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Five real-level CLEP questions across the most-taken exams — with full explanations. No signup. Try them, then see your readiness with a free diagnostic.

College Algebra

Question 1

If f(x) = 2x² − 3x + 1, what is f(−2)?

  • A) 3
  • B) 11
  • C) 15
  • D) 23
  • E) 27
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Answer: C

f(−2) = 2(4) − 3(−2) + 1 = 8 + 6 + 1 = 15. A common trap is B, which forgets to negate the middle term.

Introductory Psychology

Question 2

Which neurotransmitter is most associated with the brain's reward pathway and is implicated in addiction?

  • A) Serotonin
  • B) GABA
  • C) Dopamine
  • D) Acetylcholine
  • E) Norepinephrine
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Answer: C

Dopamine in the mesolimbic pathway drives reward learning and is the primary neurotransmitter hijacked by addictive drugs. Serotonin is closer to mood regulation.

American Government

Question 3

Which of the following powers is RESERVED to the states under the Tenth Amendment?

  • A) Coining money
  • B) Regulating interstate commerce
  • C) Issuing marriage licenses
  • D) Declaring war
  • E) Entering into treaties
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Answer: C

Marriage licensing is a classic reserved power — not delegated to the federal government and not prohibited to the states. A, B, D, E are all enumerated federal powers.

Biology

Question 4

In eukaryotic cells, ATP is produced primarily in which organelle?

  • A) Nucleus
  • B) Golgi apparatus
  • C) Mitochondrion
  • D) Ribosome
  • E) Lysosome
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Answer: C

Oxidative phosphorylation occurs on the inner mitochondrial membrane, producing the bulk of cellular ATP. Ribosomes synthesize proteins, not ATP.

Macroeconomics

Question 5

If the Federal Reserve sells government bonds on the open market, what is the most likely immediate effect?

  • A) The money supply increases
  • B) Interest rates fall
  • C) The money supply decreases
  • D) Unemployment falls in the short run
  • E) The price level rises
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Answer: C

Selling bonds withdraws reserves from commercial banks, contracting the money supply. This is contractionary open-market policy — the opposite of A and B.

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