,MINIX,Atari,None of the above,A +6,What is the term used to describe the state of bacteria cells that are viable but nonculturable?,Biostasis,Cryptobiosis,Dormancy,Suspended animation,Resuscitation,B +1,How are local point deformations typically modelled?,With the complex theory of biological liquid crystals,With biochemical interactions,With mechanical elastic moduli,With membrane protein interactions,With shear modulus,A +6,What is the purpose of soundproofing in passive headphones?,To reduce ambient sounds using active noise control,To amplify ambient sounds using passive techniques,To suppress unwanted ambient sounds using active noise control,To block all sound waves from reaching the listener,To reduce ambient sounds using passive techniques,E +6,In which types of host organisms can heterologous expression be done?,Bacteria only,Yeast only,Mammalian cells only,Plant cells only,Multiple types of host organisms,E +6,What are the activities of lower layers in a hierarchical control system?,Organizing complex behavior in a hierarchical manner,Dividing decision-making responsibility through a hierarchy,Exchanging messages with siblings,Operating with longer planning and execution time at higher layers,"Performing local tasks, goals, and sensations",E +5,Which of the following is a concept related to absoluteness?,Multiple structures considered simultaneously,Truth value of formulas in substructures,Properties of sets in model theory,Syntactic form of formulas,All of the above,E +2,What determines the rate and permeability of a semipermeable membrane?,The membrane thickness,The solute size and solubility,The temperature and pressure,The proteins embedded in the membrane,None of the above,D +6,What is the purpose of applied economics from the perspective of economic development?,To study economic theory and econometrics,To enhance the quality of business practices,To analyze historical analogy,To reduce the level of abstraction,To improve national policy making,E +6,What research method in applied anthropology involves studying and analyzing policies?,Policy research,Evaluation research,Cultural intervention,Activist (action) research,Participatory action research (PAR),A +9,Which company is the current owner of Massey Ferguson Limited?,Massey-Harris,Ferguson Company,Allis-Chalmers,AGCO,Massey Manufacturing Co.,D +5,Which term is used to describe the use of extraterrestrial resources in space settlement?,Astro-mining,Space colonization,Exo-resource utilization,Interplanetary exploitation,Celestial material extraction,C +7,Which programming language is NOT supported by Eclipse?,Java,Scala,PHP,Python,Objective-C,E +1,Where was the first tobacco factory of Villiger Sons located?,"Doral, Florida","Pfeffikon, Switzerland",Dominican Republic,Nicaragua,Indonesia,B +5,What aspect of broadcast engineering involves the entire airchain?,Studio aspect,Transmitter aspect,Remote broadcasts,All of the above,None of the above,D +6,What happens if a process or production line is unable to produce at takt time?,Demand leveling is needed,Additional resources are needed,Process re-engineering is needed,All of the above,None of the above,D +2,What is one advantage of using automated packaging lines?,Greater flexibility to handle package variation,Higher packaging speed,Lower labor costs,Improved packaging quality,Reduced packaging waste,B +7,What process can result in the formation of homogeneous glasses?,Crystallization,Solidification,Melting,Cooling at a very fast rate,Cooling at a very slow rate,D +2,What is the purpose of the Translate data category?,To define what parts of a document are translatable or not,"To provide alerts, hints, instructions, or other information to help the localizers or the translators",To indicate which parts of the document are terms and optionally point to information about these terms,To indicate the type of display directionality to be applied to parts of the document,To indicate what parts of the document should be displayed as ruby text,A +5,What were the occupations of the operators of Walkerton Public Utilities Commission?,Engineers,Scientists,Water treatment specialists,Farmers,They had no formal training,E +9,What kind of images does the use of pixel aspect ratio mostly involve?,Images pertaining to high-definition television,Images pertaining to standard-definition television,Images pertaining to computer screens,Images pertaining to digital photography,Images pertaining to video games,B +5,Which program is commonly used by both beginners and experienced people in reverse engineering?,Keygenme,Crackme,Ollydbg,Packers/protectors,Code-obfuscation,C +6,Which of the following is NOT provided for each enzyme?,Accepted name of the molecule,Bibliographical references,PDB code,Source organism,DNA recognition sequence,E +5,What is the purpose of identification keys in field guides?,To provide descriptions of objects covered,To assist with scientific research,To help users distinguish between similar objects,To teach students about nature,To provide information about rocks and minerals,C +9,What is the range of the probability of failure on demand (PFD)?,0 to 10,0 to 100,0 to 1000,0 to 10000,0 to 1,E +8,What is the relationship between Innovate UK and the UK Government?,Innovate UK is a government department,Innovate UK operates independently from the government,Innovate UK reports directly to the Prime Minister,The UK Government provides funding and support to Innovate UK,"Innovate UK is a subsidiary of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy",B +4,What areas of expertise are required for structural engineers?,Geological analysis and mining techniques,Environmental conservation and sustainability practices,"Strength of materials, structural analysis, and predicting structural load",Chemical reactions and laboratory equipment usage,Fluid mechanics and aerodynamics,C +10,What other improvements were made in the Vector Turbo+?,Increased RAM capacity,Improved graphics capabilities,Faster clock frequency,All of the above,None of the above,D +7,What is the goal of having a good balance in searching a sequence database?,To have a large number of matches/hits between a genomic sequence and a query string,To have a small number of matches/hits between a genomic sequence and a query string,To have a high score in the similarity between a sequence query and the sequences in the database,To have a low score in the similarity between a sequence query and the sequences in the database,To have an equal number of matches/hits and non-matches/non-hits between a genomic sequence and a query string,E +1,What type of diseases are of particular interest to Medivir?,Lung cancer and breast cancer,Leukemia and lymphoma,Colon cancer and prostate cancer,"Hepatocellular carcinoma, glioblastoma multiforme, and pancreatic cancer",Skin cancer and melanoma,D +5,What was the field of natural philosophy created around?,Alchemy,Phlogiston theory,Pneumatic chemistry,Oxygen theory,Quantum theory,C +4,What is the difference between uncertainty and variability?,"The lack of certainty, a state of limited knowledge where it is impossible to exactly describe the existing state, a future outcome, or more than one possible outcome.",A set of possible states or outcomes where probabilities are assigned to each possible state or outcome – this also includes the application of a probability density function to continuous variables.,"Risk is a state of uncertainty, where some possible outcomes have an undesired effect or significant loss. Measurement of risk includes a set of measured uncertainties, where some possible outcomes are losses, and the magnitudes of those losses. This also includes loss functions over continuous variables.","Uncertainty is quantified by a probability distribution which depends upon knowledge about the likelihood of what the single, true value of the uncertain quantity is.","There is a difference between uncertainty and variability. Uncertainty is quantified by a probability distribution which depends upon knowledge about the likelihood of what the single, true value of the uncertain quantity is.",E +3,How many isoschizomers are typically indicated for each enzyme?,8-10,5-7,2-4,1-3,10-12,A +9,What type of appliances did Ralph K. Odor design and manufacture?,Household fans,Televisions,Refrigerators,Washing machines,Dishwashers,A +7,What is the main advantage of microspheres in SAT assays?,Ability to be easily visualized,Ability to be easily manipulated,Resistance to degradation,High binding affinity,Ease of washing and reusing,B +5,What is the lower bound of achievable precision in quantum metrology?,The quantum hypothesis testing,The quantum Fisher information,The quantum squeezing,The quantum Cramér-Rao bound,The number of independent repetitions,D +5,What did Leopold Kronecker contribute to arithmetic geometry?,Formulated the Kronecker–Weber theorem,Introduced the theory of divisors,Made numerous connections between number theory and algebra,Put forward the goal to have number theory operate only with rings that are quotients of polynomial rings over the integers,All of the above,E +4,What is a major problem in all technology alignment?,Lack of internal skills or experience with technologies,Fighting over turf and serving the bureaucracy,Resignation of driving personalities and leadership,Consolidation and modernization initiative,Loss of vision and executive sponsorship,E +10,What are some topics that can be analyzed using engineering analysis?,Fourier analysis and Laplace transforms,Lagrangian & Hamiltonian mechanics and Sturm-Liouville theory,Differential equations and Multivariable Calculus,Pinch analysis and Structural analysis,Mathematical analysis and Calculus,A +6,What does the classification 53A45 represent in the MSC?,Differential geometry,Classical differential geometry,Vector and tensor analysis,Physics,Mathematics education,C +4,What information did early glass cockpits display using EFIS?,Attitude and heading information,Navigational information,"Airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, and engine performance",All of the above,None of the above,D +8,How can the structural transformation of a list be performed in a consistent manner?,By replacing each cons with a specific value and flipping the order of the two links of each node,By replacing each cons with a specific function and flipping the order of the two links of each node,By replacing the nil at the end of the list with a specific value and flipping the order of the two links of each node,By replacing the nil at the end of the list with a specific function and flipping the order of the two links of each node,By replacing the structural components of the list with functions and values and flipping the order of the two links of each node,B +8,What is the significance of an artificial uterus in relation to fetal viability?,It extends the threshold of fetal viability to an earlier stage of pregnancy,It replaces the natural uterus for neonatal incubation,It enables early-stage fetal surgery procedures,It initiates fetal development at an early stage,It keeps human embryos in artificial wombs for longer periods,A +4,Which type of processor is more specialized than a CPU?,General-purpose processor,FPGA,ASIC,GPU,Custom-made hardware,D +4,Who denies the comparison between transhumanism and Nazi ideology?,Sigmund Freud,Stefan Lorenz Sorgner,Max More,James Hughes,Nick Bostrom,B +3,What is the next step of Zhang's research on the newly generated neurons?,Modifying their genetic code,Analyzing their electrophysiological activity,Studying their communication ability,Transplanting them into animals,Transplanting them into animals,D +9,"Besides cigars and cigarillos, what other tobacco products does Villiger Sons manufacture and sell?",Cigarettes,Pipe tobacco,Snuff,Chewing tobacco,All of the above,E +6,What is the purpose of Verification and validation protocols in packaging operations?,To ensure the safety of the packaging equipment,To document the effectiveness of the heat seal,To reduce the variability of packaging processes,To improve the efficiency of packaging lines,To automate the packaging operations,B +3,What is the advantage of using triple modular redundancy hardware over Hamming error correction hardware in ECC memory?,Triple modular redundancy hardware is faster,Hamming error correction hardware is faster,Triple modular redundancy hardware provides better error correction,Hamming error correction hardware is more commonly used,Both hardware offer the same level of error correction,A +1,Which organisms are commonly used in bioremediation?,Animals and birds,"Bacteria, microalgae, fungi, and plants",Fish and reptiles,Insects and spiders,Mammals and amphibians,B +7,Which of the following is NOT a topic Aephraim M. Steinberg addressed in his work?,Mapping trajectories of photons,Timing particles tunnelling,Quantum interference,Measurement via quantum interference,Behavior of electrons in circuits,E +3,"When did Massey Ferguson Limited transfer its headquarters to Buffalo, New York?",1988,1991,1953,1847,1879,B +3,What are the two areas of activities for the Foundation for Technology Assessment TA-SWISS?,"Promoting technological changes and developments, and assisting the decision making process","Identifying the consequences of new technologies, and encouraging the discussion of scientific and technological challenges","Conducting interdisciplinary scientific analyses, and informing the media about the activities of TA-SWISS",Studying flexible new world of work and prenatal genetic diagnostics,None of the above,B +5,Which division of Fluor joined Stork after the deal?,Industry Services,Industry Specialists,Operations & Maintenance,Utrecht,Charles Theodorus Stork,C +9,What does heterologous expression provide an easy path to?,Efficient expression of genes,Experimentation with gene combinations,Analysis of protein function,Integration of genes into host DNA,Mutation of genes,B +7,Who provided funding for half of the costs of the new research institute?,John Boyd Orr,John Quiller Rowett,Lord Boyd Orr,Dr John Quiller,The Government,E +2,What are the three mechanical elastic moduli used to characterize a homogeneous bilayer?,"Ka, Kb, and Λ","Ka, Kb, and edge energy","Ka, shear modulus, and Λ","Ka, edge energy, and shear modulus","Kb, edge energy, and shear modulus",B +5,What is the purpose of polling in modern e-mail clients?,To repeatedly push new mail from the mail server to the desktop computer.,To repeatedly pull new mail from the mail server to the desktop computer.,To instantly push new mail from the mail server to the desktop computer.,To instantly pull new mail from the mail server to the desktop computer.,To check the mail server frequently for new mail.,E +1,What is the maximum voltage that each cell in a penny battery can produce?,0.2 volt,0.4 volt,0.6 volt,0.8 volt,1.0 volt,D +5,What can be added to the design of artificial nails?,Rhinestones and glitter,Stickers and fimo charms,Striping tape,All of the above,None of the above,D +6,Which field combines the study of matter and energy?,Physical chemistry,Quantum mechanics,Nuclear physics,Chemical physics,Spectroscopy,D +1,What are some examples of signals in the field of signal processing?,Plant chemicals released to warn nearby plants,Sounds made by animals to alert other animals,Changes in a quantity over space or time,Audio and video examples,Cell signaling in organisms,D +4,What inspired Ian Alexander Ang Zheng Wei's corporate title at Secretlab?,Game of Thrones,Harry Potter,Star Wars,The Lord of the Rings,The Chronicles of Narnia,A +5,What are some of the negative effects of an oil spill on human health?,Improved respiratory system,Enhanced reproductive system,Liver and immune system damage,Increased life expectancy,Reduced fire hazards,C +8,How are signals typically provided in human engineering?,Through the release of plant chemicals,By converting energy into another form,By communicating with other animals,By using a sensor,By developing ways of signaling,D +3,What advantage does using oil in a water tunnel have?,It allows for measurement of forces on scale models of submarines,It reduces the viscosity of the flow,It allows for faster flow speeds at lower Reynolds numbers,It makes it easier to implement particle image velocimetry (PIV),It allows for more stable flow in low Reynolds number flows,C +3,What are some bioconvergence technologies in healthcare?,Translational medicine and neuromorphic computing,Creation of digital twins and biochips,Nanorobotics and regenerative medicine,Diagnostics and biological sensors,All of the above,E +5,What branch of biology did Robert Hooke specialize in?,Molecular biology,Zoology,Evolutionary biology,Botany,Cell biology,E +6,What is the desired site of activity in the design of an engineered bacterial therapeutic?,The bloodstream,The gastrointestinal tract,The respiratory system,The nervous system,The musculoskeletal system,B +2,Which country produces approximately half of the cork harvested worldwide?,Spain,Italy,Portugal,France,Greece,C +9,What is the role of education in relation to the digital divide?,To bridge the gap between the haves and have-nots,To advocate for fair and meaningful distribution of economic benefits,To subsidize hard to serve citizens,To ensure access to telegraph and postal systems,To address the unequal access to digital technology,E +3,Do the light switches require a thermostat or camera?,Yes,No,Only the smart light switches require a thermostat or camera,Only the contact sensors require a thermostat or camera,Only the smart cameras require a thermostat or camera,B +1,What is the first step to solve a real-world mathematical problem?,Construct a