GED-TEST Practice Questions
Prepare for GED-TEST with more than an answer.
- Exam fee
- $140 USD
- Level
- High School Equivalency
- Valid for
- Lifetime - GED credential does not expire
Domains covered on the exam 4
- Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA)35%
- Mathematical Reasoning27%
- Science21%
- Social Studies17%
- 1
The following sentence needs to be revised: 'The reason for the delay is because the shipment was held up in customs.'
Which revision is the most clear and concise?
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Correct answer: B
The phrase 'The reason... is because' is redundant. Using either 'The reason is that...' or simply '...because...' is more correct. This option is the most direct and concise way to state the cause of the delay without the unnecessary words.
- 2
The process of photosynthesis is essential for most life on Earth. Which of the following are products of photosynthesis? (Select ALL that apply)
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Correct answer: B, D
Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce glucose (a sugar used for energy) and oxygen.
Oxygen is a key byproduct of photosynthesis, released into the atmosphere.
- 3
A political map is best used for showing which type of information?
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Correct answer: C
Political maps are designed to show governmental boundaries of countries, states, and counties, the location of major cities, and they usually include significant bodies of water. Their primary focus is on the man-made divisions of the world.
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A store offers a 20% discount on all items. A customer buys a jacket that has an original price of $85. If the sales tax is 6%, what is the final price the customer pays for the jacket?
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Correct answer: C
First, calculate the discount amount: $85 * 0.20 = $17. Subtract the discount from the original price to get the sale price: $85 - $17 = $68. Next, calculate the sales tax on the sale price: $68 * 0.06 = $4.08. Finally, add the sales tax to the sale price to get the final cost: $68 + $4.08 = $72.08.
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Case Study: The Physics of Roller Coasters
Roller coaster design is a masterful application of physics, primarily involving the conversion between potential and kinetic energy. At the top of the first and highest hill, the coaster train has maximum potential energy (energy of position) and minimal kinetic energy (energy of motion). As it descends, this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, causing the train to accelerate.
An engineer is designing a new coaster. Point A is the top of the lift hill, 60 meters high. Point B is the bottom of the first drop, at a height of 5 meters. Point C is the top of a smaller second hill, 40 meters high. Assume the coaster starts from a near-standstill at Point A and that friction and air resistance are negligible.
Based on the principles of energy conservation described, at which point will the coaster have the highest speed?
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Correct answer: B
According to the principle of energy conservation, kinetic energy (and thus speed) is maximized when potential energy is minimized. Potential energy is determined by height. Of the three points given, Point B (5 meters) is the lowest point. Therefore, the most potential energy will have been converted to kinetic energy at this point, resulting in the highest speed.
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Read the following sentence:
'To get a good grade, the research paper must be submitted on time.'
What is the primary grammatical error in this sentence?
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Correct answer: C
The introductory phrase 'To get a good grade' is a modifier that should describe who is getting the grade. However, the subject of the main clause is 'the research paper.' The paper itself cannot get a grade. The phrase is 'dangling' because the person it's supposed to modify is missing from the sentence. A correct version would be: 'To get a good grade, you must submit the research paper on time.'
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The economic principle of 'opportunity cost' refers to what?
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Correct answer: B
Opportunity cost is a fundamental concept in economics. It represents the value of the next-best alternative that must be forgone to pursue a certain action. For example, the opportunity cost of attending a concert could be the money you would have earned by working during that time.
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A city council is debating a proposal to convert a vacant downtown lot into a multi-use skatepark. An urban planning consultant presents the following data table comparing the projected costs and benefits over a 5-year period.
Metric Projected Value Margin of Error Initial Construction Cost $250,000 +/- $20,000 Annual Maintenance $15,000 +/- $3,000 Annual Vandalism Repair $8,000 +/- $5,000 Projected Annual Revenue $5,000 +/- $1,500 Increase in Local Sales 2% per year +/- 0.5% To calculate the worst-case net financial outcome for the city over 5 years, which calculation should be performed?
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Correct answer: B
The worst-case scenario involves maximizing all costs and minimizing all revenue. This means adding the margin of error to construction, maintenance, and vandalism costs, and subtracting the margin of error from the projected revenue. The annual costs and revenues are then multiplied by 5 for the five-year period.
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Read the following excerpt from a historical analysis of the U.S. Constitution.
'The genius of the Constitution lies not in its perfection, but in its adaptability. The amendment process, though deliberately arduous, provides a mechanism for correction and evolution. Furthermore, the principle of judicial review, while not explicitly enumerated, has allowed the document's broad principles to be applied to circumstances the Framers could never have envisioned. This combination of a stable framework and interpretive flexibility has been the key to its longevity.'
Based on the excerpt, which two factors are most critical to the Constitution's endurance? (Select TWO)
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Correct answer: A, D
The text explicitly states that 'The amendment process... provides a mechanism for correction and evolution,' which directly supports this option.
The excerpt mentions that 'judicial review... has allowed the document's broad principles to be applied to circumstances the Framers could never have envisioned,' aligning with this choice.
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A student is investigating how temperature affects the rate of a chemical reaction. They combine two reactants in a beaker and measure the time it takes for the solution to change color at different temperatures. The results are recorded below.
Temperature (°C) Time to Color Change (seconds) 10 120 20 65 30 32 40 15 Which statement represents a valid conclusion from this experiment?
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Correct answer: B
The data table clearly shows that as the temperature goes up (10, 20, 30, 40 °C), the time for the color change goes down (120, 65, 32, 15 seconds). This demonstrates an inverse relationship between temperature and reaction time, meaning the reaction happens faster at higher temperatures.
