Civil Service Reading Comprehension Practice Test Results

Question 1
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"Democracy`s real test lies in its respect for minority opinions."
Ellery Sedgwick


Showing respect for a minority opinion _______________ democracy.

Intimidates
Invalidates
Defies
Validates
Question 2
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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a master`s degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out scientific approaches to management.

The core courses in the MBA program are designed to introduce students to the various areas of business such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, operations management, etc. Students in MBA programs have the option of taking general business courses throughout the program or can select an area of concentration and focus approximately one-fourth of their studies in this subject.


According to this paragraph, which of these is true:

An MBA area of concentration occupies approximately one-fourth of a student`s studies.
The MBA is primarily earned by electrical engineers.
The MBA resulted from a push to manage by `gut feeling`.
MBA core courses occupy one-fourth of a student`s studies.
Question 3
45% answer correctly

On this date in 1776, rebellious colonials launched the first modern democracy, an experiment in government controlled by the people themselves. America succeeded so well that virtually the entire world later adopted democracy with its guarantee of personal rights.


Which of the following statements about the author`s beliefs is false?

Democracy is the most noble form of government
America succeeded
Democracy guarantees personal rights
America is responsible for worldwide adoption of democracy