mathematical model of the problem,Translate the problem into an abstract language,Analyze the problem using abstract mathematics,Solve regular mathematical exercises,Connect real-world situations to mathematics,A +9,What does PLSG do to support more mature life science companies?,Supports new product and market developments,Connects them to investors,Provides resources and tools,Invests in their growth,All of the above,E +0,What is a circular shift in combinatorial mathematics?,A special kind of cyclic permutation,A special kind of permutation,A special kind of combination,A special kind of circular permutation,A special kind of circular combination,A +7,What is the ratio of boys to girls in terms of asthma prevalence?,1:1,2:1,3:1,4:1,Twice as common in boys,E +2,Who invented the Broadly Applicable Tracking System (BATS)?,Scientists from the Museum of Natural History in Berlin,Scientists from universities in Germany and Ohio State University,Scientists studying bats,Scientists using a 3D printer,Scientists from the Museum of Natural History in Berlin and universities in Germany and Ohio State University,E +6,What topic did a study on TA-SWISS conducted in 2012 focus on?,Flexible new world of work,Prenatal genetic diagnostics,Synthetic Biology,Deep geothermal energy,Robotics,E +6,What are the potential applications of self-assembly based manufacturing?,Nanoelectronics and bio-engineering,Traditional manufacturing and fabrication,Computational programming and software development,Physical limitations in workpiece fabrication,Precision limitations in workpiece fabrication,A +4,Which European explorer is Portola Pharmaceuticals named after?,Christopher Columbus,Ferdinand Magellan,Vasco da Gama,Amerigo Vespucci,Gaspar de Portolà,E +7,When were the Tybo Charcoal Kilns added to the National Register of Historic Places?,"November 19, 1964","November 19, 1974","November 19, 1984","November 19, 1994","November 19, 2004",B +9,"According to Belén Garijo, what potential does bioconvergence have?",The potential of personalized medicine,The potential of improving agricultural practices,The potential of advancing drug delivery,The potential of developing bioelectronics,The potential of creating more advanced materials,A +3,What is the historical practice of experimental mathematics?,The use of deductive reasoning and formal proofs to explore mathematical objects,The reliance on numerical examples and algebraic identities,The emphasis on trial and error and experimentation,The codification and transmission of insights within the mathematical community,The use of computation to investigate mathematical objects and identify properties and patterns,B +4,What is the role of classical thermodynamics in steam engines?,To model matter as collections of hard spheres,To increase the efficiency of steam engines,To describe the kinetic theory of gases,"To study changes in temperature, pressure, and volume",To postulate the laws of thermodynamics,B +4,What was the topic of a recent study conducted by TA-SWISS?,Flexible new world of work,Prenatal genetic diagnostics,Synthetic Biology,Deep geothermal energy,All of the above,E +9,What was the topic of a study conducted by TA-SWISS in 2009?,Flexible new world of work,Prenatal genetic diagnostics,Synthetic Biology,Deep geothermal energy,Nanofood,E +9,What are stercomata contained within in xenophyophores?,Spherical tests,Organic tubes called stercomare,Mineral grains and undigested waste products,Branching pseudopodia,Accumulations of waste material produced as a byproduct of feeding,B +8,What is the role of lower layers in a hierarchical control system?,To organize complex behavior in a hierarchical manner,To divide decision-making responsibility through a hierarchy,To exchange messages between nodes in a hierarchy,To operate with longer planning and execution time at each higher layer,"To perform local tasks, goals, and sensations",E +1,What are the applications of an artificial uterus?,Assisting male or female couples in fetal development,Replacing the natural uterus for neonatal incubation,Enabling early-stage fetal surgery procedures,Extending the threshold of fetal viability,Initiating fetal development,B +7,What is an example of distinct functional redundancy?,Triple modular redundancy,Distinct functional redundancy,Error detection and correction methods,Dual modular redundancy,Fracture-critical structure,B +5,What does the classification 53A represent in the MSC?,Differential geometry,Classical differential geometry,Vector and tensor analysis,Mathematics education,History and biography,B +9,Which disciplines are considered geoprofessional services?,Geomatics engineering and geophysics,Geotechnical engineering and geological engineering,Construction-materials engineering and testing,Environmental science and environmental engineering,All of the above,E +5,When did the number of citations in technology mining area experience a huge rise?,Before 2005,After 2005,Before 2012,After 2012,There was no huge rise in the number of citations,D +9,"What did advances in mechanics, electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics lead to?",The study of matter and its fundamental constituents,The understanding of the universe,The development of new products,The study of natural philosophy,The development of calculus,C +6,What are the major mathematical reviewing databases used to create the MSC?,Mathematical Reviews and Zentralblatt MATH,MathSciNet and ScienceDirect,ArXiv and JSTOR,SpringerLink and IEEE Xplore,ACM Digital Library and Wiley Online Library,A +8,"What did Lazzaro Spallanzani do to prove that a product could be made ""sterile"" after thermal processing?",He boiled meat broth for one hour,He sealed the container immediately after boiling,He noticed that the broth did not spoil and was free from microorganisms,All of the above,None of the above,D +2,Who managed the Villiger Sons business after Jean Villiger's death?,Jean Villiger's children,Jean Villiger's wife,Jean Villiger's siblings,Jean Villiger's parents,Jean Villiger's friends,B +2,Which devices act as a hub for other ecobee devices?,Smart thermostats,Smart light switches,Smart cameras,Contact sensors,Smart cameras and thermostats,E +0,When was the International Jewelry Workers Union founded?,1900,1903,1913,1916,1918,A +8,What is the role of error correcting codes in alleviating intersymbol interference?,To minimize the effects of multipath propagation,To blur the symbols together,To adjust the equalizer based on the channel conditions,To amplify the digital data signal,To introduce error detection and correction mechanisms,E +4,What were the early forms of digital divide in Europe?,Unequal access to digital technology,Inequality in accessing real time forms of calculation and visualization,Lack of access to telegraph and postal systems,Poor laws created during the Industrial Revolution,Ethical discussions on education and information distribution,B +9,What is the goal of industrial engineering in systems and processes?,To specify and predict results,To evaluate the effectiveness of systems,To analyze and improve processes,All of the above,None of the above,D +5,What are severe side effects of Bevacizumab when used for cancer treatment?,Nausea and vomiting,Gastrointestinal perforation and bleeding,Headache and rash,Dizziness and blurred vision,Fatigue and muscle weakness,B +4,When did the tradition of formal and abstract presentation in mathematics begin?,In the 17th century,In ancient Babylonian mathematics,With the development of deductive reasoning,With the establishment of the mathematical community,With the introduction of experimental mathematics,A +5,What are some of the counter-intuitive properties that motivated the concept of pure mathematics?,Continuous functions that are nowhere differentiable,Non-Euclidean geometries,The discovery of apparent paradoxes,Cantor's theory of infinite sets,Russell's paradox,A +6,What did André Weil demonstrate in the late 1920s?,The profound connections between algebraic geometry and number theory,The existence of rational points of an abelian variety,The finitely generated abelian group of rational points of an abelian variety,The modern foundations of algebraic geometry based on contemporary commutative algebra,The Weil conjectures about the local zeta-functions of algebraic varieties over finite fields,C +4,What are the specialties within geotechnical engineering?,Geology and geophysics,Geotechnical site investigations,Foundation design,Construction material testing,Environmental impact assessments,C +3,What type of technology could be used to manipulate nuclear molecules?,Femtotechnology,Nanotechnology,Picotechnology,Astrophysics,Unknown,E +1,Why is clean-room design useful as a defense against copyright infringement?,It relies on independent creation,It allows circumvention of patent restrictions,It guarantees uncontaminated knowledge of proprietary techniques,It ensures compatibility with IBM-compatible BIOS,It establishes legal precedent for firmware copyright protection,A +3,What is the role of higher layers in a hierarchical control system?,To organize complex behavior in a hierarchical manner,To divide decision-making responsibility through a hierarchy,To exchange messages between nodes in a hierarchy,To operate with longer planning and execution time at each higher layer,To plan and coordinate the activities of lower layers,E +6,What are the Eclipse Java development tools (JDT) used for?,Developing Java applications,Developing C/C++ applications,Writing documents with LaTeX,Creating computer viruses,Creating video games,A +2,What was the turnover of Stork Technical Services in 2007?,"€1,089 million",€260.2 million,€2.1 billion,"9,320 employees",4000 employees,A +1,"Who wrote detailed essays about improving health, aerobic fitness, and strengthening muscles?",Galileo Galilei,Isaac Newton,Leonardo da Vinci,Galen,Socrates,D +9,What is the goal state specification in a STRIPS instance?,"A pair of conditions that are true and false, respectively, in order for a state to be considered a goal state","A pair of conditions that are true and false, respectively, in order for an action to be considered a goal state","A pair of actions that are true and false, respectively, in order for a state to be considered a goal state","A pair of actions that are true and false, respectively, in order for an action to be considered a goal state","A pair of transitions that are true and false, respectively, in order for a state to be considered a goal state",A +4,When did the United States and Russia merge their space station plans?,In the late 1970s,In the early 1990s,In the 1980s,In the 2000s,In the 1960s,B +3,What is an example of a natural semipermeable material?,The thin film on the inside of an egg,The lipid bilayer of the plasma membrane,Phospholipids arranged into a double layer,Proteins embedded in the membrane,None of the above,A +7,What are the typical advantages of focusing on hardware?,More rapid development and lower non-recurring engineering costs,Increased parallelism and bandwidth,Reduced power consumption and lower latency,Increased throughput and reduced energy consumption,Better utilization of area and functional components available on an integrated circuit,D +9,What is the viscosity of the polymer when it is melted?,Low,High,Medium,None of the above,Not mentioned in the text,B +2,What are the topics of interest in biointerface science?,Neural interfaces,Cells in engineered microenvironments and regenerative medicine,Computational and modeling approaches to biointerfaces,"Peptides, carbohydrates and DNA at biointerfaces",All of the above,E +1,What were the main challenges faced during the construction of the International Space Station?,"Technical problems, funding, and differences in language and culture","Political issues, communication difficulties, and measurement standards","Lack of cooperation, management problems, and engineering processes","Material shortages, manufacturing equipment issues, and transportation logistics","Space debris, astronaut training, and module design",A +0,What are the fundamental objects of study in algebraic geometry?,Polynomial equations,Algebraic varieties,Abstract algebraic techniques,Multivariate polynomials,Solutions of geometric problems,B +2,What are the fields commonly used and studied in number theory and algebraic geometry?,Fields of rational numbers,Fields of real numbers,Fields of complex numbers,Fields of algebraic number,Fields of finite numbers,D +7,Which type of penny can be used as the zinc electrode in a penny battery?,Canadian pennies from 1997-1999,Canadian pennies from 1942-1996,American pennies from 1982-present,American pennies from 1944-1982,Any type of coin can be used as the zinc electrode,C +6,What are some cultural differences in understanding and approaching death?,"Death is often conceived as something to ""fight against""",Death marks the transition into a different kind of existence,Death involves a cyclic pattern of death and rebirth,Death is the complete termination of life,"Death is an altered state of being, like sleep or illness",C +4,Who are some early adopters of low cost bioremediation?,Power producers,Bulk water suppliers,Local governments,All of the above,None of the above,D +3,Why are issues of absoluteness important in set theory and model theory?,They establish relationships between formulas and their syntactic form,They determine which properties of sets are absolute,They motivate several basic results and definitions,They study the truth value of formulas in different structures,They explore the concept of partial absoluteness,B +2,What are some specific chemical and physical concepts studied in food engineering?,Biochemistry and microbiology,Food chemistry and thermodynamics,Transport phenomena and rheology,Heat transfer and packaging,All of the above,E +7,What is the main advantage of an inertial navigation system?,It does not require external references,It is highly accurate,It can track the position and orientation of an object relative to a known starting point,It is self-contained and does not rely on other navigation devices,All of the above,E +0,What are some of the engineering systems that architectural engineering deals with?,"Chemical, civil, and aerospace systems","Structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting, environmental, climate control, telecommunications, security, and other technologies used in buildings","Computer, software, and hardware systems","Biomedical, agricultural, and industrial systems","Geotechnical, transportation, and hydraulic systems",B +3,What does it mean to construct a mathematical model of a real-world problem?,To solve the problem using abstract mathematics,To translate the problem into an abstract language,To analyze the problem using abstract mathematics,To abstract from the details of the problem and represent it mathematically,To connect real-world situations to mathematics,D +6,What was Piet Bergveld's occupation at the Technische Hogeschool Twente?,Professor,Scientific employee,Research assistant,Student,None of the above,B +9,What is the cause of involuntary movements in dying patients?,Decreased fluid intake,Increased heart rate,Relaxing of muscles in the pelvic area,Slowing of kidney function,Progression of the disease,E +6,Which of the following is a non-specific symptom of tick-borne encephalitis?,Fever and cough,Severe abdominal pain,Loss of appetite,Persistent diarrhea,Muscle pain and fatigue,E +1,Which of the following branches combines aspects of both chemistry and physics?,Physical chemistry,Quantum mechanics,Materials science,Solid state physics,Nanotechnology,A +3,Which aircraft models had early glass cockpits with EFIS?,McDonnell Douglas MD-80 and Boeing 737 Classic,ATR 42 and ATR 72,Airbus A300-600 and A310,All of the above,None of the above,D +2,What is the relationship between the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) and the Virology Division of the International Union of Microbiological Societies?,The ICTV was formed from the Virology Division,The ICTV governs the Virology Division,The Virology Division is a subcommittee of the ICTV,The Virology Division establishes the taxonomic classification of viruses,The Virology Division provides expert virologists to the ICTV,A +4,What are some commonly used nanostructures for biointerfaces?,Gold and silver nanoparticles,Silicon nanowires,Carbon nanomaterials,Nanoporous materials,All of the above,E +9,What are the weaker forms of partial absoluteness?,Downward absoluteness and upward absoluteness,Downward absoluteness and absolute truth value of formulas,Upward absoluteness and absolute truth value of formulas,Downward absoluteness and upward absoluteness,None of the above,D +3,"Who first used the term ""sterkome"" to describe stercomata?",Bathyallogromia,Trichosphaerium sieboldi,Saccammina sphaerica,Gromia dujardinii,Schaudinn,E +0,"Who is the author of the science fiction short story ""Superiority""?",J.R.R. Tolkien,George Orwell,Arthur C. Clarke,H.G. Wells,Isaac Asimov,C +2,What happens to the plumage of birds and fur of mammals when they come into contact with oil spills?,They become more buoyant in the water,They become more insulated,They become less vulnerable to temperature fluctuations,They become less insulated and more vulnerable to temperature fluctuations,They become completely unaffected,D +5,What is the strategic role of operations management?,Maximizing profits,Minimizing costs,Meeting customer requirements,Increasing market share,Optimizing resource utilization,E +2,What is the difference between active noise control and passive noise attenuation?,"Active noise control uses soundproofing