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Verbal Comprehension Test 3
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Instructions
Read the passage of information thoroughly and select the correct answer from the four options.
Read the question thoroughly to ensure you know what the question entails.
There is only one correct answer per question.
Base your answers only on the information given in the passage.
There is a time limit of 60 seconds per question.
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Practice Aptitude TestsAntibac is a company that produces cleaning products, such as antibacterial kitchen
cleaner. In 2012, Antibac launched a new product, which claimed to be more efficient than
any other domestic cleaner. In an attempt to promote this product, Antibac gave away free
samples, advertised on local radio stations and placed an ad in a national newspaper. As a
result of this, Antibac’s new product made record-breaking sales figures in its first month.
Antibac are now keen to carry out similar campaigns with its other products and hope to
rival the current household names in domestic cleaning products.
Q1 Based on the information in the above passage which of the following statements is
true?
a. Antibac’s product claims to be more efficient than other domestic cleaners.
b. Antibac gave away free samples of national newspapers.
c. Antibac gave away free sample of rival products.
d. Antibac is a household name in domestic cleaning products.
Answer: a
Explanation:
a. Option a correctly identifies that, based on the information in the passage,
Antibac’s new product claims to be more efficient than any other domestic
cleaner. Option a is the correct answer.
b. The passage states that in an attempt to promote its new product, Antibac gave
away free samples of its product advertised on local radio stations and placed an
ad in a national newspaper. It does not state that Antibac gave away free
samples of a national newspaper. Option b is incorrect.
c. The passage states that in an attempt to promote its new product, Antibac gave
away free samples of its product advertised on local radio stations and placed an
ad in a national newspaper. It does not state that Antibac gave away free
samples of rival products. Option c is incorrect.
d. The passage states that Antibac hopes to rival the current household names in
domestic cleaning products. It does not sate that Antibac is a domestic
household name. Option d is incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The carbonated soft-drinks industry is one of the most profitable industries in the UK. There
are three reasons for this. Firstly, the cost of p roducing carbonated drinks, such as cola and
lemonade, costs the producer a fraction of the item’s selling price to make. For this reason,
the cost to profit ratio is high.
Secondly, carbonated soft-drinks are purchase d by the largest cross-section of society. Not
only are soft-drinks popular amongst children and teen-agers, they are a common addition
to alcoholic beverages and often chosen b y adults wishing to avoid alcohol. For this
reason, the large target-audience of soft-dr inks is one factor which contributes to the
profitability of such products.
Finally, research suggests that certain carbonated soft-drinks contain certain chemicals
which have a mildly addictive quality. An example of this is caffeine. Therefore, many
consumers of carbonated drinks are likely to be affected by such substances, leading to
repeat purchases and even dependence. Such factors are to the advantage of the industry
and lead to the increased profitability of their products.
Q2 Based on the information in the passage alone, which of the factors below does not
contribute to the profitability of the carbonated soft-drinks industry?
a. Cost of production is minute compared to the selling price.
b. Carbonated-soft drinks are enjoyed by a wide cross-section of society.
c. The soft drinks industry spends £3 billion on advertising on average.
d. Carbonated drinks often include mildly addictive substances such as caffeine
Answer: c
Explanation:
a. The passage states that the cost of production is one of the three reasons why
the carbonated soft-drinks industry is profitable. Based on the question, option a
is therefore incorrect.
b. The question asks which of the given reasons is not identified by the passage.
The passage states that the large target audience is one of the reasons why the
carbonated soft-drinks industry is profitable. Based on the question, option B is
therefore incorrect.
c. The passage does not refer to advertising. Based on the question, option c is
therefore correct.
d. The passage states that ingredients, such as caffeine, which increase the
likelihood of repeat purchase, contribute to the profitability of the industry. Based
on the question, option d is incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Are supermarkets to blame for the increase in obesity in the UK? Critics suggest that the
low cost of high-fatty foods, such as ready meals, has led to the alarming rates of obesity in
the UK. However, an opposing school of thought suggests that other factors are in fact to
blame. One possible reason for this is the hectic life-style adopted by many people. In this
way, ready-meals can be seen as a quick alternative for individuals who are balancing long-
working hours with the demands of family life.
Another possible reason for the escalating levels of obesity within the UK is a lack of
physical exercise. Furthermore, levels of ob esity may be reduced by education; teaching
people which foods they should be eating an d promoting regular exercise.
Q3 Based on the information in the above passage, which one of the following
statements is incorrect?
a. Ready-meals are a quick alternative for individuals with a busy life-style.
b. Fast food companies have led to an increased level of obesity in the UK.
c. Educating people on the benefits of exercise may reduce obesity.
d. Low cost of junk food may be to blame for the high levels of obesity.
Answer: b
Explanation:
a. For this question, you must identify which pieces of information you cannot gain
based on the information in the passage alone. The passage states that ready
meals can be seen as an alternative for those with busy lives. In this way, the
information in option a can be gained for the passage. Based on the nature of
the question, option A is therefore incorrect.
b. For this question, you must identify which pieces of information you cannot gain
based on the information in the passage alone. The passage does not mention
the popularity of fast food companies. Based on the nature of the question,
option b is the correct answer.
c. For this question, you must identify which pieces of information you cannot gain
based on the information in the passage alone. The passage states that
educating people on the benefit of exercise may reduce levels of obesity in the
UK. Based on the nature of the question, option C is therefore incorrect.
d. For this question, you must identify which pieces of information you cannot gain
based on the information in the passage alone. The passage states that critics
blame the low cost of junk food for the high levels of obesity. Based on the
nature of the question, option d is therefore incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Oneline is an internet provider in the UK. Their target audience are those who access the
internet on a daily basis for an average of three to four hours. For this reason, Oneline
offers discount packages to new customers who plan to use their internet package to
enable them to work from home. Oneline also offers a ten per cent discount to students
and those over the age of sixty-five. However, unlike many of its competitors, Oneline fails
to offer additional services, such as satellite television or phone deals. For this reason, this
company is yet to become a well-known household name.
