Math
What is a parallelogram?
A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides, where opposite sides are equal in length and opposite angles are equal.
What does the acronym SMART stand for in goal-setting?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
What is the name of the toy cowboy in Toy Story?
Woody
Who developed the theory of general relativity?
Albert Einstein
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
Find the value of cos 0o
1
Name three essential sections that should be included in every CV.
Personal details, education/qualifications, and work experience.
Which country is famous for inventing the pizza?
Italy
What is the powerhouse of the cell called?
The mitochondria
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
The graph of f(x)=x2 is transformed to g(x)=-(x−3)2+5
What are the transformations applied to the graph of f(x)?
The graph is
translated 3 units to the right,
reflected over x-axis and
translated 5 units up.
How long should a CV ideally be?
One to two pages.
In a standard pack of cards, which king is the only one without a mustache?
The King of Hearts
What is the name of the largest moon of Saturn?
Titan
Which river is the longest in the world?
The Nile (or sometimes debated as the Amazon)
Two vectors are given as a=3i+5j and b=-i+3j.
Find the a-b vector.
4i+2j
Why is it important to tailor your CV to each specific job application?
To highlight the skills and experiences most relevant to the job you're applying for.
What is the name of the only bird known to fly backwards?
The hummingbird!
What is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust?
Silicon
In which country would you find the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth?
Chile
Solve for x in the equation:
log(x)+log(100)=5
1000
What is the purpose of the personal statement or profile section in a CV?
To provide a brief summary of your skills, experience, and career goals to grab the employer's attention.
What animal can hold its breath longer than a dolphin—up to seven hours?
A sloth!
What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature besides mercury?
Gallium
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Czech Republic is known for its unique baroque Gothic architecture, including the Church of St. Barbara?
Kutná Hora