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1. A traditionally structured, effective,  persuasive speech incorporates which of the following in support of a thesis or claim?

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The speech should be logical, and all generalizations must be supported with convincing, pertinent eveidence.

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Test your readiness for the Foreign Service Officer's Exam with questions on economics, law, statistics, and more.

2. Google can best be described as which of the following?

Explanation

Google can best be described as a search engine because it is a web-based tool that allows users to search for information on the internet. It indexes billions of web pages and provides relevant search results based on the user's query. While Google offers various other services such as email, cloud storage, and productivity tools, its primary function and main purpose is to facilitate searching and retrieving information from the World Wide Web.

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3. Which of the following extensions would appear on a fle made by a word processing program?

Explanation

Multipage documents of text

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4. What was the trail of tears?

Explanation

The Indian removal act of 1830 resulted in forced westward migrations of numerous tribes from the southeaster United States. The trail of tears refers specifically to the 1838 migration of 15,000 Cherokees from Georgia to Oklahoma, during which some 4,000 Cherokees died.

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5. According to U.S. law, which of he following must be licensed in order to operate?

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According to U.S. law, broadcast stations must be licensed in order to operate. This is because broadcast stations use public airwaves to transmit their signals, and the government regulates the allocation and use of these airwaves. Licensing ensures that the stations comply with certain standards and regulations, such as content restrictions and technical requirements, to protect the public interest and prevent interference with other stations. Newspapers, magazines, and websites, on the other hand, do not require licenses to operate as they are considered forms of print or online media.

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6. What do you get if you add all of your students' final grades together and then dived the total by the number of students?

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The correct answer is "Mean." The mean is calculated by adding all of the students' final grades together and then dividing the total by the number of students. It represents the average grade of the students in the class.

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7. Which of the following methods is LEAST likely to be effective in promoting teamwork in the workplace?

Explanation

Problems not addressed tend to worsen. Not applying disciplinary consequences for unacceptable behavior or performance may invite similar problems from others or make them reluctant to work closely with the person not complying with acceptable standards. Team performance is likely to suffer.

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8. The term containment was used to describe the principle of Cold War U.S. foreign policy designed primarily to:

Explanation

Introduces by George F. Kennan and first applied in the Truman Doctrine of 1947, the foreign policy strategy of containment sought to end Soviet expansionism by restricting their sphere of pwer to within their current borders.

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9. As a supervisor, you have noticed the poor performance of one of your subordinates. Another manager in you department suggests that this subordinate needs some retraining, but you recognize that training will work only if the problem is that the subordinate.

Explanation

Training should improve the skill level

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10. Prior to the Ottoman incursion into Europe, Kosovo was of special national significance to which of the following ethnic groups

Explanation

Serbs saw this area as a Holy Land where many of their medieval kings were crowned

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11. An e-mail address must follow a specific form and contain certain elements; however, numerous derivatives are allowed. Which is NOT a proper e-mail address form?

Explanation

An e-mail address may include numerous sub-domains, which must be ordered hierarchically and end with a legitimate top-level domain. The designation "wdc" cannot b last in an e-mail address because it is not a top-level domain.

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12. At the end of the year you are asked to summarize the performance evaluation ratings of the nine employees that you supervise. Their scores on a 5-point scale are 2.0, 2.5, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.0, 4.0, and 4.5. When reporting the descriptive statistics on your group, you have to report the mean, median, and mode of their performance evaluations. These numbers in correct order are:

Explanation

The mean is the sum of all scores divided by total number of scores; median, the score with half the other scores above, and half below; mode, the score most frequently achieved.

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13. Some word processing systems allow you to keep all files you edit with the same name, but they save them as different:

Explanation

A common method of saving an edited file is to use the same name, followed by the number of the edited version. For instance, "introduction19" would be the nineteenth version of the introduction document.

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14. You are Traveling to a foreign country. on the day of arrival you spend 168.00 in the local currency. The exchange rate is 8.00 = $1.00 U.S. The next day you travel to a neighboring country and spend 245.00 in that country's currency. The exchange rate is 4.00 = $1.00 U.S. How much, in U.S. money, did you spend in total?

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divide 168 by 8 to get $21.00. Divide 245 by 4 to get $61.25. the total is $82.25.

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15. In contrast to communication in the United States, the use of silence in Japan normally signifies

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In Japan, the use of silence is often seen as a sign of respect for what was previously said. It is a cultural norm to give others time to reflect and consider the words that were spoken. Silence is considered a way to show respect and honor the thoughts and opinions expressed by others. It is not necessarily a sign of disapproval or dislike, but rather a way to acknowledge and give importance to the words that were spoken.

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16. According to Procedural Justice Theory, an important consideration when giving employees negative feedback about their job performance is to:

Explanation

The heart of the procedural justice is for each employee to be confident that policies are applied equally to all employees when decisions and evaluations are made.

