Planning Future Events Quiz

This quiz checks your understanding of how to plan future events. To pass the quiz, you must correctly answer at least 18 of the 20 questions below. Read each question and choose the correct answer. There's only one correct answer for each question. For accessibility, transcripts are available for learners with hearing impairments; we recommend using them only if needed. # --quizzes-- ## --quiz-- ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence correctly talks about a planned event? #### --distractors-- `The project is schedule for next week.` --- `The project has scheduled for next week.` --- `The project will schedule for next week.` #### --answer-- `The project is scheduled for next week.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What's the difference between `this` and `next` when talking about time? #### --distractors-- Both always refer to the same time period. --- `This` refers to the past; `next` refers to the present. --- `Next` refers to the past; `this` refers to the future. #### --answer-- `This` refers to the current period; `next` refers to the following one. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which of the following situations is an incorrect match? #### --distractors-- `DoS attack`: Hackers overload a website with traffic so users cannot access it. --- `Phishing`: A scam email asks users to share their passwords. --- `Hidden malware`: Harmful software hidden inside the system. #### --answer-- `SQL injection attack`: Hackers send infected files to users via email. ### --question-- #### --text-- What do you call a schedule that outlines times and dates of planned events? #### --distractors-- `Activity` --- `Patch` --- `Deadline` #### --answer-- `Timetable` ### --question-- #### --text-- Choose the grammatically correct sentence: #### --distractors-- `The meeting should lasts for two hours.` --- `The meeting should lasting for two hours.` --- `The meeting should last during two hours.` #### --answer-- `The meeting should last for two hours.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What do you describe as `upcoming`? #### --distractors-- Something that already finished --- Something happening right now --- Something that happened last week #### --answer-- Something that will happen soon ### --question-- #### --text-- What does `to be on call` mean? #### --distractors-- To make a phone call --- To attend a meeting in person --- To cancel an appointment #### --answer-- To be available to provide help if needed ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What does Jake express? <!-- (quiz audio) Jake: The entire technical support team will be on duty. --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_5-1.mp3", "startTimestamp": 31.8, "finishTimestamp": 34.3 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Jake", "text": "The entire technical support team will be on duty." } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- The team was on duty earlier today or yesterday. --- The team might be on duty, but it's uncertain. --- The team refuses or will not be on duty. #### --answer-- The team is expected to be on duty in the future. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence describes a fixed plan? #### --distractors-- `The deadline might be set for Friday.` --- `The deadline is going to be set for Friday.` --- `The deadline is probably set for Friday.` #### --answer-- `The deadline is set for Friday.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What is the contraction for `will not`? #### --distractors-- `Willn't` --- `Wont` --- There is no contraction #### --answer-- `Won't` ### --question-- #### --text-- True or false: A `project manager` oversees the progress of a project and ensures tasks are completed on time. #### --distractors-- That's false. --- It depends on the team. --- It depends on the project. #### --answer-- That's true. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence uses the correct preposition to describe the source or starting point of something? #### --distractors-- `The issue came with a recent system update.` --- `The issue came by a recent system update.` --- `The issue came at a recent system update.` #### --answer-- `The issue came from a recent system update.` ### --question-- #### --text-- Which definition is incorrect? #### --distractors-- `To coordinate` means to organize or collaborate to achieve a goal. --- `To reassure` means to reduce someone's anxiety. --- `To implement` means to put a plan into action. #### --answer-- `To monitor` means to predict the future with certainty. ### --question-- #### --text-- Which sentence uses the correct modal verb to talk about a definite future action? #### --distractors-- `The update needs to improve security.` --- `The update should improve security.` --- `The update might improve security.` #### --answer-- `The update will improve security.` ### --question-- #### --text-- What is the phrase `Let's meet later` used for? #### --distractors-- To give an order --- To cancel a plan --- To describe a past event #### --answer-- To make a suggestion ### --question-- #### --text-- Listen to the audio. What does Maria ask about? <!-- (quiz audio) Maria: What are you going to recommend to improve security? --> #### --audio-- ```json { "audio": { "filename": "B1_5-3.mp3", "startTimestamp": 10.4, "finishTimestamp": 12.7 }, "transcript": [ { "character": "Maria", "text": "What are you going to recommend to improve security?" } ] } ``` #### --distractors-- She asks about decisions that were made in the past. --- She asks only about a problem that is happening right now. --- She asks about a task that has already been finished. #### --answer-- She asks about actions or plans that will happen in the future. ### --question-- #### --text-- What is an example of `unauthorized access`? #### --distractors-- A user logging in with their own password --- An employee checking their email --- A manager updating a schedule #### --answer-- A hacker entering a system without permission ### --question-- #### --text-- Which phrase means the week following the current one? #### --distractors-- `This week` --- `Last week` --- `The previous week` #### --answer-- `Next week` ### --question-- #### --text-- What are `best practices`? #### --distractors-- Random ideas that might work --- A list of company holidays --- Emergency procedures only #### --answer-- The most effective ways to do something ### --question-- #### --text-- Does the phrase `That sounds like a solid plan` show support? #### --distractors-- No, it shows disagreement. --- Yes, but it asks for more details. --- No, it cancels the plan. #### --answer-- Yes, it shows agreement and approval.