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Q1918291 Inglês

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It would be grammatically correct and it would not change the meaning of the sentence if the preposition “above” was replaced by the preposition below in the sentence: The numbers of the weekly dengue bulletin, released today, reveal that probable and confirmed cases are below expectations for the epidemiological period
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Ano: 2022 Banca: CESGRANRIO Órgão: ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR Provas: CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Administrador | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Assistente Social | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Biólogo | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Contador | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Economista | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Advogado | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro de Análise Probabilística de Segurança | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Civil | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Ambiental | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Designer | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Analista - Comunicação Social | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro de Produção | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro de Segurança do Trabalho | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Eletrônico | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Mecânico | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro de Telecomunicações | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Nuclear | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Eletricista | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Metalúrgico | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Arquivista | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Analista de Sistemas - Aplicação e Segurança de TIC | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Químico | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Físico - A | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Pedagogo | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Químico |
Q1915141 Inglês


The controversial future of nuclear power in the U.S.

Lois Parshley



In the fragment of paragraph 7 “and the perennial concerns about safety and long-lived radioactive waste may not be the biggest”, may not be expresses a(n)
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Ano: 2022 Banca: CESGRANRIO Órgão: ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR Provas: CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Administrador | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Assistente Social | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Biólogo | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Contador | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Economista | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Advogado | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro de Análise Probabilística de Segurança | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Civil | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Ambiental | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Designer | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Analista - Comunicação Social | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro de Produção | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro de Segurança do Trabalho | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Eletrônico | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Mecânico | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro de Telecomunicações | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Nuclear | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Eletricista | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Metalúrgico | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Arquivista | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Analista de Sistemas - Aplicação e Segurança de TIC | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Químico | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Físico - A | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Pedagogo | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Químico |
Q1915138 Inglês


The controversial future of nuclear power in the U.S.

Lois Parshley



In the fragment of paragraph 5 “Nuclear power has a lot going for it” means that the use of nuclear power 
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Ano: 2022 Banca: CESGRANRIO Órgão: ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR Provas: CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Administrador | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Assistente Social | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Biólogo | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Contador | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Economista | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Advogado | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro de Análise Probabilística de Segurança | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Civil | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Ambiental | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Designer | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Analista - Comunicação Social | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro de Produção | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro de Segurança do Trabalho | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Eletrônico | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Mecânico | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro de Telecomunicações | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Nuclear | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Eletricista | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Metalúrgico | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Arquivista | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Analista de Sistemas - Aplicação e Segurança de TIC | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Engenheiro Químico | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Físico - A | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Pedagogo | CESGRANRIO - 2022 - ELETROBRAS-ELETRONUCLEAR - Químico |
Q1915136 Inglês


The controversial future of nuclear power in the U.S.

Lois Parshley



In the fragment of paragraph 2 “because demand for electricity is expected to rise, especially if we power more cars with it”, is expected to rise is used to 
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Q1913773 Inglês
Read the following sentence:
“Teaching of reading skills is an important aspect of language            . The learning of this skill is especially essential for            a second language. This is also so because most of the teachinglearning           is in the written form, either in the form of books or computer based material. Reading and literacy are thus interdependent.”

Choose the alternative which contains the correct words to complete the sentence.
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Q1909550 Inglês

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The tittle “Pet well soon” is a wordplay with the expression Get well soon.

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Q1909547 Inglês

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In the sentence “Mingming is less energetic than usual” (lines 3 and 4), the opposite of “less energetic” is more energetic

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Q1902728 Inglês
    State and local governments regularly disclose financial information to the public so that the current financial status of the government is recognized publicly. The purpose of such disclosure is to achieve accountability and inform citizens about governments’ financial decisions. Despite the efforts to improve the accessibility and readability of financial information, we do not know whether and how the financial information is processed by citizens. This study investigates how citizens assess the financial condition of governments when different financial information is presented. We conduct an online survey experiment to understand how disclosed financial information shapes citizens’ perceived level of a government’s fiscal stress and their attitudes toward governments’ revenue-raising strategies. We find that citizens prioritize the financial indicators that they are familiar with, such as debt and surplus ratios. While both historical and social reference points play an important role, social reference is more effective in influencing citizens’ perception. We only find limited evidence to support the relationship between citizens’ perception of fiscal stress and their support toward governments’ decisions to raise revenues.

