Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileProbability_uva-elementary-probability-1005-en_uva-elementary-probability-1005-en
    nameuva-elementary-probability-1005-en
    sectionProbability/Elementary Probability
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, FALSE, TRUE
    TypeConceptual
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy
    IRT-Difficulty1.508
    p-value0.8602

    Question

    A screw head can have different shapes: (a) hexagonal, (b) convex, (c) countersunk, (d) cylinder, (e) countersunk with hexagon, (f) countersunk with cross, (g) knurled screw. A factory has 1000 screw heads made of each shape. We call the events:‖
    * A = {the spherical head screws}. * B = {the countersunk head screws}. * C = {the countersunk hex head screws}.  What then is the probability of A U B?


    1. FALSE: 1/7000
    2. FALSE: 1/1000
    3. FALSE: 1/7
    4. TRUE: 2/7

    1. 1/7000: Incorrect
    2. 1/1000: Incorrect
    3. 1/7: Incorrect
    4. 2/7: Correct