Q4 Based on the information in the passage, why is Oneline yet to become a well-known
household name? Select one answer only.
a. Oneline targets a minority audience.
b. Oneline charges more than its competitors.
c. Oneline fails to offer satellite television or phone deals.
d. Oneline’s internet service is limited to three to four hours a day.
Answer: c
Explanation:
a. The passage refers to Oneline’s target audience; however, it does not state that
this audience is a minorit. For this reason, option a is incorrect.
b. The passage makes no reference to the price Oneline charges. The passage
mentions that students and those of 65 are given a discount. However, this does
not suggest that Oneline charges more than its competitors. For this reason
option b is incorrect.
c. The passage states that Oneline fails to provide satellite television and phone
deals. It goes on to state that, in the last sentence of the paragraph, this is why
Oneline is yet to be a household name. Option C is therefore the correct answer.
d. The passage states that Oneline targets those who use the internet for an
average of three to four hours a day. It does not state that Oneline limits its
service to three to four hours a day. For this reason, option d is incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Deep sea anglerfish are known for their frightening appearance and use of
bioluminescent lures in order to catch their prey. Contrary to popular belief, only female
anglerfish have a bioluminescent lure, which is located just above the jaw. Female
anglerfish tend to be markedly larger than male anglerfish, with male anglerfish adopting
a parasitic relationship with the female during mating. Once the male has fused with the
female, he remains attached to her for the duration of her lifespan and is nourished by her
bloodstream.
Anglerfish can be pelagic or benthic, which refers to the depth of the ocean at which they
dwell. Pelagic anglerfish are laterally compressed whereas benthic anglerfish are
dorsoventrally compressed. Anglerfish are thought to have diversified during the early to
mid Cretaceous period, between 130 and 100 million years ago.
Q5 Based only on the information in the above passage, which of the following
statements is correct?
a. Anglerfish diversified less than 90 million years ago.
b. A popular belief is that both genders have bioluminescent lures.
c. Once fused with the female, the male anglerfish dies.
d. Pelagic anglerfish are much smaller than benthic anglerfish.
Answer: a
Explanation:
a. Option a is incorrect. The passage states that anglerfish diversified between 130
and 100 years ago.
b. Option b is correct. The passage states that “contrary” to popular belief, only
females have a bioluminescent lure.
c. Option c is incorrect. The passage states that the male is “nourished” for the
duration of the female’s lifespan.
d. Option d is incorrect. No reference is made to the size of either the benthic or
pelagic anglerfish.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Alternative Dispute Resolution, also known as ADR, is a method employed by the courts of
England and Wales in an attempt to reduce the amount of cases that go through the court.
In this way it is hoped that ADR will save not only time but also the expense of going to
court.
ADR is a method by which parties to a dispute are encouraged to resolve their issues by
alternative means, such as negotiation. In this way, taking a dispute to court is seen as a
last resort when the issue between the parties cannot be resolved by any other means.
A benefit of ADR is that it is less confrontational than going to court. In this way it is an
ideal means for the resolution of business disputes, as the working relationship between
the parties is better preserved than it may otherwise be. This allows the parties to resolve
the dispute and continue in their mutually beneficial business relationship.
Q6 Based on the information in the above passage alone, which of the following
statements is false?
a. ADR is a method of resolving disputes without going to court.
b. The aim of ADR is to save on the expense of going to court.
c. ADR is less confrontational and many people feel deprived
d. ADR enables parties to resolve disputes whilst maintaining their relationship.
Answer: c
Explanation:
a. Option a correctly identifies the nature of ‘ADR’ as identified at the beginning of
the passage. However, the question asked which statement contained false
information. For this reason, option a is incorrect.
b. Option b correctly identifies information contained within the passage. However,
the question asked which statement contained false information. For this reason,
option b is incorrect.
c. Although the passage states that ADR is less confrontational, it makes no note of
this leaving people feeling ‘deprived’. The question asks you to identify the
statement most likely to be false. With this in mind, option c is the correct
answer.
d. Option d correctly identifies information contained within the passage. This
information can be found towards the end of the passage. However, the question
asks you to identify which of the statements contains ‘false’ information. With this
in mind, option d is incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.This passage outlines common ways in which companies aim to resolve disputes between
their workers. There are two main approaches to dispute resolution within a company. The
first of these is the ‘evaluation’ approach. This method encourages a meeting between the
disputing parties to identify the issues between them. A neutral third party, often a team
leader, listens to their issues and aims to find a reasonable compromise to impose upon the
parties. There are often sanctions outlined for any breach of this compromise. The second
way in which companies often resolve disputes between workers is through the ‘facilitative’
approach. This method encourages open communication, identifying common ground and
encourages the parties to the dispute themselves to find a solution, rather than a third party.
A benefit of this approach is that the parties get to discuss their issues openly and provides
an opportunity for each party to apologise and move forward.
Q7 Based on the information in the passage only, which of the statements below
correctly completes the following sentence? The ‘evaluation’ approach to problem
solving...
a. Allows the disputing parties to find a solution themselves,
b. Requires a neutral third party to find a reasonable compromise.
c. Is a method by which companies’ analyse potential new business partners.
d. is a method that companies use to assess an employee’s contribution
Answer: b
Explanation:
a. Option a identifies a feature of the ‘facilitative’ approach to problem solving, as
outlined by the passage. The question asked is based on the ‘evaluation’
approach. For this reason option a does not correctly complete the sentence and
is the wrong answer.
b. Option b correctly identifies a key aspect of the ‘evaluation’ approach, as outlined
by the information in the passage. For this reason, option b is the correct answer.
c. The passage makes no reference to the ‘evaluation’ approach being linked to
new business partners. The question asked you to base your answer on
information in the passage alone. For this reason, option c does not correctly
complete the sentence and is the wrong answer.
d. The passage makes no reference to the ‘evaluation’ approach being linked to
employee assessment. The question asked you to base your answer on
information in the passage alone. For this reason, option d does not correctly
complete the sentence and is the wrong answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Negotiating is a vital business skill, as it aims to improve our bargaining position, and helps
to achieve a deal which benefits everyone. When carrying out a negotiation it is important
to have a clear idea of what your bottom line offer will be. This figure will be the lowest
amount you are willing to pay/receive.