Internet: <www.sciencedirect.com>  (adapted).

Based on the text above and the vocabulary used in it, judge the following item. 


The study shows that citizens’ perception of disclosed financial information is essentially shaped by fiscal stress. 

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Q1902727 Inglês
    State and local governments regularly disclose financial information to the public so that the current financial status of the government is recognized publicly. The purpose of such disclosure is to achieve accountability and inform citizens about governments’ financial decisions. Despite the efforts to improve the accessibility and readability of financial information, we do not know whether and how the financial information is processed by citizens. This study investigates how citizens assess the financial condition of governments when different financial information is presented. We conduct an online survey experiment to understand how disclosed financial information shapes citizens’ perceived level of a government’s fiscal stress and their attitudes toward governments’ revenue-raising strategies. We find that citizens prioritize the financial indicators that they are familiar with, such as debt and surplus ratios. While both historical and social reference points play an important role, social reference is more effective in influencing citizens’ perception. We only find limited evidence to support the relationship between citizens’ perception of fiscal stress and their support toward governments’ decisions to raise revenues.

Internet: <www.sciencedirect.com>  (adapted).

Based on the text above and the vocabulary used in it, judge the following item. 


In “State and local governments regularly disclose financial information” the verb “disclose” is close in meaning to make something known publicly.  

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Q1902726 Inglês
    State and local governments regularly disclose financial information to the public so that the current financial status of the government is recognized publicly. The purpose of such disclosure is to achieve accountability and inform citizens about governments’ financial decisions. Despite the efforts to improve the accessibility and readability of financial information, we do not know whether and how the financial information is processed by citizens. This study investigates how citizens assess the financial condition of governments when different financial information is presented. We conduct an online survey experiment to understand how disclosed financial information shapes citizens’ perceived level of a government’s fiscal stress and their attitudes toward governments’ revenue-raising strategies. We find that citizens prioritize the financial indicators that they are familiar with, such as debt and surplus ratios. While both historical and social reference points play an important role, social reference is more effective in influencing citizens’ perception. We only find limited evidence to support the relationship between citizens’ perception of fiscal stress and their support toward governments’ decisions to raise revenues.

Internet: <www.sciencedirect.com>  (adapted).

Based on the text above and the vocabulary used in it, judge the following item. 


The word “Despite” (in the third sentence) is synonymous with In spite of. 

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Q1902724 Inglês
    State and local governments regularly disclose financial information to the public so that the current financial status of the government is recognized publicly. The purpose of such disclosure is to achieve accountability and inform citizens about governments’ financial decisions. Despite the efforts to improve the accessibility and readability of financial information, we do not know whether and how the financial information is processed by citizens. This study investigates how citizens assess the financial condition of governments when different financial information is presented. We conduct an online survey experiment to understand how disclosed financial information shapes citizens’ perceived level of a government’s fiscal stress and their attitudes toward governments’ revenue-raising strategies. We find that citizens prioritize the financial indicators that they are familiar with, such as debt and surplus ratios. While both historical and social reference points play an important role, social reference is more effective in influencing citizens’ perception. We only find limited evidence to support the relationship between citizens’ perception of fiscal stress and their support toward governments’ decisions to raise revenues.

Internet: <www.sciencedirect.com>  (adapted).

Based on the text above and the vocabulary used in it, judge the following item. 


The noun “revenues” (at the end of the text) could be correctly replaced by renewals without any change in the meaning of the sentence.

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Q1902722 Inglês

    Leaders at tech companies around the world could face up to two years in prison in the United Kingdom if they do not comply with new online safety laws.

    Draft legislation aims to crack down on social media and other online entities to ensure safety and privacy for users, particularly children. The laws were drafted to prevent uploading and spreading of harmful content such as racism, bullying, fraud and sexual abuse.

