CSET: Science Sample Test Questions

What is the main subject of the sample test questions provided in the document?

• Chemistry

• Biology/Life Science

• Physics

• Earth and Planetary Science

According to the document, what type of calculator will be provided for examinees taking the CSET: Science subtests?

• Only basic calculators

• Only graphing calculators

• Scientific calculators

• No calculators are allowed

Which of the following is NOT a subtest mentioned as part of the CSET: Science exams?

• General Science Subtest I

• General Science Subtest II

• Mathematics Subtest

• Physics

Why are examinees encouraged to respond to the sample questions without looking at the provided responses?

• To save time during the test

• To compare their responses with the provided answers later

• To avoid using a calculator

• To practice handwriting

What restriction is placed on calculators during the CSET: Science subtests?

• Only solar-powered calculators are allowed

• Examinees must bring their own calculators

• Only calculators provided at the test administration may be used

• No calculators are allowed at all

What is the value of the acceleration of gravity on Earth (g)?

• 9.8 m/s²

• 3.00 × 10⁸ m/s

• 6.67 × 10⁻¹¹ N·m²/kg²

• 1.38 × 10⁻²³ J/K

Which of the following is the correct value for the speed of light in a vacuum (c)?

• 3.00 × 10⁸ m/s

• 9.8 m/s²

• 6.63 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s

• 8.31 L·kPa/(mol·K)

Planck's constant (h) is essential in quantum mechanics. What is its value in J·s?

• 6.63 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s

• 1.67 × 10⁻²⁷ kg

• 9.11 × 10⁻³¹ kg

• 9.0 × 10⁹ N·m²/C²

Which constant has the value 1.38 × 10⁻²³ J/K?

• Boltzmann's constant (k)

• Planck's constant (h)

• Gas constant (R)

• Coulomb's constant (kₑ)

If you need to calculate the force between two charges, which constant would you use and what is its value?

• Coulomb's constant (kₑ), 9.0 × 10⁹ N·m²/C²

• Gravitational constant (G), 6.67 × 10⁻¹¹ N·m²/kg²

• Gas constant (R), 8.31 L·kPa/(mol·K)

• Planck's constant (h), 6.63 × 10⁻³⁴ J·s