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01.

The school principal has received complaints from parents about bullying in the school yard during recess. He wants to investigate and end this situation as soon as possible, so he has asked the recess aides to watch closely. Which situation should the recess aides report to the principal?

A.	A girl is sitting glumly on a bench reading a book and not interacting with her peers.	B.	Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.
C.	Two boys are playing a one-on-one game of basketball and are arguing over the last basket scored.	D.	Three boys are huddled over a handheld video game, which isn't supposed to be on school grounds.

Answer and Explanation

Answer: Four girls are surrounding another girl and seem to have possession of her backpack.

Explanation:
Seeing four girls surrounding another girl, while in possession of her backpack, is the most suspicious of the incidents described.

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Mark is working with a realtor to find a location for the toy store he plans to open in his town. He is looking for a place that is either in, or not too far from, the center of town and one that would attract the right kind of foot traffic. Which of the following locations should Mark's realtor call to his attention?

A.	a storefront in a new high-rise building near the train station in the center of town whose occupants are mainly young, childless professionals who use the train to commute to their offices each day.	B.	a little shop three blocks away from the town's main street, located across the street from an elementary school and next door to an ice cream store
C.	a stand-alone storefront on a quiet residential street ten blocks away from the town's center	D.	a storefront in a small strip mall located on the outskirts of town that is also occupied by a pharmacy and a dry cleaner

Answer and Explanation

Answer: a little shop three blocks away from the town's main street, located across the street from an elementary school and next door to an ice cream store

Explanation:
This option is both near the center of town and in a location (near a school and an ice cream store) where children and their parents are sure to be around. This is the only option that meets both of Mark's requirements.

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Dr. Miller has a busy pediatric dentistry practice and she needs a skilled, reliable hygienist to keep things running smoothly. The last two people she hired were recommended by top dentists in the area, but they each lasted less than one month. She is now in desperate need of a hygienist who can competently handle the specific challenges of her practice. Which one of the following candidates should Dr. Miller consider most seriously?

A.	Marilyn has been a hygienist for fifteen years, and her current employer, who is about to retire, says she is the best in the business. The clientele she has worked with consists of some of the wealthiest and most powerful citizens in the county.	B.	Lindy recently graduated at the top of her class from one of the best dental hygiene programs in the state. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Lindy spent two years working in a day care center.
C.	James has worked as a dental hygienist for three years in a public health clinic. He is very interested in securing a position in a private dental office.	D.	Kathy is an experienced and highly recommended dental hygienist who is also finishing up a degree in early childhood education, which she hopes will get her a job as a preschool teacher. She is eager to find a job in a pediatric practice, since she has always wanted to work with children.

Answer and Explanation

Answer: Lindy recently graduated at the top of her class from one of the best dental hygiene programs in the state. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Lindy spent two years working in a day care center.

Explanation:
The situation described indicates that Dr. Miller's practice presents some specific challenges, namely that it is a busy environment with a child clientele. There is also some indication that even highly recommended, experienced hygienists might not be cut out for Dr. Miller's office. There is nothing to suggest that Marilyn (choice a) or James (choice c) would be a good fit for Dr.Miller's practice. Kathy (choice d) has experience and she is also interested in working with children. However, the fact that she hopes to become a preschool teacher in the not-too-distant future indicates that she might not be the kind of committed, long-term employee that Dr. Miller needs. Lindy (choice b), with her hands-on experience working with children as well as a degree from a prestigious dental hygiene program, is the most attractive candidate for the position based on the situation described

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