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Changes for the GED 2014 Version
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What does it mean to “ratify” something? A. To reject, B. To debate, C. To approve, D. To disengage,
What is C.
100
The price of corn was $4/bushel on January 2009 and $7/bushel on January 2010. By what percentage did the corn price change from January 2009 to January 2010? a)25%, b)40%, c)50%, d)75%, e)100%,
What is d)
100
Which of the following processes allows the cells of an organism to use carbon from the environment? A.)mitosis, B.)photosynthesis, C.)transpiration, D.)fertilization, E.)meiosis
What is B). Photosynthesis
100
How did one village bring disaster on itself? On a morning in early spring, 1873, the people of Oberfest left their houses and took refuge in the town hall. No one knows why precisely. A number of rumors had raced through the town during recent weeks, were passed on and converted to news; predictions became certainties. On this particular morning, fear turned into terror, and people rushed through the narrow streets, carrying their most precious possessions, pulling their children and dashing into the great hall. The doors were nailed shut, and men took their turns watching out the window. Two days passed. When no disaster came, the fear grew worse, because the people began to suspect that the danger was already in the hall, locked inside. No one spoke to anybody else; people watched each other, looking for signs. It was the children who rang the great bell in the first bell tower—a small band of bored children found the bell rope and swung on it—set the bell clanging. This was the traditional signal of alarm, and in a moment the elders were dashing in panic to all the other bell towers and ringing the bells. For nearly an hour, the valley reverberated with the wild clangor—and then, a thousand feet above, the snow began to crack, and the avalanche began; a massive cataract of ice and snow thundered down and buried the town, silencing the bells. There is no trace of Oberfest today, not even a spire, because the snow is so deep; and, in the shadow of the mountains, it is very cold. Which element is especially significant in this passage? A. dialogue B. setting C. illustrations D. levels of usage E. rhythm
What is B. Setting
100
What is the price change for the GED test?
The GED test fee, previously $75, has increased to $120. The $120 is subject to testing facility. At the college I teach at the price is $160.
200
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Electoral process? A. A candidate needs 269 or more electoral votes to win the Presidency. B. A candidate must win the popular vote to win the Presidency. C. A candidate does not need to win the popular vote to win the Presidency, but if he does win the Electoral vote it will mean he won the popular vote as well. D. A candidate can win the Electoral vote and lose the popular vote.
What is B.
200
The marked price of shirts in a store is $30. During one week, the store sells m shirts at the marked price and n shirts discounted 10% of the marked price. Which of the following is an expression of the store revenue from shirts sold during that week? a)30m + 30n, b)30m + 27n, c)30(m + .1n), d)27m + 30n, e)27m + 27n,
What is b)
200
Change of phase is a process whereby matter changes form (solid, liquid, gas).Which one of the following constitutes a phase change? A) burning of wood; B)digestion of food; C) exhaling; D) melting of candle wax; E) photosynthesis
What is D) Melting of candle wax
200
How did one village bring disaster on itself? On a morning in early spring, 1873, the people of Oberfest left their houses and took refuge in the town hall. No one knows why precisely. A number of rumors had raced through the town during recent weeks, were passed on and converted to news; predictions became certainties. On this particular morning, fear turned into terror, and people rushed through the narrow streets, carrying their most precious possessions, pulling their children and dashing into the great hall. The doors were nailed shut, and men took their turns watching out the window. Two days passed. When no disaster came, the fear grew worse, because the people began to suspect that the danger was already in the hall, locked inside. No one spoke to anybody else; people watched each other, looking for signs. It was the children who rang the great bell in the first bell tower—a small band of bored children found the bell rope and swung on it—set the bell clanging. This was the traditional signal of alarm, and in a moment the elders were dashing in panic to all the other bell towers and ringing the bells. For nearly an hour, the valley reverberated with the wild clangor—and then, a thousand feet above, the snow began to crack, and the avalanche began; a massive cataract of ice and snow thundered down and buried the town, silencing the bells. There is no trace of Oberfest today, not even a spire, because the snow is so deep; and, in the shadow of the mountains, it is very cold. The alarm, traditionally sounded to avert danger, became the apparent cause of the avalanche is an example of A) irony; B) simile; C) satire; D) personification; E) exaggeration;
What is A) Irony
200
What is the format of the GED 2014?
