52. C The correct answer will be supported by both the graph and the passage, so check the
answer choices against both one at a time. Choice (A) states that the mother’s cells would
be found in her infant, but the graphic clearly shows that brain cells come from fetal origin,
not mother origin. Eliminate (A). The graphic does not contain any information about
amounts of cells, only the origin from which they are produced, so (B) should be eliminated
as well. Choice (C) is supported by both the graphic, which shows that brain cells come
from fetal origin, and the passage, which clearly states that fetal cells have been found in
the brain of the mother. Choice (D) does note that there are fewer areas of cell origin in
mothers than fetuses, and the passage does mention immune disorders. However, (D) is in
no way proven by either the graphic or the passage based on the information provided. The
correct answer is (C).
Section 2: Writing and Language
An Official, Certified...
1. D Whenever you are given the option to delete, determine whether the underlined portion
serves a precise role within the passage. The sentence begins with the phrase of late, so the
underlined portion is redundant. Eliminate (A). Get rid of (B) and (C) as well, since they
are also redundant. Choice (D) is the answer.
2. B This sentence is describing the typical image of hackers. Since the first sentence begins
with the phrase the image, the description of that image should come immediately after
Sentence 1. Choice (B) is the answer.
3. A The question asks for the best link between the two paragraphs. The first paragraph is
focused on the past image of hackers, and the second paragraph is focused on the present
image of hackers. Choice (A) works as it addresses how the image of hackers has
changed. Eliminate (B) and (C) because neither federal crime nor identity theft has been
discussed in the previous paragraph. Eliminate (D) as well because the first paragraph
doesn’t evaluate whether the lifestyle is attractive or not. Choice (A) is correct.
4. C The question is asking for the LEAST acceptable alternative to the underlined portion, so
the word authenticity is used correctly. Find and eliminate answer choices that are similar
to authenticity, which means “the quality of being genuine.” Legality is the only one that
doesn’t fit, as it means “observance of law,” so (C) is the answer.
5. D The underlined portion of this sentence is a pronoun, so make sure it is consistent with the
non-underlined portion by finding the other pronouns and nouns. The partner noun is
counterparts, which is plural. Eliminate (B) and (C) because both are singular. Since
counterparts is a reference to non-CEH hackers, the first-person pronoun in (A) doesn’t
work here. Choice (D) is correct.
6. B Based on the answer choices, comma usage is being tested in this question. Check to see if
the phrase Certified Network Defense Architect is necessary or unnecessary information. If
that phrase were removed, the sentence would still make sense, so the phrase is
