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Question # 41

Passage:

An open-source mapping group triages thousands of edit requests monthly. Veteran volunteers review high-risk changes (bridges, hospitals), while newcomers handle points of interest. Automated checks flag geometry errors; weekly calls resolve disputes. The workflow isn’t glamorous, but it keeps datasets trustworthy for disaster response.

Which organizational pattern best describes the passage?

Options:

A.

Definition with classification

B.

Process description showing division of labor and quality control

C.

Chronological biography of a volunteer

D.

Problem–solution with policy reform

Question # 42

Passage:

Recommendation systems learn our clicks and feed us more of the same, optimizing for engagement. Over time, novelty shrinks and viewpoints narrow, a dynamic critics call the “filter bubble.” Designers experimenting with exploration bonuses report that mixing in unfamiliar, high-quality items can increase long-run satisfaction even if short-term clicks dip.

Which change best mitigates the filter-bubble effect described?

Options:

A.

Maximizing immediate click-through without constraints

B.

Penalizing novel items to avoid user confusion

C.

Adding an exploration bonus that surfaces diverse, reputable content

D.

Removing all recommendations and showing items at random

Question # 43

The task force pledged to extirpate invasive plants from the wetlands. “Extirpate” most nearly means:

Options:

A.

Encourage

B.

Mislabel

C.

Eradicate

D.

Relocate

Question # 44

Passage:

A city piloted participatory budgeting in three districts. Turnout skewed older the first year, but youth liaisons boosted teen participation the next cycle. Project choices shifted toward skate parks and night bus routes while still funding senior center upgrades. Evaluators concluded broad outreach diversified priorities without displacing legacy needs.

Which statement is best supported by the passage?

Options:

A.

Youth participation erased previous priorities.

B.

Outreach that broadens participation can add new projects while maintaining support for existing ones.

C.

Only teens should vote in participatory budgeting.

D.

Senior centers were defunded to build skate parks.

Question # 45

The keynote concluded with a heartfelt panegyric to the retiring founder. “Panegyric” most nearly means:

Options:

A.

Formal praise

B.

Subtle rebuke

C.

Brief summary

D.

Technical addendum

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