techniques, while passive noise attenuation relies on cancelling waves","Active noise control generates sound waves out of phase with the undesired sounds, while passive noise attenuation reduces ambient sounds","Active noise control blocks all sound waves from reaching the listener, while passive noise attenuation amplifies ambient sounds","Active noise control increases the signal-to-noise ratio, while passive noise attenuation reduces it","Active noise control targets low-frequency portions of the noise, while passive noise attenuation targets high-frequency portions",B +3,How are human and motor torques mechanically coupled in a parallel hybrid bicycle?,At the handlebars,In the transmission system,At the pedals or one of the wheels,At the seat,In the braking system,C +9,What are the implications of the free energy principle?,Enhanced understanding of brain function,Insights into perception and action,Integration of Bayesian inference and active inference,Wide-ranging applications in various fields,All of the above,E +8,What is the assumption of maximal planarity in Fáry's theorem?,All faces have more sides,All faces have less sides,All faces have equal sides,All faces have at least one side,All faces have no sides,B +9,What type of network facilities are used in dial-up Internet access?,Fiber optic cables,Satellite signals,Public switched telephone network (PSTN),Wireless signals,Coaxial cables,C +6,How many natural satellites do the Solar System planets have?,None,One each,Only Earth and Mars have satellites,Only Venus and Mercury have satellites,All except Venus and Mercury have satellites,E +3,What is the porosity level typically achieved in SiC/SiC composites processed through CVI method?,Less than 5%,Between 5% and 10%,Between 10% and 15%,Between 15% and 20%,More than 20%,C +7,What is the main source of tick-borne encephalitis infection for humans?,Mosquito bites,Bird droppings,Tick bites,Contaminated water,Direct contact with infected animals,C +3,What area of interest arose with the modern abstract development of algebraic geometry?,The study of rational points of algebraic varieties over non-algebraically closed fields,The study of schemes of finite type over the spectrum of the ring of integers,The study of étale cohomology over finite fields,The study of p-adic Hodge theory over the complex numbers,The study of algebraic varieties defined over non-algebraically closed fields,E +7,What types of regulations and safeguards were established in response to criticisms of exploitation and colonialism in plant collection?,International trade agreements,Conservation laws,Ethical guidelines for botanists,Permits and licenses for plant collection,International treaties on biodiversity,E +8,What was the reason behind the development of Windows XP?,To replace Windows 95 and MS-DOS,To improve Windows Me for home users,To create a single platform for both consumer and business markets,To compete with other operating systems,To introduce a new kernel and firmware,C +3,What are the product entities in a chemical equation?,The starting substances,The coefficients next to the symbols and formulas,The absolute values of the stoichiometric numbers,Substances formed in the chemical reaction,The reactant entities,D +8,What do nature centers often have in their properties?,Shopping malls.,Sports stadiums.,Special gardens or an arboretum.,Apartment buildings.,Factories.,C +2,What are the two main approaches to creating artificial nails?,Acrylic and gel,Tips and forms,Rhinestones and stickers,Solid colors and metallic colors,Square and almond,B +7,What has become widely available in small aircraft in recent years?,Glass cockpits,Electronic flight instrument systems (EFIS),Multi-function displays,Flight management systems,GPS receivers,A +7,How many popular music compositions does Melomics109 have?,Roughly 1 billion,100 million,10 thousand,1 million,10 million,A +7,What is the study of matter and its motion through space and time?,Chemistry,Biology,Astronomy,Physics,Geology,D +8,"Who argued that technology becomes a means of domination, control, and exploitation in advanced industrial societies?",Ted Kaczynski,Langdon Winner,Joseph Weizenbaum,Gilles Deleuze,David Skrbina,B +2,When was technology assessment initially practiced?,In the 1960s in Germany,In the 1960s in the United States,In the 1970s in France,In the 1970s in the United Kingdom,In the 1980s in Japan,B +7,What are some examples of fields that applied economics addresses?,Physics and biology,Sociology and psychology,Agricultural economics and development economics,History and literature,None of the above,C +6,What is the objective of cost engineering beyond preparing cost estimates and schedules?,To arrive at accurate cost estimates and schedules,To manage resources and support assessment and decision-making,To avoid cost overruns and schedule slips,"To apply scientific principles and techniques to problems of estimation, cost control, and business planning",To help manage resources and support assessment and decision-making,E +2,Who advocated for fair and meaningful distribution of economic benefits?,Mary Wollstonecraft,Immanuel Kant,Jean Jacques Rousseau,All of the above,None of the above,C +9,How many documented patients have been affected by Cunninghamella elegans as a human pathogen?,None,One,Two,Three,More than three,C +5,Which compliance regulations require businesses to keep track of remote service activities?,SOX,HIPAA,PCI,All of the above,None of the above,D +1,Why are water tunnels sometimes used instead of wind tunnels?,Because water is a cheaper working fluid than air,Because it is easier to implement particle image velocimetry (PIV) in water,Because water tunnels can reach higher Reynolds numbers than wind tunnels,Because scale models of airplanes can be tested in water,Because water tunnels are more easily adjustable than wind tunnels,B +9,What is the main characteristic of the woodlands in the Gissaro-Alai open woodlands ecoregion?,Barren and rocky,Filled with wildflowers,Thick forest cover,Mossy and damp,Juniper trees and shrubs,E +7,How many countries were involved in the International Space Station project?,5,10,15,20,16,E +4,What is the name of the form of forward error correction that uses N-modular redundancy?,Repetition code,Triple-mode redundancy,FlexRay,Hamming code,Majority logic gate,A +1,What distinguishes interaction design from other design fields?,Its focus on behavior and imagining things as they could be,Its heavy focus on technical stakeholders,Its emphasis on form and aesthetics,Its use of psychology and user research,Its focus on meeting the needs of users within technical or business constraints,A +8,What can be used with other polymers besides polyethylene films?,Screw and barrel,Motor and inverter,Heaters and die head,Winder and tower,Extruded tubular process,E +4,Which term is synonymous with engineering analysis?,Mathematical analysis,Calculus,Structural analysis,Pinch analysis,Differential equations,A +3,How long does it usually take to clean up an oil spill?,Days,Weeks,Months,Years,Decades,D +6,What types of cases do forensic scientists typically work on?,Financial crimes and banking fraud,Civil disputes and lawsuits,Criminal and civil cases,Psychological evaluations and therapy,Cybersecurity breaches and hacking,C +6,Which smoothing kernel is commonly used for generating pyramids?,Gaussian kernel,Laplacian kernel,Binomial kernel,Sobel kernel,Median kernel,C +9,Which of the following is not a potential symptom of tick-borne encephalitis?,Myelitis and spinal paralysis,Cognitive dysfunction,Memory loss,Vision problems,Numbness and tingling,C +3,What did Archimedes use to discover the formula for the volume of a sphere?,Physical reasoning,Mathematical proof,Observation,Trial and error,Intuition,A +1,What is the main difference between technical peer reviews and management reviews?,Technical peer reviews are conducted by colleagues while management reviews are conducted by management representatives,Technical peer reviews focus on technical evaluation while management reviews focus on project management,Technical peer reviews are conducted at milestone reviews while management reviews are conducted at development phases,Technical peer reviews are used for verification while management reviews are used for quality assurance,Technical peer reviews aim to remove defects while management reviews aim to assess project progress,A +8,What has happened to the mathematics used in physics over time?,It has become less sophisticated,It has become more simplified,It has become more complex,It has become more abstract,It has become more intuitive,C +8,Which conference is associated with IEEE CEC in even years?,IEEE ICEC,IEEE WCCI,IEEE GECCO,IEEE PPSN,IEEE EvoStar,B +0,What is a photoactivatable fluorescent protein (PAFP)?,A protein that emits fluorescence when exposed to sunlight,A protein that can be modified by a light-induced chemical reaction,A protein that can only emit green fluorescence,A protein that can be reversed using light of a specific wavelength,A protein that can be used as a selective optical marker,B +4,What file extensions are commonly used for OpenDocument documents?,".pdf, .docx",".txt, .xlsx",".odt, .ott, .ods, .odp",".ppt, .xls",".jpg, .png",C +5,Which organization awards the Earle K. Plyler Prize for Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics?,American Chemical Society,American Physical Society,American Institute of Physics,AIP,Journal of Chemical Physics,B +8,What is the primary method for predicting and handling issues with remote systems?,Engineering analysis,Mathematical analysis,Calculus,Structural analysis,Differential equations,A +2,How were infinitesimals used in the development of calculus?,Infinitesimals were used to represent large quantities in calculus.,Infinitesimals were used to calculate limits in calculus.,Infinitesimals were used to approximate functions in calculus.,Infinitesimals were used to define the derivative in calculus.,Infinitesimals were used to solve equations in calculus.,D +3,How many deaths were caused by the Walkerton E. coli outbreak?,1,3,5,7,9,D +5,What type of analysis is applied for various advanced physics and engineering topics?,Lagrangian & Hamiltonian mechanics,Sturm-Liouville theory,Laplace transforms,Fourier analysis,Multivariable Calculus,D +9,What does transhumanism advocate for in terms of human abilities?,Expansion of abilities to merit the label of posthuman beings,Preservation of current abilities,Elimination of abilities,Spread of existential risks,Promotion of human limitations,A +4,What type of packaging operations can handle significant random variation?,Slow manual operations,Semi-automatic operations,Fully automated packaging lines,Both manual and semi-automatic operations,None of the above,C +0,What is the purpose of a presence sensing device (PSD) in metal-bending machines?,To improve the efficiency of metal-bending machines,To protect the operator and other employees in the area,To increase the speed of metal-bending machines,To reduce the noise generated by metal-bending machines,To enhance the precision of metal-bending machines,B +4,What are the trade-off differences that exist between males and females in terms of reproductive fitness?,Costs and benefits of provisioning children,Costs and benefits of having additional offspring,Costs and benefits of sharing food,Costs and benefits of different resource investments,Costs and benefits of evolutionary models,D +7,What does the ratio of plant growth regulators required for somatic embryogenesis depend on?,The type of plant,The type of nutrient media,The type of callus formed,The temperature,The amount of light,A +8,What is the function of the filter medium in a trickling filter?,To promote the growth of microbial slime,To distribute the flow of wastewater,To remove and dispose of sludge,To maintain aerobic conditions,To provide a bed for the biofilm to grow,E +8,What is the purpose of a presence sensing device (PSD) in press brakes?,To improve the precision of press brakes,To increase the speed of press brakes,To protect the operator and other employees in the area,To reduce the noise generated by press brakes,To enhance the efficiency of press brakes,C +3,What is the advantage of using microsphere beads in SAT?,They are easily visible under a microscope,They can be easily manipulated in solution,They are resistant to degradation,They have high binding affinity,They can be easily washed and reused,B +5,Which country established Internet access via Brunel University?,United Kingdom,United States,Duke University,PSTN,Sprint,A +8,What is the role of the central processing unit in executing a computer program?,To load the executable into memory and start a process,"To fetch, decode, and execute each machine instruction",To translate source code into machine instructions,To execute source code without translation,To execute source code using an operating system,B +7,What has been the result of the resignation in California's eGovernment activities?,Increased collaboration with other departments,Loss of vision and executive sponsorship,Consolidation of technology operations,Improved customer relationships through online services,Increased availability of remote work,B +8,What is a unique feature of PAFPs compared to other fluorescent proteins?,They can emit green fluorescence,They can only be modified by ultraviolet light,They can be reversed using specific wavelength light,They can be used as selective optical markers,They can only be discovered through large-scale screens,D +1,What factors determine the specific duration of time measured by an hourglass?,The color of the glass,The number of bulbs,The shape of the neck,The quantity and coarseness of the particulate matter,The size of the hourglass,D +9,What happened to the transmission lines heading into southern Ontario during the northeast blackout of 1965?,They were unaffected,They were overloaded,They were damaged by a storm,They were disconnected by the safety relay,They were cyber attacked,B +3,What are the key skills possessed by cloud engineering professionals?,"Business knowledge, architecture understanding, and cloud technology mastery","Domain knowledge, cloud service implementation, and quality of cloud services","Language of business, conceptual architecture, and platform expertise","Physical architecture, cloud technology frameworks, and run-time cloud management","Cloud architects, cloud engineers, and quality engineering solutions",A +2,What type of organic admixtures are added to sulfur concrete?,High-volatility admixtures,Low-volatility admixtures,Polymeric admixtures,Crystalline admixtures,Aggregate admixtures,B +1,What are the three key ingredients in most self-assembly applications?,"Order, interaction, energy","Geometry, precision, energy","Geometry, interaction, precision","Order, precision, energy","Order, geometry, interaction",E +9,Which of the following operations are defined in a field?,Addition,Subtraction,Multiplication,Division,All of the above,E +5,In which year did Innovate UK become a council of UK Research and Innovation?,2004,2006,2007,2014,2018,E +7,What drives the need for cloud engineering as a core discipline?,The nature of commodity-like capabilities delivered by cloud services,The challenges in the business model of cloud services,The multidisciplinary nature of cloud engineering,The need for cloud architects and engineers,The need for quality engineering solutions,A +6,Who proposed the Geostorm geomagnetic storm warning mission concept?,Robert L. Forward,Colin McInnes,Robert Farquhar,Patricia Mulligan,None of the above,D +5,What is an important feature of a command hierarchy?,Organizing behavior in a hierarchical manner,Dividing decision-making responsibility through a hierarchy,Exchanging messages between nodes in a hierarchy,Operating with longer planning and execution time at higher layers,"Having a chart of superiors, subordinates, and lines of organizational communication",E +1,Which of the following is a sequelae of tick-borne encephalitis?,Hearing loss,Hair loss,Weight gain,Cognitive dysfunction,Fever and chills,D +3,What parts are involved in a film blowing machine?,Screw and barrel,Motor and inverter,Heaters and die head,Winder and tower,All of the above,E +3,Where did the initial codebase of Eclipse come from?,Microsoft Visual Studio,Apple Xcode,IBM VisualAge,Google Android Studio,Oracle NetBeans,C +4,What does Zhang describe as the key to teaching blastocyst stem cells to change?,Differentiated conditions,Strict window of time,Cellular environment,Genetic manipulation,Strict window of time,B +2,Why is it important to understand how proteins interact with DNA?,To cure diseases,To improve crop yields,To develop new drugs,To study evolution,All of the above,E +5,What is the purpose of formulating a score in searching a sequence database?,To determine the number of matches/hits between a genomic sequence and a query string,To determine the similarity between a sequence query and the sequences in the database,To determine the growth rate of the sequence database,To determine the number of sequences in the sequence database,To determine the primary structure of a protein sequence,B +6,How many kilns were built for the Tybo Consolidated Company?,5 kilns,10 kilns,15 kilns,20 kilns,25 kilns,C +5,What is the purpose of integrating information received from motion sensors in an inertial navigation system?,To calculate the position and velocity of the object,To provide stable and accurate clock for quantification of elapsed time,To supplement the inertial sensors with a barometric altimeter and magnetic sensors,To measure angular velocity and linear acceleration,To