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TEST A
 
Answer the multiple-choice questions based on the content of the chapter. 
1. Programs at vocational schools train all students 
A. to become computer information technicians. 
B. in general college curriculum. 
C. for specific jobs in a variety of fields. 
2. All of the following are benefits of a vocational school except 
A. teachers are slow to accept technological advances. 
B. classroom simulation of actual work environments. 
C. liaisons between the school and corporations. 
3. Horticulture is best defined as 
 
A. the study of diverse cultures. 
B. the science of growing, marketing, and installing ornamental plants. 
C. sports-turf management. 
 
4. In the organization of a horticulture textbook, a student would most likely encounter
 
A. few diagrams and visuals. 
B. perennials and annuals. 
C. definitions of jargon. 
5. In a horticulture textbook, the scientific name of the genus is given
A. as the common name. 
B. through a translation of Chinese. 
C. in Latin. 

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6. In order to study electronics, the student must first have a knowledge of
A. electricity. 
B. technology. 
C. computers. 
7. One of the most important features of an electronics textbook is 
A. a listing of definitions. 
B. a listing of cross-references. 
C. an abundance of diagrams. 
8. When reading diagrams, one of the questions you should ask is 
A. “why did the authors include the diagram?” 
B. “what are all the labeled parts?” 
C. “does this diagram have a circuit regulator?” 
9. According to the chapter, one method to employ in order to learn terms in a specific field 
(such as electronics) is
A. learning the Greek language. 
B. creatively visualizing symbols. 
C. making flash cards. 
10. Which of the following features is not found in an automotive text? 
A. the NASE 
B. tables and graphics 
C. cause-and-effect paragraphs 
BONUS QUESTIONS 
11. According to your textbook, a diagram may be most helpful because 
A. the parts are labeled. 
B. complicated details and procedures are clearly illustrated. 
C. most textbook prose explanations are poor. 

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12. Requirements of a vocational course demand
A. hands-on work and attention to detail. 
B. that the student have knowledge of more than one specific area. 
C. a knowledge of Greek and Latin. 

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