Inquiry 101 GENED Extra Credit

Bill is the treasurer for a fast-growing organization whose budget has recently been growing at a rate of 10% per year. The budget last year was $352,000. What should he expect it to be 2 years from now? Round your answer to the nearest thousand. a) $402,000 b) $418,000 c) $422,000 d) $426,000

d) $426,000

Cookies are sold singly or in packages of 4 or 6. With this packaging, how many ways can you buy exactly 10 cookies? a) 4 b) 5 c) 6 d) 7

NOT a) 4

English social psychologist Graham Wallas proposed in his 1926 book, The Art of Thought, that creative thinking proceeds through four phases: Preparation, Incubation, Illumination, Verification. Wallas describes the Incubation phase as follows, "Volunary abstention from conscious thought on any problem may, itself, take two forms: the period of abstention may be spent either in conscious mental work on other problems, or in a relaxation from all conscious mental work. The first kind of Incubation economizes time and is therefore often the better." According to Wallas' explanation, which one of the following is likely to occur in the Incubation phase? a) Thoroughly investigating the problem b) Testing the validity of the idea c) A flash of connection between the previously unconnected d) The process of unconscious thought

NOT a) Thoroughly investigating the problem

The second coming of Christ will ________________________. a) eliminate all material existence b) result in all things damaged by sin being made right c) result in all humans being purified and accepted into heaven d) result in one last chance for every person to accept Christ

NOT a) eliminate all material existence

A literal interpretation of Jesus' parables is similar to an allegorical interpretation of Jesus' parables in that both ______________________. a) search for a deeper spiritual meaning within the text b) pay great attention to the details of the text c) are concerned only with the original intent of the author of the text d) are acceptable to all Christians

NOT a) search for a deeper spiritual meaning within the text

Which of the following is not a consequence of science and its impact on the world in which we live? a) Gravity b) Electric lighting c) Cell phones d) Automobiles

a) Gravity

A thief broke into Laura's house. Her insurance company asked her to submit a record of personal property that was missing. Laura listed which of the following items in the insurance claim? a) Jewelry b) Money c) Corporate bond d) Life insurance card

a) Jewelry

Every worldview makes _______________ that may also be called "presuppositions." a) assumptions b) disbeliefs c) calculations d) rejections

a) assumptions

The purposes of the human body include ALL of the following EXCEPT ________________. a) to satisfy cravings b) to sustain itself c) to reproduce itself d) to glorify God

a) to satisfy cravings

Frederick is interested in learning more about stocks, bonds and investing. He is looking for a good guide to begin doing so. Which is the most suitable option from this list? a) Eldred, G. W., & NetLibrary, I. (2004). The beginner's guide to real estate investing. Hoboken, N.J: John Wiley. ABSTRACT: The Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing, successful investor and author Gary Eldred presents the tools and knowledge new investors need to get started. This no-hype guide presents case studies of people just like you-regular people who used these simple, smart strategies to earn big returns. You'll not only gain the basics of real estate investing, but also a vault full of specialized techniques that the pros rely on to grow their long-term wealth. b) Becket, M. (2014). How the stock market works: A beginner's guide to investment (5th; Fifth; ed.). London, England: Kogan Page Ltd. ABSTRACT: How the Stock Market Works tells investors what is being traded and how, who does what with whom, and how to evaluate a particular share or bond in light of rival claims from critics and admirers. From the practical consequences of being a shareholder to a basic coverage of the taxation regime, the book provides a wealth of information on individual product types as well as the key players themselves. c) Apple inc. (2019). Hoover Company Profile. Fort Mill: Mergent. Retrieved from Entrepreneurship Database. ABSTRACT: Apple consistently ranks highly in profit, revenue, market capitalization, and consumer cachet. In 2018, the company became the first reach a trillion-dollar market capitalization, however briefly. The iPhone, in its 11th year, has been the company's golden goose, generating tens of billions in revenue and profit. Other familiar Apple products and services include Mac computers and iPad tablets, as well as iTunes, the App store, and Apple Music. Primarily a consumer-oriented company, Apple has inked alliances with Accenture, General Electric, and IBM to deepen its penetration of the enterprise market. d) Kock, C. J. (2005). When the market misleads: Stock prices, firm behavior, and industry evolution. Organization Science, 16(6), 637-660. Abstract: This paper augments learning and institutional theories of firm behavior with an explicit focus on the idiosyncratic characteristics of learning from financial markets. Various streams of literature implicitly assume that financial markets influence firm strategies, yet the specifics of these interactions are not well specified. A computer simulation, based on a model in which Cournot duopolists paly am multistage game involving investment and cost reduction, explores the implications of these characteristics and pathologies in a systematic way.