track the position and orientation of an object relative to a known starting point,A +4,What percentage of the size of Jupiter is TOI-1227 b?,75%,80%,85%,90%,95%,C +6,What is the purpose of SiC whiskers or nanowires in the CVI method?,To increase the porosity of the matrix,To reduce the thermal stability of the composite,To enhance the mechanical strength of the composite,To act as electrical conductors in the composite,To improve the chemical instability of the composite,C +0,What is the definition of irregular warfare according to United States joint doctrine?,A non-violent struggle among state and non-state actors for legitimacy and influence over the relevant populations,A violent struggle among state and non-state actors for control of institutions and infrastructure,A peaceful struggle among state and non-state actors for control of institutions and infrastructure,A violent struggle among state and non-state actors for legitimacy and influence over the relevant populations,A peaceful struggle among state and non-state actors for legitimacy and influence over the relevant populations,D +8,What did the new books introduced in the mid-eighteenth century offer?,A systematic introduction to algebra,A systematic introduction to geometry,A systematic introduction to calculus,A systematic introduction to optics,A systematic introduction to mixed mathematics,C +4,How many colours could be displayed simultaneously in the 512×256 pixels mode?,256 colours,128 colours,64 colours,32 colours,16 colours,D +8,What other fields of study are related to agronomy?,Astrology and astronomy,Economics and business,Music and art,Psychology and sociology,Political science and philosophy,B +6,What did the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea (IDII) specialize in?,Interaction design education and research,Software development and programming,Industrial design and manufacturing,Graphic and visual design,Web and app development,A +3,Which of the following is not a host for the tick-borne encephalitis virus?,Carnivores,Birds,Ruminants,Reptiles,Horses,D +4,"What legal precedent was established in Apple Computer, Inc. v.?",The protection of firmware by copyright,The defense of independent invention against patents,The defense of clean-room designs against copyright,The protection of proprietary techniques by copyright,The defense of independent creation against copyright,A +8,What fields are considered subsets of electrical engineering within broadcast engineering?,Audio engineering and RF engineering,Computer engineering and information technology,Audio engineering and computer engineering,Information technology and RF engineering,None of the above,A +2,Where does SOTIO Biotech conduct its global operations?,Europe,USA,China,All of the above,None of the above,D +0,What was the main purpose of the ZetaGrid project?,To explore the non-trivial roots of the Riemann zeta function,To analyze the results of the Riemann hypothesis,To publish the results on the American Mathematical Society website,To calculate the first more than 1013 zeroes of the Riemann zeta function,To independently verify the Riemann hypothesis,A +4,What kind of heating elements do industrial heaters of this type have?,Ceramic heating elements,Metal heating elements,Electric heating elements,Gas heating elements,Steam heating elements,C +2,What is Ian Alexander Ang Zheng Wei's corporate title at Secretlab?,CEO,CTO,COO,CFO,Protector of the Realm,E +9,What is the maximum number of people typically involved in a technical peer review?,6,9,12,15,It varies depending on the project,A +8,What is a method used in bioconvergence for drug delivery?,Nanorobotics,Regenerative medicine,Diagnostics,Biological sensors,Optogenetics,A +7,What is the purpose of predictive in vitro and in vivo assays in the development of bacterial therapeutics?,To optimize strain potency,To determine the genetic stability of regulatory circuits,To study the effects of bacteria on patient populations,To maximize translational potential for patients,To develop new antibiotics,D +4,When did Podium add payments technology to its product suite?,March 2018,January 2019,March 2020,July 2021,November 2022,C +6,What is the official status of the ZetaGrid project?,Published and independently verified,Not published but independently verified,Not published nor independently verified,Published but not independently verified,None of the above,C +4,What controls the passage of molecules through biological membranes?,Facilitated diffusion,Passive transport,Active transport,All of the above,None of the above,D +9,What are the modern replacements for obsolete TDD/TTY devices?,"Text over IP, ip-relay, and instant messaging",Telecommunications relay services and Remote CART,Streaming text applications and collaborative text editing,TypeWell and next-generation emergency services,Real-time text and live captioning for TV,A +2,Which income countries make up more than 80% of asthma-related mortality?,High-income countries,Low-income countries,Middle-income countries,Developed countries,Developing countries,E +5,What are some signs of dying according to the National Cancer Institute?,Increased need for food and fluids,Turning of the head toward a light source,"Confusion about time, place, and identity of loved ones",Increased sleep and responsiveness,Increased socialization,B +7,Which technology was introduced in the late 1990s that made dial-up Internet access less popular?,Dial-up Internet access,Satellite Internet access,Broadband Internet access,Wireless Internet access,Coaxial Internet access,C +7,What are the benefits of using fly-by-wire equipment in aircraft?,Increased safety and performance,Reduced weight and over-engineering,Protection from overstress situations,All of the above,None of the above,D +0,What is the purpose of Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (PLSG)?,To provide resources and tools to entrepreneurial life sciences enterprises in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania,To invest in companies developing product and service innovations in various areas of life sciences,"To guide researchers, entrepreneurs, and emerging companies through the challenges of early-stage company development",To assist in the expansion of more mature life science companies,All of the above,E +5,What type of light can be used to reverse some photoconversion reactions?,Sunlight,Ultraviolet light,Infrared light,Specific wavelength light,Fluorescent light,D +8,What material was used to make artificial plants in South America?,Painted linen,Stained horn,Gold and silver,Rice-paper,Colored feathers,E +2,How many jobs has PLSG affected in western Pennsylvania?,"Over 1,000","Over 5,000","Over 10,000","Over 20,000","Over 50,000",C +2,What are the final control elements in a control system?,Remote sensors measuring process variables,Desired setpoints,Command functions,Control valves,Front panels,D +9,What is applied systems philosophy concerned with?,"What is meant by ""system"" and how systems are realized at various levels of observation.",Developing worldviews that take humankind as one species of concrete and actual system.,Developing models of systems that involve humanistic concerns.,Using insights from other branches of systems philosophy to solve practical problems.,The problems arising in modern technology and society.,D +8,How many acres of land did Robert Littlejohn receive as a land grant?,50 acres,75 acres,100 acres,125 acres,150 acres,C +4,What are the consequences of an oil spill for society?,Positive economic impact,Environmental benefits,Social harmony,"Negative economic, environmental, and social impacts",Improved government response,D +7,Where can official binaries and packages of Irssi be found?,GitHub,Bitbucket,Official website,SourceForge,GitLab,C +9,How did multi-image applications expand throughout the years?,Due to advancements in technology.,Due to the use of digital image stitching.,Due to the use of lantern slides.,Due to the use of wide screen panorama slides.,Due to the use of film and actors.,A +6,What is the name of the nationwide effort in Canada with similar goals to e-government?,Virginia Information Technology Agency,U.S. National Performance Review,Service Canada,California's eGovernment activities,Citizen use of the Internet,C +4,What are some ways to alleviate intersymbol interference?,Multipath propagation and atmospheric effects,Adaptive equalization and error correcting codes,Reflection and refraction,Transmitting and receiving filters,Linear and non-linear frequency response,B +9,Why are crackmes considered a legal way to crack software?,They do not infringe upon intellectual property,They are free to use,They are used for educational purposes,They are open-source software,They are not considered legal,A +6,What is the name of the microsatellite launched by Malaysia in 2000?,Kyushu Institute of Technology (KIT),Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM),Philippines,TiungSAT-1,Japan,D +4,What is the objective of industrial and production engineering?,To improve efficiency,To drive up effectiveness of manufacturing,To control quality,To reduce cost,To make products more marketable,E +1,Why is food engineering considered a multidisciplinary field?,"Because it combines principles of engineering, science, and mathematics","Because it involves electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, industrial and agricultural engineering",Because it incorporates knowledge from food science and other engineering disciplines,Because it studies specific chemical and physical concepts related to food,Because it focuses on the design and production of sustainable and safe food products,C +9,What type of system was Z-Wave initially introduced as?,Home security system,Smart lighting system,Smart car system,Unlicensed frequency band system,Consumer light-control system,E +3,Why is the liquidus temperature important in the glass industry?,Because it determines the temperature at which a material completely solidifies,Because it determines the point at which a substance can co-exist as solid and liquid phases simultaneously,Because it can cause severe problems during the glass melting and forming processes,Because it leads to product failure,Because it determines the composition range within which the primary phase remains constant,C +9,When did the study of sports science incorporate psychology?,In ancient Greece,During the Renaissance,In the Middle Ages,In the 20th century,During the Industrial Revolution,D +9,What is the purpose of a distributed control system (DCS)?,To provide means of manual intervention by the operator,To enable the cascading and interlocking of controllers,To control a process through final control elements,To compare data with desired setpoints,To measure process variables,C +0,When did Ian Alexander Ang Zheng Wei start Secretlab?,2000,2010,2014,2019,2020,C +8,"According to Wirth, why is software getting slower more rapidly than hardware is becoming faster?",Customers' ignorance of essential software features,The rapid growth in hardware performance,The misinterpretation of complexity as sophistication,The increasing size and sluggishness of software,The hidden cost of software details,C +3,What are some advanced questions in algebraic geometry?,Polynomial equations,Abstract algebraic techniques,Topology of the curve,Relationship between curves defined by different equations,Solutions of geometric problems,D +1,What are the mathematical foundations of quantum metrology?,Quantum hypothesis testing and quantum squeezing,Quantum entanglement and quantum hypothesis testing,Quantum entanglement and quantum squeezing,Quantum entanglement and classical hypothesis testing,Quantum squeezing and classical hypothesis testing,C +2,Which type of cancer is derived from hepatocyte cells?,Breast cancer,Pancreatic cancer,Leukemia,Colon cancer,Hepatocellular carcinoma,E +2,"How many members did the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union have after the merger with the Coopers' International Union of North America in 1992?","80,000","35,000","30,392","28,000",435,A +5,What is the purpose of indicator-based decision-making systems?,To promote technological changes and developments,"To identify the social, legal and ethical consequences of new technologies",To assist the decision making process for commercial enterprises,To encourage the discussion of scientific and technological challenges,To help make decisions based on specific indicators,E +4,What technologies helped mechanize traditional manual operations in the textile industry?,The flying shuttle,The spinning jenny,The steam engine,All of the above,None of the above,D +7,Which award is given to naturalists in mid-career?,Sewall Wright Award,E. O. Wilson Award,Jasper Loftus-Hills Young Investigators Award,Ruth Patrick Student Poster Award,None of the above,B +2,What is the two-digit number representation used in the MSC?,First level,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,A +4,In what year did the International Jewelry Workers Union get suspended from the AFL?,1900,1903,1913,1916,1920,E +6,What is the finite number of excited states below the nuclear binding energy in femtotechnology?,Infinite,Unknown,Very unstable,Unstable,Limited,E +2,When did wireless technologies gain significant advancement?,Early 19th Century,Mid 19th Century,Late 19th Century,Early 20th Century,Late 20th Century,C +4,When did Piet Bergveld study electrical engineering?,1950s,1960s,1970s,1980s,1990s,B +9,What diseases or injuries is Zhang's research on motor neurons significant for?,Heart diseases,Liver diseases,Spinal cord or motor neuron-related diseases or injuries,Lung diseases,Spinal cord or motor neuron-related diseases or injuries,C +4,What is the most common method of differentiation of microsphere beads in SAT?,Size,Shape,Weight,Surface charge,Fluorescent color,E +3,Where did the counterweight trebuchet first appear?,China,Byzantine Empire,Mongolia,Egypt,Spain,B +0,What is the main motivation for pure mathematicians?,To solve real-world problems,To create practical applications,To explore the logical consequences of basic principles,To find aesthetic beauty in mathematics,To challenge themselves intellectually,C +5,What is the name of the IL-15 superagonist being developed by SOTIO Biotech?,SO-C101,IL-15 alpha chain receptor,IL-2,IL-15,NK cells,A +9,"What was the main reason for the final defeat in ""Superiority""?",Lack of resources,Inferior weapons,Superiority complex,Lack of strategy,Discarding old technology without perfecting the new,E +7,What role do forensic scientists play in financial crime investigation?,They analyze DNA and fingerprints,They testify as expert witnesses,They collect physical evidence,They analyze financial and numerical data,They perform experiments in the laboratory,D +5,When was the Broadly Applicable Tracking System (BATS) first used?,April 2020,March 2020,May 2020,June 2020,It has not been used yet,E +9,What is the advantage of using a combustion engine in hybrid electric vehicles?,Higher fuel efficiency,Lower noise levels,Improved handling,Reduced emissions,Increased range,A +6,What is the predicted future evolution of TOI-1227 b?,It will remain a Jupiter-sized planet,It will become an Earth-sized planet,It will become a sub-Neptune,It will become a gas giant,It will become a brown dwarf,C +9,"What was the term ""computing"" used for in earlier times?",The action performed by mechanical computing machines.,The representation of numbers.,The study and experimentation of algorithmic processes.,The development of software engineering.,The study of computer engineering and computer science.,A +7,What is the role of an artificial uterus in the development of a fetus?,Assisting male or female couples in fetal development,Replacing the natural uterus for neonatal incubation,Initiating fetal development at an early stage,Enabling fetal surgery procedures at an early stage,Extending the threshold of fetal viability,A +5,What was previously assumed when bacteria were no longer growing on culture media?,They were dead,They were going into suspended animation,They were actively adapting to environmental changes,They were tolerating environmental changes without actively adapting to them,They were resuscitating after being culturable,A +8,"What is the purpose of the section ""Nomenclature"" in the article ""Restriction enzyme""?",To identify the cutting site and DNA products of the enzyme,To provide the bibliographical references for the enzyme,To understand the mechanism of action of the enzyme,To determine the source organism of the enzyme,To explain the internationally adopted nomenclature and provide further reading,E +3,How many openings do the Tybo Charcoal Kilns have?,1 opening,2 openings,3 openings,4 openings,5 openings,C +3,What are the advantages of a fully automatic case sealer?,It requires an operator to function,All functions are automated,It can handle a mixed variety of box sizes,It allows for machine adjustment for different box sizes,It saves time during the sealing process,B +0,Which agencies were involved in the manufacturing of the International Space Station?,"NASA, Roscosmos, the European Space Agency, JAXA, and the Indian Space Research Organisation","NASA, Roscosmos, the European Space Agency, JAXA, and the Chinese National Space Administration","NASA, Roscosmos, the European Space Agency, JAXA, and the Canadian Space Agency","NASA, Roscosmos, the European Space Agency, JAXA, and the Brazilian Space Agency","NASA, Roscosmos, the European Space Agency, JAXA, and the Australian Space Agency",C +5,What are the forests south of the Westland temperate forests called?,Tropical