This figure is important for two reasons. Firstly, it is important so that you do not end up
paying too much or accepting to little, ending up bound to a deal that is not in your favour.
Secondly, it is important that you know what this figure is, as offering too little may offend
the opposing party, who may walk away from the negotiation and the business deal. The
use of the correct tone and language are also key skills when negotiating, as, in business,
this process often involves a party you want to work with. Therefore, your manner must be
a civil one.
Q8 Based on the information in the passage only, which one of the following statements
is false?
a. Bottom line offers represent the lowest offer you are willing to accept.
b. With no bottom line offer you risk paying too much or being paid too little.
c. The best tone for a negotiation is an adversarial one
d. Offering too little in a negotiation can offend the other party
Answer: c
Explanation:
a. The question asks you to identify the false statement. Option a contains
information that can be found in the passage. For this reason, it is the wrong
answer.
b. The question asks you to identify the false statement. Option b contains
information that can be found in the passage. For this reason, it is the wrong
answer.
c. The question asks you to identify the false statement. Option c contains
information that is contrary to that contained in the passage. The passage states
that the best manner in which to conduct a negotiation is to be civil, as the
process often involves a party you wish to work with. For this reason, option c
contains false information. Based on the nature of the question, option c is the
correct answer.
d. The question asks you to identify the false statement. Option d contains
information that can be found in the passage. For this reason, it is the wrong
answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple was established in the 14th century. It is
situated on London Embankment, on the original site of the Knights Templar. The Society
itself has a rich history, containing members such as Sir Walter Raleigh.
The building also boasts historical visitors such as Queen Elizabeth 1st and Edward VII.
More recently, the Middle Temple building has also been home to some famous guests,
with scenes from the Harry Potter films taking place there. The society itself is now a legal
education establishment, playing a key role in the education of those wishing to become
barristers in England and Wales.
Q9 Based on the information in the passage alone, which of the statements below does
not correctly complete the following sentence? The Honourable Society of the Middle
Temple..?
a. Has been visited by Queen Elizabeth 1st and Edward VII.
b. Has had well known members such as Sir Walter Raleigh.
c. Is a legal education establishment.
d. Was purposely built near the London Embankment Underground station.
Answer: d
Explanation:
a. The question asks which statement cannot correctly complete the sentence,
based on the information in the passage. The information contained in option a
can correctly complete the sentence. For this reason, option a is the wrong
answer.
b. The question asks which statement cannot correctly complete the sentence,
based on the information in the passage. The information contained in option a
can correctly complete the sentence. For this reason, option b is the wrong
answer.
c. The question asks which statement cannot correctly complete the sentence,
based on the information in the passage. The information contained in option a
can correctly complete the sentence. For this reason, option b is the wrong
answer.
d. The question asks which statement cannot correctly complete the sentence,
based on the information in the passage. The passage states that the
Honourable Society of the Middle Temple was established in the 14th century. It
notes that guests include Queen Elizabeth 1st. For this reason, it is incorrect to
state that it was purposely built near London Embankment Underground station,
which would have been built at a much later date. For this reason, option d
cannot complete the sentence correctly and is the right answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The governance of financial institutions is an important policy area. By governance, we
mean the running of the company by a controlling party; usually by managers, directors or
shareholders. The 2008 financial crisis highlighted several failings in the governance of
financial institutions. For example the failure to understand the wide reaching effect of their
actions. In addition to this high level of remuneration, corporate greed and excessive risk
taking have all been noted as factors in the collapse of several previously leading financial
institutions. While these failures are varied, the key criticism of the current style of
governance is an inability to learn from past mistakes, leading to the repeat of this cycle of
failure.
Q10 Based on the information in the passage alone, which of the following options is not
listed as one of the failures of those governing financial institutions?
a. An inability to learn from their past mistakes
b. The taking of too many risks
c. Corporate social responsibility
d. Greed.
Answer: c
Explanation:
a. The question asks which of the statements is not listed as a failure of those
governing financial institutions. The passage identifies ‘an inability to learn
from past mistakes’ as one of these reasons. Therefore, option a is incorrect.
b. The question asks which of the statements is not listed as a failure of those
governing financial institutions. The passage identifies ‘excessive risk taking’
as one of these reasons. Therefore, option b is incorrect.
c. The question asks which of the statements is not listed as a failure of those
governing financial institutions. Corporate social responsibility is not
discussed by the passage. For this reason, option c is the correct answer.
d. The question asks which of the statements is not listed as a failure of those
governing financial institutions. The passage identifies ‘corporate greed’ as
one of these reasons. Therefore, option d is incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Corporate social responsibility, also known as ‘CSR’ is a term used to describe a way in
which companies conduct their business. It is the view that the profitability of the business
should be considered in-line with values such as honesty, fairness and transparency so as
to benefit the society they exist in. Other terms for this school of thought include ‘business
ethics’ and ‘sustainability’.
CSR proposes that the actions of companies can have such wide reaching impact on the
surroundings that they have a responsibility to conduct their business in a responsible
manner. For example, their actions can have an effect on employees and their families to
the economy as a whole.
Q11 Based on the information in the passage alone, which one of the statements below
correctly completes the following sentence? Corporate social responsibility, also
known as CSR, proposes that...
a. Businesses have a responsibility to make profit.
b. Businesses have a responsibility to their shareholders and directors.
c. businesses have a responsibility to the environment
d. Businesses should act in a responsible and ethical manner.
