ALES Entrance Examination: Quiz!

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ALES, which full meaning is Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Examination, is a popular exam written at the postgraduate level. What do you know about it? Are you ready for the exam? Let's have a little fun by you taking this quiz.

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1.

How many times is the exam written in a year?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
B. 2

Explanation
The correct answer is 2. This suggests that the exam is written twice in a year. It implies that the exam is offered biannually, meaning it is conducted two times within a year.

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2.

Which of the following is a part of the exam?
- A.
  
  Verbal
- B.
  
  Logical
- C.
  
  Nontical
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Verbal

Explanation
The correct answer is "Verbal" because it is mentioned as one of the options in the given question. The question asks for a part of the exam, and "Verbal" is the only option provided that fits this criteria.

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3.

How many sections does each part of the exam have?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
B. 2

Explanation
Each part of the exam has 2 sections.

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4.

What do you think the duration of the exam is?
- A.
  
  3hours
- B.
  
  180minutes
- C.
  
  All of the above
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
C. All of the above

Explanation
The answer "All of the above" is correct because both "3 hours" and "180 minutes" are equivalent durations of time. The exam can be measured in either hours or minutes, so both options are correct.

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5.

Every student minimum target mark in this exam should averagely be:
- A.
  
  40
- B.
  
  50
- C.
  
  55
- D.
  
  70
Correct Answer
C. 55

Explanation
The correct answer is 55 because it is stated that every student's minimum target mark in this exam should averagely be 55. This means that regardless of individual abilities or performance, the expected minimum mark for each student is 55.

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6.

It is a very important exam in which country?
- A.
  
  Spain
- B.
  
  Turkey
- C.
  
  Germany
- D.
  
  USA
Correct Answer
B. Turkey

Explanation
The question is asking for the country where the important exam takes place. The correct answer is Turkey.

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7.

The result of the exam is valid for how many years?
- A.
  
  1 year
- B.
  
  2years
- C.
  
  3years
- D.
  
  4years
Correct Answer
C. 3years

Explanation
The result of the exam is valid for 3 years. This means that the exam result will be considered valid and applicable for a period of 3 years from the date it was issued. After this time, the result may no longer be considered valid and the individual may need to retake the exam if required.

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8.

I'm sure you should have heard that for every particular number of incorrect answer would remove the mark of one correct question. What number is it?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
D. 4

Explanation
For every incorrect answer, one point is deducted from the total score. Since the question asks for the number of incorrect answers that would remove the mark of one correct question, it implies that for every four incorrect answers, the score would be reduced by one mark. Therefore, the correct answer is 4.

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9.

Which of the following organizes the exam?
- A.
  
  SAT
- B.
  
  TOEFL
- C.
  
  OSYM
- D.
  
  NAT
Correct Answer
C. OSYM

Explanation
OSYM stands for "ÖSYM" (Student Selection and Placement Center), which is a Turkish government agency responsible for organizing and conducting various exams, including university entrance exams, placement exams, and foreign language proficiency exams. Therefore, OSYM is the correct answer as it is the organization that organizes the exam mentioned in the question.

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10.

When was OSYM established?
- A.
  
  1972
- B.
  
  1973
- C.
  
  1981
- D.
  
  1983
Correct Answer
B. 1973

Explanation
OSYM, which stands for ÖSYM (Öğrenci Seçme ve Yerleştirme Merkezi), was established in 1973.

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