rainforests,Temperate deciduous forests,Taiga forests,Boreal forests,Fiordland temperate forests,E +7,Who does Addgene collaborate with to curate plasmid collections?,Commercial organizations,Non-profit organizations,Institutes and consortia,Government agencies,Academic journals,C +8,What is the name of the logic circuits used in TMR?,Majority logic gate,Triple-mode redundancy,Fault-tolerant computer systems,N-modular redundancy,Logic gates,E +1,Which areas were affected by the northeast blackout of 1965?,"Southern Ontario, Canada","Connecticut, United States","New York, United States","New Jersey, United States",All of the above,E +0,What does Ecosystem-based adaptation (EBA) involve?,The construction of water reservoirs or dykes,The management of ecosystems and their services to reduce vulnerability to climate change,The use of biodiversity and ecosystem services to combat climate change,The introduction of early warning systems for climate risks,The conservation and restoration of ecosystems to reduce the impacts of climate hazards,B +3,What are some disciplines related to geomorphology?,Physical geography,Geology,Engineering geology,Archaeology,All of the above,E +4,What are some examples of matter that chemistry is not usually concerned with?,Protons and neutrons,Quarks,Mu and tau leptons,Dark matter,All of the above,E +5,What is the name of the annual event organized by SCOPE-Zhongyu Environmental Forum?,International Environmental Conference,Global Environmental Summit,World Environmental Congress,SCOPE-Zhongyu Environmental Forum,International Science Symposium,D +7,"According to the Neo-Luddites, what impact has technological progress had on humanity?",Positive impact,Negative impact,No impact,Limited impact,Undetermined impact,B +6,What charges were the operators of Walkerton Public Utilities Commission sentenced for?,Contaminating the water supply with bacteria,Failure to properly treat the water,Negligence resulting in common nuisance,Illegal use of manure for crop fertilization,None of the above,C +4,Why is it important for companies and businesses to be able to identify emerging technologies?,To capture and disseminate technological information,To develop an awareness of technological threats and opportunities,To analyze and use data from different sources,To determine competitiveness in the private and public sectors,To identify opportunities and threats for their business,E +6,What was the intended construction period of the Space Station Freedom project?,5 years,20 years,10 years,15 years,25 years,C +3,What are some examples of detritivores in a bioactive terrarium?,Crickets,Ants,Bees,Millipedes,Snakes,D +7,What is the approximate revenue of Villiger Sons in 2017?,$100 million,$150 million,$200 million,$220 million,$250 million,D +7,Which medication is commonly used for ovulation induction?,Antibiotics,Antidepressants,Fertility medication,Painkillers,Blood pressure medication,C +9,In which air streams does heat exchange occur in a thermal wheel?,In the supply air stream only,In the exhaust air stream only,In both the supply and exhaust air streams,In the matrix material only,In the rooftop units only,C +6,What is the purpose of the glossary of mathematical areas?,To provide a hierarchical list of areas and subjects of study,To study arithmetic semigroups,To define algebraic structures,To elaborate calculus methods,To analyze natural numbers,A +0,What was the primary reason for the cancellation of the W74 warhead?,Obsolete technology,Lack of accuracy improvements,"Inability to be developed as an ""enhanced radiation"" device",High cost,All of the above,E +9,"What other chemistry award is listed in the ""See also"" section?",Earle K. Plyler Prize for Molecular Chemistry,Nobel Prize in Chemistry,Oscar for Best Chemistry,Pulitzer Prize for Chemistry,Einstein Award in Chemistry,B +2,What is the cultural perspective on death in the United States?,Death is the complete termination of life,Death involves a cyclic pattern of death and rebirth,Death marks the transition into a different kind of existence,"Death is an altered state of being, like sleep or illness","Death is often conceived as something to ""fight against""",E +8,In what year did Medivir announce its focus on high unmet medical need cancers?,2012,2014,2016,2018,2020,C +4,Which operating systems is Irssi primarily designed for?,Windows only,Linux only,Unix-like operating systems,macOS only,All of the above,C +4,What are the dimensions of structures dealt with in nanotechnology?,Between 1 and 100 micrometers,Between 1 and 100 meters,Between 1 and 100 nanometers,Between 1 and 100 centimeters,Between 1 and 100 millimeters,C +0,What is the purpose of the Internationalization Tag Set (ITS)?,To provide internationalization and localization support in XML documents,To define implementation concepts for XML schemas,To integrate internationalization features into existing XML documents,To specify global and local rules for ITS processors,To identify the language of different parts of a document,A +7,What is the role of security advisory organizations in the fight against computer viruses?,To develop anti-virus software,To compile and publish lists of viruses,To independently study and name viruses,To identify and understand new viruses,To develop counter-measures against viruses,B +7,Which mountain range is included in the southern chain of the Gissaro-Alai open woodlands ecoregion?,Tian Shan Mountains,Gissar Range,Zarafshan Range,Turkestan Range,Pamir Mountains,D +7,How has plant breeding contributed to agriculture?,By reducing crop yields,By decreasing the nutritional value of crops,By developing new types of plants,By increasing the prevalence of plant diseases,By negatively impacting the environment,C +1,Who are the intended recipients of the recommendations from TA-SWISS projects?,Swiss Parliament and the Federal Council,"Professional associations, commercial enterprises, universities, and stakeholder groups",Public administrations,All of the above,None of the above,D +2,How does multipath propagation cause intersymbol interference?,"The signal bounces off buildings and trees, causing delay in arrival at the receiver",The signal is weakened during transmission due to atmospheric effects,The transmitting and receiving filters blur the symbols together,The different paths of the signal result in different arrival times at the receiver,The signal is distorted by non-linear frequency response of the communication channel,D +5,What is the difference between a macroscope and macro photography?,"A macroscope is used for imaging specimens at magnifications greater than their original size, while macro photography eliminates details for a better overview","A macroscope is used for imaging specimens at magnifications greater than their original size, while macro photography shows small objects in great detail","A macroscope shows large objects or complex processes, while macro photography shows microscopic organisms","A macroscope is used for studying ecological systems, while macro photography is used for studying plant life","A macroscope is used for studying human anatomy, while macro photography is used for studying microscopic organisms",B +4,Which theory is devoted to understanding the symmetries of field extensions?,Field algebra,Field analysis,Field calculus,Field geometry,Galois theory,E +4,What is the name of the academic journal established by SCOPE and Elsevier in 2012?,Environmental Science and Technology,Journal of Environmental Studies,Environmental Development,Environmental Research Letters,Journal of Environmental Science and Pollution,C +4,What material is the screw and material barrel made from?,Steel alloy,Aluminum alloy,Chromium-molybdenum alloy,Nitrogen-treated alloy,Polyethylene,D +6,What is the result of the scientific study of sports?,A greater understanding of the human body,The development of new sports,The discovery of new planets,The invention of new technology,The exploration of new territories,A +3,What is the purpose of blowout preventers during drilling?,To control the flow of oil and gas,To prevent tubing and drilling fluid from being blown out,To monitor and maintain well integrity,To prevent blowouts and formation kicks,To control erratic pressures in the well reservoir,D +7,When was the hourglass first recorded for use in marine navigation?,14th century CE,12th century CE,10th century CE,8th century CE,6th century CE,A +9,Which operating systems were not supported by Windows XP?,"PC-98, i486, SGI Visual Workstation 320 and 540",64-bit x86 CPUs,Devices that use BIOS firmware,Windows XP was compatible with all operating systems,Windows NT and Windows 2000,A +5,What type of systems are programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in?,Chemical processing and power generation,Oil and gas processing,Telecommunications,Industrial process control,Pulp and paper manufacture,D +6,What is the permeability of a phospholipid bilayer?,Very specific,High for all molecules,Low for all molecules,Depends on the size and solubility of the molecules,None of the above,A +8,What is the function of Bevacizumab as an angiogenesis inhibitor?,Promotes blood vessel growth,Prevents blood clot formation,Increases blood pressure,Inhibits blood vessel growth,Enhances blood circulation,D +7,"What happens to a cell's size, shape, and membrane potential during differentiation?",They remain the same,They become more specialized,They become stem cells,They become zygotes,They change,E +5,What industry did Ian Alexander Ang Zheng Wei venture into with Secretlab?,Automobile repair,Gaming chair,Restaurant,Fashion,Technology,B +9,What is the contrast of electronic visual displays dependent on?,The luminance contrast ratio,The ambient illumination,The direction of observation,The electronic driving of the display,The colorimetric characteristics,D +5,What is the main advantage of a trebuchet over a traditional catapult?,Ability to launch projectiles of greater weights and further distances,Easier to operate and requires less manpower,More accurate and precise,Faster rate of fire,Smaller and more portable,A +8,What are some examples of intangible technological tools?,Utensils and machines,Stone tools and fire control,Printing press and telephone,Internet and software,Automation and technological unemployment,D +3,How does semantic interoperability enable machine computable logic?,By ensuring the simultaneous transmission of meaning with data,By providing a foundation for machine interpretation and inference,By using metadata to package and transmit data,By using a controlled vocabulary to link data elements,Semantic interoperability does not enable machine computable logic,B +1,Which of the following is NOT a purpose of agronomy?,Producing food,Producing fuel,Producing clothing,Producing chemicals,Conserving land,C +8,Which engineering discipline focuses on ergonomics and human factors?,Safety engineering,Logistics engineering,Quality engineering,Ergonomics engineering,None of the above,D +2,When are technical peer reviews typically conducted?,During the requirements and design phase,After the completion of the final product,Between milestone reviews,Throughout the entire development process,Only when defects are detected,C +1,How many life sciences companies has PLSG assisted since its operations began?,Over 100,Over 200,Over 300,Over 400,Over 500,D +7,What happens to bacteria cells that are in biostasis?,They actively adapt to environmental changes,They tolerate unfavorable living conditions,They grow on culture media,They go into suspended animation,They resuscitate after being culturable,E +7,What is the benefit of using RT-components in a robotic system?,To increase the number of available ports,To reduce the complexity of the system,To improve the performance of the system,To ensure the compatibility of the components,To enhance the modularity and reusability of the components,E +3,What does the high-rise building in the novel provide to its tenants?,"A supermarket, bank, restaurant, hair salon","Swimming pools, gymnasium, school",High-speed lifts,All of the above,None of the above,D +9,In which country was the cultivation of annual mugwort for artemisinin production carried out?,India,China,Vietnam,Brazil,South Africa,C +4,What does the arrow in a chemical equation represent?,The direction of the reaction,The number of moles in the reaction,The temperature at which the reaction occurs,The pressure of the reactants and products,The concentration of the reactants and products,A +9,What happens to bacteria cells that fail to grow on media but are later resuscitated?,They were dead,They were going into suspended animation,They were actively adapting to environmental changes,They were tolerating environmental changes without actively adapting to them,They were culturable again,E +9,How does food engineering contribute to the development of food systems?,By designing machinery and instrumentation,By applying principles of biochemistry,By ensuring the safety and nutrition of food products,By developing sustainable and high-quality ingredients and foods,All of the above,D +6,Which ancient philosophy is drawn upon by transhumanists?,Aristotle,Francis Bacon,Epic of Gilgamesh,Roger Bacon,Dante,A +4,What is the formal representation of a STRIPS instance?,"P, O, I, G","P, O, I, G, A","P, O, I, G, N, M","P, O, I, G, N, M, S","P, O, I, G, N, M, S, T",A +2,What is the role of a lawyer in clean-room design?,To write the specification for the clean-room design,To ensure no copyrighted material is included in the specification,To review the implementation of the clean-room design,To litigate copyright infringement cases,To establish legal precedent for firmware copyright protection,B +1,"Which class of algebraic varieties are lines, circles, parabolas, ellipses, hyperbolas, cubic curves, and quartic curves examples of?",Plane algebraic curves,Singular points,Inflection points,Points at infinity,Polynomial equations,A +2,What is the definition of technology intelligence according to the Centre for Technology Management?,The capture and dissemination of technological information,The development of awareness of technological threats and opportunities,The identification of emerging technologies,The analysis and use of data from different sources,The ability to determine competitiveness in different sectors,B +4,What is the length of the Metropolitan Expressway network?,234 kilometers,283 kilometers,175.8 miles,145.4 miles,283 kilometers,B +6,What were some of the arguments used to advocate for full access to telegraph and postal systems?,To bridge the gap between the haves and have-nots,To advocate for fair and meaningful distribution of economic benefits,To subsidize hard to serve citizens,All of the above,None of the above,D +4,How does a Master of Engineering Management differ from a Master of Business Administration?,"MEM focuses on engineering principles and practices, while MBA focuses on business principles and practices.","MEM focuses on business principles and practices, while MBA focuses on engineering principles and practices.","MEM focuses on leadership and ethics, while MBA focuses on accounting and finance.","MEM focuses on project management, while MBA focuses on supply chain management.","MEM focuses on safety engineering, while MBA focuses on marketing and sales.",A +5,How many members did the International Jewelry Workers Union have in 1953?,800,"16,000","1,000","10,000",500,B +7,What is the advantage of noise-cancelling headphones over passive noise attenuating headphones?,They can completely block all ambient sounds,They can amplify ambient sounds,They can reduce the signal-to-noise ratio,They can increase the signal-to-noise ratio,They can generate sound waves out of phase with the undesired sounds,D +0,What is the difference between chemistry and physics?,"Chemistry studies matter at the atomic level, while physics studies matter at the subatomic level.","Chemistry focuses on the behavior of matter in chemical reactions, while physics focuses on the fundamental forces of nature.","Chemistry is concerned with the properties and interactions of matter, while physics investigates the behavior of matter and energy.","Chemistry deals with the structure of matter, while physics explores the nature of energy.","Chemistry studies matter at the macroscopic level, while physics studies matter at the microscopic level.",C +1,What are the components of an inertial measurement unit (IMU)?,Rate-gyroscopes and magnetometers,Gyroscopes and accelerometers,Accelerometers and magnetometers,Rate-gyroscopes and accelerometers,Rate-gyroscopes and linear accelerometers,B +3,What body of water bounds the Westland temperate forests on the west?,Pacific Ocean,Tasman Sea,Southern Ocean,Coral Sea,Indian Ocean,B +9,What is a key component of remote service technology gateways?,Automated usage monitoring,Proactive maintenance,Pushing patches and resolving issues,Meeting key performance indicators,Increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty,C +2,What can a robot constructed entirely of molecubes do?,Fly,Swim,Repair itself and create a copy of itself,Cook,Dance,C +9,What is the reason for the differences in asthma prevalence between countries?,Genetic factors,Environmental factors,Socioeconomic factors,Climate factors,Not mentioned,E +7,What is the cause of decreased need for food and fluids in dying patients?,Increased blood flow to the brain,Relaxing of muscles in the pelvic area,Changes in the patient's metabolism,Decreased oxygen to the brain,Progression of the disease,E +9,Which of the following is NOT typically included in a geotechnical-engineering service?,Sampling subsurface conditions,Performing