ATI TEAS 7 EXAM TEST BANK PRACTICE
QUESTIONS| 400 VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | NCLEX-STYLE NURSING
PRACTICE | UPDATED 2026
SECTION 1 – READING (Questions 1–100)
PASSAGE 1 (Scientific Method) – Q1–Q15
The scientific method is a systematic approach used by scientists to investigate
natural phenomena. It begins with observation, where a scientist notices something
interesting. This leads to a question, which the scientist attempts to answer
through research. A hypothesis, or educated guess, is then formulated. The
scientist conducts an experiment to test the hypothesis, collecting data and
analyzing results. Based on the analysis, the scientist draws a conclusion, which
may support or refute the hypothesis. If the hypothesis is supported, further
testing may occur; if refuted, the hypothesis is revised and tested again. This
cyclical process ensures that scientific knowledge is continually refined and
improved.
Q1. What is the first step of the scientific method according to the passage?
D) Drawing a conclusion
C) Conducting an experiment
B) Observation
A) Formulating a hypothesis
Ans: B | Rationale: The passage explicitly states that the scientific method "begins with
observation." Observation is the foundational step that triggers the entire process. Drawing a
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,conclusion and conducting an experiment come later, while formulating a hypothesis happens
after observation and research.
Q2. What is a hypothesis as defined in the passage?
D) A final conclusion that cannot be changed
C) A proven scientific fact
B) An educated guess
A) A random guess without evidence
Ans: B | Rationale: The passage directly defines a hypothesis as "an educated guess." It is not a
random guess (A) because it is based on prior research. It is not a proven fact (C) because it
hasn't been tested yet, and it is not a final conclusion (D) because conclusions are drawn after
experimentation.
Q3. What happens if a hypothesis is refuted during experimentation?
D) The experiment is repeated exactly as before
C) The hypothesis is revised and tested again
B) The scientist abandons the research entirely
A) The hypothesis automatically becomes a theory
Ans: C | Rationale: The passage states that if a hypothesis is refuted, "the hypothesis is revised
and tested again." This reflects the cyclical nature of science. Repeating the same experiment
(D) would yield the same refutation, giving up (B) is not scientifically sound, and a hypothesis
does not become a theory just by being refuted (A).
Q4. What is the author's primary purpose in writing this passage?
D) To persuade readers to pursue careers in science
C) To describe the steps and purpose of the scientific method
B) To compare the scientific method to other research approaches
A) To argue that scientific knowledge is unreliable
Ans: C | Rationale: The passage provides a clear, step-by-step description of the scientific
method's process and its purpose of refining knowledge. It does not try to persuade readers to
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,become scientists (D), compare it to other methods (B), or argue it is unreliable (A); the tone is
purely informative.
Q5. The word "cyclical" in the final sentence most nearly means:
D) Unchanging and fixed
C) Occurring only once
B) Repeating in a cycle
A) Moving in a straight line
Ans: B | Rationale: "Cyclical" refers to something that occurs in cycles, meaning it repeats. The
passage describes how the process repeats when hypotheses are revised. It is the opposite of
linear (A), one-time (C), or unchanging (D).
Q6. Based on the passage, how is scientific knowledge best characterized?
D) Fixed and unchangeable once discovered
C) Based entirely on personal opinion
B) Continually refined and improved over time
A) Always completely correct from the start
Ans: B | Rationale: The final sentence states that the cyclical process "ensures that scientific
knowledge is continually refined and improved." It is not fixed (D), opinion-based (C), or always
correct from the start (A) because hypotheses can be refuted and revised.
Q7. The passage suggests that conducting an experiment serves what primary function?
D) It is the only step that matters in science
C) It is the first action a scientist takes
B) It is a way to test the validity of a hypothesis
A) It is unnecessary if the hypothesis is good
Ans: B | Rationale: The passage explicitly says the scientist "conducts an experiment to test the
hypothesis." The experiment is not the first step (C) — observation is. It is not unnecessary (A),
nor is it the only step (D).
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, Q8. Which of the following steps is NOT mentioned in the passage?
D) Analysis of collected data
C) Conducting background research
B) Publishing findings in a journal
A) Making observations
Ans: B | Rationale: The passage mentions observation (A), research (which is background
research, C), and analysis of data (D). However, publishing findings in a journal is not
mentioned anywhere in the text.
Q9. The author's tone throughout this passage can best be described as:
D) Sarcastic and dismissive
C) Persuasive and urgent
B) Informative and objective
A) Emotional and passionate
Ans: B | Rationale: The author presents factual information in a neutral, educational manner
without emotional language (A), sarcasm (D), or persuasion (C). The goal is simply to inform
the reader about the scientific method.
Q10. In which type of publication would this passage most likely appear?
D) A fictional novel
C) A science textbook or educational resource
B) A political opinion column
A) A cooking recipe book
Ans: C | Rationale: The content is strictly educational and scientific, making a science textbook
the most appropriate source. It is not fiction (D), opinion-based (B), or related to cooking (A).