b) Becket, M. (2014). How the stock market works: A beginner's guide to investment (5th; Fifth; ed.). London, England: Kogan Page Ltd. ABSTRACT: How the Stock Market Works tells investors what is being traded and how, who does what with whom, and how to evaluate a particular share or bond in light of rival claims from critics and admirers. From the practical consequences of being a shareholder to a basic coverage of the taxation regime, the book provides a wealth of information on individual product types as well as the key players themselves.

One aspect of quantitative research is the idea that numerical data about a representative sample of the population can be used to ______________ the findings to the population at large. a) discover b) disseminate c) research d) generalize

d) generalize

To a large extent, how is human behavior shaped? a) Intuition b) Social groups c) Chemistry d) Impulse

NOT c) Chemistry

What can we infer from Scripture about the idea of a nation-state? a) Nation-states are a product of a sinful world and must be replaced with a one-world government which will assist in ushering in the eschaton described in Revelation. b) Nation-states can be a way of protecting the identity and rights of unique people, but political power centralized in sinful leaders can also undermine the inherent rights of liberty. c) There is no role of government whatsoever in the New Covenant with Christ. d) The Church should govern all humans in the New Covenant, not nation-states.

NOT c) There is no role of government whatsoever in the New Covenant with Christ.

To recover the image of God that has been diminished through the Fall of mankind we should primarily _____________. a) go to church b) attend theology class c) imitate Jesus d) go to confession

NOT d) go to confession

The golden ratio is a number that is often seen in simple shapes and figures. It is denoted as phi or as 1.618. The pervasive appearance of phi throughout life and the universe is believed by some to be the signature of God, a universal constant of design used to assure the beauty and unity of His creation. What makes this so much more than an interesting exercise in mathematics is that this proportion appears throughout creation and extensively in the human face and body. It's found in the proportions of many other animals, in plants, and in the solar system. If measurements of your face were taken, you would notice that results are close to the golden ratio in multiple areas of your face. Which of the following would be closest to the golden ratio of 1.618? a) 6 cm / 3 cm b) 5 cm / 3 cm c) 4 cm / 3 cm d) 2 cm / 3 cm

b) 5 cm / 3 cm

The most important difference between a covenant and a contract is: a) A covenant implies a relationship based upon mutual care and accountability and often invokes God as a witness. b) There is no difference; a contract is just a modern name for a covenant. c) A covenant focuses on quid pro quo and legal and economic obligations; a contract is more relational. d) A contract requires a signature and a covenant does not.

NOT d) A contract requires a signature and a covenant does not.

Jamaica is considering buying either a car which goes 25 miles on 1 gallon of gas, or a truck that goes 10 miles on a gallon of gas. If gasoline costs $2.50 per gallon and Jamaica drives 1000 miles per month, how much less would it cost to drive the car each month than it would to drive the truck? a) $150 b) $125 c) $167 d) $100

a) $150

What is a biblical view of economics vs. an unbiblical view? a) Any economic system which favors the rich and powerful and removes competition and freedom of choice would be unbiblical. b) The Bible rejects greed; therefore, it rejects capitalism. c) According to Scripture, the State is ultimately responsible for directing and planning economic growth. d) According to Scripture, we are to care for the poor and give freely to others; therefore, the State must consistently and thoroughly mandate comprehensive redistribution of wealth.

a) Any economic system which favors the rich and powerful and removes competition and freedom of choice would be unbiblical.

You are in a debate about the creation of man, and you need to be able to identify and address any fallacies throughout the debate. An "appeal to ignorance" is a fallacy in which a person states that their belief is true because no evidence exists to contradict it. Which of the following best exemplifies an "appeal to ignorance" fallacy that may be brought up in the debate? a) Evidence does not exist to prove humans were created by God; therefore, man was not created by God. b) Since no one has proved that humans were created by God, it must not be true. c) Everyone believes that humans were created by God, so it must be true. d) Because I believe that humans were created by God, it must be true.

a) Evidence does not exist to prove humans were created by God; therefore, man was not created by God.