Answer: d
Explanation:
a. The question asks you to complete the sentence based on the information
contained within the passage alone. The passage makes no reference to
businesses having a responsibility to make profit. For this reason, option a is
incorrect.
b. The question asks you to complete the sentence based on the information
contained within the passage alone. The passage makes no reference to
businesses having a responsibility to their shareholders and directors. For this
reason option b is incorrect.
c. The question asks you to complete the sentence based on the information
contained within the passage alone. The passage makes no reference to
businesses having a responsibility to the environment. For this reason option
c is incorrect.
d. The question asks you to complete the sentence based on the information
contained within the passage alone. Option d correctly identifies that CSR
states businesses should act in a ‘responsible’ and ‘ethical’ manner. For this
reason, option d is the right answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Statistics suggest that the level of trust inspired by business leaders and companies is at
an all-time low. This information can be seen in the results of recent opinion polls, with
business leaders in the bottom third of those trusted to tell the truth, in the same category
as politicians.
This appears to be a global trend, with only 5 out of 21 countries naming business leaders
as ‘trustworthy’. When individuals were asked why they had responded in this way, over
20% of respondents stated they thought business leaders were greedy. A further 38%
blamed business leaders for the current state of the economy. However, the overwhelming
response was that respondents expected business leaders to lie to benefit themselves.
Q12 Based on the information in the passage alone, which one of the following statements
is false?
a. 30% of people blamed business leaders for the current state of the economy.
b. The minority of people surveyed named business leaders as ‘trustworthy’.
c. 20% cent of people thought business leaders were greedy.
d. Business leaders are in the same category as politicians for truthfulness
Answer: a
Explanation:
a. The question asks which statement is false. The passage states that 38% of
people blamed business leaders for the state of the economy. However, option
states that this figure is 30%. For this reason option a is false. Based on the
nature of the question, option a is the correct answer.
b. The question asks which statement is false. Option b correctly identifies
information contained within the passage. Based on the nature of the question,
option b is incorrect.
c. The question asks which statement is false. Option c correctly identifies
information contained within the passage. Based on the nature of the question,
option c is incorrect.
d. The question asks which statement is false. Option d correctly identifies
information contained within the passage. Based on the nature of the question,
option d is incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Competition between television channel providers to broadcast movies is fierce. The
following information has been gathered by the UK Competition Commission, who
investigated the acquisition of movie rights by a number of leading broadcasters in the UK.
The Commission found that competition is limited by the dominant provider, SKY TV.
Competing companies, such as British Telecom and Virgin Cable, are currently unable to
invest the same amount into the acquisition of movie rights without placing themselves in
financial jeopardy.
This allows the dominant channel provider to charge larger amounts as there is no fear of
being under-sold by a competitor. In this way, pay-per view movies are currently more
expensive than they might otherwise be.
Q13 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is
definitely true?
a. British Telecom and Virgin Cable have fewer of subscribers than SKY TV.
b. The Competition Commission looks at all broadcasters in the UK.
c. SKY TV is currently the dominant provider and can limit competition.
d. Pay-per view movies are less popular than they may otherwise be.
Answer: c
Explanation:
a. The question asks which statement is true. The passage makes no reference to
the amount of subscribers to any of the broadcasters mentioned. For this reason
we are unable to say whether the information in option a is true. The question
tells you to base your answer in the information in the passage alone. Option a
is, therefore, incorrect.
b. The question asks which statement is true. The passage specifically states that
the Competition Commission looked at ‘a number’ of leading broadcasters. For
this reason the information in option b is false. Option b is, therefore, the wrong
answer.
c. The question asks which statement is true. The information in option c can be
seen in the passage. For this reason option c is the correct answer.
d. The question asks which statement is true. The passage makes no reference to
the ‘popularity’ of pay-per view movies. For this reason we are unable to say
whether the information in option d is true. The question tells you to base your
answer in the information in the passage alone. Option d is, therefore, incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The dominant mobile network in the UK is Ora nge. Statistics suggest that, since purchasing
T-Mobile, the Orange group provides a servic e to over 30% of mobile users in the United
Kingdom. The second most popular netwo rk is O2. This company provides network
coverage for an estimated 20% of all mobile users in the UK. O2 has proved to be the
fastest growing network. This trend mirrors the range of prices offered by the network, the
deals available and the amount of revenue spent on advertising. The smallest network
providers in the UK are those which offer m obile services as a side-line to their main
business, for example supermarket networks. Such providers are responsible for a marginal
section of the total mobile service provided in the UK.
Q14 Based on the information in the passage alone, which one of the following statements
is definitely true?
a. O2 offers the cheapest prices.
b. O2 is the fastest growing network
c. Supermarket providers provide 1% of network coverage in the UK.
d. Since ‘Orange’ bought ‘T Mobile’, its user coverage has almost doubled.
Answer: b
Explanation:
a. The passage does not state that O2 offers the cheapest prices. For this reason,
option a is incorrect.
b. Option b correctly identifies that O2 is the fastest growing network. For this
reason, option b is the correct answer.
c. The passage makes no reference to a percentage of network coverage provided
by the supermarket providers. It merely states that this figure is marginal. For this
reason, option c is incorrect.
d. Option d correctly identifies that, based on the information in the passage,
‘Orange’ has taken over ‘T mobile’. However, the passage makes no reference
to the amount by which this has increased the company’s user coverage. For this
reason, option d is incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The phenomenon of bottled water has given rise to the creation of a billion pound industry.
The cost of bottled water can be up to 10,000 times higher than that of tap water. However,
a reported 53 billion gallons of bottled water are consumed each year. This is a shocking
figure, when considering the fact that much bottled water is actually from municipal water
sources; in other words, taps.
In addition, the process of bottling and transporti ng the water can have detrimental effects
on the environment. Last year over 16 million ba rrels of oil were used in the production of
bottled water. This is enough oil to fuel over hal f a million cars for an entire year. Finally,
statistics suggest that only one in six plastic wa ter bottles are recycled. In this way, the
bottled water industry can be seen as not only ov erly expensive for consumers, but also as
damaging for the environment.