Computer based ONLY. Under no circumstances with paper and pencil be allowed.
300
The most useful indicator of the degree of democracy reached by a particular society is whether it has a A. formal method whereby people can effect changes in government policy B. system of government checks and balances C. two-house legislature D. system of liberal and humane courts E. civilian government
What is A.
300
What will it cost to tile a kitchen floor that is 12 feet wide by 20 feet long if the tile cost $8.91 per square yard? A. $224.51, B. $237.60 , C. $246.55, D. $271.38 , E. $282.32 ,
What is B.
300
Newton’s laws of motion provides that an object set in motion remains in motion unless a force acts on it. If you suspend a ball from a tree with a piece of string and make it swing, the ball will swing for a while, then slow down and stop. Why does the ball stop swinging? A) because gravity is pulling it toward the Earth; B) because an object at rest remains at rest unless a force acts upon it; C) because energy of motion is converted to heat through friction with air; D)because energy is the ability to do work; E) because the mass of the object is too small to maintain the motion;
What is C) because energy of motion is converted to heat through friction with air.
300
What is it that brings together a family? We all love music, From the very beginning, even back in Italy before my oldest brother, Beppe, was born, the Esposito house had music in it. And after Mamma and Papa got to America and could afford it, there was a piano, and Angelina and Beppe took lessons. Later there was a violin for Giovanni, and Mamma, who had done some singing herself before she got married, taught Enrico to sing, because he had the best voice, and maybe just a little because his name was Enrico. As for me, I’m learning to play the piccolo in the school band. There was more than music to our Sundays in the parlor. There was the being together, and for me that was the best of all. During the week we were all running in and out of the house to and from school and work; only at supper could we be together, and then only for a little while, because Angelina had her night classes at business college, and Beppe and Giovanni were turning out for basketball at the YMCA. and Enrico practiced his singing in the bedroom with the door closed, and Mary Alice and I had our homework. So it was really only Sunday in the evening that we could gather in the parlor with lights dim and listen while Papa played the operas of Verdi and the symphonies of Beethoven. The most important thing to the narrator was: A) music; B) his band; C) his homework; D) being together on Sunday; E) Mamma and Papa;
What is D) Being Together on Sunday
300
How many individual tests are required to pass the GED 2014 and earn a diploma?
There are four tests. 1) Reasoning through Language Arts 2) Social Studies 3) Science 4) Mathematical Reasoning
400
Which of the following is an example of the sustainable use of a resource? A) burning fossil fuels; B) strip mining C) overgrazing livestock; D) rotating crops
What is D)
400
On a Map, 1 inch represents 20 miles. The distance between 2 towns is 6 1/5 inches. How many miles are actually between the two towns? A. 65 miles , B. 84 miles, C. 124 miles, D. 138 miles, E. 145 miles,
What is C.