in-situ testing,Providing recommendations for building materials usage,Characterizing the site,Analyzing structural behavior,E +7,What were the various products to connect to CEO from early personal computers called?,CEO Add-ons,CEO Connect,CEO Companion,CEO PC,CEO Link,C +0,"What is the meaning of the term ""kanban"" in Japanese and Chinese?",Signboard or billboard,Just-in-time manufacturing,Lean manufacturing,Industrial engineering,Toyota nameplate system,A +3,Which university was the first in the United States to offer an undergraduate degree in wireless engineering?,Stanford University,Massachusetts Institute of Technology,Auburn University,California Institute of Technology,Harvard University,C +7,How often do services run on the Larreineta funicular?,Every 10 minutes,Every 30 minutes,Every hour,Every day,Every week,B +5,What is the role of a cost engineer in the application of scientific principles and techniques?,To arrive at accurate cost estimates and schedules,To manage resources and support assessment and decision-making,To avoid cost overruns and schedule slips,"To apply scientific principles and techniques to problems of estimation, cost control, and business planning","To seek the optimum balance between cost, quality and time requirements",D +2,What are shape-memory alloys and shape-memory polymers?,"Materials that change color in response to electrical, optical or thermal changes",Materials that produce a voltage when stress is applied,Materials that have one or more properties that can be significantly changed in a controlled fashion by external stimuli,Materials that change their shape in response to a significant change in the magnetic field,Materials that convert light to electrical current,D +3,What is the objective in the design of transmitting and receiving filters?,To maximize the effects of intersymbol interference,To minimize the effects of intersymbol interference,To introduce adaptive equalization and error correcting codes,To amplify the digital data signal,To increase the error rate at the receiver,B +3,What is one of the initiatives that SSI is involved in?,Building a space station on the moon,Developing a spaceship for interstellar travel,Finding asteroids that can be mined for valuable materials,Exploring Mars for signs of life,Investigating the possibility of time travel,C +8,What attribute is unique to humans in terms of the sexual division of labor?,Delegation of different tasks between males and females,Sharing of different types of food between males and females,Combination of different food preferences between males and females,Evolutionary model of hunter-gatherer populations,Origin of reproductive fitness,C +2,What is the main principle of the BlueTrace protocol?,To collect personal information for marketing purposes,To track user movements for government surveillance,To facilitate contact tracing and protect user privacy,To enforce COVID-19 regulations,To share user data with health authorities,C +0,"Who is the computer scientist that the adage ""Wirth's law"" is named after?",Martin Reiser,Larry Page,Niklaus Wirth,Sergey Brin,Andy Grove,C +9,What is an enigma in the study of mathematics and the physical world?,The lack of mathematical understanding in physics,The lack of physical understanding in mathematics,The effectiveness of mathematics in the physical world,The ineffectiveness of mathematics in the physical world,The irrelevance of mathematics in the physical world,C +5,When does differentiation occur in response to antigen exposure?,During the development of a zygote,During tissue repair and cell turnover in adulthood,During the process of gene expression,During the study of epigenetics,"During the changes in a cell's size, shape, and responsiveness to signals",E +3,Which hardware and software companies were commonly used in alternative forms of the law?,Intel and Microsoft,Google and Microsoft,Intel and Google,Microsoft and Apple,Amazon and Facebook,A +4,Which of the following was NOT a focus of Aephraim M. Steinberg's doctoral work?,Open questions in quantum mechanics,Apparent paradoxes of quantum mechanics,Mapping trajectories of photons,Tunneling time,Measurement via quantum interference,C +7,"What is the legal requirement for the title ""engineer"" in many jurisdictions?",Cost engineering,Project controls,Project management,Texas,Canada,A +2,What was the need that led to the renewal of mathematical rigor?,The introduction of non-Euclidean geometries,The discovery of apparent paradoxes,The counter-intuitive properties of new theories,The systematic use of axiomatic methods,The need to rewrite all mathematics,D +7,Which of the following is NOT a modifying agent added to sulfur concrete?,Styrene,Turpentine,Furfural,Dicyclopentadiene (DCPD),Cement,E +5,What is one of the plasmid functions in Addgene's collection?,Protein purification,DNA sequencing,Cell line generation,Microarray analysis,Detection of miRNA,E +1,Who were some of the key figures in the development of industrial engineering?,Sir Adam Smith,Henry Ford,Eli Whitney,Frank Gilbreth,Lilian Gilbreth,D +1,What is the diameter of the hollow graphitic carbon fibers shown in the paper?,50 nanometers,10-200 nm,1000 °C,graphite wiskers,MWCNT,A +3,How can real-time text be used over instant messaging?,Real-time text is not possible over instant messaging,By using appropriate software with a real-time text feature,By turning on the real-time text feature in IM programs,By using XMPP compatible chat networks,"By using AOL Instant Messenger's ""Real-Time IM"" feature",B +4,How is tick-borne encephalitis primarily transmitted to humans?,Direct contact with infected humans,Consumption of contaminated food,Airborne droplets,Bite from infected ticks,Exposure to infected animal feces,D +2,Which fields are commonly used in number theory and algebraic geometry?,"Fields of rational functions, algebraic function fields, algebraic number fields, and p-adic fields","Fields of irrational functions, algebraic function fields, algebraic number fields, and p-adic fields","Fields of rational functions, algebraic irrational fields, algebraic number fields, and p-adic fields","Fields of rational functions, algebraic function fields, algebraic imaginary fields, and p-adic fields","Fields of rational functions, algebraic function fields, algebraic number fields, and complex fields",A +8,What is the role of exercise physiology in sports science?,To study the history of sports,To improve nutrition,To understand how the body reacts to exercise,To design new sports equipment,To analyze sports performance,C +7,Which editions of Windows were Windows XP an upgrade from?,Windows 95 and Windows Me,Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 98,Windows 2000 and Windows Me,Windows XP was the first edition of Windows,Windows 98 and Windows 2000,C +2,What is the main advantage of DWI over traditional MRI measurements such as T1 or T2 relaxation rates?,DWI is more sensitive to early changes after a stroke,DWI provides higher resolution images,DWI is faster and more efficient,DWI can be performed without the use of contrast agents,DWI can only be used to map white matter tractography in the brain,A +4,What is SOTIO Biotech's focus in the field of medicine?,Cardiology,Neurology,Oncology,Gastroenterology,Rheumatology,C +2,When did industrial and production engineering start to widely use automation and robotics?,During the industrial revolution,In the 1700s,After the 1970s,After the development of mechanical engineering,After the development of management science,C +7,Why are heat sealers needed in slow labor-intensive operations?,To increase the speed of the packaging process,To reduce the risk of human error,To ensure consistent seals on packages,To handle significant random variation,To improve the visual appearance of the packages,C +7,What is the efficiency of self-assembly based manufacturing?,"It can be improved by utilizing one or more of the three key ingredients: order, interaction, energy",It cannot be improved due to the limitations of self-assembly methods,It solely relies on precision for manufacturing,It is limited to small-scale production only,It requires physical limitations in the manufacturing process,A +4,What is the role of flight control computers in fly-by-wire systems?,To convert pilot inputs into electronic signals,To determine how to move each control surface,To provide aircraft movement as ordered by the pilot,All of the above,None of the above,D +2,What are the reactant entities in a chemical equation?,Substances formed in the chemical reaction,The starting substances,The coefficients next to the symbols and formulas,The absolute values of the stoichiometric numbers,The products,B +0,What is the main advantage of DNAFETs compared to optical detection methods?,They are more cost-effective,They require labeling of molecules,They work continuously and in real-time,They have higher sensitivity,They can detect larger molecules,C +6,What is the role of the study groups in the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV)?,To develop a universal taxonomic scheme for bacteria,To organize the nomenclatures for viruses and classify every virus that affects living organisms,To standardize the naming of viruses infecting vertebrates,To govern the Virology Division of the International Union of Microbiological Societies,To perform detailed work on the taxonomy of a specific taxon,E +6,What is the potential benefit of using an artificial uterus for fetal surgery?,Eliminating the need to postpone fetal surgery until term of pregnancy,Replacing natural wombs with artificial ones for fetal surgery,Enabling fetal surgery procedures at an early stage,Extending the threshold of fetal viability for surgery,Initiating fetal development for surgery in artificial wombs,C +6,What does directed assembly replace in tissue engineering?,Scaffolding approach,Polymer thin-films,Micro to nano devices,Resolution in the semiconductor industry,"""Bit patterned media"" in the hard drive industry",A +6,What do the coefficients next to the symbols and formulas represent in a chemical equation?,The number of atoms in a molecule,The atomic mass of the element,The molar mass of the substance,The ratio of moles between reactants and products,The temperature at which the reaction occurs,D +4,What is one of the research studies sponsored by the Space Studies Institute?,Studying the behavior of black holes,Investigating the potential for teleportation,Developing prototype mass driver systems,Creating a sustainable energy source for Earth,Designing a new type of rocket engine,C +3,What is the fundamental theorem about quasiregular maps?,Quasiregular maps are pre-composed with a homeomorphism,Quasiregular maps satisfy a certain inequality involving the Jacobian determinant and the derivative,Quasiregular maps are analytic functions,Quasiregular maps are open and discrete,Quasiregular maps are constant maps,D +0,Why is it difficult to compile a unified list of computer viruses?,Developers of anti-virus software name the viruses independently,Many names denote the same virus,New viruses are constantly appearing,Security advisory organizations do not publish lists of viruses,Anti-virus software developers do not react quickly to new threats,B +6,Who was responsible for describing and naming the plant species collected on the Lewis and Clark Expedition?,Frederick Traugott Pursh,John Lewis,William Clark,Thomas Jefferson,Meriwether Lewis,A +6,What is the function of the return section in water and oil tunnels?,To circulate the fluid using pumps,To adjust the blade pitch of multiblade propellers,To manage flow in low Reynolds number flows,To measure the forces on scale models of submarines,To maintain stable flow speeds,A +2,What was the topic of Aephraim M. Steinberg's 1994 thesis?,Mapping trajectories of photons,Timing particles tunnelling,Quantum interference,Measurement via quantum interference,Femtosecond measurement,B +0,What is the purpose of the Broadly Applicable Tracking System (BATS)?,To monitor the behavior of bats in caves,To track the movement of small animals,To study the social behavior of vampire bats,To collect fallen parts of the BATS system,To invent a 3D printer,B +1,When did the concept of pure mathematics become elaborated upon?,Ancient Greece,Around the year 1900,After the introduction of non-Euclidean geometries,After Cantor's theory of infinite sets,After the discovery of apparent paradoxes,B +2,What are the four main areas of systems philosophy?,"Systems science, systems technology, systems philosophy, systems ontology","Systems ontology, systems paradigms, systems axiology, applied systems philosophy","Systems ontology, systems technology, systems paradigms, systems axiology","Systems science, systems technology, systems paradigms, applied systems philosophy","Systems science, systems paradigms, systems axiology, applied systems philosophy",B +9,What is one of the goals of space settlement using extraterrestrial resources?,To create a new form of currency based on space materials,To establish a permanent human presence in space,To build a network of space colonies around the solar system,To develop advanced technologies for interstellar travel,To study the effects of microgravity on human health,B +4,What is the difference between long-term and short-term heterologous expression?,"Long-term is a temporary modification, short-term is a permanent integration","Long-term lasts for 1 to 3 days, short-term is potentially permanent","Long-term is a potentially permanent integration, short-term is a temporary modification",Long-term and short-term both last for 1 to 3 days,Long-term and short-term are both temporary modifications,C +4,What types of biological parts are offered by the registry?,DNA only,Protein coding sequences only,Primers and promoters only,Riboregulators and terminators only,"Various types including DNA, plasmids, and protein domains",E +9,What is the purpose of measuring lift and drag on hydrofoils in a water tunnel?,To study the behavior of particles in water,To investigate the hydrodynamic behavior of submerged bodies,To test scale models of submarines,To compare the results with those obtained in wind tunnels,To improve the design of hydrofoils,E +8,What is a side effect of conducting technical peer reviews?,Improved team efficiency,Decreased project costs,Faster project delivery,Higher customer satisfaction,Enhanced product functionality,A +2,"What is the purpose of the ""cleanup crew"" in a bioactive terrarium?",To feed the primary species,To clean the terrarium,To break down waste products,To provide shelter for the primary species,To control the population of bacteria,C +2,Who was responsible largely for changing the idea of air as being constituted by different airs?,Stephen Hales,Lavoisier,Alchemy,Phlogiston theory,Natural philosophy,B +3,What are the two types of heterologous expression based on the duration of recombination?,Long-term and short-term,Permanent and temporary,Stable and transient,Integration and modification,Host and gene,C +6,What is an example of an object that cannot be classified based on affinities?,A lizard,A snake,A fish,A bird,A mammal,B +6,When did the Massey Manufacturing Co. move to Toronto?,1847,1953,1988,1991,1879,E +2,When did the spread of new ideas about the working of the human body occur?,Ancient Greece,The Renaissance,The Middle Ages,Prehistoric times,The Industrial Revolution,B +5,What are the different types of chemical formulas used in a chemical equation?,"Symbolic, structural, and intermixed","Ionic, covalent, and metallic","Organic, inorganic, and biochemical","Solid, liquid, and gas","Simple, complex, and compound",A +4,What other processes are used to pasteurize foods?,High pressure processing (HPP) and pulsed electric field (PEF),Chemical treatment and irradiation,Freezing and freeze-drying,Vacuum packaging and modified atmosphere packaging,Canning and pickling,A +1,Why are crackmes more difficult than commercial software?,They have more advanced protection schemes and algorithms,They are programmed by experienced reversers,They are designed to confuse debuggers and make disassembly useless,They use packers/protectors that make the algorithm harder to find,They are a legal way to crack software,D +4,"What are some earlier meanings of the word ""takt""?","Beat triggered by regular contact, clock beat",Regular unit of note values,Clock beat and rhythm indicator,Sense of touch and feeling,Rhythm and beat indicator,A +6,"What is needed to obtain a true ""macroscope"" view of Earth?",A specialized microscope-related instrument,A combination of existing observational systems,A better understanding of global scientific phenomena,A better understanding of ecological systems,Additional sampling effort and deployment of new methodologies,E +2,What are some basic questions in algebraic geometry?,Topology of the curve,Relationship between curves defined by different equations,Singular points,Inflection points,Points of special interest,E +5,Who did Medivir sign a licensing agreement with for Xerclear?,Pfizer,Merck,Roche,Shijiazhuang Yuanmai Biotechnology Co Ltd (SYB),Novartis,D +3,What did the Mathematical Tripos at Cambridge University test?,Mixed mathematics,Algebra,Geometry,Calculus,Optics,A +1,What is the size of the microsphere beads used in SAT?,5.6 nm,5.6 um,5.6 mm,5.6 cm,5.6 m,B +4,"What is the first step after beginning to determine, evaluate, and describe the attributes of an object?",Analyzing the object,Determining the affinities,Evaluating the significance of the affinities,Classifying the object,Describing the attributes of the object,B +7,What is the purpose of industrial engineering principles in the