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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In September of 1997, a crewmember entered a zero into the database field on the computers of the USS Yorktown, leading to what type of error?
(a) A divide by zero error.
(b) A multiply by zero error.
(c) An addition by zero error.
(d) A subtraction by zero error.

2. How is zero represented in Roman numerals?
(a) It is not represented.
(b) X.
(c) C.
(d) I.

3. The reason for the reform of the Gregorian calendar was to solidify what Christian holiday to a particular time of year?
(a) Pascha.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Passover.
(d) Easter.

4. Zero is the only number that when added to itself does what?
(a) Decreases.
(b) Increases.
(c) Remains unchanged.
(d) Turns into an imaginary number.

5. The system that equipped the USS Yorktown in 1996 and 1997 was predicted to save $2.8 million per year by reducing the ship’s complement by what percentage?
(a) 30%.
(b) 10%.
(c) 20%.
(d) 5%.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pythagoreanism developed into two separate schools of thought. What group was called “the learners” in Greek?

2. Approximately when did Pythagoras live?

3. The ancient Egyptians are credited with creating what numerical system?

4. Any number multiplied by zero equals what?

5. Pythagoreanism developed into two separate schools of thought. What group was called “the listeners” in Greek?

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