Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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Review this social media post created by an organization called the Roselawn Committee for Peace.

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The committee is using social media to share content.
B
The committee is using social media to protest injustice.
C
The committee is using social media to raise awareness.
D
The committee is using social media as an organizing tool.
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Which is an example of entrepreneurship?

A
Viraj is part of a team of programmers hired by a video game company to help develop a new role-playing video game.
B
Hana works at a large museum and is paid to create interactive displays and exhibits that highlight Asian history and culture.
C
Keisha opens a market that sells fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy foods in a city neighborhood that does not have a grocery store.
D
Tyler has just been hired as an employee at a company that trains dogs and other service animals to assist people with disabilities.
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Review the headline for a news story.

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firsthand videos
B
breaking news
C
provocative content
D
user-created content
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Which scenario best illustrates the dangers of a monopoly for consumers?

A
Jasmine is looking for a new sweater. She wants one that is a dusty blue to go with a new pair of blue jeans. She finds nice sweaters in three stores, but only one store has the shade of blue she wants.
B
Marcus needs a new pair of running shoes. He only likes one brand and one style of shoe in that brand. He is upset when he cannot find the shoe he wants in his size in any store in town or online.
C
Ana uses one brand of peanut butter because it is the brand her grandmother uses. She is shocked when she discovers that a company has bought that brand and is discontinuing it in favor of their own.
D
Lek has a rare medical condition. Company X has developed a pill that is an effective treatment. It is the only company that can make the medicine. The company charges an extremely high price for each pill.
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How do socialism and communism compare?

A
Only communism is associated with democratically elected governments.
B
Only socialism allows for the private ownership of property.
C
Both require complete government control of the economy.
D
Both are equally practiced in some mixed-market economies.
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A mountain community has difficulty getting reliable electricity. High winds and fallen trees often result in power failures due to downed electrical transmission lines. In response, the community decides to invest in wind turbines to generate electricity locally rather than rely on the regional power company.

A
civil rights
B
decentralization
C
antitrust laws
D
price setting
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How does mass media differ from social media?

A
Users produce and share content in mass media.
B
Organizations produce the content in mass media.
C
Users can immediately comment on all mass media.
D
The internet is not used to deliver mass media content.
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Which scenario is an example of how social media can influence elections?

A
A political action group uses the hashtag #govote when they post memes and reminders on various social platforms.
B
A support group uses the hashtag #lgbtqyouth when they post advice and encouragement to young people in the LGBTQ+ community.
C
A news organization uses the hashtag #votetotals on its social media account to report the results of a tight mayoral race.
D
A group uses the hashtag #climatechangeisreal to start an online conversation about climate change and ends up engaging both politicians and citizens.
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Which situation is an example of using social media?

A
Tomás reads an Ability magazine article about CJ Jones, a comedian, actor, writer, and producer who is deaf.
B
Zuri checks a national news source online to see if there are updates about a voting-rights march in Washington, DC.
C
Hannah comments on a post about an upcoming virtual tour of Passover traditions from communities around the world.
D
Wei watches a TV reporter on a local news program interview a community leader about the town’s plan to build a new recreation center.
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What is the relationship between the Fed and other banks?

A
The Fed sets the salaries for employees at every bank in the nation.
B
The Fed decides who is eligible for loans and who is not at various banks.
C
The Fed monitors all deposits and loans at local banks to be sure they’re making a profit.
D
The Fed makes sure that banks follow rules, and it loans money to banks that are in a crisis.

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