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Which best explains why a digital leader would join a society specializing in technology?

A
to fulfill continuing-education requirements
B
to learn how to teach technology to students
C
to learn how to lead an online group in a project
D
to keep up with the latest in online tools
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What is an example of an Internet access problem?

A
The browser is slow or won’t function.
B
The keyboard keys do not work properly.
C
The pointer for the mouse wanders around.
D
The computer crashes or runs very slowly.
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What does a grand jury decide?

A
whether a person is guilty of a crime
B
whether a trial should take place
C
whether a person should be imprisoned
D
whether police should receive a warrant
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The ages of the people in attendance at the showing of an award-winning foreign film are shown below.

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A
The data is symmetrical, showing that the majority of the attendees were between the ages of 30 and 50.
B
The data is symmetrical, showing that the majority of the attendees were between the ages of 21 and 60.
C
The data is skewed, showing that the majority of the attendees were between the ages of 30 and 50.
D
The data is skewed, showing that the majority of the attendees were between the ages of 21 and 60.
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An important time-management strategy is

A
making sure your chosen study area is free from distractions.
B
establishing a study area even if it changes from day to day.
C
studying after fulfilling other responsibilities and activities.
D
eliminating activities and rest-time in order to study.
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Read this social media post.

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A
The post is not relevant because too few people like it.
B
The post is relevant because it has been shared 75 times.
C
The post is not relevant because it uses facts that are out of context.
D
The post is relevant because the mayor has shown she does not like parks.
Option D
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Sal recorded the number of crackers in each snack-sized package he opened.Which statement must be true according to the box plot?

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A
The data is symmetric, and the lowest number of crackers in a package was 7.
B
The data is symmetric, and the lowest number of crackers in a package was 8.
C
The data is skewed, and the lowest number of crackers in a package was 7.
D
The data is skewed, and the lowest number of crackers in a package was 8.
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The Virginia Plan created a central government with

A
one branch and a bicameral legislature.
B
one branch and a unicameral legislature.
C
three branches and a bicameral legislature.
D
three branches and a unicameral legislature.
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The number of points that Shira scored each basketball game so far this season is shown on the dot plot.

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A
The data is skewed to the right and shows that she never scored fewer than 2 points or more than 12 points in a game.
B
The data is skewed to the right and shows that she scored 11 points in more games than all of the other games combined.
C
The data is skewed to the left and shows that she never scored fewer than 2 points or more than 12 points in a game.
D
The data is skewed to the left and shows that she scored 11 points in more games than all of the other games combined.
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Lydia is trying to create a study schedule. Why must she consider her other activities and responsibilities?

A
so she can decide when to multitask
B
so she can ensure she has time for breaks
C
so she can decide what activities to change
D
so she can plan around her existing schedule
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Read the scenario. Martin has autism. His parents feel that the school district is not providing a learning plan that takes into account his specific needs.

A
Title IX
B
Civil Rights Act of 1964
C
Americans with Disabilities Act
D
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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A survey was taken of a random sampling of residents of New York City and Los Angeles to compare how many of them own a car.Which statement about the two-way frequency table is true?

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A
The survey represents quantitative data.
B
There is a greater percentage of LA residents who own a car than NYC residents who do.
C
The total number of people in the poll who own a car is 4,120.
D
More people in the poll own a car than do not own a car.
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What is part of the prewriting process? Check all that apply.creating a planorganizing ideas and informationwriting an introductiondeveloping different topicsfinding a topic

A
creating a plan
B
organizing ideas and information
C
writing an introduction
D
developing different topics
E
finding a topic
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A time-saving strategy that helps define unfamiliar words involves using

A
familiar words for clues.
B
the dictionary for clues.
C
online resources.
D
reference books.
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Which best states how some groups were excluded from the Enlightenment ideal of equality?

A
White male landowners could not participate in the government.
B
Non-Westerners were seen as foreign and less important.
C
Some people were required to have a social contract with the government.
D
Kings and queens were seen as having a divine right to rule.
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Which is an example of a survey involving quantitative data?

A
the favorite food of each person
B
the number of cavities each person has had
C
the color of the walls in each person’s bedroom
D
the type of car that each person owns

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