FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the FTCE Professional Education Test. Study with comprehensive flashcards and engaging multiple choice questions, each crafted with hints and detailed explanations. Enhance your confidence for success!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

Which mathematical term describes the measurement in square units covered by a shape?

Volume
Perimeter
Area
Dimension

The correct answer is: Area

The correct answer is area, which is defined as the measure of the amount of space within a shape expressed in square units. Area is calculated by finding the product of a shape's dimensions, typically using length and width for rectangles, or applying specific formulas for different shapes such as triangles, circles, and others. It quantifies the two-dimensional space that a shape occupies, making it essential in various applications such as flooring, landscaping, and any scenario where the surface coverage is relevant. In contrast, volume refers to the measurement of space occupied by a three-dimensional object, expressed in cubic units. Perimeter is the total distance around a shape, calculated by adding the lengths of its sides, and is expressed in linear units. The term dimension generally refers to the measurable extent of an object in a particular direction (e.g., length, width, height) but does not specifically denote the area or the coverage of a shape. Thus, area is the term that accurately describes the measurement in square units covered by a shape.