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Which of the following is a programming paradigm Google emphasizes for systems design?
A
Functional Programming
B
Object-Oriented Programming
C
Procedural Programming
D
Both A and B
Correct Answer:
D. Both A and B
EXPLANATION
Google uses both functional and OOP paradigms depending on requirements. Go language (created by Google) supports both paradigms.
What does the prefix 'un-' typically mean in English?
A
Before
B
Not or opposite of
C
Above
D
With
Correct Answer:
B. Not or opposite of
EXPLANATION
'Un-' is a prefix meaning 'not' or the opposite of something (unhappy = not happy).
Fill in the blank: The _____ of the novel was unexpected and thrilling.
A
climax
B
climate
C
climb
D
clamor
Correct Answer:
A. climax
EXPLANATION
'Climax' is the turning point or the most exciting part of a story. 'Climate' refers to weather patterns.
How many times does the letter 'e' appear in the word 'independence'?
EXPLANATION
i-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-c-e. The letter 'e' appears at positions 4, 6, 9, and 12 = 4 times
What is the synonym of 'Meticulous'?
A
Careless
B
Careful
C
Systematic
D
Both B and C
Correct Answer:
D. Both B and C
EXPLANATION
Meticulous means very careful and precise. Both 'Careful' and 'Systematic' are synonyms.
Complete the sentence: Despite his _____ circumstances, he remained optimistic.
A
adversary
B
adverse
C
adversity
D
adversive
Correct Answer:
B. adverse
EXPLANATION
'Adverse' is an adjective meaning unfavorable. It correctly modifies 'circumstances'.
What does 'Ephemeral' mean?
A
Lasting for a short time
B
Permanent and eternal
C
Difficult to understand
D
Extremely beautiful
Correct Answer:
A. Lasting for a short time
EXPLANATION
Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time; transitory.
Find the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 196, 215
EXPLANATION
121=11², 144=12², 169=13², 196=14² are perfect squares. 215 is not a perfect square.
Directions: A man walks 5 km north, then 3 km east, then 2 km south. How far is he from the starting point?
A
√34 km
B
√40 km
C
5 km
D
10 km
Correct Answer:
A. √34 km
EXPLANATION
Final position: 3 km east, 3 km north (5-2). Distance = √(3² + 3²) = √18... Actually √(3² + (5-2)²) = √(9+9) = √18. Check: √34 = √(3² + (√25)²)... Correct is √(9+25) = √34
Select the pair that best represents a similar relationship: Teacher : School :: ?
A
Doctor : Hospital
B
Book : Library
C
Student : Classroom
D
Nurse : Medicine
Correct Answer:
A. Doctor : Hospital
EXPLANATION
Teacher works in School as Doctor works in Hospital. Both are professional-place relationships.
