GMAT Reading Comprehension Practice Question Set # 4

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Q.1)	What does the passage indicate about the strains influenza detected in birds in Illinois?

A.	The strains are fatal to chickens and turkeys.

B.	The strains are similar to strains found in Asia, Europe and Africa.

C.	The strains have not been seen previously in the wild.

D.	The strains a variety of low-pathogenic avian influenza.

E.	The strains pose a serious risk to humans.

Q.2)	If the rapid screenings produce results that cannot be confirmed in the lab, what is the value of using the tests in the field?

A.	It creates opportunities for the rapid test to be refined.

B.	Rapid tests can detect all strains of avian influenza.

C.	Correctly identifying the subtype of a strain is not as important as confirming the existence of the strain itself.

D.	Avian influenza poses a serious risk to the United States.

E.	Early detection can reduce the number of bird deaths.

Q.3)	Low pathogenic strains of avian influenza in wild birds:

A.	Can decimate the population quickly.

B.	Only affect edible birds, like chicken and turkey .

C.	Cause minor illnesses in wild birds, but are fatal to domestic chickens and turkeys.

D.	Exist in the wild but do not cause major illness.

E.	Have mutated into fatal strains in Europe, Asia and Africa.

Q.4)	What is the major danger of avian influenza?

A.	Low risk strains can spontaneously mutate into strains harmful to birds in the human food chain.

B.	Highly infectious strains can damage the human food supply.

C.	Strains that produce few or no symptoms in birds can produce serious illness in humans.

D.	Avian influenza can cause serious population losses in endangered bird species.

E.	Avian influenza will destroy wild bird populations in conservation areas.

Q.5)	According to the passage, which avian influenza strain is highly infectious?

H5N1

H1N5

H6N2

H6N1

H2N6

Q.6)	What does the term pathogenicity mean?

A.	The quality of being a pathogen.

B.	The ability to detect pathogens.

C.	Capable of causing disease.

D.	The origin of the viral strain.

E.	The authenticity of the viral strain

Q.7)	What is the significance of finding avian influenza in Green-winged Teals in Illinois?

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