Q15 Based on the passage, which one of the following statements is false?
a. Bottled water can be up to 10,000 times higher than the cost of tap water.
b. Bottled water is 10,000 times higher than the cost of tap water.
c. The oil from last year’s production of bottled water could fuel 500,000 cars
d. The bottled water industry may have a negative effect on the environment.
Answer: b
Explanation:
a. The question asks you to identify which statement contains false information,
based on that provided by the passage. The information in option a can be seen
in the passage. For this reason, option a is said to contain true information. For
this reason, option a is incorrect.
b. The passage states that the cost of bottled water can be up to ten thousand
times higher than that of tap water, it does not state that it is. This would imply
that the cost of all bottled water was the same. Based on the nature of the
question, option b is the correct answer.
c. The question asks you to identify which statement contains false information,
based on that provided by the passage. The information in option a can be seen
in the passage. For this reason, option c is said to contain true information. For
this reason, option c is incorrect.
d. The question asks you to identify which statement contains false information,
based on that provided by the passage. The information in option a can be seen
in the passage. For this reason, option c is said to contain true information. For
this reason, option c is incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Technology and business are having a harmonious relationship. Technological advances
can be seen as benefitting companies in several ways; increasing communication,
preparation and efficiency. An example of this is provided by tablet computers.
Tablets allow for work to be completed remo tely and with greater ease. Information, for
presentations and so on, can be edited and ready by the time the worker reaches his
destination. However, such technological adva nces mean that workers are completing ever
longer hours, unable to leave work unfinishe d. This also applies to emails, Blackberries,
mobiles and other forms of communication; m eaning that we are unable to leave our work
at work. In this way technology can be see n as placing an ever increasing burden on
individuals and blurring the line between home life and work.
Q16 Based on the information in the passage alone, which the statement below correctly
completes the following sentence? Technological advances can...
a. Be beneficial to businesses by increasing communication.
b. Be detrimental to workers as it makes it easier to leave their work at work.
c. Be beneficial to businesses allows business to monitor what staff are doing.
d. Be beneficial to workers as it acts as an incentive to work harder.
Answer: a
Explanation:
a. Option a correctly identifies information contained within the passage. For this
reason it can correctly complete the sentence. Option a is the right answer.
b. Option b incorrectly identifies information contained within the passage. For this
reason it cannot correctly complete the sentence.
c. The passage makes no reference to technological advances making it easier for
businesses to monitor their workers. For this reason, option c cannot correctly
complete the sentence. Option c is an incorrect answer.
d. The passage makes no reference to technological advances making it easier for
businesses to monitor their workers. For this reason, option d cannot correctly
complete the sentence. Option d is an incorrect answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The fashion industry is one of the most profitable sectors of the economy. An example of
this can be seen in the reported annual profit of the Arcadia Group. The Group, which
owns several high-street chains such as Topshop and Miss Selfridge, reported an annual
profit of one hundred and eight million pounds last year.
Similar figures have also been reported by leading fashion labels Zara and Urban
Outfitters. In this way, the fashion industry continues to grow despite the current economic
climate. A key aspect of this is that the reported figures are from high-street companies,
which promise up-to-date fashion at prices much more widely available than those of
designers.
Q17 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is
true?
a. Cheaper fashion labels provide a lower standard of products.
b. High-street fashion is more financially accessible than designer
c. High-street fashion provides a higher standard of products.
d. Fashion industry is the most profitable sector of the economy.
Answer: b
Explanation:
a. The passage makes no reference to the standard of the product produced. For
this reason, option a is an incorrect answer.
b. Option b correctly identifies that the author implies high-street fashion is more
financially viable than designer products. For this reason, option a is the correct
answer.
c. The passage makes no reference to the standard of the product produced. For
this reason option c is an incorrect answer.
d. The passage notes that the fashion industry is one of the most profitable sectors
of the whole economy. It does not state that it is the most profitable. For this
reason, option d is false. The question asks you to identify the true statement.
With this in mind, option d is an incorrect answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.The cost of using electrical items, such as tumble dryers, can be one of the greatest
household expenses. For this reason, compa nies offering to reduce the amount of money
spent yearly on such items are of increasing popularity. An example of this is provided by
the website sus-it.net, which promises to save consumers up to £690 a year by following its
simple tips.
These tips range from changing your appliances to energy-saving options, to insulating and
building advice. Such sites often provide a comparison of the usual running cost or
products, allowing consumers to compare models and assess their expected savings.
For example, according to the information provided by sus-it.net, a Panasonic NA washing
machine can save an average of £32.80 a year compared to other models.
Q18 Based on the information in the above passage, which one of the following
statements is true?
a. Brands claiming to reduce expenses from electric items are increasingly popular.
b. A way to save money is to avoid using energy saving appliances.
c. It is impossible to save money by changing the model of appliance.
d. Old-fashioned methods like washing lines and brooms save money
Answer: a
Explanation:
a. A: Option a correctly identifies information contained within the passage. The
question asks which statement is ‘true’. For this reason, option a is a correct
answer.
b. B: Option b incorrectly identifies information contained within the passage. For
this reason, option b is incorrect.
c. C: Option c states a contradictory message to that contained within the passage.
The passage states that it is possible to save money on your energy bill by using
‘energy saving’ models. The question asks which statement is true. For this
reason, option c is incorrect.
d. D: Option d contains information that is not states within the passage, the
question asks you to select an answer based on the information in the passage
alone. For this reason option d is incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Has the idea of health and safety been take n a step too far? Recent changes to the law,
aimed at improving the quality of working env ironments, can be seen to have a detrimental
effect. For example, firemen are no longer all owed to use a fireman’s pole as this has been
noted to cause injury. However, statistics su ggest that such injuries amount to a total of
0.02% of all injuries received by fire-fighters.
