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Practice Test: Operations & BODMAS

A 100-mark paper covering "Operations of Integers: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division", "BODMAS & DMAS Rules", and "Brackets, Fractions & Decimals in BODMAS" — multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, column matching, and short answer, all auto-graded instantly.

EDUSAMBAM Editorial Team · 45 questions · 100 marks · Instant self-assessment

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Section	Questions	Marks Each	Total
A — Multiple Choice	15	2	30
B — True / False	10	2	20
C — Fill in the Blank	10	2	20
D — Column Matching	5 pairs	2	10
E — Short Answer	5	4	20
Total	45	—	100

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Section A — Multiple Choice

30 marks

15 questions · 2 marks each.

1.Adding two positive integers always results in:Basic2 pts

A. A negative number

B. A positive number

C. Zero

D. A fraction

2.Adding a positive integer and a negative integer requires you to:Basic2 pts

A. Always add their absolute values

B. Find the difference between their absolute values and use the sign of the larger

C. Ignore the signs completely

D. Always get zero

3.Multiplying two negative integers results in:Basic2 pts

A. A negative number

B. A positive number

C. Zero

D. An undefined value

4.Multiplying a positive integer by a negative integer results in:Basic2 pts

A. A positive number

B. A negative number

C. Always zero

D. An undefined value

5.Dividing a negative integer by a positive integer results in:Basic2 pts

A. A positive number

B. A negative number

C. Always zero

D. An undefined value

6.BODMAS stands for Brackets, Orders, Division, Multiplication, Addition, and:Basic2 pts

A. Subtraction

B. Simplification

C. Squaring

D. Substitution

7.In BODMAS, which operation is generally performed first?Basic2 pts

A. Addition

B. Brackets

C. Subtraction

D. Division

8.In BODMAS, "Orders" refers to:Basic2 pts

A. Powers and roots

B. Alphabetical order

C. Bracket color

D. Line spacing

9.According to BODMAS, division and multiplication are performed:Basic2 pts

A. Always division before multiplication no matter what

B. From left to right, whichever comes first

C. Never in the same expression

D. Only after addition and subtraction

10.According to BODMAS, addition and subtraction are performed:Basic2 pts

A. Before multiplication and division always

B. From left to right, after multiplication and division

C. Never in the same expression

D. Only inside brackets

11.DMAS is a simplified version of BODMAS used when there are:Basic2 pts

A. No brackets or orders in the expression

B. Only fractions

C. Only decimals

D. Only negative numbers

12.In the expression 2 + 3 × 4, following BODMAS, you should first calculate:Basic2 pts

A. 2 + 3

B. 3 × 4

C. 4 × 2

D. Nothing; solve left to right only

13.Brackets in an expression should be solved:Basic2 pts

A. Last

B. First, before other operations

C. Only if there is time

D. Never

14.When an expression contains fractions and decimals along with BODMAS operations, you should:Basic2 pts

A. Ignore the fractions and decimals

B. Apply BODMAS rules consistently, treating fractions and decimals like any other number

C. Always convert everything to whole numbers first

D. Skip the expression entirely

15.Following the correct order of operations is important because it:Basic2 pts

A. Ensures everyone gets the same, correct answer

B. Makes math harder for no reason

C. Is optional and doesn't affect the answer

D. Only matters in advanced math

Section B — True / False

20 marks

10 questions · 2 marks each.

16.Adding two positive integers always results in a positive number.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

17.Multiplying two negative integers results in a negative number.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

18.BODMAS stands for Brackets, Orders, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

19.In BODMAS, brackets are solved after addition and subtraction.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

20.Division and multiplication are performed from left to right in BODMAS.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

21.Addition and subtraction are performed before multiplication and division in BODMAS.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

22.DMAS is used when an expression has no brackets or powers/roots.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

23.In the expression 5 + 2 × 3, the multiplication should be solved first.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

24.Fractions and decimals follow the same BODMAS rules as whole numbers.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

25.The order of operations does not affect the final answer of an expression.Intermediate2 pts

True

False

Section C — Fill in the Blank

20 marks

10 questions · 2 marks each. Type the missing word or term.

26.Adding two positive integers always results in a ______ number.Intermediate2 pts

27.Multiplying two negative integers results in a ______ number.Intermediate2 pts

28.The rule that tells you the correct order to solve a math expression is called ______.Intermediate2 pts

29.In BODMAS, the "B" stands for ______.Intermediate2 pts

30.In BODMAS, the "O" stands for ______, meaning powers and roots.Intermediate2 pts

31.Division and multiplication in BODMAS are solved from ______ to right.Advanced2 pts

32.Addition and subtraction are the ______ operations to be solved in BODMAS.Advanced2 pts

33.DMAS is used when an expression has no ______ or orders.Advanced2 pts

34.In an expression with brackets, you should always solve what's inside the brackets ______.Advanced2 pts

35.Following the correct order of operations ensures everyone arrives at the same, ______ answer.Advanced2 pts

Section D — Column Matching

10 marks

Use the ▲ ▼ buttons to reorder Column B until each row lines up with the correct term in Column A. 2 marks per correct pair.

36–40.Match each letter of BODMAS to what it stands for.Advanced10 pts

Column A

Column B

Division — solved left to right with multiplication

Multiplication — solved left to right with division

Addition — solved left to right with subtraction

Brackets — solved first

Orders — powers and roots

Section E — Short Answer

20 marks

5 questions · 4 marks each. Answer in one or two sentences.

41.Explain the rule for multiplying two negative integers.Advanced4 pts

42.What does the acronym BODMAS stand for?Advanced4 pts

43.Why are brackets solved first in an expression?Advanced4 pts

44.Explain why division and multiplication are solved left to right rather than always division first.Advanced4 pts

45.Why is it important to follow the order of operations correctly?Advanced4 pts

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