AP Calculus AB Practice Exam: Multiple Choice Challenges

This video tutorial by Bill Kinney, a math professor, guides viewers through a sample AP Calculus AB exam. It covers various calculus topics, including derivatives, integration, related rates, and inverse functions. The video emphasizes problem-solving techniques and provides detailed explanations for each problem, encouraging viewers to pause and attempt problems independently. The tutorial also highlights the importance of understanding calculus concepts and memorizing key formulas.

What is the primary goal when solving the no-calculator portion of the AP Calculus AB exam?

• To use a calculator for checking answers

• To solve all problems within 60 minutes without a calculator

• To collaborate with peers on solving problems

• To write down as many formulas as possible

What method is suggested for solving integrals involving a square root with a linear expression inside?

• Using the chain rule

• Applying a substitution method

• Graphing the function

• Expanding the expression

In the context of the AP Calculus exam, what does the derivative of a function at a point represent?

• The integral of the function

• The slope of the tangent line at that point

• The total area under the curve

• The maximum value of the function

How is the second fundamental theorem of calculus used in solving calculus problems?

• To calculate the derivative of an integral function

• To find the area under a curve

• To integrate complex polynomials

• To determine the limits of integration

What is the significance of a critical point in determining the minimum value of a function?

• It indicates where the function reaches its maximum value

• It is where the derivative of the function is zero

• It shows the inflection point of the function

• It represents the discontinuity in the function

What is the derivative of the function f(x) = arctan(4x)?

• 4 / (1 + 16x^2)

• 1 / (1 + 16x^2)

• 4x / (1 + 16x^2)

• 1 / (1 + 4x^2)

What is the behavior of the function f(x) = x^5 - 5x^3 + 4x at its inflection points?

• Function is undefined at inflection points

• No change in concavity

• Changes from concave down to concave up

• Changes from concave up to concave down

For the function f(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 12x, for which values of K does the graph have exactly three x-intercepts?

• K = 0

• K > 8

• K < 0

• 0 < K < 8

How does the area of the region bounded by y = 1/x, the x-axis, and vertical lines x = n and x = 4n change as n increases?

• Stays the same

• Depends on the value of n

• Decreases

• Increases

What is the limit as x approaches infinity for the function (ln(x))^2 / sqrt(x)?

• Undefined

• 0

• 1

• Infinity