In comparison, up to 40% of injuries received by fire-fighters are in the form of bruises, cuts
and wounds received at the scene. Such he alth and safety initiatives can also be seen in
other professions. Teachers today are less li kely to organise school trips than in previous
years, due to the strict nature of health and safety laws. Such laws make it possible for
students who are injured during a trip to hold the staff liable.
Q19 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is
correct?
a. Injuries are more likely to occur at the scene than when using a fireman’s-pole.
b. Injuries using a fireman’s-pole are more likely than at the scene
c. Teachers are more likely to take students on trips than ever before.
d. Recent health and safety law changes have benefited work environments
Answer: a
Explanation:
a. Option a correctly identifies information that is in the passage. For this reason it
is the correct answer.
b. Option b fails to identify information contained within the passage. The passage
states that fire-fighters are more likely to receive bruises, cuts and wounds than
be injured whilst using a fireman’s-pole. For this reason, option b is incorrect.
c. Option c fails to identify information contained within the passage. The passage
states that teachers are less likely to take their students on trips. For this reason,
option c is incorrect.
d. Option d fails to identify information contained within the passage. The passage
states that recent changes to health and safety laws aimed to improve the quality
of working environments, but can be seen to have a detrimental effect. For this
reason, option d is incorrect.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.One way in which environmental authorities hope to preserve dwindling supplies of fish is
through the limitation of fishing rights in certain waters. An example of this can be seen in
the Republic of Ireland, where the Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFL), a state body established
in 2010, provides advice on the conservatio n, protection and management of Ireland’s
waters. In this way, the IFL ensures that the national and local laws are observed within
Ireland and a 12 mile sea perimeter.
The position in England is, however, different. There is a separation between fishing rights
in open water (sea fishing) and fishing rights on non-tidal waters. At sea, anyone can fish
from a boat or bank. With non-tidal waters, the owner of the land adjoining the water owns
the fishing rights on his/her side if the land. However, these rights can be leased or sold.
Q20 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements
cannot correctly complete the following sentence? The fishing rights in the Republic
of Ireland and England are different in that...
a. There is a separation between sea fishing rights and non-tidal water fishing.
b. In Ireland, fishing rights are monitored by the IFL.
c. In England, anyone can fish from a boat or bank on tidal waters.
d. In Ireland, anyone can fish from a boat or bank on tidal waters.
Answer: d
Explanation:
a. The question asks which statement cannot complete the sentence correctly,
based on the information in the passage. Option a contains correct information
and can complete the sentence. For this reason, option a is incorrect.
b. The question asks which statement cannot complete the sentence correctly,
based on the information in the passage. Option b contains correct information
and can complete the sentence. For this reason, option b is incorrect.
c. The question asks which statement cannot complete the sentence correctly,
based on the information in the passage. Option c contains correct information
and can complete the sentence. For this reason, option c is incorrect.
d. Option d contains incorrect information. The passage states that the IFL impose
fishing rights within a 12 mile sea perimeter. For this reason, option d cannot
correctly complete the sentence. With this in mind, option d is the correct
answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Cosmetics are big business. Statistics have shown that the most profitable company of 2011
was L’Oreal, who made a profit of 16.1 billion pounds. The second highest profit was reached
by Estee Lauder, who made 13 billion. Such high profits are testament to the strength of this
industry.
In support of this, the top twenty leading cosmetic companies made a collective profit of just
less than one hundred billion pounds globally. This suggests that such companies are able to
achieve successful levels of profit even in times of consumer belt-tightening.
Q21 Based on the information in the passage, which one of the following statements is
correct?
a. Estee Lauder reported the largest cosmetic company profit in 2011.
b. Estee lauder reported the second largest cosmetic company profit in 2011.
c. L’Oreal reported a profit of less than sixteen billion pounds in 2011.
d. The twenty leading cosmetics companies profited over £100 billion in the USA
Answer: b
Explanation:
a. The passage states that Estee Lauder reported the second largest profit of all
cosmetic companies last year. The question asks which statement is correct. For
this reason, option a is the wrong answer.
b. Option b correctly identifies that Estee Lauder reported the second largest profit
of all cosmetic companies last year. The question asks which statement is
correct. For this reason, option b is the correct answer.
c. The passage states that L’Oreal reported a profit of just over sixteen billion. The
question asks which statement is correct. For this reason, option b is the wrong
answer.
d. The passage states that the top twenty leading companies reported a collective
profit of just under one hundred billion pounds globally, not, as option d
suggests, in the United States. The question asks which statement is correct. For
this reason, option d is the wrong answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Some of the most philanthropic companies in the United States are shunning the limelight.
Philanthropy can also be known as ‘compassion’, ‘charity’, and ‘generosity’. Such figures
are gathered and published by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. The list of charitable
companies is topped by pharmaceutical companies, the lead of which is Johnson and
Johnson; they far outstripped the number two spot of Merck, who gave $923 million to
charity in 2011.
This figure is up by 12% on the figure donated in the year before. The Chronicle of
Philanthropy notes that on average, leading companies in the US gave 1.2% of their annual
profit to a charitable cause. However, several leading companies, including Apple and
Google refused to provide information on their charitable giving.
Q22 Which of the following statements cannot be learnt from the information in the
passage alone?
a. Some companies refuse to disclose the amount they give to charities.
b. Information on charitable giving is provided by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
c. Leading US companies gave an average of over one per cent of their profits.
d. Johnson and Johnson gave $923 million to charity last year.
Answer: d
Explanation:
a. The question asks you to identify which statement we cannot know from the
information contained within the passage. The information in option a can be
seen within the passage. For this reason, option a is incorrect.
b. The question asks you to identify which statement we cannot know from the
information contained within the passage. The information in option b can be
seen within the passage. For this reason, option b is incorrect.
c. The question asks you to identify which statement we cannot know from the
information contained within the passage. The information in option c can be
seen within the passage. For this reason, option c is incorrect.
d. Option d is the correct answer. We cannot know, based on the information in the
passage, how much money ‘Johnson and Johnson’ gave to charity last year.