Q11. The phrase "educated guess" implies that a hypothesis:
D) Is based on intuition alone
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QUESTIONS| 400 VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | NCLEX-STYLE NURSING
PRACTICE | UPDATED 2026
SECTION 1 – READING (Questions 1–100)
PASSAGE 1 (Scientific Method) – Q1–Q15
The scientific method is a systematic approach used by scientists to investigate
natural phenomena. It begins with observation, where a scientist notices something
interesting. This leads to a question, which the scientist attempts to answer
through research. A hypothesis, or educated guess, is then formulated. The
scientist conducts an experiment to test the hypothesis, collecting data and
analyzing results. Based on the analysis, the scientist draws a conclusion, which
may support or refute the hypothesis. If the hypothesis is supported, further
testing may occur; if refuted, the hypothesis is revised and tested again. This
cyclical process ensures that scientific knowledge is continually refined and
improved.
Q1. What is the first step of the scientific method according to the passage?
D) Drawing a conclusion
C) Conducting an experiment
B) Observation
A) Formulating a hypothesis
Ans: B | Rationale: The passage explicitly states that the scientific method "begins with
observation." Observation is the foundational step that triggers the entire process. Drawing a
1
,conclusion and conducting an experiment come later, while formulating a hypothesis happens
after observation and research.
Q2. What is a hypothesis as defined in the passage?
D) A final conclusion that cannot be changed
C) A proven scientific fact
B) An educated guess
A) A random guess without evidence
Ans: B | Rationale: The passage directly defines a hypothesis as "an educated guess." It is not a
random guess (A) because it is based on prior research. It is not a proven fact (C) because it
hasn't been tested yet, and it is not a final conclusion (D) because conclusions are drawn after
experimentation.
Q3. What happens if a hypothesis is refuted during experimentation?
D) The experiment is repeated exactly as before
C) The hypothesis is revised and tested again
B) The scientist abandons the research entirely
A) The hypothesis automatically becomes a theory
Ans: C | Rationale: The passage states that if a hypothesis is refuted, "the hypothesis is revised
and tested again." This reflects the cyclical nature of science. Repeating the same experiment
(D) would yield the same refutation, giving up (B) is not scientifically sound, and a hypothesis
does not become a theory just by being refuted (A).
Q4. What is the author's primary purpose in writing this passage?
D) To persuade readers to pursue careers in science
C) To describe the steps and purpose of the scientific method
B) To compare the scientific method to other research approaches
A) To argue that scientific knowledge is unreliable
Ans: C | Rationale: The passage provides a clear, step-by-step description of the scientific
method's process and its purpose of refining knowledge. It does not try to persuade readers to
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,become scientists (D), compare it to other methods (B), or argue it is unreliable (A); the tone is
purely informative.
Q5. The word "cyclical" in the final sentence most nearly means:
D) Unchanging and fixed
C) Occurring only once
B) Repeating in a cycle
A) Moving in a straight line
Ans: B | Rationale: "Cyclical" refers to something that occurs in cycles, meaning it repeats. The
passage describes how the process repeats when hypotheses are revised. It is the opposite of
linear (A), one-time (C), or unchanging (D).
Q6. Based on the passage, how is scientific knowledge best characterized?
D) Fixed and unchangeable once discovered
C) Based entirely on personal opinion
B) Continually refined and improved over time
A) Always completely correct from the start
Ans: B | Rationale: The final sentence states that the cyclical process "ensures that scientific
knowledge is continually refined and improved." It is not fixed (D), opinion-based (C), or always
correct from the start (A) because hypotheses can be refuted and revised.
Q7. The passage suggests that conducting an experiment serves what primary function?
D) It is the only step that matters in science
C) It is the first action a scientist takes
B) It is a way to test the validity of a hypothesis
A) It is unnecessary if the hypothesis is good
Ans: B | Rationale: The passage explicitly says the scientist "conducts an experiment to test the
hypothesis." The experiment is not the first step (C) — observation is. It is not unnecessary (A),
nor is it the only step (D).
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, Q8. Which of the following steps is NOT mentioned in the passage?
D) Analysis of collected data
C) Conducting background research
B) Publishing findings in a journal
A) Making observations
Ans: B | Rationale: The passage mentions observation (A), research (which is background
research, C), and analysis of data (D). However, publishing findings in a journal is not
mentioned anywhere in the text.
Q9. The author's tone throughout this passage can best be described as:
D) Sarcastic and dismissive
C) Persuasive and urgent
B) Informative and objective
A) Emotional and passionate
Ans: B | Rationale: The author presents factual information in a neutral, educational manner
without emotional language (A), sarcasm (D), or persuasion (C). The goal is simply to inform
the reader about the scientific method.
Q10. In which type of publication would this passage most likely appear?
D) A fictional novel
C) A science textbook or educational resource
B) A political opinion column
A) A cooking recipe book
Ans: C | Rationale: The content is strictly educational and scientific, making a science textbook
the most appropriate source. It is not fiction (D), opinion-based (B), or related to cooking (A).
Q11. The phrase "educated guess" implies that a hypothesis:
D) Is based on intuition alone
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