Basic Rules of Differentiation Quiz

What is the Constant Rule in differentiation?

• The derivative of a constant is one.

• The derivative of a constant is the constant itself.

• The derivative of a constant is zero.

• The derivative of a constant is undefined.

Which rule is used to differentiate polynomial functions?

• Quotient Rule

• Product Rule

• Power Rule

• Chain Rule

What does the Sum Rule state?

• The derivative of a sum is the difference of the derivatives.

• The derivative of a sum is the product of the derivatives.

• The derivative of a sum is the sum of the derivatives.

• The derivative of a sum is the constant.

What is the Constant Multiple Rule?

• The derivative of a constant times a function is the constant times the derivative of the function.

• The derivative of a constant times a function is the function times the constant.

• The derivative of a constant times a function is zero.

• The derivative of a constant times a function is the sum of the constant and the function.

What is the first step in differentiating a polynomial function?

• Apply the Power Rule.

• Use the Sum Rule.

• Identify the highest degree term.

• Multiply by the constant.