CBA #3 Practice Test

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Which of the following is the best summary of the essay "Challenges and Progress for Women in STEM"?

• Women are equally represented in STEM fields as men, and the essay focuses on the contributions of female role models in encouraging young girls to pursue STEM careers.

• The essay discusses the underrepresentation of women in STEM due to societal biases, gender stereotypes, and lack of support, and highlights the importance of gender equity initiatives and inclusive environments to improve women's participation in STEM fields.

• The essay argues that women are inherently less capable than men in STEM fields and suggests that efforts should focus on increasing the number of women entering these careers.

• The essay emphasizes that women in STEM are paid more than men and that gender biases in education have little effect on career success.

Which of the following phrases in the essay can be understood using context clues to mean "a deep-rooted, often unconscious judgment or preference"?

• "gendered toys and stereotypes"

• "successful female role models"

• "implicit biases"

• "educational settings"

Sort the claim from the evidence.

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(a) The claim

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(b) Evidence

• "The male-dominated nature of STEM also places undue expectations on men

• The societal perception that STEM is inherently challenging

• "Efforts to address these disparities include promoting gender equity through initiatives..."

How is the author’s claim that "Increasing female representation in STEM is essential for the advancement of these fields." presented in the passage?

• It is presented in the passage through various supporting points.

• It is presented as a dialogue between a man and woman.

• It is presented as a "Cause and Effect" argument.

• It is presented as a single part of a bigger problem in STEM.

Which of the following sentences best represents the argument the author is making in the passage?

• "Despite women making up half of the U.S. college-educated workforce, they only account for 29% of the science and engineering workforce, a disparity mirrored globally."

• "Research has shown that gender bias persists in the evaluation of candidates, with studies indicating that identical CVs with male and female names are rated differently, favoring males."

• "Increasing female representation in STEM is essential for the advancement of these fields."

• "Many women entering college with STEM aspirations often shift to other fields due to educational experiences and societal narratives."

"Clearly, this shows that all girls are doomed to fall behind in STEM as long as these stereotypes continue." is​ ​ (a)  

• a Logical Fallacy
• not a Logical Fallacy

The sentences "If this continues, women will eventually be pushed out of STEM altogether, leading to a workforce that’s completely unrepresentative of the population." is ​ (a)  

• A Logical Fallacy
• Not a Logical Fallacy

The sentence, "Despite women making up half of the U.S. college-educated workforce, they only account for 29% of the science and engineering workforce, a disparity mirrored globally." is ​ (a)  

• Not a logical Fallacy
• Logical Fallacy