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Equal Opportunity is the expressed policy of SmithCo. Our policy is to select the best-qualified person for each position in the organization and to conduct all business relationships without prejudice. SmithCo is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Advancement opportunities and employment decisions will be made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Managers are expected to seek out a diverse pool of candidates for consideration when making hiring decisions. SmithCo also develops an annual Affirmative Action program, which is a federal requirement due to our status as a government contractor. The leadership team plays an active role in demonstrating SmithCo’s commitment by providing equal employment opportunities at all levels of employment. Managers and employees are advised to meet with the HR manager for assistance in meeting the standards set in this policy. Equal Employment Opportunity applies throughout the employment process to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. SmithCo also extends this policy to every phase of the employment process including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, training and development, promotion, compensation, benefits, layoffs, termination, and all other conditions or benefits of employment. All employees are expected to abide by and promote this policy of equal employment opportunity within the organization, as well as with those who have a business relationship with SmithCo. Equal Employment Opportunity requires the participation of all associates. While overall authority for implementing an Equal Employment Opportunity policy is assigned to the Vice President of Human Resources, an effective equal employment opportunity program cannot be achieved without the support of all associates. Any associate who feels they have been denied equal opportunity or subjected to discrimination should consult with their manager or HR representative. SmithCo’s Employee Assistance Program also provides assistance with these matters.

Which of the following is NOT a meaning of the phrase “throw off the yoke of being considered as agricultural implements or slaves”?

Agricultural workers have more value than mere tools
Workers have freedom and rights
Workers should fight to keep their jobs
Workers are more than animals that can be harnessed to do work
Workers should not be treated as economic slaves

Answer(s): C

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QUESTION: 10

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Technology is rapidly expanding the scope of capabilities for both professional and personal use; such is the case with smart phones. Professionals now have devices available to them capable of digital media, internet access, phone communication, multi-person scheduling and office tools for documents and presentations. Businesspeople that are often mobile may maximize the use of these critical features on smart phones.
Individuals who simply enjoy the luxury of multi-function devices often use these devices for frivolous pursuits such as downloading catchy ring tones, instant messaging about the latest gossip and looking up the world record for most cans crushed on one’s head during the Superbowl. This fusion of capabilities and increased availability of such devices could be a sign of a growing blend in society between work and personal life, or individuals could simply be taking a luxurious approach to their connectivity in personal lives.

The term “frivolous” implies that the author:

is fascinated by the endless capabilities on smart phones.
hopes that technology ceases to expand its scope.
believes that the average individual does not need a smart phone.
has a smart phone.
wants to see more developments added to smart phone technology.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Based on the contextual description of trivial uses and knowledge, “frivolous” means useless or unnecessary. So if the author believes that individuals not involved in business are unnecessarily using smart phones, that the author would think that these people do not need smart phones (choice “believes that the average individual does not need a smart phone”). The author makes no mention of their specific hopes for how the technology will turn out in the future, so choice “hopes that technology ceases to expand its scope” and choice “wants to see more developments added to smart phone technology” can be eliminated. The authors matter-of-fact tone allows you to rule out “fascination” (choice “is fascinated by the endless capabilities on smart phones”), and there is no evidence to support whether or not the author has a smart phone (choice “has a smart phone”).

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QUESTION: 11

Draw a conclusion about what we know smart phones can do
Assume where technology is headed and how it will affect society
Comment on human connectivity through the use of smart phones
Predict how the government will regulate and guide future technology
Present two possible explanations for the growing popularity of smart phones

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

The conclusion sentence states two possible paths that could explain the arrival of a growth in smart phone popularity. These two suppositions are guesses at what is causing this trend. Because the author injects minimal bias and leaves the answer to the reader’s interpretation, the author is simply presenting explanations as choice “Present two possible explanations for the growing popularity of smart phones” indicates. The other choices are either irrelevant or insufficiently supported by text evidence.

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QUESTION: 12

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But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.

The main point from the author's view is that:

Man's soul and spirit cannot be destroyed by superpowers.
Man's destiny is not fully clear or visible.
Man's soul and spirit are immortal.
Man's safety is assured by the delicate balance of power in terms of nuclear weapons.
Human society will survive despite the serious threat of total annihilation.

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

The answer is “Human society will survive despite the serious threat of total annihilation”, because the author talks about survival and the threats of annihilation.

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