Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Using A Calculator (Section 2)

  • 1
    When calculating with time, what key is used to convert it to hours, minutes, and seconds?
    Responder
    (B)
    The degree, minute, second key ( ° ' '' ).
  • 2
    What is an example of standard form?
    Responder
    (D)
    $$ 2.3 \times 10^5 $$
  • 3
    What are the 3 options to help check the answer?
    Responder
    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 4
    What operation comes before addition and subtraction?
    Responder
    (C)
    Multiplication and division
  • 5
    If a calculator displays 2.33333... as an answer, what would be the correct representation of the answer?
    Responder
    (D)
    2 1/3
  • 6
    What are the steps to take, when estimating the answer?
    Responder
    A
    B
    C
  • 7
    If your answer isn't close to the estimated answer, what should you do?
    Responder
    B
    D
  • 8
    How should you enter 2 hours and 15 minutes when working with a calculator that uses a decimal format?
    Responder
    (C)
    2.25
  • 9
    When entering fractions, why are brackets used?
    Responder
    (C)
    To do each calculation first.
  • 10
    How is the area of a sphere worked out?
    Responder
    (A)
    $$A = 4pi r^2$$
  • 11
    What is the correct order of operations?
    Responder
    (B)
    Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction
  • 12
    What do we know when multiplying by a number greater than 1?
    Responder
    (C)
    The result will be greater than the starting number.
  • 13
    When is it important to write the units?
    Responder
    A
    B
    D
  • 14
    What is the first thing you should do when doing time calculations on a calculator?
    Responder
    (B)
    Make sure all the units are the same.
  • 15
    What does the \( \boxed{EXP} \) key on a calculator represent?
    Responder
    (A)
    Exponents
  • 16
    Which of the following are key to remember when entering fractions in the calculator?
    Responder
    B
    C
    D
  • 17
    What is the formula used to find area?
    Responder
    (A)
    $$ A = 4pi r^2 $$
  • 18
    To check the result, the user needs to use which of the following?
    Responder
    A
    B
  • 19
    What does a scientific calculator have?
    Responder
    (B)
    Square root, square and cube root
  • 20
    If your calculator gives an answer, but you have to make sure it is in the correct format, what will it be in?
    Responder
    (A)
    Decimal form
  • 21
    What does a scientific calculator allow you to do?
    Responder
    (D)
    All of the above.
  • 22
    In the order of operations, which calculation is done first?
    Responder
    (C)
    Parentheses
  • 23
    Which of the following keys will you need for the fraction form?
    Responder
    (B)
    $$ \frac{a}{b} $$
  • 24
    If a time is 3 hours and 45 minutes, how do you input this into your calculator if using decimal form?
    Responder
    (C)
    3.75
  • 25
    What does the order of operations specify?
    Responder
    (A)
    The order in which calculations are performed.
  • 26
    In the expression 2 + 3 x 4, which operation is performed first according to the order of operations?
    Responder
    (B)
    Multiplication
  • 27
    When a calculator displays 2.66666... what is the best way to present it?
    Responder
    (D)
    2 2/3
  • 28
    Which operation is carried out after parentheses in the order of operations?
    Responder
    (C)
    Exponents
  • 29
    Which of the following is the correct way to enter the fraction $$2/3$$ into the calculator to be calculated?
    Responder
    (A)
    2 / 3
  • 30
    Which is the correct method when using the calculator to calculate?
    Responder
    A
    B
    C
  • 31
    What are the steps to calculate fractions on a calculator?
    Responder
    (D)
    All the above.
  • 32
    When using the degree symbol key ( ° ' '' ) on your calculator, what are you calculating?
    Responder
    (B)
    Time.
  • 33
    Which of the following is the correct way to enter a mixed number, such as 2 1/3, in a calculator?
    Responder
    (D)
    First the whole number, then the fraction
  • 34
    When might you need to use a degree, minute, second ( ° ' '' ) key?
    Responder
    (C)
    Calculating time.
  • 35
    What does the \( \boxed{EE} \) key stand for?
    Responder
    (A)
    Exponent
  • 36
    What should you do if the problem statement is not clear on the level of accuracy needed?
    Responder
    (A)
    Round the answer to three significant figures.
  • 37
    What should be used to estimate the answer?
    Responder
    B
    C
    D
  • 38
    When using the calculator, what should the user do to check the result?
    Responder
    (D)
    In all of the above.
  • 39
    If a calculator shows the answer in a format like 3.5 x 10^6, what is the format called?
    Responder
    (C)
    Standard Form
  • 40
    If you enter a fraction, and the answer is displayed like this \( \frac{2}{3} \), how can the answer be presented?
    Responder
    (C)
    Fraction form.
  • 41
    If your calculator displays the answer to a calculation as 2.33333..., what should you do to express this number more accurately?
    Responder
    (C)
    Try to convert it to a fraction like 2 1/3 or 7/3.
  • 42
    In the formula for the surface area of a sphere, A = 4πr², what does π represent?
    Responder
    (C)
    A mathematical constant (approximately 3.14159)
  • 43
    When does the use of units need to be applied?
    Responder
    A
    B
    C
  • 44
    What is the inverse of addition?
    Responder
    (B)
    Subtraction
  • 45
    What is the relationship between multiplication and division?
    Responder
    (C)
    They are inverse operations.
  • 46
    In the equation for the surface area of a sphere, $$A = 4pi r^2$$, what does $$pi$$ represent?
    Responder
    (C)
    A mathematical constant
  • 47
    What is the inverse operation of multiplication?
    Responder
    (C)
    Division
  • 48
    When dividing 45 by a number greater than one, what can be expected?
    Responder
    (C)
    The result will be less than 45.
  • 49
    What should you do if your answer is not close to the estimated answer?
    Responder
    (B)
    Check for any errors.
  • 50
    What do the units need to be when working with time?
    Responder
    (B)
    The same