Name: 
 

03-06 Sample Quiz - Polynomial Characteristics



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Use a graphing calculator to determine which of the following graphs represents the algebraic function mc001-1.jpg
a.
mc001-2.jpg
c.
mc001-4.jpg
b.
mc001-3.jpg
d.
mc001-5.jpg
 

 2. 

Use a graphing calculator to determine the domain and range of mc002-1.jpg


a.
Domain: All Real Numbers mc002-2.jpg
Range: All Real Numbers mc002-3.jpg
c.
Domain: All Real Numbers mc002-6.jpg
Range: mc002-7.jpg
b.
Domain: mc002-4.jpg
Range: All Real Numbers mc002-5.jpg
d.
Domain:mc002-8.jpg
Range: All Real Numbers mc002-9.jpg
 

 3. 

Identify the Local Maximum and Local Minimum coordinates of the function :

mc003-1.jpg.
mc003-2.jpg
a.
Local Minimum (-1,-2)
Local Maximum (-3, 2)
c.
Local Minimum (0, 2)
Local Maximum (4, 4)
b.
Local Minimum (0,-2)
Local Maximum (4,2)
d.
Local Minimum (-1,-3)
Local Maximum (-2, 0)
 

 4. 

Given the calculator table of partial values for the polynomial function f(x), between what integer values of x would a Local Minimum likely occur? mc004-1.jpg



a.
between x = 0 and x = 1
c.
between x = -3 and x = -2
b.
between x = 1 and x = 2
d.
between x = 2 and x = 3
 

 5. 

Identify the end behavior of the polynomial function:


mc005-1.jpg


f(x) is shown in the graph.
mc005-2.jpg
a.
mc005-3.jpg
c.
mc005-5.jpg
b.
mc005-4.jpg
d.
mc005-6.jpg
 

 6. 

Which polynomial function graph below has an end behavior that is different from the rest?
a.
mc006-1.jpg
c.
mc006-3.jpg
b.
mc006-2.jpg
d.
mc006-4.jpg
 

 7. 

Identify whether the polynomial function graphed has an odd or even degree and a positive or negative leading coefficient.mc007-1.jpg
                
a.
even degree,
negative leading coefficient
c.
odd degree,
positive leading coefficient
b.
odd degree,
negative leading coefficient
d.
even degree,
positive leading coefficient
 

 8. 

From which of the following intervals does the graph of h(x) appear to be increasing?






(Describe the interval using INTERVAL NOTATION.)
mc008-1.jpg
a.
mc008-2.jpg
c.
mc008-4.jpg
b.
mc008-3.jpg
d.
mc008-5.jpg
 

 9. 

Which polynomial function has a y-intercept at  y = 8 and an x-intercept at  x = 2?
a.
mc009-1.jpg
c.
mc009-3.jpg
b.
mc009-2.jpg
d.
y = mc009-4.jpg
 

 10. 

The profit in millions of dollars of a certain business is related to the equation mc010-1.jpg, where t is the amount of time in years after the business opened.

Based on this model, during what interval did the business lose money.

(Hint: You may want to graph the polynomial function)
mc010-2.jpg
a.
0 to 1 years
c.
4 to 5 years
b.
2 to 3 years
d.
7 to 8 years
 



 
Check Your Work     Start Over