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California Basic Educational Skills Test 2023 Exam Questions

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161.

If 4d + 4 < 40, which of the following must be true?

  • d < 9

  • d < -9

  • d > 4

  • d > 36

  • d < 8

Correct answer: d < 9

Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation: 4d < 36

Divide both sides of the equation by 4: d < 9

162.

Caitlyn was grading her class's exams. She had seven students who scored a 93, nine students who scored a 96, and three students who scored a 70. What was the average exam score in Caitlyn's class?

  • 90.78

  • 92.33

  • 86.33

  • 74.78

  • 89.33

Correct answer: 90.78

To find the average, take the sum of the test scores and divide it by the number of students who took the test:

7(93) + 9(96) + 3(70) = 651 + 864 + 210 = 1,725

7 + 9 + 3 = 19

1,725 / 19 = 90.78

163.

Read the passage, then answer the following question.

Which of the following statements, if true, would weaken the argument in the author’s last sentence?

  • Certain drugs can improve the brain’s ability to learn and retain information at an advanced rate

  • Alcohol use kills brain cells, which reduces the brain’s ability to retain information

  • It is harder for drug addicts to retain information than it is for those who do not use drugs

  • It is harder for alcoholics to retain information than it is for those who do not drink

  • Sniffing harmful chemicals can reduce one’s ability to retain information

Correct answer: Certain drugs can improve the brain’s ability to learn and retain information at an advanced rate

The author argues that harmful chemicals and drugs can reduce one’s ability to learn and retain information. In order to weaken the argument, you need to show that it is possible that some drugs can improve one’s ability to learn and retain information.

164.

Analyze the index below. Then answer the following question:

Working With Web Pages
Attaching CSS styles to web, 165-166
Changing orientation, 141-143
Designing responsive, 153-157
Exporting HTML pages, 163-164
Inserting mobile-sized HTML page, 163-169
Previewing on mobile device, 155, 157-159

Which of the following best describes the organizational pattern used in the section of the book dealing with Working with Web Pages?

  • By category

  • Alphabetically

  • Chronologically

  • By importance

  • From easiest to hardest

Correct answer: By category

The different ways to work with web pages are broken down into different categories. 

You have no way of evaluating if the index is organized by importance, or from easiest to hardest.

165.

If 3n - 3 > 33, which of the following must be true?

  • n > 12

  • n > 36

  • n > 24

  • n > 8

  • n < 8

Correct answer: n > 12

Add 3 to both sides of the equation: 3n > 36

Divide both sides of the equation by 3: n > 12

166.

If -8z + 6 < 46, which of the following must be true?

  • z > -5

  • z > 5

  • z < -5

  • z < 1/5

  • z < -8

Correct answer: z > -5

Subtract 6 from both sides of the equation: -8z < 40

Divide both sides of the equation by -8: z > -5

Remember that the sign reverses direction when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

167.

If 10 + 8n = 42, what is the value of 9n?

  • 36

  • 4

  • 9

  • 32

Correct answer: 36

First, subtract 10 from each side of the equation: 8n = 32

Now, divide each side of the equation by 8: n = 4

The question asks you to find the value of 9n: 9 * 4 = 36

168.

Read the passage, then answer the following question.

Which of the following best outlines the structure of the passage?

  • A story is told, and then facts are given

  • A statement is made and is then supported

  • A theory is stated and is then explained

  • A question is asked and then answered

  • An argument is made and then refuted

Correct answer: A story is told, and then facts are given

The passage starts with a story told by the author. Then that story is followed by facts regarding motorist seat belt statistics.

169.

Read the passage, then answer the following question.

Which of the following best outlines the structure of the passage?

  • A statement is made, followed by general discussion

  • A theory is stated, then explained

  • A question is asked, then answered

  • An argument is stated, then defended

  • An experiment is stated, then concluded

Correct answer: A statement is made, followed by general discussion

The passage starts by stating that more people are using smartphones as technology advances. Then the statement is followed by general discussion about how people use their smartphones.

170.

View the supporting details to answer the following question.

What is the percent increase in sales from 2008 to 2009 for the Crossover?

  • 8.00%

  • 6.00%

  • 7.50%

  • 8.50%

Correct answer: 8.00%

Calculate the percent increase using the percent change formula (difference / original). The total for the Crossover in 2008 is $800 and in 2009 is $864.

The percent change fraction is $64/$800, thus giving you an 8.00% increase from 2008 to 2009.

171.

Read the passage, then answer the following question.

The passage answers all of the following questions except:

  • Did the father put on his seat belt after hearing the information?

  • Does wearing a seat belt help prevent injuries?

