Lasers and incandescent lights are different in an important way. Incandescent light from light bulbs emits light of different wavelengths and moves in many directions. On the other hand, laser beams are monochromatic, consisting of a single wavelength. They can travel great distances without spreading.
Any comparison of laser and incandescent lights must include a discussion of __________.
A. small and large light bulbs
B. wavelengths
C. soundwaves
D. echoes
Linewatch operations are conducted near international boundaries and coastlines in areas of Border Patrol jurisdiction to prevent the illegal entry and smuggling of aliens into the United States and to intercept those who do enter illegally before they can escape from border areas. Signcutting is the detection and the interpretation of any disturbances in natural terrain conditions that indicate the presence or passage of people, animals, or vehicles.
The operation that's designed to detect changes in the natural environment, which may indicate passage of illegal aliens is called __________.
A. Linewatching
B. Signcutting
C. Border Patrol Operations D. Terrain Observation
The U.S. Department of Justice has prepared a report about hate crimes in the United States between 1997 and 1999. In 60% of hate crime incidents, the most serious offense was a violent crime, most commonly intimidation or simple assault. The majority of incidents motivated by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability involved a violent offense, while two-thirds of incidents motivated by religion involved a property offense, most commonly vandalism. Younger offenders were responsible for most hate crimes. Thirty-one percent of violent offenders, and 46% of property offenders were under age 18.
The majority of hate crimes during this period can be classified as __________.
A. property offenses
B. violent crimes
C. assault
D. intimidation
The U.S. Department of Justice has prepared a report about hate crimes in the United States between 1997 and 1999. In 60% of hate crime incidents, the most serious offense was a violent crime, most commonly intimidation or simple assault. The majority of incidents motivated by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability involved a violent offense, while two-thirds of incidents motivated by religion involved a property offense, most commonly vandalism. Younger offenders were responsible for most hate crimes. Thirty-one percent of violent offenders, and 46% of property offenders were under age 18.
Most property offense hate crimes were motivated by __________.
A. religion
B. race
C. sexual orientation
D. abortion
Each of the 94 federal judicial districts handles bankruptcy matters, and in almost all districts, bankruptcy cases are filed in the bankruptcy court. Bankruptcy cases can't be filed in state court. Bankruptcy laws help people who can no longer pay their creditors get a fresh start by liquidating their assets to pay their debts or by creating a repayment plan. Bankruptcy laws also protect troubled businesses and provide for orderly distributions to business creditors through reorganization or liquidation.
Which of the following statements isn't supported by the above passage?
A. Bankruptcy must be filed in a federal court.
B. Bankruptcy is designed to help individuals and protect businesses.
C. Businesses can be reorganized or liquidated through bankruptcy.
D. Bankruptcy must be filed in the bankruptcy court.
The etymology of the word or name, Alabama, has evoked much discussion among philological researchers. It was the name of a noted southern Indian tribe whose habitat when first known to Europeans was in what is now central Alabama. One of the major waterways in the state was named for this group and from this river, in turn, the name of the state was derived. According to some investigations, the tribal name Alabama must be sought in the Choctaw tongue, because it isn't uncommon for tribes to accept a name given them by a neighboring tribe.
The state of Alabama was named after __________.
A. a Choctaw Indian tribe
B. European settlers
C. a river
D. an Indian Chief
A link between advertising and alcohol consumption is intuitively compelling but hasn't been consistently supported by research. Because alcohol advertising is pervasive, econometric studies may not be sensitive to change or assess in a range where change actually makes a difference. In dealing with advertising, partial bans aren't likely to be effective, and total bans aren't practical. Advertising bans in one medium also are weakened by substitution of increased advertising in alternative media and/or other promotions.
The author of this passage believes __________.
A. advertisement of alcoholic beverages should be illegal
B. partial bans on alcohol advertising could be effective in some cases
C. bans on alcohol advertising aren't likely to work
D. clear links have been established between alcohol consumption and advertising
Presidential appointments are an ongoing effort. Some of a president's appointments require Senate confirmation. These appointments are for positions throughout the federal government, for the Cabinet and sub-cabinet, for members of regulatory commissions, for ambassadorships, for judgeships, and for members of numerous advisory boards.
Which of the following statements isn't true?
A. Presidential appointments require Senate confirmation.
B. A position on a regulatory commission is an example of a Presidential appointment.
C. Presidential appointments happen throughout the President's term in office.
D. All of the above statements are true.
You can put up to $3,000 a year into an individual retirement account (IRA) on a tax deductible basis if your spouse isn't covered by a retirement plan at work or as long as your combined incomes aren't too high. You also can put the same amount tax-deferred into an IRA for a nonworking spouse if you file your income tax return jointly.
The maximum amount that a married couple could possibly save in a tax-deferred IRA during a year is __________.
A. $3,000
B. $6,000
C. $9,000
D. The question can't be answered based on the information contained in the passage.
On June 22, 1944, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed into law one of the most significant pieces of legislation ever produced by the United States government: The Service members’ Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights. By the time the original GI Bill ended in July 1956, 7.8 million World War II veterans had participated in an education or training program, and 2.4 million veterans had home loans backed by the Veterans Administration (VA).
The G.I. Bill provided __________.
A. free housing, training, and education
B. medical coverage, education, and assistance to veterans
C. home loan guarantees, training, and education for many former military members
D. a means to exempt veterans from social security taxes
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