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Multiple choice softskills business skills

Which of the following variable names is valid?

  1. 4BirthDate

  2. $Cost

  3. Items

  4. Tax-Rate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Valid SAS variable names must start with a letter or underscore, and can contain letters, numbers, or underscores. Option A starts with a number (invalid), B uses $ (invalid for SAS), D uses a hyphen (invalid). Only Items (C) follows SAS naming rules.

Multiple choice softskills business skills

Which of the following files is a permanent SAS file?

  1. Sashelp.PrdSale

  2. Sasuser.MySales

  3. Profits.Quarter1

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All three examples are permanent SAS datasets: Sashelp.PrdSale (library Sashelp), Sasuser.MySales (library Sasuser), and Profits.Quarter1 (library Profits). Permanent libraries persist between sessions, unlike the temporary Work library.

Multiple choice softskills business skills

How many statements does the following SAS program contain? proc print data=new.prodsale label double; var state day price1 price2; where state='NC'; label state='Name of State'; run;

  1. three

  2. four

  3. five

  4. six
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The five SAS statements are: proc print (with label option), var statement, where clause, label statement, and run statement. Each semicolon-delimited command counts as one statement, totaling five.

Multiple choice softskills business skills

Which statement prints a summary of all the files stored in the library named Area51?

  1. proc contents data=area51.all nods;

  2. proc contents data=area51 all nods;

  3. proc contents data=area51 all noobs;

  4. proc contents data=area51 all.nods;
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In SAS, PROC CONTENTS with data=libname.ALL lists all datasets in a library. The NODS option suppresses detailed dataset information. The correct syntax requires a two-level name with the library prefix and an underscore before and after ALL. Option A has the correct spacing and syntax.

Multiple choice softskills business skills

Interloper

  1. pertaining to the essential nature of a thing; inherent; situated within or belonging solely to a body part, as certain nerves and muscles

  2. Pompous: gradiloquent: arrogant

  3. To slobber drool: to talk stupidly or childishly

  4. to violate the legally established trading rights of others; to interfere in the affairs of others; intrude; meddle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

An interloper is someone who interferes in others' affairs or intrudes without permission. Option D captures this meaning of violating boundaries or meddling. The other options define different words entirely.

Multiple choice softskills business skills

Infringe

  1. To slobber drool: to talk stupidly or childishly

  2. to break or ignore the terms or obligations of..; violate; to go beyond the boundaries or limits of; tresspass; encroach

  3. pertaining to the essential nature of a thing; inherent; situated within or belonging solely to a body part, as certain nerves and muscles.

  4. to make a guess or conjecture
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

To infringe means to violate or break rules, terms, boundaries, or rights - like infringing copyright or infringing on someone's territory. Option B correctly captures both the legal violation aspect and the encroachment aspect of infringement.

Multiple choice softskills business skills

Bombastic

  1. Pompous: gradiloquent: arrogant

  2. A state of exhaustion or torpot.

  3. to violate the legally established trading rights of others; to interfere in the affairs of others; intrude; meddle

  4. Incite; urge
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Bombastic' means pompous, grandiloquent, and using language that sounds impressive but lacks substance. Option A correctly defines this as arrogant, showy speech. The other options define unrelated words (lassitude, interference, and instigation).

Multiple choice softskills business skills

Drivel

  1. to break or ignore the terms or obligations of..; violate; to go beyond the boundaries or limits of; tresspass; encroach

  2. Incite; urge

  3. to violate the legally established trading rights of others; to interfere in the affairs of others; intrude; meddle

  4. To slobber drool: to talk stupidly or childishly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Drivel' means foolish, nonsensical, or childish talk - literally to slobber or speak without making sense. Option D correctly captures this meaning of stupid or childish speech. The other options define different words (infringement, instigation, and interference).

Multiple choice softskills business skills

Exhort

  1. to violate the legally established trading rights of others; to interfere in the affairs of others; intrude; meddle

  2. To urge or incite by strong argument, advice, or appeal; admonish earnestly.

  3. pertaining to the essential nature of a thing; inherent; situated within or belonging solely to a body part, as certain nerves and muscles

  4. To slobber drool: to talk stupidly or childishly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer