Questions of the TOEFL iBT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 010

Question 1. According to the paragraph, which of the following is a component of a self-driving car's autonomous driving system?
A) LIDAR
B) Accelerator
C) Transmission
D) Brake

Question 2. According to the paragraph, which of the following is NOT a function of a self-driving car's autonomous driving system?
A) Collecting data from various sources
B) Making decisions about how the car should move
C) Processing data from sensors
D) Cooking food for passengers

Question 3. The author mentions all of the following as a challenge facing self-driving cars EXCEPT:
A) The need for more sophisticated algorithms
B) The need for more robust and reliable communication infrastructure
C) The need for more secure systems to protect against hacking
D) The need for less investment in the development and testing of self-driving cars

Question 4. The author mentions all of the following as a benefit of self-driving cars EXCEPT:
A) Improved safety on the roads
B) Reduced traffic congestion and improved efficiency on the roads
C) Increased fuel consumption and emissions from vehicles
D) More widespread adoption of the technology

Question 5. Which of the following can be inferred from the paragraph about self-driving cars?
They use only LIDAR sensors to navigate the roads.
They require human intervention to make decisions.
They have a complete understanding of their surroundings.
They have a sophisticated autonomous driving system.

Question 6. The author of the paragraph implies that self-driving cars face a key challenge of:
Lack of communication with other vehicles.
Inefficient algorithms.
Insufficient data processing capabilities.
Need for human intervention.

Question 7. Why does the author mention the importance of communication infrastructure for self-driving cars?
To criticize the current state of the technology.
To highlight a challenge facing self-driving cars.
To praise the current state of the technology.
To suggest a solution to the challenges facing self-driving cars.

Question 8. The word "autonomous" in the passage is closest in meaning to…
A) Controlled
B) Independent
C) Remote
D) Managed

Question 9. The phrase "a variety of different driving scenarios" in the passage is closest in meaning to…
A) Different road conditions
B) Different modes of transportation
C) Different driving experiences
D) Different driving styles

Question 10. Look at the four letters – (A), (B), (C), and (D), – that indicate where the following sentence can be added to the passage. "The ability of self-driving cars to make quick and accurate decisions in various driving scenarios is crucial for their success." Where would the sentence best fit?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)