Test on Technical and Business English Vocabulary

Question 1: An intruder is a person who has received prior authorization to access a restricted area.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: An intruder is defined as a person who enters a building or an area illegally.

Question 2: Is a quasi fraudulent practice considered to be actually fraudulent?

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The term 'quasi' means 'resembling but not actually being'. Therefore, a quasi fraudulent practice resembles a fraudulent practice but is not actually fraudulent.

Question 3: According to the provided study materials, what does the phrase "set off an alarm" mean?

A. To turn off an alarm system permanently.

B. To make an alarm start ringing.

C. To check the battery level of an alarm.

D. To reduce the volume of an alarm.

Explanation: The study materials define "set off an alarm" as "to make an alarm start ringing." The example given is: "Opening this door will set off the alarm."

Question 4: According to the provided materials, what is the primary role of a tripod when used with equipment like a theodolite?

A. To amplify signals for clearer measurements.

B. To provide a stable three-legged stand for supporting the apparatus.

C. To increase the degree of horizontal and vertical angles.

D. To fix the equipment into position on a wall.

Explanation: The study materials define a tripod as 'a three-legged stand for supporting a camera or other apparatus' and explain 'mount something on' as 'to fix something into position on something'. While a theodolite measures angles, the tripod's role is to support it, not to affect the angles themselves or amplify signals. Fixing on a wall is not its primary purpose as a stand.

Question 5: Subcontracting involves employing a business or person outside one's company to carry out work as part of a larger project.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials define subcontract as 'to employ a business or person outside one's company to do (work) as part of a larger project'.