CBEST-SECTION-2 Online Practice Questions and Answers

Poet William Blake believed that true religion is revealed through art, not through nature. For Blake, it is through art also that eternity is revealed. One does not have to die to reach eternity; eternity is the moment of vision. It is only through the

reordering of sense impressions by the creative imagination that we are able, as Blake says in his "Auguries of Innocence," "To see the World in a Grain of Sand / . . .And Eternity in an hour."

On the basis of above passage please answer the following question.

Which of the following defines Blake's view of "nature" as described in the passage?

A. the raw stuff of which the world is made but which does not represent ultimate reality

B. the work of God in a state of innocence before it is corrupted by human beings

C. the world made up of base and corrupt material before it is changed by the perception of the artist at the "moment of vision"

D. the temporal world that will perish, as opposed to the world of artistic vision that will last forever

E. the real world as it is perceived by ordinary people, as opposed to the fantasy world of the artist

Businesses today routinely keep track of large amounts of both financial and non-financial information. Sales departments keep track of current and potential customers; marketing departments keep track of product details and regional demographics; accounting departments keep track of financial data and issue reports. To be useful, all this data must be organized into a meaningful and useful system. Such a system is called a management information system, abbreviated MIS. The financial hub of the MIS is accounting. Accounting is the information system that records, analyzes, and reports economic transactions, enabling decision-makers to make informed choices when allocating scarce economic resources. It is a tool that enables the user, whether a business entity or an individual, to make wiser, more informed economic choices. It is an aid to planning, controlling, and evaluating a broad range of activities. A financial accounting system is intended for use by both the management of an organization and those outside the organization. Because it is important that financial accounting reports be interpreted correctly, financial accounting is subject to a set of ___________ guidelines called "generally accepted accounting principles" (GAAP). On the basis of above passage please answer the following question. The word that would fit most correctly into the blank in the final sentence is

A. discretionary.

B. convenient.

C. instruction.

D. austere.

E. stringent.

The fictional world of Toni Morrison's novel Sula—the African-American section of Medallion, Ohio, a community called "the Bottom"—is a place where people, and even natural things, are apt to go awry, to break from their prescribed

boundaries, a place where bizarre and unnatural happenings and strange reversals of the ordinary are commonplace. The very naming of the setting of Sula is a turningupside- down of the expected; the Bottom is located high up in the hills.

The novel is furthermore filled with images of mutilation, both psychological and physical. A great part of the lives of the characters, therefore, is taken up with making sense of the world, setting boundaries and devising methods to control

what is essentially uncontrollable. One of the major devices used by the people of the

Bottom is the seemingly universal one of creating a ____________in this case, the title character Sulaupon which to project both the evil they perceive outside themselves and the evil in their own hearts.

On the basis of above passage please answer the following question.

Based on the description of the setting of the novel Sula, which of the following adjectives would most likely describe the behavior of many of its residents?

A. cowardly

B. artistic

C. unkempt

D. arrogant

E. eccentric

Cuttlefish are intriguing little animals. The cuttlefish resembles a rather large squid and is, like the octopus, a member of the order of cephalopods. Although they are not considered the most highly evolved of the cephalopods, they are

extremely intelligent. While observing them, it is hard to tell who is doing the observing, you or the cuttlefish, especially since the eye of the cuttlefish is very similar in structure to the human eye. Cuttlefish are also highly mobile and fast

creatures.

They come equipped with a small jet located just below the tentacles that can expel water to help them move. Ribbons of flexible fin on each side of the body allow cuttlefish to hover, move, stop, and start.

______________________________ ____________________. The cuttlefish is sometimes referred to as the

"chameleon of the sea" because it can change its skin color and pattern instantaneously. Masters of camouflage, they can blend into any environment for protection, but they are also capable of the most imaginative displays of iridescent,

brilliant color and intricate designs, which scientists believe they use to communicate with each other and for mating displays. However, judging from the riot of ornaments and hues cuttlefish produce, it is hard not to believe they paint

themselves so beautifully just for the sheer joy of it. At the very least, cuttlefish conversation must be the most sparkling in all the sea.

On the basis of above passage please answer the following question

Which of the following best outlines the main topics addressed in the passage?

A. I. of why cuttlefish are intriguing II. Communication skills of cuttlefish

B. I. Classification and difficulties of observing cuttlefish II. Scientific explanation of modes of cuttlefish communication

C. I. of the cuttlefish's method of locomotion II. Description of color displays in mating behavior

D. I. Comparison of cuttlefish with other cephalopods II. Usefulness of the cuttlefish's ability to change color

E. I. General classification and characteristics of cuttlefish II. Uses and beauty of the cuttlefish's ability to change color

A book proposal has three major functions. First, it should sell a publisher on the commercial potential of the as-yet-to-be-written book. Second, the writing in the proposal itself should convince the publisher that the author has the ability to

write the book. Finally, the proposal should show that the author has the background necessary to write the book.

On the basis of above passage please answer the following question

Which of the following is the best meaning of the word "background" as it is used in the passage?

A. something behind the main event

B. something in a subordinated position

C. one's ability to do something

D. events leading up to something

E. facts to help explain something

A government report addressing concerns about the many implications of prenatal and newborn genetic testing outlined policy guidelines and legislative recommendations intended to avoid involuntary and ineffective testing and to protect confidentiality. The report recommended that all such screening be voluntary. Citing results of two different voluntary newborn screening programs, the report said these programs can achieve compliance rates equal to or better than those of mandatory programs. State health departments might be wise to eventually mandate the offering of tests for diagnosing treatable conditions in newborns; however, careful pilot studies for conditions diagnosable at birth need to be done first. Although the report asserted that it would prefer that all screening be voluntary, it did note that if a state elects to mandate newborn screening for a particular condition, the state should do so only if there is strong evidence that a newborn would benefit from effective treatment at the earliest possible age.Newborn screening is the most common type of genetic screening today. More than four million newborns are tested annually so that effective treatment can be started in a few hundred infants. Obtaining informed consenta process that would include educating participants, not just processing documentswould enhance voluntary participation. When offered testing, parents should receive comprehensive counseling, which should be nondirective. Relevant medical advice, however, is recommended for treatable or preventable conditions. On the basis of above passage please answer the following question Based on the passage, for which of the following would the government report LEAST likely recommend mandated genetic testing?