400
There are four blood types in humans: A, B, AB, and O. An individual with blood type A has antibodies for B, so he or she can’t receive type B blood. Similarly, a person with blood type B has antibodies for type A and can’t receive type A blood. A person with AB blood type has no antibodies and can receive blood from anyone. A person with type O blood has both A and B antibodies and can receive blood only from someone else with type O blood. Based on this information, someone with type A blood can donate to A) blood groups A and O; B) blood groups A and AB; C) only blood group O; D) only blood group AB; E) only blood group A;
What is B. blood groups A and AB
400
First Federal EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK Sexual harassment FIRST FEDERAL Corporation will not, under any circumstances, condone or tolerate conduct which may constitute sexual harassment on the part of its management, supervisors or non-management personnel. It is our policy that all employees have the right to work in an environment free from any type of illegal discrimination, including sexual harassment. Any employee found to have engaged in such conduct will be subject to immediate discipline up to and including discharge. Any employee found to be engaged in the conduct of sexual harassment will be subject to immediate discipline up to and including discharge. Sexual harassment is defined as: 1. Making submission to unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors a term or condition of employment; 2. Basing an employment decision on submission or rejection by an employee of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature; 3. Creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment or atmosphere either by verbal actions, including calling employees by terms of endearment; using vulgar, kidding or demeaning language; or physical conduct which interferes with an employee's work performance. We, at FIRST FEDERAL, do encourage healthy fraternization among its employees; however, employees, especially management and supervisory employees, must be sensitive to acts of conduct which may be considered offensive by fellow employees and must refrain from engaging in such conduct. It is, also, expressly prohibited for an employee to retaliate against employees who bring sexual harassment charges or assist in investigating charges. Retaliation is a violation of this policy and may result in discipline, up to and including termination. No employee will be discriminated against, or discharged, because of bringing or assisting in the investigation of a complaint of sexual harassment. What is the main purpose of the company policy manual on sexual harassment? A) to create an atmosphere of fear so that those who have been sexually harassed do not pursue their claim. B) to assist employees so that they may interact better among themselves. C) to enable the human resources department to better monitor employee behavior. D) to set up employee requirments for professional development. E) to protect all employees right to work in an environment free from any type of illegal discrimination.
What is E. to protect all employees right to work in an environment free from any type of illegal discrimination.
400
If you completed and passed sub-sets of the test prior to the new version adopted in January 2014, can any be carried over?
No
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Prompt: In your response to the material presented below, develop an argument about how the author’s position in her letter reflects the enduring issue expressed in the excerpt from Thomas Jefferson. Incorporate relevant and specific evidence from the excerpt, the letter, and your own knowledge of the enduring issue and the circumstances surrounding the case to support your analysis. Type your response in the box. This task may require 25 minutes to complete. Excerpt “All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will, to be rightful, must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal laws must protect, and to violate which would be oppression.” -- Thomas Jefferson, 1801 Letter June 15, 1943 To the Editor: Students and teachers across this land say the pledge of allegiance each day to honor a republic committed to liberty and justice for all. That commitment was reaffirmed yesterday by the Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette. The ruling struck down as unconstitutional West Virginia’s directive that schoolchildren must daily salute the flag while reciting the pledge of allegiance or face expulsion. The Barnettes challenged the compulsory salute and pledge because it conflicts with their religious beliefs as Jehovah’s Witnesses. Even so, the Court did not make its ruling based on freedom of religion. Instead, the decision was based, in large part, on freedom of speech. Our Constitution places certain rights beyond the reach of government officials and beyond the reach of what the majority likes. The freedom of speech is certainly such a right. Yesterday’s ruling not only affirmed the freedom of speech but expanded it to include the right not to speak. The Court has made clear that the government cannot force people to say things they do not believe. As our nation fights a worldwide war, it is natural to seek the reassurance that comes from a shared sense of patriotism. As a society, we have looked to our public schools to help develop a love of a country in our young people. But do we want patriotism that is “demonstrated” by government-mandated expressions of allegiance by students (or any citizen)? Of course we do not! We want a nation which commands our love and respect because the government does not infringe on personal beliefs and protects the rights of all citizens. Yesterday’s ruling helps ensure that that is the type of nation in which we and our children will live! Amelia Parsons Wheeling, West Virginia
What is an example of an extended response question on the GED 2014?
500
If the perimeter of a rectangular house is 25 1/3 yards, and the length is 22 feet. What is the width? A. 16 feet, B. 35 feet, C. 37 feet, D. 40 feet, E. 42 feet,
What is A.
