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Quiz Session - Attempts With Random Questions

ATI TEAS Exam Questions

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81.

Simplify the following:

2.4 - 0.2(4.0 - 5.6 ÷ 0.8)

  • 3.0

  • 1.8

  • 2.34

  • 3.18

Correct answer: 3.0

  1. Remember PEMDAS.
    First do anything in parentheses (P), then any exponents, then multiplication and division, then addition and subtraction.
  2. Divide first.
    We start inside the parenthesis. Since there are multiple operations, do the division first:
    2.4 - 0.2(4.0 - 5.6 ÷ 0.8)
    2.4 - 0.2(4.0 - 7.0)
  3. Subtract.
    2.4 - 0.2(4.0 - 7.0)
    2.4 - 0.2 × -3.0
  4. Multiply.
    2.4 - 0.2 × -3.0
    2.4 - -0.6
  5. Subtract.
    2.4 - -0.6
    3.0

82.

Identify a prepositional phrase in the following sentence.

Jane realized the kittens were running away from dogs.

  • away from dogs

  • were running away

  • Jane realized

  • the kittens were running

Correct answer: away from dogs

A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and ends with a noun, the object of that preposition. Prepositional phrases are usually modifiers.

The given sentence’s prepositional phrase is away from dogs. This phrase functions as an adverb and modifies the word running.

The other options are not prepositional phrases. Were running away is a verb phrase. Jane realized is a clause. The kittens were running is a noun clause.

83.

Identify the most likely genre for the following sentence.

More than any other president since the 1950s, John F. Kennedy is remembered for the appealing style and tone of his speeches.

  • Essay

  • News article

  • Science report

  • Business memo

Correct answer: Essay

A genre is a composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content.

The sentence More than any other president since the 1950s, John F. Kennedy is remembered for the appealing style and tone of his speeches likely comes from an essay. An essay is intended to analyze a topic and argue a point.

News story is incorrect because this content does not describe a factual story about a person, place, or event. Science report is incorrect because the passage does not describe the process, progress, and/or results of technical or scientific research. Business memo is incorrect because the passage does not present information that would be distributed within an organization.

84.

The luteinizing hormone (LH, also known as lutropin and sometimes lutrophin) is produced by the pituitary gland. What does the luteinizing hormone help the body do?

  • Regulate estrogen and testosterone

  • Cause birthing contractions to start at the appropriate time

  • Regulate the body's water balance

  • Develop a healthy immune system

Correct answer: Regulate estrogen and testosterone

The endocrine system is a set of organs that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system. Its principal functions are hormone production and internal communication and coordination. The major glands in the endocrine system are the pineal, hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid and parathyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, and ovaries or testes. These glands send hormones through the blood to other organs and tissues in the body to control the function of that organ.

The luteinizing hormone (LH, also known as lutropin and sometimes lutrophin) helps the body regulate estrogen and testosterone.

The oxytocin hormone causes birthing contractions to start at the appropriate time. The antidiuretic hormone regulates the body's water balance. The thymus helps the body develop a healthy immune system.

85.

What type of bond is formed when two ions of opposite charge attract each other?

  • Ionic bond

  • Metallic bond

  • Hydrogen bond

  • Covalent bond

Correct answer: Ionic bond

An ionic bond is formed when two ions of opposite charge attract each other. This type of bond is formed when one atom donates electrons to another atom.

86.

When an allele is recessive for a particular trait, how will the letter chosen to represent it in the Punnett square appear?

  • Lowercase

  • Capitalized

  • Bold

  • Underlined

Correct answer: Lowercase

When an allele is recessive for a particular trait, the letter chosen to represent it in the Punnett square will be lowercase.

A dominant allele will be represented with a capitalized letter.

87.

When a solid substance reaches a specific temperature it will transform into a liquid. This is known as which of the following?

  • The substance’s melting point

  • The substance’s boiling point

  • The substance’s malleability

  • The substance’s specific heat capacity

Correct answer: The substance’s melting point

A substance’s melting point is the temperature at which a solid substance changes into a liquid.

Boiling point is incorrect because it is the temperature at which a liquid substance begins to boil and transforms into a vapor. Malleability is incorrect because it is a metal substance’s ability to be shaped. Specific heat capacity is incorrect because it is the amount of energy required to change a substance’s temperature by one degree Celsius.

88.

Which types of muscle fibers contract slowly and use aerobic respiration (oxygen and glucose) to produce energy (ATP)?

  • Slow oxidative fibers

  • Fast oxidative fibers

  • Fast glycolytic fibers

  • Slow glycolytic fibers

Correct answer: Slow oxidative fibers

There are three main types of skeletal muscle fibers: slow oxidative, fast oxidative, and fast glycolytic. Slow oxidative fibers contract slowly and use aerobic respiration to produce ATP. 

Fast oxidative fibers contract quickly and use mostly aerobic respiration but also have the capability to switch to anaerobic respiration (glycolysis). Fast oxidative fibers fatigue more quickly than slow oxidative fibers. Fast glycolytic fibers contract fast and mostly use anaerobic glycolysis. They are the fastest of the three fiber types to fatigue. Most skeletal muscles contain varying amounts of all three fibers.

89.

Which of the following could be inferred from this passage?

  • Rolf visits the author frequently

  • Rolf shares a dormitory with the author

  • The author enjoys Rolf's visits

  • The author doesn't have much school work

Correct answer: Rolf visits the author frequently

An inference is something not directly stated in the passage but rather, implied.

A logical conclusion is a decision made based on the logic presented. The only conclusion we can make is that Rolf visits the author frequently.

The author makes no mention of sharing a dorm with Rolf, and the other two statements are unknown.

90.

Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

  • Dangers Associated with Increased Technology Usage

  • Texting While Driving Causes Fatal Accidents

  • Distracted Driving Causes Fatal Accidents

  • Mobile Technology: Bad for Your Health

Correct answer: Dangers Associated with Increased Technology Usage

The title that correctly addresses the main issues presented in the passage is: Dangers Associated with Increased Technology Usage. A passage's title should be a brief statement of the central idea.

The other answer choices use words that are found in the passage but do not correctly address the main issues presented.

91.

The electron transport system is the third process step in cellular respiration. Where does this process step take place?

  • Mitochondria

  • Cytosol

  • Chloroplast

  • Golgi apparatus

Correct answer: Mitochondria

The electron transport system is the third process step in cellular respiration, and it takes place in the mitochondria. The electron transport system is the step in which NADH molecules are oxidized in order to produce oxygen and then water. The Krebs cycle (second process step) also takes place in the mitochondria.

The glycolysis phase (first process step) takes place in the cytosol.

92.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.

Pat and Laurie had a ______ agreement, so they took turns taking care of each other's kids once a week.

  • reciprocal

  • antagonistic

  • unctuous

  • supercilious

Correct answer: reciprocal

Pat and Laurie had a reciprocal agreement, so they took turns taking care of each other's kids once a week.

Reciprocal means a return in kind. The context cues here are in the second clause: they took turns...Because they took turns and each helped the other equally, their arrangement was reciprocal.

Antagonistic means showing opposition. Unctuous means smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness. Supercilious means haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a nonverbal expression [a supercilious smile].

93.

What is the difference between a balance and a scale?

  • A balance measures mass and a scale measures weight

  • A balance measures weight and a scale measures mass

  • A scale is more accurate than a balance

  • A balance is more accurate than a scale

Correct answer: A balance measures mass and a scale measures weight

A balance measures an unknown mass by comparing it to a known mass. A scale measures weight by using a device, such as a spring, that is deflected by the object being measured. For example, a balance will work in the reduced gravity of the moon just as well as it works on earth. However, an object attached to a spring scale on the moon will have a different weight than the same object attached to the same spring scale on earth.

94.

Potassium chloride salt is formed when a potassium solution combines with chloride. This is an example of which of the following?

  • Synthesis

  • Single replacement

  • Combustion

  • Double replacement

Correct answer: Synthesis

An example of synthesis is when a potassium solution is combined with chloride to form potassium chloride salt. Synthesis is a reaction that causes two elements to join to form one product.

Single replacement occurs when an active metal reacts with an ionic compound that contains a less active metal to form a new compound. Combustion is an exothermic chemical reaction that occurs when heat acts on oxygen or a fuel compound. Double replacement occurs when two ionic compounds combine and form two new ionic compounds that have switched partners.

95.

Given 4 centimeters = 1.5748 inches, how many centimeters are in one yard?

  • 91.44 cm

  • 22.86 cm

  • 45.72 cm

  • 102.79 cm

Correct answer: 91.44 cm

Use unit conversion fractions:

1 yard × 3 feet/1 yard × 12 inches/1 foot × 4 centimeters/1.5748 inches = 91.44 centimeters (cm).

96.

Which of the following can lead to gout, which is the body’s inability to process uric acid?

  • Consumption of seafood

  • Consumption of carbohydrates

  • Consumption of salt

  • Consumption of oxalates

Correct answer: Consumption of seafood

The consumption of seafood, or other foods rich in uric acid (chocolate or red wine) can cause uric acid build up, which can lead to gout.

The consumption of carbohydrates can lead to tooth decay, as carbohydrates break down to form sugar. The consumption of salt can lead to high blood pressure. The consumption of oxalates can lead to the formation of calcium kidney stones.

97.

What is the equivalent of 136 ounces in pounds?

  • 8.5 lb

  • 8 lb

  • 7.5 lb

  • 9 lb

Correct answer: 8.5 lb

Use a unit conversion fraction:

136 ounces (oz) × 1 pound (lb)/16 oz = 8.5 lb.

98.

Which of the following suffixes indicates in the direction of?

  • -ward

  • -id

  • -ist

  • -ness

Correct answer: -ward

The suffix -ward is added to a word to indicate in the direction of. For example, forward means moving in a direction toward the front, and backward means moving in a direction toward the back.

The suffix -id is added to a word to indicate a thing connected with or belonging to. The suffix -ist is added to a word to indicate one who or that which. The suffix -ness is added to a word to indicate the state of.

99.

During which mitosis phase does the mitotic spindle vanish?

  • Telophase

  • Prophase

  • Metaphase

  • Anaphase

Correct answer: Telophase

Telophase is the fourth phase of mitosis, during which the following actions occur:

  • The chromosomes gather at each pole of the cell
  • The chromatin decondenses
  • A new nuclear envelope appears at each pole
  • A new nucleoli appears in each nucleus
  • And the mitotic spindle vanishes

Mitosis is a four-stage process that creates two identical cells from one original cell.

  1. Prophase is the first and longest stage of mitosis. In this stage, the chromosomes become visible and the centrioles separate and move to opposite poles of the cell.
  2. Metaphase is the second stage of mitosis. In this stage, the chromosomes line up across the center of the cell and become connected to the spindle fiber at their centromere.
  3. Anaphase is the third stage of mitosis. In this stage, the sister chromatids separate into individual chromosomes and are pulled apart.
  4. Telophase is the fourth and last stage of mitosis. During this stage, the chromosomes gather at opposite ends of the cell and lose their distinct rod-like shapes. Two new nuclear membranes then form around each of the two regions of DNA and the spindle fibers disappear.

100.

Which of the following cavities is lined by the connective tissue of peritoneum?

  • Abdominal cavity

  • Cephalic cavity

  • Thoracic cavity

  • Pelvic cavity

Correct answer: Abdominal cavity

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