This figure is not discussed. The passage notes that ‘Merck’ gave $923 million to
charity. However, there is no mention of the figure for ‘Jonson and Johnson’.
Based on the nature of the question, option d is the right answer.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.In the summer of 2012 Facebook launched a real-cash gambling application developed by
the London based online gambling operator Gamesys. As featured in this app, gamers will
be able to play numerous online games on Facebook with the chance of winning real
money. A spokesperson for the company producing the app stated “Real money gaming is
a popular and well-regulated activity in the UK, and we are allowing a partner to offer their
games to adult users on the Facebook platform in a safe and controlled manner”
However this move has generated controversy, UK members will be able to view the app
and due to the number of young and vulnerable people on Facebook in the UK, this may
encourage these people to gamble. As well as age restrictions on the application, a
spending limit will also be in place to prevent excessive player losses, helping to negate
losses for problem gamblers and children using their parent’s money.
Q23 Based on the previous passage, which one of these statements is definitely true?
a) The online gambling app has been banned outside the UK
b) Children are unable to access the real cash gambling app
c) The real money gaming industry in the UK is well-regulated
d) Problem gamblers will be prevented from utilising the app.
Answer: c
Explanation:
a) Although the passage only mentions it is available in the UK, it does not state
that the application has been banned in other countries. Therefore this statement
cannot be definitely true.
b) The passage states an age restriction is in place, however the passage does not
state that this will be effective in preventing children from accessing the
application. Similarly the spending limit is in place to negate losses in the event
of children using the app. Therefore this statement cannot be definitely true.
c) In the interview with a spokesperson from the gaming company, it is stated that
the UK gaming industry is well regulated. We can therefore conclude this
statement is true based on the passage.
d) The function of the spending limit is said to negate losses for problem gamblers,
it does not say that problem gamblers will be unable to access this application.
Therefore we cannot conclude this statement is true.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.It was identified that in the 2008 Beijing Olympics over 50% of gold medallists from the UK
were educated at private schools. Considering that only 7% of the UK population is
educated at private schools, this means a disproportionate number of privately educated
students are representing the UK in the Olympics. Over 30% of UK Olympians were
educated privately, as was 40% of all UK medallists. This trend is particularly marked in
sports such as equestrian in which every medallist was privately educated.
The reason for this difference is the emphasis in which private school place on sport by
devoting more time to sporting activities and often hiring top class coaches. To address
this imbalance steps are being taken to encourage students from state education to
engage in sport. A program was launched to identify and develop teenagers from
comprehensive schools in the sport of rowing.
Q24 Based on the passage, which one the following statements is not definitely true?
a) 93 percent of the UK population do not attend private school
b) The majority of UK medallists were privately educated.
c) Private schools devote more time to sports
d) Every equestrian medallist was privately educated
Answer: b
Explanation
a) The passage mentions that 7% of the UK population attend private schools and
therefore we can conclude that 93% therefore do not attend private school, making
this statement true.
b) It is stated in the passage that over 50% of GOLD medallists were privately
educated; it also states that only 40% of medallists were privately educated. We can
therefore conclude the statement is false.
c) It is mentioned in the passage that every equestrian medallist was privately
educated, therefore the statement is true
d) The statement mentions that private schools devote more time to sport, therefore the
statement is true.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Among the latest groups bothering the financial service industry of recent times are their
very own shareholders. Executive pay in the financial services industry have publically
generated controversy for many years, but now the shareholders have had enough, and a
rise in shareholder activism attempting to lower executive pay has been seen. This sudden
dissatisfaction with executive remuneration is due to the poor financial performance of the
financial service industry itself.
However despite poor financial performance and low returns to the shareholders, exuberant
remuneration packages have been the norm in the financial services sector for decades, as
it was believed that lowering pay will hamper performance. It seems that investors have
realised that the high pay for finance executives has not improved the profitability of their
respective firms, and instead has ramped up costs in a time when cost cutting is in order.
Q25 Based on the passage, which one of the following statements is the reason for the
increase in shareholder activism in the financial service industry?
a) Executive pay for finance executives has recently increased
b) Public controversy has put pressure on the shareholders
c) The revenues of financial services companies have lowered.
d) High pay has not increased profitability in financial services industry
Correct answer: d
Explanation
a) The passage states that executive for in finance has been high for decades, it
does not mention any sudden increase in executive pay, and therefore this
statement is not the reason for the increase in shareholder activism
b) Although the passage does mention public controversy, this is not stated to be
the reason for the increase in shareholder activism, and is therefore not its
cause.
c) The passage does not mention information regarding revenues in the financial
services sector, only general performance and profitability, we cannot therefore
assume that revenue decreases occurred, let alone are the cause of an increase
in shareholder activism
d) The passage does discuss the dissatisfaction of the shareholders due to the
profitability of their companies, and how high executive pay has not increased
profitability. This statement is therefore the reason for the increase in
shareholder activism
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Students in the United States face a difficult decision regarding their higher education. With
the global amount of student debt approaching $1 trillion, ever increasing tuition fees are
leaving graduates deeper and deeper in debt. This combined with a faltering economy and
high inflation; salaries are not rising to meet this increase in tuition fees. The global amount
of student debt per year has doubled in the past decade and students are beginning the
question the utility and return on investment of higher education.
When comparing the education system in Germany to the USA, fewer students attend
university in favour of vocational training and apprenticeship, and we see lower levels of
student debt and higher youth employment. As tuition fees continue to outstrip graduate
starting salaries it is possible that demand for university degrees may decrease, and a
subsequent increase in apprenticeships and opportunities for school leavers may increase.