     While the legislation has been criticized by Parliament members in the past, the new draft has received bipartisan support.

     The bill has to be voted on by British lawmakers.

   The legislation has been updated several times since its inception. Among the changes are hefty fines or blockages if networks fail to remove harmful content after being notified of its existence, as well as the labeling of sending unsolicited nudes as a criminal offense.

    The fines could be up to 10 percent of the affected company’s annual global income. The Office of Communications (Ofcom), the bill’s regulator, has been granted legal grounds to request information from companies they suspect of not following the bill’s rules.

     If Ofcom is able to prove that the companies withheld information or have not responded properly to notifications of inappropriate or illegal content, the executives would be held criminally liable. This part of the law will be enforced two months after the law itself is enacted, meaning companies and websites will have time to crack down on their content before facing legal consequences.

    Some U.K. residents have pushed back against the new version of the bill, including memes from the Open Rights Group. The organization claims that, despite good intentions, the regulations could result in a slippery slope that could end up violating free speech.


Internet: <www.newsweek.com> (adapted)

Considering the text presented above and the vocabulary used in it, judge the following item. 


The word “liable” (at the end of the first sentence of the seventh paragraph) could be correctly replaced by liar without changing the meaning of the text.  

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Q1902721 Inglês

    Leaders at tech companies around the world could face up to two years in prison in the United Kingdom if they do not comply with new online safety laws.

    Draft legislation aims to crack down on social media and other online entities to ensure safety and privacy for users, particularly children. The laws were drafted to prevent uploading and spreading of harmful content such as racism, bullying, fraud and sexual abuse.

     While the legislation has been criticized by Parliament members in the past, the new draft has received bipartisan support.

     The bill has to be voted on by British lawmakers.

   The legislation has been updated several times since its inception. Among the changes are hefty fines or blockages if networks fail to remove harmful content after being notified of its existence, as well as the labeling of sending unsolicited nudes as a criminal offense.

    The fines could be up to 10 percent of the affected company’s annual global income. The Office of Communications (Ofcom), the bill’s regulator, has been granted legal grounds to request information from companies they suspect of not following the bill’s rules.

     If Ofcom is able to prove that the companies withheld information or have not responded properly to notifications of inappropriate or illegal content, the executives would be held criminally liable. This part of the law will be enforced two months after the law itself is enacted, meaning companies and websites will have time to crack down on their content before facing legal consequences.

    Some U.K. residents have pushed back against the new version of the bill, including memes from the Open Rights Group. The organization claims that, despite good intentions, the regulations could result in a slippery slope that could end up violating free speech.


Internet: <www.newsweek.com> (adapted)

Considering the text presented above and the vocabulary used in it, judge the following item. 


The expression “Draft legislation” (second paragraph) means that the laws are not in their final form.

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Q1902720 Inglês

    Leaders at tech companies around the world could face up to two years in prison in the United Kingdom if they do not comply with new online safety laws.

    Draft legislation aims to crack down on social media and other online entities to ensure safety and privacy for users, particularly children. The laws were drafted to prevent uploading and spreading of harmful content such as racism, bullying, fraud and sexual abuse.

     While the legislation has been criticized by Parliament members in the past, the new draft has received bipartisan support.

     The bill has to be voted on by British lawmakers.

   The legislation has been updated several times since its inception. Among the changes are hefty fines or blockages if networks fail to remove harmful content after being notified of its existence, as well as the labeling of sending unsolicited nudes as a criminal offense.

    The fines could be up to 10 percent of the affected company’s annual global income. The Office of Communications (Ofcom), the bill’s regulator, has been granted legal grounds to request information from companies they suspect of not following the bill’s rules.

     If Ofcom is able to prove that the companies withheld information or have not responded properly to notifications of inappropriate or illegal content, the executives would be held criminally liable. This part of the law will be enforced two months after the law itself is enacted, meaning companies and websites will have time to crack down on their content before facing legal consequences.

