FREE CODESP Paraeducator Questions and Answers

Question 1

“The major causes of injuries are slips and falls. Tools, parts, and other objects should not be left lying around. Grease droppings, oils, sludge, and especially polymers should be cleaned up as soon as possible. Warning signs, railings, and covers can protect against low piping, open tanks, and open manholes or hatches. The simple knowledge of proper lifting techniques, such as bending the knees and lifting using the legs, can save many strained or injured backs.”

According to the above paragraph, which one of the following is the primary cause of injury?

Accepted Answer

slips and falls

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improper lifting techniques

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grease or polymer burns

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low piping

Question 2

A successful weight loss program must contain a specific plan designed to achieve healthy weight loss for an individual. An appropriate plan, without the necessary determination to carry it out, is useless. Determination, without a well-defined plan, will only achieve partial success.

The MAIN theme of this paragraph is:

Accepted Answer

Two important ingredients of a successful weight loss program are a well-defined plan and a sincere resolve to implement that plan.

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A well-defined plan will assure the success of a weight loss program.

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A high degree of determination is necessary and sufficient for a highly successful weight loss program.

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It’s impossible to develop a successful weight loss program.

Question 3

The following paragraph may not be in a logical sequence. Read the sentences and select the best order for them.

(1) Shoppers are tired of battling crowds at malls and shopping centers. (2) One drawback is the delay in receiving merchandise, but some Internet vendors offer fast shipping for an additional fee. (3) They also enjoy the convenience of being able to shop 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (4) Holiday shopping on the Internet has grown dramatically in the past few years.

Accepted Answer

4, 1, 3, 2

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2, 1, 3, 4

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1, 4, 2, 3

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correct as written

Question 4

A child has fallen and is bleeding. The first thing you should do is:

Accepted Answer

apply direct pressure to the wound

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call a doctor

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apply a bandage to the wound

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wash the wound

Question 5

Choose the sentence that represents the best English usage:

Accepted Answer

Of the two runners, Bob is the better.

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Of the two runners, Bob is the worst.

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Bob is the worst of the two runners

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Bob is the best of the two runners.

Question 6

Use the chart below: According to the May Library Summary, what was the number of videos borrowed in May?

Accepted Answer

200

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100

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150

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300

Question 7

Use the chart below: According to the May Library Summary, what percent of the total number of items borrowed were cassettes and videos?

Accepted Answer

28.57%

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9.52%

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19.05%

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35.00%

Question 8

When communicating with parents from a different culture, it is most important to:

Accepted Answer

be respectful of the differences between your culture and theirs

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do all of the talking so they feel more comfortable

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realize that their level of communication is not as refined as yours

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point out your cultural differences at the beginning of the conversation

Question 9

Choose the sentence that represents the best English usage.

Accepted Answer

The chocolate cake is the best of the two.

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Among the two cakes, the chocolate one is the worse.

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Among the two cakes, the chocolate one is the better.

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The chocolate cake is the worst of the two.

Question 10

Select the sentence that represents the best English usage.

Accepted Answer

Between the two movies, this one is the more exciting.

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Between the two movies, this one is the boring.

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This movie is the boring of the two.

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This movie is the most exciting of the two.