1.
Wich of the following is the primary law that regulates debt collecting?
Correct Answer
B. FDCPA
Explanation
The primary law that regulates debt collecting is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). This law was enacted to protect consumers from abusive and unfair practices by debt collectors. It outlines the rules and guidelines that debt collectors must follow when attempting to collect a debt, such as prohibiting harassment, false or misleading statements, and unfair practices. The FDCPA also grants consumers certain rights, including the right to dispute a debt and request verification. Overall, the FDCPA plays a crucial role in ensuring fair and ethical debt collection practices.
2.
If a consumer notifies a debt collector in writing that the consumer refuses to pay a consumer debt or requests the debt collector cease communicating with the consumer, the debt collector must stop contacting the consumer.
Correct Answer
A. TRUE
Explanation
If a consumer notifies a debt collector in writing that they refuse to pay a consumer debt or request the debt collector to stop communicating with them, the debt collector is legally obligated to stop contacting the consumer. This is in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which provides protection to consumers against unfair debt collection practices.
3.
A debt collector may normally discuss a consumer debt only with the consumer and the following people.
Correct Answer
E. NONE OF THE ABOVE
Explanation
A debt collector may normally discuss a consumer debt only with the consumer and the following people: an attorney, the consumer's parents if they live with the consumer, the consumer's children if they are over 18 years of age, and a person listed as a "contact" on the contract that created the debt. Therefore, the correct answer is "NONE OF THE ABOVE" as all the options listed are valid individuals with whom a debt collector may discuss a consumer debt.
4.
The following is commonly called the "mini-miranda" pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1692e(11).
Correct Answer
A. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPUSE
Explanation
The given correct answer is "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE". This statement is commonly referred to as the "mini-miranda" because it is required by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692e(11)) for debt collectors to provide this disclosure when communicating with consumers. It informs the consumer that the purpose of the communication is to collect a debt and that any information provided will be used for that purpose.
5.
Under the FDCPA, you can only be awarded up to $1000.00 in damages
Correct Answer
B. FALSE
Explanation
Under the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act), consumers can actually be awarded up to $1,000 in statutory damages for violations of the act. However, it is important to note that this is the maximum amount that can be awarded and the actual amount awarded may vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Therefore, the given answer is incorrect.
6.
In good faith, you bring a lawsuit against an abusive debt collector.
Correct Answer
E. NONE OF THE ABOVE
Explanation
The correct answer is "NONE OF THE ABOVE" because none of the statements provided accurately reflect the outcome of the lawsuit against an abusive debt collector. If you lose the lawsuit, you may still be responsible for your own attorney fees, but you would not have to pay the debt collector's attorney fees. If you win the lawsuit, you may still be responsible for your own attorney fees, but you would not be relieved of any valid debt. Therefore, none of the statements provided are true.
7.
Books A, B, C, D, and E are placed on the table. If A is below E, C is placed above D, B is placed below A, and D is placed below E. Which of these books touches the surface of the table.
Correct Answer
B. B
Explanation
Based on the given information, we can determine the order of the books as follows: E-A-D-C-B. Since B is placed below A, it is the only book that touches the surface of the table.
8.
Three ladies X, Y, and Z marry three men A, B, and C. X is married to A. Y isn't married to and engineer. Z isn't married to a doctor. A is a lawyer. Which of the following statement is correct?
Correct Answer
A. None of these.
Explanation
Based on the given information, X is married to A who is a lawyer. Y isn't married to an engineer, and Z isn't married to a doctor. Therefore, none of the given statements are correct.
9.
Which number do you need to choose to continue this pattern:2, 7, 14, 23, ?, 47
Correct Answer
B. 34
Explanation
The pattern in the given sequence is that each number is obtained by adding 5 to the square of the previous number. Starting with 2, the next number is obtained by adding 5 to the square of 2, which is 9. The next number is obtained by adding 5 to the square of 7, which is 54. Continuing this pattern, the missing number should be obtained by adding 5 to the square of 14, which is 196. Therefore, the missing number is 14 + 5 = 19.
10.
Only gentlemen can become members of the club. Many of club members are officers. Some of the officers have been invited for dinner. Which of the following statements is true?
Correct Answer
C. All gentlemen are members of the club
Explanation
The correct answer is "All gentlemen are members of the club." This conclusion can be drawn from the given information that only gentlemen can become members of the club. Since some of the officers have been invited for dinner and many club members are officers, it can be inferred that all the officers who have been invited for dinner are gentlemen and, therefore, members of the club. Hence, the statement "All gentlemen are members of the club" is true.
11.
What is the next word?man: biography nation: ?
Correct Answer
A. History
Explanation
The given question presents a pattern where the first word represents a person or individual, and the second word represents a related concept or field. In this pattern, "man" corresponds to "biography," which is a written account of a person's life. Similarly, "nation" should correspond to a related concept or field, and "history" fits this pattern as it is the study of past events, particularly in relation to human affairs. Therefore, "history" is the correct answer.
12.
What word should be used?book: ? comb : tooth
Correct Answer
B. Page
Explanation
The word "book" is related to a "page" as a "comb" is related to a "tooth". In a book, pages are the individual sheets that contain the text, while in a comb, teeth are the individual projections that help to detangle or style hair. Therefore, "page" is the word that should be used.
13.
Choose the variant that is the most suitable.Stone : Sculpture ? : ?
Correct Answer
D. Clay : Pottery
Explanation
The relationship between stone and sculpture is that stone is the material used to create sculptures. Similarly, clay is the material used to create pottery. Therefore, the most suitable variant for the given analogy is "Clay : Pottery".
14.
A is the son of Q, Q and Y are sisters, Z is the mother of Y, P is the son of Z.Which of the following statements is true?
Correct Answer
A. P is the maternal uncle of A.
Explanation
Since Q and Y are sisters, and Z is the mother of Y, it means that Z is also the mother of Q. Since P is the son of Z, it means that P is the sibling of Q. Therefore, P is the maternal uncle of A.
15.
5 women or 8 girls can do a certain amount of work in 84 days. How many days do 10 women and 5 girls need to do the same amount of work?
Correct Answer
A. 32 days
Explanation
If 5 women or 8 girls can do the work in 84 days, it means that the work done by 5 women is equal to the work done by 8 girls. To find out how many days 10 women and 5 girls would take to do the same amount of work, we can consider the work done by women and girls separately. Since the work done by 8 girls is equal to the work done by 5 women, it means that the work done by 1 girl is equal to the work done by 5/8 women. Therefore, the work done by 5 girls is equal to the work done by 5*(5/8) = 25/8 women. So, the total work done by 10 women and 5 girls is equal to 10 + 25/8 = 85/8 women. Now, we can set up a proportion to find the number of days it would take for 85/8 women to do the work. If 5 women can do the work in 84 days, then 85/8 women would take (84 * 5) / (85/8) = 32 days to do the same amount of work. Therefore, the correct answer is 32 days.
16.
The first person can type 10 pages in 5 min. The second person can type 5 pages in 10 min. How many pages will they type in 30 min working together?
Correct Answer
D. 75
Explanation
The first person can type 2 pages per minute (10 pages in 5 minutes), while the second person can type 0.5 pages per minute (5 pages in 10 minutes). Together, they can type 2.5 pages per minute (2 + 0.5). In 30 minutes, they will be able to type 75 pages (2.5 pages per minute x 30 minutes).