    Some U.K. residents have pushed back against the new version of the bill, including memes from the Open Rights Group. The organization claims that, despite good intentions, the regulations could result in a slippery slope that could end up violating free speech.


Internet: <www.newsweek.com> (adapted)

Considering the text presented above and the vocabulary used in it, judge the following item. 


Everyone supports the updated version of the bill. 

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Q1902717 Inglês

    Leaders at tech companies around the world could face up to two years in prison in the United Kingdom if they do not comply with new online safety laws.

    Draft legislation aims to crack down on social media and other online entities to ensure safety and privacy for users, particularly children. The laws were drafted to prevent uploading and spreading of harmful content such as racism, bullying, fraud and sexual abuse.

     While the legislation has been criticized by Parliament members in the past, the new draft has received bipartisan support.

     The bill has to be voted on by British lawmakers.

   The legislation has been updated several times since its inception. Among the changes are hefty fines or blockages if networks fail to remove harmful content after being notified of its existence, as well as the labeling of sending unsolicited nudes as a criminal offense.

    The fines could be up to 10 percent of the affected company’s annual global income. The Office of Communications (Ofcom), the bill’s regulator, has been granted legal grounds to request information from companies they suspect of not following the bill’s rules.

     If Ofcom is able to prove that the companies withheld information or have not responded properly to notifications of inappropriate or illegal content, the executives would be held criminally liable. This part of the law will be enforced two months after the law itself is enacted, meaning companies and websites will have time to crack down on their content before facing legal consequences.

    Some U.K. residents have pushed back against the new version of the bill, including memes from the Open Rights Group. The organization claims that, despite good intentions, the regulations could result in a slippery slope that could end up violating free speech.


Internet: <www.newsweek.com> (adapted)

Considering the text presented above and the vocabulary used in it, judge the following item. 


The expression “bipartisan support” (third paragraph) means a support by two political parties.

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Q1902713 Inglês
    Information technology (IT) serves a critical role in state operations. State agencies and higher education institutions are increasingly reliant on the automated processing of information. It is important that the IT applications that process information have controls to ensure and protect the accuracy, integrity, reliability, and confidentiality of the State’s information.
     Due to the increased reliance on IT applications, a significant portion of the audits the State Auditor’s Office (SAO) performs include an IT component. Auditors select IT controls for testing during an audit based on a risk assessment. The risk assessment considers, among other factors, the objectives and scope of the audit. Therefore, the SAO does not test all IT controls in every audit, with the high-risk and high-impact IT controls being tested more frequently. In addition, to minimize security risks, the SAO does not publicly report sensitive IT audit issues, in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 552.139.

Texas state auditor’s office report. Internet: <sao.texas.gov>  (adapted).

Judge the following item considering the text above and the vocabulary used in it.


The word “Therefore” (in the fourth sentence of the second paragraph) could be correctly replaced by Henceforth without any change in the meaning of the text. 

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Q1902711 Inglês
    Information technology (IT) serves a critical role in state operations. State agencies and higher education institutions are increasingly reliant on the automated processing of information. It is important that the IT applications that process information have controls to ensure and protect the accuracy, integrity, reliability, and confidentiality of the State’s information.
     Due to the increased reliance on IT applications, a significant portion of the audits the State Auditor’s Office (SAO) performs include an IT component. Auditors select IT controls for testing during an audit based on a risk assessment. The risk assessment considers, among other factors, the objectives and scope of the audit. Therefore, the SAO does not test all IT controls in every audit, with the high-risk and high-impact IT controls being tested more frequently. In addition, to minimize security risks, the SAO does not publicly report sensitive IT audit issues, in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 552.139.

Texas state auditor’s office report. Internet: <sao.texas.gov>  (adapted).

Judge the following item considering the text above and the vocabulary used in it.


The word “reliant” (in the second sentence of the first paragraph) could be correctly replaced by dependent without any change in the meaning of the text.

