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Quiz for ACT Prep Seminar
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1
Harder questions are worth more points.
True
False
2
The test is scored on a scale of 200-800 points.
False
True
3
All four sections of the ACT are the same length.
False
True
4
Why should you show your math work?
It's a trap!
You are required to show all work.
If you have time, you can double check for mistakes.
The test graders want to see how nice your handwriting is.
5
How many math questions are on the test?
50
30
60
40
6
If you were comparing apples and oranges, it is correct to say that one was the tastiest.
False
True
7
Some of the harder math formulas are provided for you.
True
False
8
Just because an answer isn't mentioned or supported in the passage doesn't mean it's wrong.
True
Falsd
9
You should spend as much time as you need to get every question right.
False
True
10
We need to write down which numbers we choose for our variables.
True
False
11
How many degrees are in a square?
180
500
90
360
12
When we pick and choose answers, we have to test all answer choices.
False
True
13
How do you convert a percent to a decimal?
Divide by 100
Move the decimal point 2 places to the left.
14
The shortest answer is usually wrong.
True
False
15
Variables are rarely easier to work with than actual numbers.
True
False
16
The "No-Change" option is correct 20-25% of the time.
True
False
17
What answer choice should you start with on Pick and Choose answer problems?
H
A
B
C
18
On the test, the different categories of questions are present separately.
True
False
19
If you don't know the answer, leave it blank.
True
False
20
In the following sentence, "there" is spelled correctly: "We went shopping there yesterday."
No
Yes
21
What do you call a triangle with 2 equal sides?
Scalene
Isosceles
Equilateral
Big
22
What is POE?
Process of Elimination
Princess of Everything
Piles Of Eclaires
Puppies On Elephants
23
You should read the entire passage before attempting to answer the questions.
False
True
24
1 is a prime number.
True
False
25
You should ONLY pay attention to the underlined portion when figuring out the answer.
False
True
26
According to its makers, the ACT is an IQ test.
False
True
27
Biased experiments are not good experiments.
True
False
28
You should use a calculator on every math problem.
False
True
29
The ACT tests standard written English.
False
True
30
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
a 2 + b2 = c2
a + b = c
a2 + b = c2
Really hard to spell.
31
What is "c" in the Pythagorean Theorem?
Hypothesis
Calculate
Hypotenuse
Candy
32
The ACT includes only multiple choice questions
False
True
33
You can focus strictly on a search for errors in the passages and do well.
True
False
34
If you are behind on the reading section, maintain your pace and get as many right as you can.
True
False
35
What is a hypothesis?
The standard you measure your experiments against.
Drawing a conclusion based on facts you have.
Some kind of sea creature?
An educated guess about a scientific process.
36
Most correct answers directly quote the passage.
True
False
37
What do you call a triangle with 3 equal sides?
Pretty
Equilateral
Scalene
Isosceles
38
The ACT test includes trigonometry.
False
True
39
How many reading questions are on the test?
60
40
50
92
40
What do adverbs modify?
Adjectives
Pronouns
Other Adverbs
Verbs
41
How long is the Science Reasoning Section?
35 Minutes
75 Minutes
1 Hour
27 Minutes
42
Compared to the SAT, the ACT has fewer trick questions, but poses a greater timing challenge.
True
False
43
What does absolute value do to a negative number?
Makes it a prime number.
Makes it a negative number.
Makes it a positive number
Makes it disappear.
44
How do you find the perimeter of a figure?
Multiply the length of all sides.
P=25/L
Add the length of all sides
P=25x
45
Word choice questions are tricky because the choices will usually be grammatically correct.
False
True
46
If you have difficulty with a question, you should quickly eliminate answers and make a guess.
True
False
47
You can use a calculator while taking the test.
False
True
48
In mathematical terms, "of" always means what?
Subtract
Divide
Multiply
Add
49
The science questions are arranged in order of difficulty.
True
False
50
How many minutes should you spend reading each passage?
Until I understand it
No more than three
5 Minutes
Less than 10
51
The OMIT answer should be avoided.
True
False
52
You should never trust your "ear" when figuring out the answer.
False
True
53
The ACT includes a strong vocabulary component.
True
False
54
When we pick and choose numbers, we have to test all answer choices.
False
True
55
An experiment should test multiple variables at once.
False
True
