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100 Civics Questions and Answers for the 2008 Test with MP3 Audio (English version)

# 100 Civics Questions and Answers (2008 version) - USCIS ## A: Principles of American Democracy 1. What is the supreme law of the land? - the Constitution 2. What does the Constitution do? - sets up the government / defines the government / protects basic rights of Americans 3. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words? - We the People 4. What is an amendment? - a change (to the Constitution) / an addition (to the Constitution) 5. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? - the Bill of Rights 6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?* - speech / religion / assembly / press / petition the government 7. How many amendments does the Constitution have? - twenty-seven (27) 8. What did the Declaration of Independence do? - announced/declared our independence (from Great Britain) / said that the United States is free (from Great Britain) 9. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? - lif...
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150 Level 5 Performance Assessment

 SOL ELECTRIC COMPANY Employee Handbook Power plant dispatchers at our utility company control the flow of electricity through our transmission lines. They must constantly monitor control systems to make sure electricity is flowing properly, and in the correct amount, to where it is needed. They must monitor current converters, voltage transformers, and circuit breakers. The dispatcher must also monitor the pilot board. The pilot board is a map of the grid system that shows the status of the transmission circuits and the connections to factories and substations. One of the most important responsibilities dispatchers have is anticipating changes in the need for electricity. Weather conditions are often a good indicator of potential changes in the need, or demands, for electricity. When a change in the need for electricity is expected due to weather forecasts, dispatchers must contact the control-room operators. Dispatchers instruct the operators to be ready to start or stop boilers ...
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149 Performance Assessment Level 5

 Technician Manual Troubleshooting Computer Problems If the computer is working but no programs are functioning, there are several things to investigate. You might first want to examine the computer motherboard, which is the central printed circuit board (PCB) of the computer. The PCB controls all the circuits that run the central processing unit (CPU), the brains of the computer that allow it to function. The motherboard also controls computer peripherals, such as the keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. If any of these peripherals are not functioning, check to see if they work when connected to a functioning computer. If they do, the motherboard may need replacement. Sometimes, programs on a computer do not work properly because the computer does not have enough random access memory (RAM). Check the amount of RAM in the computer against the amount required by the program the client cannot run. If the program needs more RAM in order to run properly, tell the client that additional RAM m...
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148 Level 5 Performance Assessment

 Kapowski Construction Company Handbook An energy-efficient building must not only use energy efficiently while it is occupied, it must be constructed in accordance with the highest standards of sustainable resource use. - Use regional materials. Select materials that are found or manufactured within the region. This yields energy savings in transport.   - Regional materials shall make up at least 10 percent of all construction materials.   - Regional materials making up only part of a construction product are calculated as a percentage based on weight.   - Use of regional materials must be documented. - Biobased materials. These materials have plant or animal materials as the main ingredient. At least 50 percent of materials should be documented as biobased. - Reused material. At least 5 percent of materials should be refurbished or reused. Documentation of the amount of reused materials must be provided. - Recycled content. Both postconsumer and preconsumer materia...
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147 Performance Assessment Level 5

 From: Don Trinelli, Industrial Production Manager To: Manufacturing Managers—All Locations Subject: Planning Phase Date: February 22 During the planning phase of our proposed new product, we expect you to adhere to the following guidelines to determine cost and efficiency of production: 1. Meet with designers and engineers developing the product. Evaluate blueprints and technical drawings. Determine machinery, tools, and materials needed for manufacturing the new product. 2. Prepare a complete list of parts needed. Determine if it is more cost-effective for our firm to make these new parts or to buy them from suppliers. Get an estimate for supplies from each parts supplier. Compare that cost with the cost of in-house manufacturing of each part. 3. If the cost of in-house manufacturing depends largely on developing new software, refer the matter to our software department. If it is more dependent on recalibrating current equipment, engineers or factory supervisors can provide you w...
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146 Level 5 Performance Assessment

 Patient Treatment Manual Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments Occupational therapist (OT) assistants whose clients have carpal tunnel syndrome have several options in carrying out the therapist's prescribed treatment. The assistant should recognize that the extreme pain the patient experiences comes from the stress on the nerve that runs through a sheath in the wrist. The syndrome arises from maintaining the wrist in an unnatural or unsupported position for a long time over a long period. Symptoms may include painful tingling in the affected hand, a weakening in the hand and fingers, and an inability to squeeze the hand shut. Many patients cannot sleep because of hand pain. They may experience referred pain to the nerves of the forearm and shoulder. The OT assistant may be asked to work with the patient on simple hand-strengthening exercises. These may include clenching and stretching the arms, hands, and fingers, then relaxing them. An important part of the assistant's job is to...
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145 Performance Assessment Level 5

 Employee Handbook In preparing a design for a client's advertising campaign, there are several steps that should be followed. Most important, the graphic designer must determine the needs and wants of the client. The designer must get to know the client so as to fully understand what the client wants for the design, how it should appeal to customers, and so on. It is crucial that the designer know who the targeted audience is for the design. After the graphic designer understands what the client wants, he or she must do the necessary research into the cultural and social aspects of the target audience. Knowing your audience is an invaluable tool in creating an effective graphic design. Once these factors are known, the designer can begin working on the graphic design. The design must have images that are relevant and attractive to the target audience. The initial design idea is then presented to the client. The client's comments and suggestions for changes must be taken into a...
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