manufacturing industry?,To improve the quality of systems,To increase productivity,"To coordinate labor, materials, and machines",All of the above,None of the above,D +5,When were major military doctrine developments related to irregular warfare carried out?,1986-1996,1996-2004,2004-2007,2007-2011,2011-2015,C +9,Which chat protocol is not supported by default in Irssi?,IRC,ICQ,XMPP,MSN,WhatsApp,D +4,What type of controllers are used in the simplest control systems?,Pneumatic controllers,Electronic controllers,Programmable logic controllers,Industry-standard protocols,Control valves,A +5,"What did advances in the understanding of electromagnetism, solid-state physics, and nuclear physics lead to?",The development of new technologies,The study of matter,The study of astronomy,The understanding of thermodynamics,The development of calculus,A +5,What percentage of P2O5eq does typical fertilizer-grade triple superphosphate contain?,45%,20%,40%,25%,35%,A +9,What type of hardware elements were fabricated for the International Space Station?,"Computers, keyboards, and monitors","Modules, trusses, experiments, and other components","Spacesuits, helmets, and gloves","Satellites, telescopes, and antennas","Rockets, engines, and fuel tanks",B +0,What is the purpose of an inertial navigation system?,To track the position and orientation of an object relative to a known starting point,To measure angular velocity and linear acceleration,To provide stable and accurate clock for quantification of elapsed time,To supplement the inertial sensors with a barometric altimeter and magnetic sensors,To integrate information received from motion sensors to calculate position and velocity,E +3,What advantage does moving from manual operations to fully automated packaging lines offer?,Increased flexibility to handle package variation,Reduced risk of human error in packaging processes,Lower cost of packaging equipment,Improved efficiency and speed of packaging operations,Enhanced visual appearance of the packages,D +3,What is the purpose of the American Society of Naturalists?,To advance and diffuse knowledge of organic evolution,To advance and diffuse knowledge of ecology,To advance and diffuse knowledge of genetics,To advance and diffuse knowledge of chemistry,To advance and diffuse knowledge of physics,A +7,What types of subsurface conditions are studied in geotechnical engineering?,Soil composition and strength,Groundwater levels and flow,Rock formations and stability,All of the above,None of the above,D +4,What common features do some Solar System planets share?,Tectonics and hurricanes,Ice caps and seasons,Volcanism and hydrology,Magnetic fields and ice caps,Hydrology and hurricanes,C +3,What organization did Aephraim M. Steinberg start a quantum information research program with in 2002?,University of Toronto,Yale University,"University of California, Berkeley",CIFAR,Centre for Quantum Information and Quantum Control,D +8,What is the purpose of recording light-stability information using microfadeometry?,To clean objects of art,To create new objects of art,To measure temperature changes in objects of art,To measure color changes in objects of art,To measure the weight of objects of art,D +2,What material were the Tybo Charcoal Kilns built from?,Brick,Concrete,Rocks and mud,Wood,Steel,C +3,What are some applications of inertial navigation systems?,Mobile robots and spacecraft,Aircraft and submarines,Ships and guided missiles,All of the above,None of the above,D +5,"In which country is Villiger North America, Inc. located?",Switzerland,Dominican Republic,Nicaragua,Indonesia,United States,E +0,What is the mission of the Foundation for Technology Assessment TA-SWISS?,To promote technological changes and developments,"To identify the social, legal and ethical consequences of new technologies",To assist the decision making process for commercial enterprises,To encourage the discussion of scientific and technological challenges,To inform the media about the activities of TA-SWISS,B +2,What is the common route of administration for Bevacizumab in cancer treatment?,Oral,Intravenous,Intramuscular,Subcutaneous,Topical,B +7,What is the role of adaptive equalization in alleviating intersymbol interference?,To blur the symbols together,To amplify the digital data signal,To minimize the effects of multipath propagation,To introduce error correcting codes,To adjust the equalizer based on the channel conditions,E +9,What are the effects of ISI on the decision device at the receiver output?,It improves the accuracy of the decision device,It introduces errors in the decision process,It reduces the impact of noise on the decision device,It delays the decision process,It adjusts the equalizer based on the channel conditions,B +8,What is one of the special collections curated by Addgene?,CRISPRs,Epitope tags,KLF collection,shRNA expression,Vector Database,C +9,What are the possible operating frequencies of high-frequency vibrating screens?,500 to 1000 RPM,1000 to 2000 RPM,1500 to 3000 RPM,2000 to 4000 RPM,2500 to 5000 RPM,C +4,What are the two areas of applicable study in Auburn University's wireless engineering program?,Electrical engineering and mechanical engineering,Software engineering and computer engineering,Telecommunications engineering and network engineering,Civil engineering and environmental engineering,Electrical engineering and software-oriented wireless engineering,E +0,What is the main type of vegetation in the Gissaro-Alai open woodlands ecoregion?,Pine trees and shrubs,Oak trees and shrubs,Juniper trees and shrubs,Birch trees and shrubs,Cedar trees and shrubs,C +9,What kind of terrariums are uncommon for housing bioactive enclosures?,PVC enclosures,Wood enclosures,Glass enclosures,Acrylic enclosures,"Laboratory ""rack"" style caging",E +1,What types of technologies are used in wireless engineering?,"Acoustic, infrared, and optical technologies","Electrical, mechanical, and chemical technologies","Radio, radar, and sonar technologies","Software, hardware, and network technologies","Telecommunication, satellite, and broadcast technologies",A +2,What is the purpose of the Registry of Standard Biological Parts?,To provide genetic parts for academic labs,To support the iGEM Foundation,To promote synthetic biology competition,To develop new genetic parts,To assemble systems and devices in synthetic biology,E +2,What is the target site of NeutroSpec in the body?,Appendix,Liver,Lungs,White blood cells,Red blood cells,D +5,How is the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) organized?,With an executive committee and six subcommittees,With a study group for each virus that affects living organisms,With an executive committee and numerous study groups,With a chair and a variable number of members dedicated to the taxonomy of a specific taxon,With fixed-term elected roles and several families,C +2,What is the purpose of the fitness function in Melomics?,To create a computer cluster,To encode music pieces in a genome,To compete with other themes,To store music in different formats,To mimic a complex embryological development process,C +9,What is the goal of bacterial therapy in cancer treatment?,To destroy cancer cells using bacteria,To boost the immune system using bacteria,To diagnose cancer using bacteria,To image tumors using bacteria,To deliver other treatments to tumors using bacteria,E +4,What is the role of adult stem cells in differentiation?,They divide to create fully differentiated daughter cells,They change from one type to a differentiated one,They become zygotes during tissue repair,They respond to signals during the study of epigenetics,They become stem cells during the development of a multicellular organism,A +8,What kind of experiments do geomorphologists conduct?,Field observations,Physical experiments,Numerical modeling,Chemical reactions,All of the above,E +5,What do blowout preventers prevent when a blowout threatens?,Formation kicks and drilling fluid loss,Wellbore blowouts and casing damage,Uncontrolled flow of oil and gas,Catastrophic events and tubing blowouts,Erratic pressures in the well reservoir,D +2,What challenges and opportunities does e-government present?,Increased availability of remote work,Internal operational efficiencies,Consolidation of technology operations,Collaborative exploration and exploitation of emerging technologies,Improved customer relationships through online services,D +7,What is the relationship between nodes in a hierarchical control system?,They use a computer network to implement a hierarchical tree,They organize behavior in a hierarchical manner,They divide decision-making responsibility through a hierarchy,They exchange messages between nodes in a hierarchy,"They flow commands, tasks, and goals from superior nodes to subordinate nodes",E +3,What courses are typically covered in a bachelor degree in engineering management?,"Engineering design, business ethics, accounting, calculus, statistics","Project management, logistics, operations management, supply chain management, engineering law","Quality control, safety engineering, six sigma, systems engineering, engineering leadership","Value engineering, quality assurance, applied engineering design, business statistics, calculus","Quality management, safety engineering, engineering leadership and ethics, accounting, applied engineering design",B +7,What did Zhang and his group generate from human blastocyst stem cells?,Red blood cells,Muscle cells,Skin cells,Motor neurons,Motor neurons,E +5,Which procedures are excluded from the definition of ART by the CDC?,Intrauterine insemination (IUI),Genetic testing of embryos,Surgical removal of eggs from ovaries,Fertility medication,Promoting healthy behaviors,A +4,Who developed nonstandard analysis and the hyperreal numbers?,Isaac Newton,Leonhard Euler,Carl Friedrich Gauss,Abraham Robinson,Blaise Pascal,D +9,What is a modified form of software redundancy applied to hardware?,Triple modular redundancy,Dual modular redundancy,Distinct functional redundancy,N-version programming,Fly-by-wire system,D +5,What is the purpose of measuring lead time and cycle time in kanban?,To improve manufacturing efficiency,To track production within a factory,To establish an upper limit to work in process inventory,To avoid overcapacity,To highlight problem areas,E +8,Which of the following is a responsibility of operations management?,Ensuring efficient use of resources,Managing production planning,Implementing marketing strategies,Handling human resources,None of the above,A +7,What is the maximum angle at which high-frequency vibrating screens can operate?,20°,30°,40°,45°,60°,D +7,What geographical feature lies to the east of the Westland temperate forests?,Tasman Sea,Southern Alps,Pacific Ocean,Great Barrier Reef,Indian Ocean,B +3,What are some areas where pure mathematics has been used in applied contexts?,Physics and computer science,Medicine and engineering,Economics and psychology,Biology and chemistry,Art and music,A +5,"Which organization awarded the Science Prize for ""Affordable Green Chemistry"" to Seeberger, Gilmore, and Seidel-Morgenstern?",World Health Organization,United Nations,European Union,American Chemical Society,International Red Cross,D +4,Who formulated the Kronecker–Weber theorem and introduced the theory of divisors?,Carl Friedrich Gauss,Leopold Kronecker,Hilbert,André Weil,Oscar Zariski,B +4,What is the gimmick of the television program MacGyver?,Using specialized tools to solve problems,Using everyday materials to solve problems,Following a specific script to solve problems,Using manufacturer-approved spare parts to solve problems,Using a Swiss Army knife and duct tape to solve problems,E +3,Which planets in the Solar System possess a considerable atmosphere?,Mercury and Venus,Venus and Mars,Earth and Mars,Jupiter and Neptune,All planets except Mercury,E +3,Why did the side with superior technology get defeated?,They lacked sufficient resources,Their weapons were not powerful enough,They were outnumbered,They discarded old technology without perfecting the new,Their commanders were inexperienced,D +4,Which detritivores are preferred in a tropical rainforest bioactive terrarium?,Woodlice and springtails,Earthworms and millipedes,Beetles and isopods,Ants and bees,Crickets and snakes,A +4,"When did the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union merge into the United Steelworkers?",2018,2016,2012,2009,1993,B +1,"Who is the author of the book ""Modern Irregular Warfare in Defense Policy and as a Military Phenomenon""?",Friedrich August Freiherr von der Heydte,Jeffrey B. White,Michael G.,Nazi officer,CIA,A +7,What is the size of the spot of light used in microfadeometry?,300–400 μm,1 lumen,1 mm,30–40 cm,1 meter,A +3,What types of structures can geotechnical engineering be applied to?,Buildings and highways,Bridges and tunnels,Harbors and airports,Water lines and reservoirs,All of the above,E +2,What are height functions in arithmetic geometry used for?,To measure the complexity of rational points,To determine the dimension of algebraic varieties,To compute topological invariants associated to algebraic varieties,To solve systems of polynomial equations,To determine the Galois group of a field extension,A +5,What is the purpose of implementing RT-middleware?,To provide a standard for the Robotics platform software,To define the specification standard for RT-components,To boost the reliability of robotic systems,To integrate various network-enabled robotic elements,To support the construction of networked robotic systems,A +2,Which aircraft manufacturers produce commercial passenger aircraft with primary flight computers that can perform under different flight control modes?,Airbus only,Boeing only,Both Airbus and Boeing,None of the above,Unknown,C +0,What is the main purpose of high-frequency vibrating screens?,To separate solid and crushed ores,To remove impurities from mineral feeds,To increase the size of mineral particles,To reduce the frequency of the screen,To control the electromagnetic vibrator,A +4,What is the result of applying foldr (:) [] to a list?,A deep copy of the list,An inverted list,A shallow copy of the list,An empty list,A list with the cons function applied to each element,C +3,Which is an example of a two-digit number classification in the MSC?,53A,53A45,53,45,64,C +2,What did scientists achieve in 2016 regarding human embryos?,Keeping human embryos in artificial wombs for longer than 14 days,Developing human embryos for thirteen days in an ecto-uterine environment,Replacing natural wombs with artificial wombs,Performing fetal surgery procedures at an early stage,Initiating fetal development in artificial wombs,B +4,What is biostasis in the context of microorganisms?,The ability of bacteria cells to go into suspended animation,The ability of microorganisms to grow on culture media,The ability of microorganisms to tolerate unfavorable living conditions,The ability of microorganisms to actively adapt to environmental changes,The ability of microorganisms to resuscitate after being culturable,A +5,What is the recommended frequency range for high-frequency vibrating screens?,1000 to 5000 RPM,2000 to 6000 RPM,3000 to 7000 RPM,4000 to 8000 RPM,5000 to 9000 RPM,E +8,How do noise-cancelling headphones make it possible to listen to audio content without raising the volume excessively?,By blocking all ambient sounds,By amplifying the undesired sounds,By reducing the signal-to-noise ratio,By generating sound waves out of phase with the ambient sounds,By using passive noise attenuation techniques,C +5,What type of flight instruments have been replaced in glass cockpits?,Digital flight instrument displays,Analog dials and gauges,Electronic attitude and heading reference systems (AHRS),Air data computers (ADCs),GPS receivers,B +9,Which artist depicted an hourglass in the 1338 fresco Allegory of Good Government?,Leonardo da Vinci,Michelangelo,Raphael,Ambrogio Lorenzetti,Sandro Botticelli,D +0,What is the best available theory of planet formation?,The Big Bang theory,The nebular hypothesis,The theory of relativity,The theory of evolution,The theory of gravity,B +5,What award did Aephraim M. Steinberg's thesis receive?,University of Toronto,Yale University,American Physical Society,Centre for Quantum Information and Quantum Control,Scientific American,C +1,What is the study of matter and its fundamental constituents called?,Chemistry,Biology,Physics,Mathematics,Astronomy,C +2,How is the effectiveness of an independent protection layer (IPL) quantified?,By its frequency of occurrence,By its consequence severity,By its probability of failure on demand (PFD),By its overall risk rating,By its level of complexity,C +4,Which of the following is NOT typically studied in chemistry?,Quarks,Protons,Neutrons,Mu and tau leptons,Dark matter,A +2,Which process is most often used with polyethylene films?,Screw and barrel process,Motor and inverter process,Heating and melting process,Die head and winder process,Extruded tubular process,E +3,What is the range of asthma prevalences between countries?,1-10%,10-20%,20-30%,30-40%,1-18%,E +4,What were some traditional activities in food engineering?,Food dehydration and concentration,Protective packaging and canning,Freeze-drying and fermentation processes,Milling and storage,All of the above,E +7,"Who performed the research in 1768 that proved a product could be made ""sterile"" after thermal processing?",Louis Pasteur,Lazzaro Spallanzani,Lazzaro Mori,Lazzaro Orlini,Louis Spallanzani,B +5,How much money did Dr John Quiller Rowett contribute towards the cost of the buildings?,£1000,£5000,"£10,000","£20,000","£50,000",C +7,What is the main focus of the first chapter of the book?,The exclusion