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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education and Qualifications — Unit test Answers

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Charlotte is using her teaching skills to train new employees on how to use software. The software is typically used in the Engineering and Technology pathway. Which additional skill is she most likely using?

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mechanical knowledge
B
persistence
C
computer-aided design skills
D
creativity
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Farmers in a Midwest community are concerned about a plant virus that is destroying their crops. Which best describes who they could consult with?

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an Agricultural Technician in the Science and Math career pathway
B
a Microsystems Engineer in the Engineering and Technology career pathway
C
a Food Science Technician in the Science and Math career pathway
D
a Nanosystems Engineer in the Engineering and Technology career pathway
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The state has declared that a former factory site is contaminated, although it doesn’t know if the property poses a danger to the public. Which expert should the state hire to learn about the risk, and what tasks should that person be able to complete?

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an Environmental Scientist, who can identify, prevent, and reduce pollution and hazards in and around the site
B
an Environmental Restoration Planner, who can devise a plan to protect the environment surrounding the site
C
an Hydrologist, who can study the water located underground and in the atmosphere surrounding the site
D
a Conservation Scientist, who can study and manage natural resources to protect the animals living near the site
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Scarlet is in her last year of high school. She wants to be a Medical Scientist. Which most accurately lists her educational pathway?

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high school diploma → bachelor’s degree → doctoral degree
B
high school diploma → associate’s degree
C
high school diploma → doctoral degree
D
high school diploma → bachelor’s degree → master’s degree
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Which careers require completion of secondary education, but little to no postsecondary education?

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Mathematical Technicians and Mechanical Engineers
B
Sociologists and Electronics Engineering Technicians
C
Food Science Technicians and Zoologists
D
Nondestructive Testing Specialists and Surveying Technicians
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Which best explains why Civil Engineers who work for a major city in California care about a budget debate at the state level?

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They are employed by a local government that receives its funding to pay employees from the state.
B
They are employed by a private company that receives its funding through government contracts.
C
They are self-employed, and the politicians are considering income tax changes that would affect their salaries.
D
They are self-employed as consultants for a nonprofit that applies for funding through government grant programs.
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Stephanie is a Zoologist who loves the outdoors and often travels the world researching wildlife and serving as a consultant to zoos. Which best describes the places she works and what she does there?

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in the wild, where she studies animals’ development and behavior, and then travels to zoos where she reports her findings
B
in a laboratory, where she conducts experiments about animal behavior and participates in conference calls with zoo officials
C
in an office, where she uses a computer to do research about animals and write reports for zoos
D
in a museum, where she builds animal exhibits and shares her findings with zoos undergoing redesign
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Which are characteristics for all careers in the STEM career cluster? Select all that apply.good with customerswork in laboratorieswork with computersanalyze informationdevelop bridgesdesign products

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good with customers
B
work in laboratories
C
work with computers
D
analyze information
E
develop bridges
F
design products
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Bud is a teacher in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics career cluster. He is thinking about changing his career as he does not see much growth in teaching. He is thinking of moving into private industry. Why might this be a good move for Bud?

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He can return to a university or community college and train for a new career.
B
He can return to doing what he loves, even if there are more regulations.
C
He can return to a career that is expected to grow faster than most industries.
D
He can return to doing what he loves, even though he will earn less money.
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The Smith family has five children who work in a variety of careers. They include a Building Designer, an Astrophysicist, a Computer Programmer, a Heating and Ventilation Expert, and an Animal Researcher. Which career cluster do all these jobs belong to?

A
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B
Science and Mathematics
C
Engineering and Technology
D
Research and Experiments

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