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Q1902710 Inglês
    Information technology (IT) serves a critical role in state operations. State agencies and higher education institutions are increasingly reliant on the automated processing of information. It is important that the IT applications that process information have controls to ensure and protect the accuracy, integrity, reliability, and confidentiality of the State’s information.
     Due to the increased reliance on IT applications, a significant portion of the audits the State Auditor’s Office (SAO) performs include an IT component. Auditors select IT controls for testing during an audit based on a risk assessment. The risk assessment considers, among other factors, the objectives and scope of the audit. Therefore, the SAO does not test all IT controls in every audit, with the high-risk and high-impact IT controls being tested more frequently. In addition, to minimize security risks, the SAO does not publicly report sensitive IT audit issues, in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 552.139.

Texas state auditor’s office report. Internet: <sao.texas.gov>  (adapted).

Judge the following item considering the text above and the vocabulary used in it.


The word state has the same meaning in the first and in the second sentences of the first paragraph.

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Q1901977 Inglês


    During a ransomware hack, attackers infiltrate a target’s computer system and encrypt its data. They then demand a payment before they will release the decryption key to free the system. This type of extortion has existed for decades, but in the 2010s it exploded in popularity, with online gangs holding local governments, infrastructure and even hospitals hostage. Ransomware is a collective problem—and solving it will require collaborative action from companies, the government and international partners.

     As long as victims keep paying, hackers will keep profiting from this type of attack. But cybersecurity experts are divided on whether the government should prohibit the paying of ransoms. Such a ban would disincentivize hackers, but it would also place some organizations in a moral quandary. For, say, a hospital, unlocking the computer systems as quickly as possible could be a matter of life or death for patients, and the fastest option may be to pay up.

     Collective action can help. If all organizations that fall victim to ransomware report their attacks, they will contribute to a trove of valuable data, which can be used to strike back against attackers. For example, certain ransomware gangs may use the exact same type of encryption in all their attacks. “White hat” hackers can and do study these trends, which allows them to retrieve and publish the decryption keys for specific types of ransomware. Many companies, however, remain reluctant to admit they have experienced a breach, wishing to avoid potential bad press. Overcoming that reluctance may require legislation, such as a bill introduced in the Senate last year that would require companies to report having paid a ransom within 24 hours of the transaction.

Internet:<www.scientificamerican.com>(adapted). 

In the second paragraph of the text, 


the word “disincentivize” could be correctly replaced by deter without any change in the meaning of the sentence.  

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Q1901976 Inglês


    During a ransomware hack, attackers infiltrate a target’s computer system and encrypt its data. They then demand a payment before they will release the decryption key to free the system. This type of extortion has existed for decades, but in the 2010s it exploded in popularity, with online gangs holding local governments, infrastructure and even hospitals hostage. Ransomware is a collective problem—and solving it will require collaborative action from companies, the government and international partners.

     As long as victims keep paying, hackers will keep profiting from this type of attack. But cybersecurity experts are divided on whether the government should prohibit the paying of ransoms. Such a ban would disincentivize hackers, but it would also place some organizations in a moral quandary. For, say, a hospital, unlocking the computer systems as quickly as possible could be a matter of life or death for patients, and the fastest option may be to pay up.

     Collective action can help. If all organizations that fall victim to ransomware report their attacks, they will contribute to a trove of valuable data, which can be used to strike back against attackers. For example, certain ransomware gangs may use the exact same type of encryption in all their attacks. “White hat” hackers can and do study these trends, which allows them to retrieve and publish the decryption keys for specific types of ransomware. Many companies, however, remain reluctant to admit they have experienced a breach, wishing to avoid potential bad press. Overcoming that reluctance may require legislation, such as a bill introduced in the Senate last year that would require companies to report having paid a ransom within 24 hours of the transaction.

Internet:<www.scientificamerican.com>(adapted). 

In the second paragraph of the text, 


the word “quandary” could be correctly replaced by dilemma without any change in the meaning of the sentence. 

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541: E
542: A
543: A
544: C
545: C
546: C
547: C
548: E
549: C
550: C
551: E
552: E
553: C
554: E
555: C
556: E
557: C
558: C
559: C
560: C