  • Is wearing your seat belt a law in all states?

  • How long was the author’s road trip with his father?

  • What is the ratio of motorists who will be involved in a traffic crash this year to motorists who will not?

Correct answer: Did the father put on his seat belt after hearing the information?

Although the last paragraph states that the author’s father did not appreciate the information, it does not state if he put on his seat belt or not.

172.

Heath has recorded an average daily temperature reading of 92 degrees, and has a total of 2,760 degrees. How many days has Heath been recording the temperature?

  • 30

  • 25

  • 34

  • 38

  • 40

Correct answer: 30

To find the number of days, divide the total degrees by the average daily temperature.

2,760 / 92 = 30

173.

View the supporting details to answer the following question.

The information above shows the starting speed and ending speed for five consecutive days. If the same speed increase occurs throughout each day, what was the starting speed on day 5?

  • 33

  • 33 1/4

  • 33 1/2

  • 34

Correct answer: 33

Each day the speed increases 3 1/4. If you add this to day 4's starting speed, the ending speed will be 33. This would also be the starting speed for day 5.

174.

If z + 3s - h = p(n), what is the value of p when z = 9, s = 1/3, h = 2, and n = 1/2?

  • 16

  • 12

  • 32

  • 8

  • 4

Correct answer: 16

Here is the equation you are given: z + 3s - h = p(n)

Now, substitute the values you are given for z, s, h, and n: 9 + 3(1/3) - 2 = p(1/2)

9 + 1 - 2 = 1/2p

8 = 1/2p

16 = p

175.

Read the passage, then answer the following question. 

Which of the following provides the best outline for the passage?

  • A specific story is told, followed by general explanations

  • A topic is given, then supported by specific examples

  • An example is given, followed by specific explanations

  • A theory is introduced, then supported by examples

  • A general story is told, followed by counter-arguments against the story

Correct answer: A specific story is told, followed by general explanations

The passage starts with the story of Bryan Scott. From there, the reader learns about the development of classes to fit the needs of adult learners.

176.

Tiffany is looking at a right triangle, where angle B is identified as being 42 degrees. How many degrees would angle C be, if angle A was the 90-degree angle?

  • 48

  • 228

  • 52

  • 42

  • 45

Correct answer: 48 

Every triangle contains 180 degrees. You will need to subtract the degrees of angles A and B to find the degree of angle C: 

180 - 90 - 42 = 48

177.

Last month Kristina weighed 186 3/4 pounds. This month she weighs 179 1/2 pounds. What is the difference between what she weighed this month and what she weighed last month?

  • 7 1/4

  • 6 3/4

  • 6 1/2

  • 6 1/4

  • 7 1/2

Correct answer: 7 1/4

To find the difference, convert all fractions to give them all the same denominator:

186 3/4 - 179 2/4 = 7 1/4

If you use the Bowtie method, you will first need to convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions. 186 3/4 = 747/4, and 179 1/2 = 359/2.

Then, 747/4 - 359/2 = (1494 - 1436)/8 = 58/8 = 29/4 = 7 1/4.

178.

Use the table of contents below to answer the question that follows.

A Textbook of Psychology
About the Author
Preface
Prologue: The Story of Psychology
Chapter 1: Thinking Critically with Psychological Science
Chapter 2: The Biology of Mind
Chapter 3: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind
Chapter 4: Nature, Nurture, and Human Diversity
Chapter 5: Developing Through the Life Span
Appendix A: Careers in Psychology
Appendix B: Answers to Test Yourself Questions
Glossary
References
Name Index
Subject Index

Where can the reader look to find information regarding the author?

  • About the Author

  • Preface

  • Glossary

  • References

  • Name Index

Correct answer: About the Author

The section that contains information regarding the author of the textbook would be found under the section titled "About the Author."

179.

How many hours are there in three weeks?

  • 504

  • 168

  • 332

  • 24

  • 84

Correct answer: 504

In order to solve the problem, you need to convert the units from weeks to hours, as follows: 

1 week * 7 days / 1 week * 24 hours / 1 day = 168 hours. There are 168 hours in one week.

Multiply by 3 to get 504 hours in three weeks.

180.

Read the passage, then answer the following question.

The author uses the word “newbie” to describe himself as:

  • A person new to playing golf

  • A person buying a new set golf clubs

  • A person new to the sports equipment store

  • A person who has played golf before

  • A person who has purchased golf clubs before

Correct answer: A person new to playing golf

If you are unfamiliar with the word, information in the passage implies that he is not an experienced golfer. The first few sentences of the passage help eliminate the fact that “newbie” would not mean a person who has played golf before or has purchased golf clubs before.

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