A. contagious diseases

B. untreatable conditions

C. fatal diseases

D. disabling diseases

E. carrier diseases

In Ralph Waldo Emersons view, although individual consciousness will eventually be lost, every living thing is part of the blessed Unity, part of the transcendent "over-soul" which is the universe.And so, in the main body of his philosophy, Emerson accepts the indifference of Nature to the individual life, and does not struggle against it. His acceptance of Nature as tending toward overall unity and good in spite of her indifference to the individual is curiously and ironically akin to the Puritan acceptance of the doctrine of Divine Election. In his "Personal Narrative" Jonathan Edwards writes that he finally has "a delightful conviction" of the doctrine of God's sovereignty, of God's choosing according to His divine and arbitrary will, "whom he would to eternal life, and rejecting whom he pleased . . . ."He writes that the doctrine had formerly seemed ___________ to him; however, it had finally come to seem "exceedingly pleasant, bright, and sweet." In "Fate," Emerson writes that "Nature will not mind drowning a man or a woman, but swallows your ship like a grain of dust," but that "the central intention of Nature [is] harmony and joy. Let us build altars to the Beautiful Necessity. . . ." On the basis of above passage please answer the following question In the context of the passage, which of the following words would best fit in the blank?

A. loving

B. just

C. horrible

D. imperious

E. satisfying

A healthy diet with proper nutrition is essential for maintaining good overall health. Since vitamins were discovered earlier in this century, people have routinely been taking vitamin supplements for this purpose. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is a frequently used nutritional standard for maintaining optimal health. The RDA specifies the recommended amount of a number of nutrients for people of both sexes and in many different age groups. The National Research Councils Committee on Diet and Health has proposed a definition of the RDA to be that amount of a nutrient which meets the needs of 98 percent of the population. The RDA approach ______________________. First, it is based on the assumption that it is possible to accurately define nutritional requirements for a given group. However, individual nutritional requirements can vary widely within each group. The efficiency with which a person converts food intake into nutrients can also vary widely. Certain foods when eaten in combination actually prevent the absorption of nutrients. For example, spinach combined with milk reduces the amount of calcium available to the body from the milk. Also, the RDA approach specifies a different dietary requirement for each age and sex; however, it is clearly unrealistic to expect a homemaker to prepare a different menu for each family member. Still, although we cannot rely solely upon RDA to ensure our overall long-term health, it can be a useful guide so long as its limitations are recognized. On the basis of above passage please answer the following question With which of the following would the author most likely agree?

A. The RDA approach should be replaced by a more realistic nutritional guide.

B. The RDA approach should be supplemented with more specific nutritional guides.

C. In spite of its flaws, the RDA approach is definitely the best guide to good nutrition.

D. The RDA approach is most suitable for a large family.

E. The RDA approach is too complicated for most consumers.

Freedom of Expression, 217290 Text of the First Amendment, 217 Suppression of Message Content, 217272

Cohen v. California, 219220 Marketplace of Ideas, 221225 Abrams v. United States, 223 Unprotected Categories, 225259 Chaplin v. New Hampshire, 226 Obscenity, 232239 Miller v. California, 233235

Advocating (Imminent) Illegal Behavior, 239242 Schenck v. Ohio, 240 Defamation, 242246

New York Times v. Sullivan, 243245 Fighting Words, 247252 -Feiner v. New York, 249

Mere rationality analysis, 252260 Brandenburg v. Ohio, 256259 Outside the Unprotected Categories, 260272

Regulations Presumed Unconstitutional, 260263 Metromedia, Inc. v. San Diego, 261263 Governments Interest, 264272

Chicago Police Department v.Mosley, 266267 Significance, 267 -Widmar v. Vincent, 268269 Narrowly Drawn, 270272 Boos v. Barry, 270271

Incidental Interference with Expression, 273290

Time, Place, and Manner, 274277 Clark v. Community for Creative Non-Violence, 275276 Forum, 278283 Hague v. CIO, 281283 Public, 279 Not Public, 280 Governments Interest, 283290 Schneider v. State, 284286 Significance, 286287 Narrowly Drawn, 287289 Available Alternatives, 289290

On the basis of above index please answer the following question

Which of the following best describes the organizational pattern used in the section of the book dealing with suppression of message content?

A. by the types of publications involved

B. by the courts that heard the cases

C. by the dates of the court decisions

D. by the forum in which the speech took place

E. by the category of the content of the speech

Ratatouille is a dish that has grown in popularity worldwide over the last few years. Essentially, ratatouille is a vegetable stew, which usually features eggplant, zucchini, tomato, peppers, and garlic, chopped, mixed together, sauteed briefly,

and finally, cooked slowly over low heat. As the vegetables cook slowly, they make their own broth, which may be extended with a little tomato paste. The name ratatouille comes from the French word touiller, meaning to stir or mix together.

On the basis of above passage please answer the following question

According to the information presented in the passage, what should one do immediately after chopping the vegetables?

A. saute them

B. mix them together

C. cook them slowly over low heat

D. add tomato paste

E. add garlic