500
Design a controlled experiment that researchers can use to test their hypothesis that the consumption of caffeine may have short term effects on plasma levels relative to levels of formed elements in the blood. Include descriptions of data collection and explain how the researchers would know whether their hypothesis is well supported by the experimental data.
An example of an extended response on the science test.
500
PROMPT The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of Daylight Saving Time who disagree about the practice’s impact on energy consumption and safety. In your response to the passage below, analyze both positions presented in the article to determine which one is best supported. Use relevant and specific evidence from the article to support your response; An Analysis of Daylight Saving Time; 1. Twice a year, most Americans adjust their clocks before bedtime to prepare for Daylight Saving Time (DST). Every spring, clocks are moved ahead one hour. In the fall, they are moved back one hour, and all to maximize the benefits of the sun. DST was first implemented in the United States in 1918 to conserve resources for the war effort, though proponents encouraged its adoption long before then. Benjamin Franklin, for example, touted the idea of DST to citizens of France way back in 1784! DST in America 2. For years following DST’s U.S. debut, cities could choose if and when they wanted to participate. However, by the 1960s, the open choice resulted in various cities throughout the United States using different times. These varying times created confusion, particularly for entertainment and transportation schedules. Imagine traveling across several states, each adhering to its own little time zone! 3 In order to remedy the confusing situation, Congress established a start and stop date for DST when it passed the Uniform Time Act of 1966. Although this act helped clarify when DST went into effect around the country, cities were not required to use DST. To this day, parts of Arizona and all of Hawaii, for example, do not use DST. Benefits of DST 4 Many studies have investigated the benefits and costs of DST. Research in the 1970s found that DST saved about 1% per day in energy costs. On average, most electricity used is for lighting and appliances. It makes sense that more sun at the end of the day meant less need for electricity. This follows right along with Ben Franklin’s argument over 200 years ago. 5 Supporters of DST also claim that more sunlight saves lives. Studies have indicated that traveling home from work or school in daylight is safer. Nearly three decades of research shows an 8-11% reduction in crashes involving pedestrians and a 6-10% decrease in crashes for vehicle occupants after the spring shift to DST. 6 Other studies reveal that, following a similar logic, DST reduces crime because people are out completing chores after their business or school day in sunlight, lessening their exposure to crimes that are more common after dark. Arguments Against DST 7 Opponents of DST cite other studies that disagree with these outcomes. A 2007 study in California indicated that DST had little or no effect on energy consumption that year. A three-year study of counties in Indiana showed that residents of that state spent $8.6 million more each year for energy, and air pollution increased after the state switched to DST. The researchers theorized that the energy jump was caused in part by increased use of air conditioning as a result of maximizing daylight hours. 8 Recent research has also brought into question the safety aspect of the yearly switch to and from DST. In one study pedestrian fatalities from cars increased immediately after clocks were set back in the fall. Another study showed 227 pedestrians were killed in the week following the end of DST, compared with 65 pedestrians killed the week before DST ended. 9 The adjustment period drivers endure each year is a dangerous time for pedestrians, and Daylight Saving Time may be the reason. Instead of a gradual transition in the morning or afternoon by just minutes of sunlight each day, the immediate shift of one hour forward or backward fails to provide drivers and pedestrians time to adjust. 10 When you also consider the cost of the abrupt transition in terms of confusion caused by people who forget to adjust their clocks, opponents say, any benefits gained by DST are simply not worth the trouble. PROMPT The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of Daylight Saving Time who disagree about the practice’s impact on energy consumption and safety. In your response to the passage below, analyze both positions presented in the article to determine which one is best supported. Use relevant and specific evidence from the article to support your response. Source – GED Testing Item Sampler
What is an example of a Reasoning through Language Arts extended response?
500
What is the most significant change of the new version, in terms of content?
The content is based from Common Core, which places greater expectations for test-takers’ reading abilities, a focus on higher order thinking skills, and an emphasis on more authentic texts and tasks. College ready!