AP Pre-Calculus Exam Concepts Review

The video provides an overview of the AP Pre-Calculus exam, detailing its structure with two main sections: multiple choice and free response. The multiple choice section includes 40 questions divided into parts with and without a calculator, covering topics like general functions, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and polar functions. The free response section consists of four questions, two allowing calculator use, focusing on function concepts, modeling, periodic functions, and symbolic manipulation. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding function characteristics and offers resources for practice.

How many sections are there in the AP Pre-Calculus exam?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

How many multiple-choice questions are there in total in the AP Pre-Calculus exam?

• 40

• 30

• 20

• 50

What percentage of the multiple-choice questions deal with trigonometric and polar functions?

• 22-28%

• 15-23%

• 20-25%

• 30-35%

Which of the following topics is NOT covered in the general functions section of the multiple-choice questions?

• End behavior

• Zeros of polynomial functions

• Increasing and decreasing functions

• Concavity

In the free response section, how many questions allow the use of a graphing calculator?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

What is the focus of the first free response question?

• Modeling a non-periodic problem

• Function concepts

• Symbolic manipulation

• Periodic functions

Which type of function is NOT included in the second free response question?

• Trigonometric

• Exponential

• Piece-wise defined

• Polynomial

In the third free response question, what type of function is used to model the real-life context?

• Sinusoidal

• Exponential

• Logarithmic

• Polynomial

What is the main focus of the fourth free response question?

• Periodic functions

• Function concepts

• Modeling a non-periodic problem

• Symbolic manipulation

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the fourth free response question?

• Use algebraic methods for exponents and logarithms

• Rewrite function expressions in equivalent forms

• Determine exact values without a calculator

• Construct a sinusoidal model