The following is in reference to Cleanth Brooks' article "Regionalism in American Literature" in the Journal of Southern History. It was published in 1962, volume 16, issue 34, pages 238-253. The information comes from page 240. Brooks quotes Flannery O'Connor, and you want to use that same quote in your essay. Choose the sentence which demonstrates the correct signal tag and ending citation which informs your audience that you are using a source within a source. a) Flannery O'Connor notes that "[w]e have recently gone through a period of self-criticism on the subject of Catholics and scholarship, which for the most part has taken place on a high level" (qtd. in Brooks 240). b) One author references an observation by Flannery O'Connor who notes that "[w]e have recently gone through a period of self-criticism on the subject of Catholics and scholarship, which for the most part has taken place on a high level" (240). c) Flannery O'Connor says, "We have recently gone through a period of self-criticism on the subject of Catholics and scholarship, which for the most part has taken place on a high level" (240). d) "[W]e have recently gone through a period of self-criticism on the subject of Catholics and scholarship, which for the most part has taken place on a high level" (O'Connor 240).

a) Flannery O'Connor notes that "[w]e have recently gone through a period of self-criticism on the subject of Catholics and scholarship, which for the most part has taken place on a high level" (qtd. in Brooks 240).

Which of the following is a benefit of reading secondary sources? a) They will expand a reader's understanding of the topic. b) They will help the reader identify plagiarism. c) They will become the foundation for archival research. d) They will eliminate the need to depend on primary sources.

a) They will expand a reader's understanding of the topic.

What makes a discipline scientific? a) Its discounting of tradition and folklore b) Its focus on testing theories, beliefs, and assumptions c) Its emphasis on mental, as opposed to behavioral, processes d) Its valuing of scholarly opinions over laboratory tests

b) Its focus on testing theories, beliefs, and assumptions

Which of the positions below would best represent a biblical perspective on immigration policy? a) Because we are called to care for the foreigner and stranger, we must have open borders. b) The Church is called to care for foreigners; the State has some role in protecting borders in order to protect citizens. This speaks to dual roles which need not be in opposition. c) The State is called to care for its citizens, not immigrants. d) The Church should not bow the knee to liberalism; illegal immigrants must not be cared for in any way.

b) The Church is called to care for foreigners; the State has some role in protecting borders in order to protect citizens. This speaks to dual roles which need not be in opposition.

Identify which underlined word or phrase is used incorrectly in the following sentence. In order to do this correctly, Heather and Allen needs to research required features that would attract barn owls to the habitat and that would also keepthem safe. a) to do this correctly b) needs c) that would attract d) that would also keep

b) needs

The book of Ecclesiastes speaks to the postmodern world in concluding that life without God is ________. a) fruitful b) purposeless c) unbearable d) better

b) purposeless

Which of the following propositions is most consistent with a biblical approach to scholarly investigation and its communication? a) A biblical approach applies biblical precepts to one's spiritual or religious life but not to scholarly investigation. b) A biblical approach applies biblical precepts to nothing since biblical faith is only about salvation and not about scholarship. c) A biblical approach factors biblical precepts in the scholarly investigation of anything since God is the source and sustainer of everything. d) A biblical approach factors biblical precepts in the scholarly study of human beings but not in other investigations of the natural world.

c) A biblical approach factors biblical precepts in the scholarly investigation of anything since God is the source and sustainer of everything.

From a biblical perspective, all of the following make cross-cultural engagement difficult except ____? a) Sin and pride cause people to think that their perspectives on things, including their cultural perspectives, are more often correct. b) Sin and causes to be blind to our own biases and perceptions. c) Similarities exist across cultures because we are all made in God's image. d) Despite cultural differences, there is opportunity for shared truth and reality because we are all made in God's image and God is the source of all truth.

c) Similarities exist across cultures because we are all made in God's image.

Which describes a biblical perspective on the role of the State in society? a) The State is called to meet the material needs of citizens. b) The State is called to ensure that all citizens are Christians. c) The State is called to punish crimes, i.e. violations of the inalienable rights of citizens. d) The State should not exist under the New Covenant in Christ.

c) The State is called to punish crimes, i.e. violations of the inalienable rights of citizens.