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CIPS L3M5 Exam - Topic 1 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M5 exam
Question #: 15
Topic #: 1
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'Many XXX of creatures are becoming extinct, or are suffering steep decline in numbers. The diver-sity of XXX is necessary for the functioning of ecosystems, and in some cases endangered XXX contribute to the human food chain (eg honey bees)...'

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Suggested Answer: B

The word which fits best is 'species'.


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Eileen
3 months ago
Fauna diversity is essential for healthy ecosystems, no doubt!
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Arthur
3 months ago
Honey bees are crucial, can't believe people underestimate them!
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Nu
3 months ago
Are we sure about the numbers though? Seems exaggerated.
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Mignon
4 months ago
Totally agree, we need to protect biodiversity!
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Marjory
4 months ago
It's crazy how many species are disappearing!
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Casie
4 months ago
"Varieties" seems off to me; it doesn't really capture the essence of ecosystems like "species" or "fauna" does.
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Ronna
4 months ago
I remember a practice question about biodiversity, and "animals" was mentioned. But I feel like "species" might be more accurate here.
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Gerri
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but "fauna" sounds like a good fit too. It relates to animals, but I'm not confident about the second blank.
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Hermila
5 months ago
I think the first blank should be "species" since it fits well with the context of extinction and diversity.
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Ligia
5 months ago
This seems straightforward enough. The passage is talking about the decline of different types of living things, and the importance of preserving that diversity. I'll go with the term that best fits and then explain why that diversity matters for ecosystems and human needs.
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Tammi
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is to recognize that the missing word is referring to different types of living organisms, and the question is highlighting the importance of maintaining biodiversity. I'll select the most appropriate term and then expand on why biodiversity is crucial.
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Vincenza
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure what the question is asking for. Is it just looking for the right term to fill in the blanks? Or do I need to explain the significance of biodiversity in more detail? I'll try to hit the main points but may need to come back to this one.
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Darrin
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the importance of biodiversity. I'll focus on identifying the key points about endangered species and their role in ecosystems and the human food chain.
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Gianna
5 months ago
Hmm, this seems straightforward. The function that must be listed last is the one that performs the final action, which in this case is likely the "Deploy function".
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Roosevelt
5 months ago
White Box testing is the way to go here. Having that complete knowledge of the infrastructure will really help the testers identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
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Ernie
5 months ago
I've worked with Cisco products before, so I'm feeling confident about this one.
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Cristen
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is A. Mesh Point, since that's the device that connects the wireless network to the wired core network.
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Thea
2 years ago
B) Species is the way to go. Protecting the diversity of different species is crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems. Plus, who doesn't love a good bee-related fact?
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Dominic
1 year ago
B) Species is the way to go. Protecting the diversity of different species is crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems. Plus, who doesn't love a good bee-related fact?
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Jamal
2 years ago
A) Animals
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Idella
2 years ago
Haha, I bet the answer is C) Fauna. That's just a fancy way of saying 'animals', right? Gotta love these exam questions trying to trip us up!
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Karina
1 year ago
I'm going with A) Animals. Fauna just doesn't sound right for this question.
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Chun
1 year ago
No way, I think it's B) Species. Fauna sounds more like plants to me.
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Florinda
1 year ago
Haha, I bet the answer is C) Fauna. That's just a fancy way of saying 'animals', right? Gotta love these exam questions trying to trip us up!
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Cordelia
2 years ago
D) Varieties
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Raina
2 years ago
C) Fauna
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Luis
2 years ago
B) Species
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Melita
2 years ago
A) Animals
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Alaine
2 years ago
I think D) Varieties could also be a valid answer, as it encompasses different types within a species.
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Jenelle
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Could it be D) Varieties? That would make sense in the context of things like honey bees, which have different varieties.
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Madalyn
1 year ago
Yes, B) Species is the right choice. It highlights the importance of preserving the different types of organisms in ecosystems.
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Oretha
1 year ago
I agree, B) Species makes more sense in this context. It's about the specific types of creatures that are at risk of extinction.
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Barabara
1 year ago
I think B) Species is the correct answer. It refers to the different types of organisms within a particular group.
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Alline
1 year ago
D) Varieties
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Valentine
1 year ago
C) Fauna
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Alpha
2 years ago
B) Species
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Zoila
2 years ago
A) Animals
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Letha
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) Species. The passage is clearly talking about the diversity of different species, not just animals or fauna in general.
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Malissa
2 years ago
Yes, species are crucial for the balance of ecosystems and our food chain.
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Una
2 years ago
I agree, the passage is definitely referring to the variety of species.
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Sheridan
2 years ago
I believe it could also be C) Fauna, as it includes all animal species in a particular region or time.
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Isabella
2 years ago
I agree with Beula, because species refers to a group of organisms with similar characteristics.
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Beula
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) Species.
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