Parabola MCQs

Question 1

Which of the following is the standard form equation of a vertical parabola?

• y = ax² + bx + c

• x = ay² + by + c

• y = a(x - h)² + k

• x = a(y - k)² + h

Question 2

What is the vertex form equation of a parabola with a vertex at (3, 4) and a horizontal axis of symmetry?

• y = a(x - h)² + k

• x = a(y - k)² + h

• y = ax² + bx + c

• x = ay² + by + c

Question 3

Which of the following is the focus-directrix form equation of a parabola?

• y = ax² + bx + c

• x = ay² + by + c

• (x - h)² / 4p = y - k

• (y - k)² / 4p = x - h

Question 4

What is the standard form equation of a parabola with a focus at (0, 2) and a directrix y = -2?

• y = 2x²

• y = x² + 4

• x² = 2y

• y = x² - 4

Question 5

What are the coordinates of the vertex of the parabola represented by the equation y = x² + 4x + 3?

• (-2, 1)

• (-2, -1)

• (-4, -2)

• (-4, 2)