of machines from moral and ethical consideration,The history of philosophy and its discussion of moral agency,The expansion of the fields of animal studies and environmental studies,The definition of consciousness and its relation to machine rights,The role of technology as a means to an end,B +5,What do magnetic nanoparticles combine with in magnetofection?,Gene vectors,Proteins,Lipids,Carbohydrates,Inorganic compounds,A +3,Which field is JoAnn T. Hackos considered an expert in?,Content management,Information design,Both content management and information design,Technical communication,None of the above,C +4,Which cloud services are focused on in cloud engineering?,Software as a service,Platform as a service,Infrastructure as a service,All of the above,None of the above,D +3,What are some of the challenges in determining the proper classification of an organism?,The lack of available data,The complexity of the organism,The lack of relevant affinities,The lack of expertise in taxonomy,The lack of interest in taxonomy,C +4,Which national park protects much of the Westland temperate forests?,Fiordland National Park,Westland Tai Poutini National Park,Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park,Nelson Lakes National Park,Tongariro National Park,B +2,What mathematical representation is used to express motion?,Real numbers,Complex numbers,Quaternions,Linear algebra,Calculus,E +1,How was NeutroSpec labeled to be visible on a gamma camera image?,With an intact murine IgM monoclonal antibody,With technetium-99m,With anti-CD15 antibodies,With intravenous fluids,With oxygen,B +0,What are the essential parts of broadcast engineering?,Audio engineering and RF engineering,Computer engineering and information technology,Electrical engineering and computer engineering,Information technology and RF engineering,Electrical engineering and audio engineering,A +1,Which principles are followed in the manufacturing industry to ensure effective flow?,Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Information Systems,Process Capability,All of the above,E +8,What is the purpose of a stoichiometric coefficient in a chemical equation?,To balance the equation by ensuring the same number of atoms on both sides,To determine the atomic mass of the elements involved,To indicate the temperature at which the reaction occurs,To calculate the molar mass of the substances,To identify the products formed in the reaction,A +1,In which municipality is the Larreineta funicular located?,Valle de Trápaga-Trapagaran,Bilbao,San Sebastián,Vitoria-Gasteiz,Gernika,A +10,What is the purpose of a macroscope in the humanities?,To study small objects in great detail,To eliminate details for a better overview,To study microscopic organisms,To study plant life,"To provide an overview of various forms of ""big data""",E +4,What are some fertilizers derived from triple superphosphate?,Ammonium sulfate and potassium chloride,Phosphoric acid and potassium chloride,Sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid,Single superphosphate and phosphoric acid,Ammonium sulfate and single superphosphate,A +1,What would a single root out of alignment disprove?,The ZetaGrid project,The stability of the hosting provider,The Riemann hypothesis,The American Mathematical Society,The non-trivial roots of the Riemann zeta function,C +4,Which of the following enzymes are NOT detected in cytosolic or microsomal fractions of Cunninghamella elegans?,Cytochrome P450 monooxygenase,Aryl sulfotransferase,Glutathione S-transferase,UDP-glucuronosyltransferase,UDP-glucosyltransferase,E +3,What are the three areas that industrial and production engineering includes?,Mechanical engineering,Industrial engineering,Management science,Electrical engineering,Civil engineering,A +8,What kind of adapters can be used with system cameras?,Macro adapters,Tilt-shift adapters,Adapters for third-party or legacy lenses,All of the above,None of the above,C +1,"Who is credited with introducing the term ""macroscope"" in scientific usage?",Charles Darwin,Albert Einstein,Howard T. Odum,Marie Curie,Isaac Newton,C +7,What type of follow-up research might be possible to determine the mass of TOI-1227 b?,Radial velocity follow-up in the optical,Radial velocity follow-up in the ultraviolet,Radial velocity follow-up in the infrared,Radial velocity follow-up in the X-ray,Radial velocity follow-up in the radio,C +6,What is the difference between real-world mathematical problems and regular mathematical exercises?,"Real-world problems involve concrete settings, while regular exercises are abstract","Real-world problems are easy to solve, while regular exercises are difficult","Real-world problems require abstract mathematics, while regular exercises do not","Real-world problems can be represented and analyzed using mathematics, while regular exercises cannot","Real-world problems are used in mathematics education, while regular exercises are not",A +7,Where can one find a Youtube video about self-replicating blocks from Cornell University?,Youtube,Wikipedia,Google,GitHub,molecubes.org,A +6,What is the main focus of Aephraim M. Steinberg's research?,Quantum mechanics,Electrical engineering,Computer science,Biology,Chemistry,A +3,What is the study of the changes in gene expression during differentiation called?,Epigenetics,Antigen exposure,Tissue repair,Cell turnover,Development of a multicellular organism,A +1,How can the thermostats and other devices be controlled?,"Through the built-in touchscreen, web portal, or app available for iOS, Android, and the Apple Watch",Only through the app or web portal,"Through the built-in touchscreen and app available for iOS, Android, and the Apple Watch","Through the web portal and app available for iOS, Android, and the Apple Watch","Through the built-in touchscreen, web portal, and app available for iOS and Android",A +0,"When was the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union established?","May 1, 1988","May 1, 1998","May 1, 1978","May 1, 1968","May 1, 1958",A +9,What is the purpose of blowout preventers during drilling?,To control downhole pressure and the flow of oil and gas,To prevent blowouts and wellbore blowouts,To monitor and maintain well integrity,To seal and control oil and gas wells,To prevent tubing and drilling fluid from being blown out,A +7,What contributes to the research styles and interests within geomorphology?,Physical geography,Geology,Engineering geology,Climatology,All of the above,E +9,What are some of the courses covered in an engineering management program?,"Engineering leadership and ethics, accounting, applied engineering design, business statistics, calculus","Project management, operations management, logistics, supply chain management, engineering law","Quality control, quality assurance, six sigma, quality management, safety engineering","Systems engineering, engineering leadership and ethics, accounting, applied engineering design, business statistics","Value engineering, quality control, quality assurance, six sigma, safety engineering",B +6,What kind of software applications can be found on tdhack.com?,Cryptographic riddles,Hackmes,Software applications to crack for Windows and Linux,Polish and English languages are supported,All of the above,E +8,Who conducted a systematic study of various configurations of kanban systems?,Taiichi Ohno,Toyota,Liberopoulos and Dallery,Tayur,Ohno and Toyota,D +5,What contributed to the growth of applied anthropology after WWII?,"Loss of Britain's occupations in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean",Technological advancements in archaeology,Increased interest in linguistic development,Expansion of cultural anthropology,None of the above,A +0,What is the objective of resilience in engineering and construction?,To suffer complete failure,To absorb or avoid damage,To be vulnerable to disruptive events,To have minimal damages during an extreme event,To recover functionality after an event,B +2,Which engineering discipline overlaps with industrial engineering?,Operations research,Systems engineering,Manufacturing engineering,All of the above,None of the above,D +2,What was the proposed replacement for the W48 155 mm artillery shell?,W75,XM517,W74,W76,W77,C +3,When does the roots of the industrial engineering profession date back to?,The Industrial Revolution,The invention of the steam engine,The development of mass production,The creation of factories,None of the above,A +8,What is the inverse operation of a circular shift?,Bitwise shift,Circular shift,Permutation,Bitwise rotation,Cyclic permutation,E +2,What is an example of improvisation in engineering?,Using a specialized tool to solve a problem,Solving a problem with the tools and materials at hand,Following a detailed plan to solve a problem,Using a screwdriver to turn a screw,Using manufacturer-approved spare parts,B +3,Is managed .NET Interop with MSXML COM components supported?,"Yes, it is supported and recommended","No, it is not supported nor recommended","Yes, it is supported but not recommended","No, it is not supported but recommended",It depends on the version of MSXML being used,B +5,What is the role of a compiler in executing source code?,To execute source code without translation,To translate source code into machine instructions,To load the executable into memory and start a process,"To fetch, decode, and execute each machine instruction",To execute source code using an operating system,B +5,What type of material do archaeobiologists typically work with?,Fossilized bones and teeth,Ancient manuscripts and documents,Stone tools and pottery fragments,Non-fossilized plant and animal remains,Ancient coins and jewelry,D +8,Which type of penny can be used as the copper electrode in a penny battery?,Canadian pennies from 1997-1999,Canadian pennies from 1942-1996,American pennies from 1982-present,American pennies from 1944-1982,Any type of coin can be used as the copper electrode,D +6,How are viral particles linked to magnetic particles in magnetofection?,Using coprecipitation or microemulsion,Using salt-induced aggregation,Using an avidin-biotin interaction,Using hydrophobic interaction,Using cationic lipids or polymers,C +1,"Who described mathematics as ""an essential tool for physics""?",Aristotle,Galileo Galilei,Archimedes,Isaac Newton,Albert Einstein,B +1,What is applied/engineering mathematical analysis?,The analysis of differential equations in engineering design,The use of mathematical proofs in engineering analysis,The application of mathematical analysis to advanced physics and engineering topics,The study of remote systems in engineering analysis,The analysis of structural systems in engineering design,C +7,What is the purpose of using vapor-phase deposited polymeric top layer in directed self-assembly (DSA)?,To utilize block co-polymer morphology,To control surface interactions enabling sub-10 nm resolution,To integrate with traditional manufacturing processes,To finalize the formation of the final pattern shapes,To increase the resolution in the semiconductor industry,B +5,When was the plan for a national expressway network enacted?,1956,1959,1962,1963,1966,E +2,Which of the following was NOT one of the applications included in HotJava Views?,MailView,IMAP4 e-mail client,CalendarView,WebView,NameView,E +7,What are some examples of products made with film blowing machines?,Plastic bottles,Shrink film,Agricultural covering film,Textiles and clothing,All of the above,E +10,What is the main focus of the sexual division of labor in terms of reproductive fitness?,Provisioning children,Having additional offspring,Sharing food,Different resource investments,Evolutionary models,B +7,What are some of the obstacles in classifying an astronomic object?,The distance from Earth,The size of the object,The lack of data about the object,The complexity of the object,The lack of interest in astronomy,C +4,What is the most stable allotropic crystal phase of elemental sulfur at room temperature?,Copolymer,Linear chains,Cross-linking structure,Crystalline structure,Plastic structure,D +7,Which sector of the economy can biologists work in?,Academia,Nonprofits,Private industry,Government,All of the above,E +9,What is the primary use of Bevacizumab in cancer treatment?,Second-line therapy,Adjuvant therapy,First-line therapy,Palliative therapy,Maintenance therapy,C +8,Where can tickets for the Larreineta funicular be bought?,At the stations,Online,At the municipality office,At the tourist information center,At the hotels,A +6,Why do anti-virus software developers compete based on how quickly they react to new threats?,To gain market share,To increase their reputation,To protect users from harm,To ensure their software remains effective,To prevent the spread of viruses,A +2,What are the key benefits of remote service software?,Increasing network performance,Reducing service costs,Monitoring system failure,Meeting service level agreements,Extending the life of a device,D +1,How does a presence sensing device (PSD) protect the operator and other employees in the area?,By retracting the die or stopping the motion of the ram when a foreign object is detected,By increasing the speed of the machine to avoid collisions,By reducing the noise generated by the machine,By providing real-time feedback on the bending process,By improving the precision of the machine,A +1,What are the two commonly discussed types of human cloning?,Genetic cloning and artificial cloning,Artificial cloning and natural cloning,Therapeutic cloning and reproductive cloning,Somatic-cell nuclear transfer and pluripotent stem cell induction,Medical cloning and research cloning,C +2,In which programming language was CEO mostly developed?,PL/I,Python,Java,C++,COBOL,A +9,How do security advisory organizations and anti-virus software developers contribute to stopping the propagation of viruses?,By independently studying and naming viruses,By compiling and publishing lists of viruses,By developing counter-measures against viruses,By reacting quickly to new threats,By preventing the spread of viruses,C +3,What does a two-digit number represent in the MSC?,The first level of the classification,The second level of the classification,The third level of the classification,The fourth level of the classification,The fifth level of the classification,A +4,When was the concept of interaction design first introduced?,In the mid-1980s,In the late 1970s,In the early 1990s,In the early 2000s,In the 1960s,A +9,What is the purpose of pyramid generation in computer vision?,To enhance image quality,To compress images,To extract multi-scale features,To remove noise from images,To perform image segmentation,C +4,What is the description of JoAnn T. Hackos' work in the fields?,Average,Innovative,Groundbreaking,Revolutionary,Outdated,C +6,What were the initial difficulties faced by ArtemiFlow?,Market competition,Technical challenges,Government regulations,Lack of funding,Lack of skilled workforce,D +6,What is the charge distribution near the surface affected by in DNAFETs?,MOSFETs,Optical detection methods,Silicon Nanowires,Hybridization of complementary DNA strands,Labeling of molecules,D +9,Which statement accurately describes experimental mathematics?,It relies solely on formal proofs and deductive reasoning,It focuses on the use of numerical examples and algebraic identities,It is a recent development in the field of mathematics,"It emphasizes conjectures, beliefs, and data analysis",It is a branch of science that conducts laboratory experiments,D +3,Which type of shift does not preserve a number's sign bit or distinguish a floating-point number's exponent from its significand?,Arithmetic shift,Bitwise rotation,Circular shift,Bitwise shift,Logical shift,B +5,In which branch of science are hypotheses verified scientifically?,Physics,Astronomy,Chemistry,Biology,Physical science,E +5,What is a key advantage of using Digital Prototyping?,Reducing the cost of physical prototypes,Creating virtual product designs in 3D,Increasing the number of physical prototypes needed,Improving communication within marketing departments,None of the above,A +3,What is the benefit of using additive manufacturing for tooling?,It allows for the production of molds and dies,It enables the creation of manufacturing tools quickly,It reduces the time to market for products,It is a cost-effective toolmaking method,None of the above,B +4,What is the standard display aspect ratio for HDTV?,4:3,16:9,1:1,2.35:1,3:2,B +3,Which of the following disciplines emerged as unique research endeavors during the Scientific Revolution?,Physics,Chemistry,Biology,Mathematics,Natural philosophy,A +7,What is the potential outcome of heterologous expression in a host organism?,Permanent gene mutation,Temporary gene modification,Permanent gene integration,Temporary gene integration,"No outcome, heterologous expression is not possible",C +8,What were some of the key developments in industrial engineering during the industrial revolution?,The development of mechanical engineering,The development of management science,The use of automation and robotics,The use of manufacturing technology,The development of production engineering,E +1,What did Project Socrates identify as the most effective foundation for decision making?,Technological information,Data sources,Emerging technologies,Competitiveness in different sectors,Globalization of businesses,A +7,What is the function that models transitions between states in a STRIPS instance?,State function,Transition function,Action function,Operator function,Goal function,B +4,What are some crops that have been improved through plant breeding?,Apples and oranges,Tomatoes and cucumbers,Bananas and pineapples,Corn and soybeans,Wheat and rice,D