Q26 Which statement cannot be learned based on the information in the passage?
a. The total amount of student debt each year has doubled in the past 10 years
b. Germany has lower youth unemployment than the USA
c. The world level of student debt is almost $1 trillion
d. Increasing the number of apprenticeships will decrease total student loan debt
Correct answer: d
Explanation:
a. The passage states that the total student debt per year has doubled in the past
decade, so therefore this statement is correct.
b. In the passage when comparing the USA and Germany’s education system we
see the passage states that Germany has higher youth employment, and is
therefore true.
c. The passage states that the global amount of student debt is approaching $1
trillion, and is therefore correct
d. The statement does not discuss if apprenticeships will affect student loan debt,
let alone that it will decrease it, and therefore cannot be learned from the
passage.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Although often considered a trivial and mundane aspect of corporate affairs, designing a
logo for a global company can be an extremely expensive, thorough process, or a cheap
and convenient one. At the extreme end, the oil and gas company BP spend over
$200,000,000 designing and developing their logo. Similarly the management consultancy
and IT company Accenture spent $100,000,000 on their logo.
However at the other end of the spectrum, the internet services company Google didn’t
spend a penny on their logo, instead the founding member Sergey Brin designed it himself.
Similarly the Coca-Cola logo was simply the formal hand written style used at the time of
coca-colas inception and never required an extensive design. The Nike logo cost the
company 500 shares of stock to design, which at the time was worth around $35, but would
be worth $600,000 today.
Q27 Which of the following statements is definitely true based on the passage of
information?
a. The Nike logo cost $35 cash
b. The Google logo cost less to produce than the Coca-Cola logo
c. Accenture spent less money on their logo than BP
d. BP holds the record for most expensive logo
Correct answer: c
Explanation:
a. This statement cannot be true based on the passage since the passage states
that the bike logo cost $35 worth of shares, not cash, and is therefore not true.
b. Google and coco-cola both spent no money developing their logo, and therefore
it cannot be said that Google spent less than Coca-Cola
c. The passage states that Accenture spent $100,000,000 and BP spent over
200,000,000 on their logo, so it is true that Accenture spent less money than BP
d. The passage does not mention if BP’s logo holds the record for most expensive
logo, so we cannot tell if this is true based on the passage.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Socially responsible investing is an important hot topic of discussion in the financial work at
present. Socially responsible investing itself is an obligation by a financial services
organisation to commit to ethical investments. It is part of a movement calling for greater
corporate social responsibility. Frequently such investments may include environmentally
friendly technologies, companies with good human rights track records and companies with
good consumer protection histories. Similarly socially responsible investing may call for a
decrease in investment in areas such as weapons technology, tobacco and gambling.
The question at the heart of this discussion is should the financial services industry be
obliged, either by their own shareholders or by customers to undertake such an investment
strategy? On one hand it is argued that socially responsible investing can help improve the
environment, local communities and other important social causes. However it is also
argued that socially responsible investing may be less profitable, and organisations which
undertake this strategy risk being out competed by organisations not obliged to undertake
these measures.
Q28 based on the passage, which one of the following statement best completes the
sentence? Socially responsible investing may lead to…
a. lower profits in the financial services industry
b. decreases in revenues in the weapons, tobacco and gambling industries
c. decreases in revenues in the financial services industry
d. Increased public awareness of environmental issues.
Correct answer: a
Explanation
a. The passage directly states that a concern regarding socially responsible
investments is less profitable, and therefore would lead to lower profits in the
financial service industry. Therefore this statement best completes the sentence
b. The passage does not discuss the revenues of these industries and therefore
cannot use this sentence to complete the statement.
c. The passage only discusses profitability, not revenue when discussing socialy
responsible investments, so therefore this statement does not best complete the
sentence.
d. The passage does not discuss increasing public awareness on environmental
issues, and therefore cannot complete the sentence.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.In the United Kingdom, a common method of resolving serious employee disputes is
through an employee tribunal, which are non-governmental public bodies which hear many
kinds of employee-employer disputes. The most common disputes in employee tribunals
are unfair dismissal, redundancy payments and employment discrimination. One benefit of
employee tribunals is that they provide an impartial, neutral alternative to internal
investigations undertaken within organisations. However a common criticism of employee
tribunals is that they frequently favour the organisation rather than the employee, as the
organisation will frequently have human resources/legal professionals who are more adept
with employment law than the employee making the claim.
Q29 What statement best finishes the sentence? Employee tribunals are……
a. Governmental public bodies
b. Run by the ministry of justice
c. Non-governmental public bodies
d. Internal investigations within organisations
Correct answer: c
Explanation:
a. The passage states that employee tribunals are NON government public bodies,
and therefore does not finish the sentence
b. The passage does not mention the ministry of justice
c. The passage does call employee tribunals non-governmental public bodies, and
therefore finishes the sentence
d. Employee tribunals are compared to internal investigations, but are not stated to
be the same thing, therefore does not finish the sentence.
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prior written permission from AssessmentDay.Gross domestic product (GDP) is a measure of the size of a countries economy. It is
measured by calculating the total number of goods and services produced by a country
within a given period. GDP per capita is the GDP divided by the number of people in that
country, and is frequently considered an indicator of a countries standard of living.
The use of GDP and GDP per capita as a measure of standard of living and economic
success has been controversial as these measures do not provide an indication of other
important factors. For example GDP per capita does not take into account equality,
personal income or personal debt. Similarly GDP does not measure innovation,
environmental record and quality of life.
Instead the human development index (HDI) is often used to gage a countries quality of life
and standard of living by assessing numerous factors, rather than simply measuring the
country’s GDP and making assumptions.
Q 30 Based on the passage, what is the gross GDP per capita considered to be an
indicator of?
a. The size of the economy
b. A country’s standard of living
c. A countries innovation and quality of life
d. The number of people in the country
Correct answer: b
Explanation:
a. GDP is considered a measure of the size of the economy, not GDP per capita
b. The passage states that GDP per capita is considered an indicator of a countries
standard of living, and is therefore the correct answer
c. The passage states that GDP and GDP per capita do not measure a countries
innovation, and is therefore incorrect
d. GDP per capita uses the number of people in the country in its measurement,
but is not a measure of the people in the country itself, and is therefore incorrect.
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