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17. Which of the following scenarios describes a situation in which "gerrymandering" might be in evidence?

Explanation

Named after Masachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry, whose 1812 crafting of a politicaly advantageous district looked like a salamander, gerrymandering is laying out Congressional Districts to favor a certain political party.

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18. The Monroe Doctrine of 1823 was expanded by President:

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Theodore Roosevelt justified U.S. intervention in Latin American countries threatened by European powers by declaring tha "adherence of the United States to the Monroe Doctrine may force the United States ...to the exercise of an international police power." This became known as the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.

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19. Which of the following countries imports the most U.S. merchandise?

Explanation

the U.S. exports 23 percent of merchandise to Canada

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20. Marshall McLuhan's "global village" refers to:

Explanation

Coined by McLuhan in the 1960s, "global village" is now often associated with the worldwide connections through the Internet

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21. What are the three basic economic problems that every economy must solve?

Explanation

The three basic economic problems that every economy must solve are what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce. The first problem refers to the allocation of resources and the decision on which goods and services should be produced. The second problem involves determining the most efficient methods and techniques for production. Lastly, the third problem relates to the distribution of goods and services to individuals and groups within the economy, addressing the issue of who will benefit from the produced goods and services.

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22. When giving an interview to a member of the media, the most general rule is to:

Explanation

By maintaining control of the interview, the foreign service worker achieves two important objectives: staying on message about the important issues or desired response to a particular situation; and minimizing opportunities to be led in an unwanted direction or be taken by surprise.

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23. The council of Economic Advisers advises which of the following on monetary and fiscal policy?

Explanation

The CEA was established in 1946 to give the President objective analyses on domestic and international economic issues.

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24. Which of the following authorized Congress to legislate against slavery?

Explanation

Ratified on Dec. ^, 1865, Amendment XIII, Section 1, states: "Neither slavery nor involuntary work, except as punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly sonvicted, shall exist within the United States, or anyplace subject to their jurisdiction." Section 2 grants Congress the poewr to enforce section 1.

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25. People are MOST likely to feel stressed if they:

Explanation

Stress is intensified when no solution seems possible.

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26. The reduction in the number of Newspapers in the United States is primarily due to:

Explanation

The reduction in the number of newspapers in the United States is primarily due to consumer preferences for listening to or watching news events. This suggests that people are increasingly turning to other forms of media, such as television or online platforms, to get their news. As a result, newspapers are facing declining readership and financial challenges, leading to a decrease in their numbers. The better quality of and greater competition among newspapers, the lack of finances to support newspapers, and television's more comprehensive coverage of news events may also be contributing factors, but the primary reason is consumer preferences.

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27. The grassland zone of Argentina is known as the:

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The humid pampas are along the seaboard the dry pampas are along the south and the west

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28. Return on investment (ROI) is often used as an indicator of an organization's success. If ROI is calculated by computing profits as a percentage of capital invested, which of the following statements is true when comparing Company A (net profits of $1.5 million, $6.0 million capital investment) and Company B (net profits of $1.0 million, $4.0 million capital investment)?

Explanation

The ratio of net profits to capital investment for both companies is 1:4 or 25 percent, so they are equally successful.

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29. Compared to older methods of direct coercion and threat, contemporary organizations are more likely to exercise power through:

Explanation

Responsibilities or workers are often carried out in teams of workers who brainstorm together to generate desirable outcomes and collaborate in efforts to see projects through

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30. Which of the following types of political campaigns is partially publicly financed?

Explanation

Money is gathered through a voluntary tax check-off on federal income tax forms for the presidential election campaign fund, which is maintained by the U.S. Treasury

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31. Which sub-Saharan African countries were independent at the end of World War II in 1945?

Explanation

Liberia and Ethiopia were never colonized. South Africa became independent in 1910

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32. SOTAll of the following are examples of United States products that would typically fail to be produced to optimal output without government intervention EXCEPT:

Explanation

Economists classify national defense products as a public good. Public schools, produced for the society as a whole, can be consumed by one person without diminishing how much other individuals can consume. How much of any public good is produced is primarily a political decision, not a decision made by demands of individual consumers.

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33. When engaged in work activities, people are likely to be most creative when:

Explanation

Intrinsic satisfaction of creative work is high and remains highest when it is the only reward for engaging in a particular task.

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34. The War Powers Resolution specifies that the U.S. troops:

Explanation

Unless congress approves, U.S. troops sent into combat by the president must be withdrawn within 90 days.

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35. You own a bond issued by a foreign government; the interest rate is 20% in that country's currency. Last year the currency declined by 50% against the U.S. dollar. For last year, in dollar terms, what did you earn on the bond?

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Assume your bond is worth 100 dollars of the foreign country's currency. In a typical year you would make $20 interest, but because the currency declined by 50%, last year you would have made 10 that is 10% of the bond's original worth.

