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Hedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamarr took up inventing. Hedy Lamarr did not have any formal training, but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time. Although she had a number of failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink, Lamarr did not stop coming up with ideas. She even spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon. During World War I, Lamarr learned that one of the military's new technologies, radio-controlled torpedoes, were too easily jammed and redirected. She came up with a type of radio signal that changed, or "hopped, frequencies and was unable to be tracked or disrupted. With the assistance of her friend George Anthell, she was able to design the system and patent it in August 1942. Unfortunately, the United States Navy was not interested. The technology of the era wasn't quite good enough to easily implement Lamarr's system, and the Navy was not particularly interested in civilian inventions at the time. It wasn't until 20 years later, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, that a version of Lamarr's system began appearing on Navy ships. The work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequency-hopping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today. Their work led to the development of cell phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Just think, we might not have any of those things if Hedy Lamarr had been given more interesting roles. Which of the following statements supports the claim that Hedy Lamarr made significant contributions to the advancement of technology?

A. She had many failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink

B. She spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon.

C. Her work helped in the future development of cellular phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi

D. The technology of the era wasn't good enough to easily implement Lamarr's system

Answer Explanation:

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: A study group is asked to prepare a report about the effects of mobile phone use on consumers hearing. Which of the following sources is most likely to provide relevant data?

    A. A university research paper about decibel limits of headphones and speakers

    B. A statistical report of mobile phone usage by mobile phone company

    C. A professional journal article about the incidence of genetic hearing loss

    D. A consumer report about surcharges applied to customers' bills by mobile phone companies

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #2: In 1943, the war in the Pacific raged on. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt went to rally the troops’ spirits, despite the disapproval of military command. Roosevelt planned a grueling itinerary. She visited several islands and hundreds of wounded in her first 6 days. The indefatigable First Lady inspected Navy hospitals, delivered a speech, attended receptions, and visited convalescing officers, all within 12 hours of her arrival. She lifted spirits among the wounded and morale among the troops. She continued her exhausting tour for a month, speaking to every patient in troop hospitals and taking down addresses to contact family members. Roosevelt traveled non-stop, risked her life, and greeted the last patient she saw with the same heartfelt sincerity as the first. Which of the following publications would have a different point of view of Eleanor Roosevelt compared to the author’s point of view?

    A. A personal memoir from an injured naval officer who fought in the pacific theater

    B. A brochure about women’s contributions to the U.S war effort

    C. A newspaper clipping from the Honolulu Star-Bulletin in 1994

    D. A historical Japanese military document outlining how to damage enemy morale

    Answer Explanation

    A historical Japanese military document would likely have a different perspective on Eleanor Roosevelt's visit to boost the morale of American troops during World War II. It may view her actions in a more negative or adversarial light, as it would be focused on the Japanese military's objectives and strategies during the war.

    The other options (Choice A, Choice B, and Choice C) are more likely to provide viewpoints that align with the positive portrayal of Eleanor Roosevelt described in the original text.

  • Q #3: Hedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamarr took up inventing. Hedy Lamarr did not have any formal training, but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time. Although she had a number of failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink, Lamarr did not stop coming up with ideas. She even spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon. During World War I, Lamarr learned that one of the military's new technologies, radio-controlled torpedoes, were too easily jammed and redirected. She came up with a type of radio signal that changed, or "hopped, frequencies and was unable to be tracked or disrupted. With the assistance of her friend George Anthell, she was able to design the system and patent it in August 1942. Unfortunately, the United States Navy was not interested. The technology of the era wasn't quite good enough to easily implement Lamarr's system, and the Navy was not particularly interested in civilian inventions at the time. It wasn't until 20 years later, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, that a version of Lamarr's system began appearing on Navy ships. The work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequency-hopping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today. Their work led to the development of cell phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Just think, we might not have any of those things if Hedy Lamarr had been given more interesting roles. Which of the following statements supports the claim that Hedy Lamarr made significant contributions to the advancement of technology?

    A. She had many failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink

    B. She spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon.

    C. Her work helped in the future development of cellular phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi

    D. The technology of the era wasn't good enough to easily implement Lamarr's system

    Answer Explanation