1.
A company's innovation rate has increased significantly. What is the most plausible explanation?
The company hired more R&D staff
The company increased its R&D budget
The company implemented a new innovation management system
The company's competitors have become less innovative
2.
Which of the following is not a type of fastener?
Bolt
Rivet
Weld
Screw
3.
A normally well-lit room suddenly plunges into darkness. You hear a popping sound. What is the most likely explanation?
The power went out in the entire neighborhood.
A fuse blew due to an electrical overload.
Someone accidentally cut the power line outside.
The lightbulb reached the end of its lifespan.
4.
The usually bustling town square is deserted. There are a few abandoned shopping bags on the ground and a half-eaten ice cream cone melting in the sun. What's the most likely explanation?
A sudden downpour of rain cleared the square.
It's a national holiday and everyone is home celebrating.
A power outage caused all the shops to close early.
Everyone left for a community event that started unexpectedly.
5.
A man is seen carrying a briefcase into a restaurant. What is the most plausible explanation?
He is a businessperson going to a meeting
He is delivering something
He is on his way to work
He doesn’t want to leave his briefcase in the car
6.
A city's air quality has improved significantly. What is the most probable reason?
Many factories have closed
The city implemented stricter emission controls
More people are using bicycles
There has been more rain lately
7.
Which tool is used to measure the diameter of a cylinder?
Micrometer
Voltmeter
Thermometer
Barometer
8.
What type of simple machine is a wheel and axle?
Lever
Inclined plane
Pulley
Wheel and axle
9.
A city's crime rate has dropped significantly over the past year. What is the most reasonable explanation?
The police force was expanded
Stricter laws were implemented
Community outreach programs were initiated
The economy improved, reducing poverty
10.
A company's customer complaints have decreased by 25%. What is the most probable reason?
The company improved its product quality
Customers have lower expectations
The company is ignoring complaints
Fewer people are buying the product
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