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36. In speaking, the term poisoning the well refers to:

Explanation

A vilifying personal attack on a speaker to discredit that person's arguments is a particular type of ad hominem argument

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37. When writing or producing a story, most journalists agree "background information" means that the:

Explanation

In journalism, "background information" refers to the details or context provided about a story or subject without specifically identifying the source. This means that the source of the information will not be revealed or mentioned explicitly. Background information is often used to provide additional information or insights without disclosing the specific sources from which the information was obtained.

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38. The Age Discrimination in employment Act (ADEA) makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate based on age, and applies to individuals at least the age of:

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a law that prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their age. Specifically, it protects individuals who are at least 40 years old from age-related discrimination in the workplace. This means that employers cannot make employment decisions such as hiring, firing, promotions, or benefits based solely on a person's age if they are 40 years old or older. The ADEA aims to ensure equal opportunities for older workers and prevent age-based discrimination in the workforce.

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39. Before the President orders a covert intelligence operation, he must:

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A select committee in Congress must be informed prior to a covert operation. In the case of the CIA , oversight in shared with the Foreign Relations Committee

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40. How did the end of World War II affect women's employment in the 1950's in the United States?

Explanation

Veterans were given priority, but many women still desired to work.

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41. In the federal government, the General Accounting Office reports to the:

Explanation

The Congressional Budget Office, the GAO, and the Congressional Research Service report to Congress

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42. Which famed musician helped develop the bebop style of jazz in the 1940's?

Explanation

Charlie "Yardbird" Parker was renowned for his bebop style and considered by many to be the greatest alto saxophonist ever

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43. The expansion of U.S. presidential power in foreign policy is best illustrated by:

Explanation

FDR bypassed congress in committing 50 U.S. destroyers to Britain in exchange for six U.S. naval bases in British controlled Carribean islands

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44. Which of the following treaties was not approved by the U.S. Senate?

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The treaty was signed on 6-18-79, but President Carter withdrew it from the Senate after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

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45. If you see an employee staring out the window rather than working, and you judge that employee as "lazy", you may be making a the :

Explanation

It is attributing the behavior to a person's qualities without taking sufficient account of the circumstances

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46. During the last decade, federal government direct-hire employment has:

Explanation

Due to more contracting out of jobs to private companies and the shift of more responsibilities to state and local governments, federal direct-hire employment will continue to go down, as in the previous decade. Due to that shift and the rising demand for services, employment at the staes and local levels is expected to increase.

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A traditionally structured, effective,  persuasive speech...
Google can best be described as which of the following?
Which of the following extensions would appear on a fle made by a word...
What was the trail of tears?
According to U.S. law, which of he following must be licensed in order...
What do you get if you add all of your students' final grades together...
Which of the following methods is LEAST likely to be effective in...
The term containment was used to describe the principle of Cold War...
As a supervisor, you have noticed the poor performance of one of your...
Prior to the Ottoman incursion into Europe, Kosovo was of special...
An e-mail address must follow a specific form and contain certain...
At the end of the year you are asked to summarize the performance...
Some word processing systems allow you to keep all files you edit with...
You are Traveling to a foreign country. on the day of arrival you...
In contrast to communication in the United States, the use of silence...
According to Procedural Justice Theory, an important consideration...
Which of the following scenarios describes a situation in which...
The Monroe Doctrine of 1823 was expanded by President:
Which of the following countries imports the most U.S. merchandise?
Marshall McLuhan's "global village" refers to:
What are the three basic economic problems that every economy must...
When giving an interview to a member of the media, the most general...
The council of Economic Advisers advises which of the following on...
Which of the following authorized Congress to legislate against...
People are MOST likely to feel stressed if they:
The reduction in the number of Newspapers in the United States is...
The grassland zone of Argentina is known as the:
Return on investment (ROI) is often used as an indicator of an...
Compared to older methods of direct coercion and threat, contemporary...
Which of the following types of political campaigns is partially...
Which sub-Saharan African countries were independent at the end of...
SOTAll of the following are examples of United States products that...
When engaged in work activities, people are likely to be most creative...
The War Powers Resolution specifies that the U.S. troops:
You own a bond issued by a foreign government; the interest rate is...
In speaking, the term poisoning the well refers to:
When writing or producing a story, most journalists agree "background...
The Age Discrimination in employment Act (ADEA) makes it illegal for...
Before the President orders a covert intelligence operation, he must:
How did the end of World War II affect women's employment in the...
In the federal government, the General Accounting Office reports to...
Which famed musician helped develop the bebop style of jazz in the...
The expansion of U.S. presidential power in foreign policy is best...
Which of the following treaties was not approved by the U.S. Senate?
If you see an employee staring out the window rather than working, and...
During the last decade, federal government direct-hire employment has:
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