Study Guide

Field 011: Career and Technical Education—Family and Consumer Sciences
Sample Multiple-Choice Questions

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Objective 0001
Career, Community, and Family Connections (Standard 1)

1. Kelsey, a tenth grader, loves animals and wants to work with them professionally. She has recently expressed the desire to become a veterinarian. The Family and Consumer Sciences teacher should encourage her to do which of the following as an immediate next step toward planning her future?

  1. increasing the amount of time she spends volunteering at a local animal shelter to gain more direct experience in working with dogs and cats
  2. dropping her extracurricular activities to focus her study time and attention on getting the highest grades possible in her science classes at school
  3. researching the day-to-day tasks of veterinarians to discover whether becoming a veterinarian is likely to incorporate her love of animals into her professional life
  4. finding out which colleges and universities in the country have the most highly acclaimed pre-veterinary programs and what the entrance requirements of those programs are
Answer
Correct Response: C. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of strategies and techniques for helping students define personal goals, create personal life plans, analyze career pathways, and carry out self-assessment and career planning and for encouraging students to be lifelong learners. As a first step to investigating a potential career, it would be best for Kelsey to do some initial research and exploration before taking any further steps towards educational or personal preparation. This exploration will help Kelsey determine if being a veterinarian is the direction she wants to take in pursuing her love of animals.
Objective 0002
Family and Interpersonal Relationships (Standard 2)

2. A teacher in a human development and family wellness class presents students with a fictitious scenario in which a couple is very upset when a family member reports that their ten-year-old son has been bullying his eight-year-old cousin whenever the children are left on their own. The students are then asked to discuss the situation and make suggestions as to the best strategy for the couple to use in resolving the situation. Which of the following student suggestions would best address the situation under discussion in a productive way?

  1. "The parents should regularly observe their son's general social development and wait to see whether the situation resolves itself on its own."
  2. "The parents should bring both children together to better understand exactly what has been occurring and the reasons for the bullying behaviors."
  3. "The parents should restrict their son's access to television, video games, and Internet to decrease the amount of violence he regularly sees."
  4. "The parents should develop a clear set of consistently enforced family rules and encourage peaceful conflict resolution and problem solving."
Answer
Correct Response: D. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of characteristics and components of effective interpersonal communication, including verbal and nonverbal behaviors and attitudes, listening and feedback techniques, applications of technology, and conflict prevention and management strategies. The best way for parents to prevent future bullying is to set clear limits for their son, explaining the reasons behind the rules and teaching him ways to handle conflict in a productive way instead of using aggression.
Objective 0003
Human Development and Parenting (Standard 3)

3. Which of the following characteristics most clearly illustrates the combined influence of genetics and the environment on human development?

  1. food preferences
  2. age of onset of puberty
  3. temperament
  4. hair color
Answer
Correct Response: B. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of physical, psychological, hereditary, and environmental factors that affect human growth and development. Genetics is one factor in how early puberty begins, but environmental factors such as nutrition also influence onset of puberty.
Objective 0004
Education and Early Childhood (Standard 4)

4. In order to promote a safe and healthy environment for children, Indiana State law states that:

  1. each school must provide annual workshops for all school staff on the importance of and proper techniques for sanitation.
  2. a child who has been diagnosed with a communicable disease may not attend school until the period of likely contagion has passed.
  3. dogs and cats are not allowed to be kept in child-care facilities but small birds may be allowed if regularly inspected.
  4. immunizations are obligatory unless parents/guardians provide a statement of religious objection or a doctor's statement of harm.
Answer
Correct Response: D. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of principles and procedures for establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for children. Laws regulating immunization are a critical part of maintaining the health and safety of children and their classmates. Indiana State Department of Health requires all children to be immunized against specified communicable diseases except in cases of religious or medical exemptions.
Objective 0005
Resource Management and Consumer Economics (Standard 5)

5. Which of the following actions would best help a family of four reduce household energy consumption?

  1. using a microwave instead of an electric range to warm up food
  2. washing clothes in several small loads rather than fewer large ones
  3. drying lightweight fabrics along with towels and heavier cottons
  4. rinsing dishes in cold water before adding them to the dishwasher
Answer
Correct Response: A. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices for responsible resource consumption and for conserving, reusing, and recycling natural resources. A microwave uses less electricity to reheat food than an electric oven or range would use.
Objective 0006
Personal and Family Financial Literacy (Standard 6)

6. Which of the following practices is the clearest warning signal that an individual has credit problems?

  1. using credit cards to pay for variable expenses
  2. maintaining two or more high-interest credit accounts at the same time
  3. charging more than one pays each month on credit accounts
  4. changing one's primary credit source on a regular basis
Answer
Correct Response: C. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of types of financial services offered by banks and other financial institutions; characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of various types of credit; and strategies for managing credit and debt. If an individual's charges exceed the payments made on a credit card, the balance carried accrues interest and the individual will pay more in the long run. Charging more than one pays each month is one of the first signs of developing excessive credit card debt.
Objective 0006
Personal and Family Financial Literacy (Standard 6)

7. Mary is trying to decide which of four investment options would be best for her. In doing so, she would be best advised to begin by:

  1. estimating how much money she hopes to make from the investment.
  2. determining the amount of risk she is willing to handle.
  3. asking knowledgeable acquaintances about which option they would choose.
  4. comparing the potential returns from the four options.
Answer
Correct Response: B. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of strategies for estate planning, saving, and investing; and characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of various investment and retirement options. When deciding among investment options, determining the amount of risk one is willing to take is prudent. Stable investments may not involve as high a return. Often investors must take higher risks to see higher profits, but in doing so, risk losing the investment if things do not go as hoped.
Objective 0007
Food Science, Food Production, Food Safety, and Culinary Arts (Standard 7)

8. Which of the following techniques would most increase the shelf life of fresh basil stalks with leaves during refrigeration?

  1. spraying the basil lightly with lemon juice and leaving open to the air
  2. soaking the basil in water for several hours before placing in a storage container
  3. storing the basil with stems in a glass of water and covering it with a plastic bag
  4. washing, finely chopping, and placing the basil in an airtight plastic bag
Answer
Correct Response: C. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of procedures and criteria for food selection and storage; food safety regulations and systems; and the role of local, state, and federal agencies in maintaining food safety. The best way to store fresh basil to increase the shelf life is to store it with the stems in water and to cover it with a plastic bag to keep it from drying out. This will maintain the freshness of the basil longer than other storage options.
Objective 0007
Food Science, Food Production, Food Safety, and Culinary Arts (Standard 7)

9. An individual purchases a brisket on Friday for a dinner on Sunday. Which of the following methods would be most appropriate for cooking this cut of meat to enhance its qualities?

  1. sautéing
  2. broiling
  3. searing
  4. braising
Answer
Correct Response: D. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of principles, techniques, terminology, and processes used in food preparation, food handling and distribution, and food preservation. A brisket is a cut of meat that has a significant amount of connective tissue and should be cooked correctly in order to tenderize it. The best way to ensure that the brisket is tender and that the connective tissue has broken down is to braise it so that heat, time, and moisture contribute to the tenderness of the meat.
Objective 0008
Wellness, Nutrition, and Nutrition Science (Standard 8)

10. Which of the following best describes a primary role of protein in the diet?

  1. to provide amino acids that the body needs in order to build and repair tissue
  2. to be a direct source of glucose for cells to use for energy
  3. to assist with the absorption and use of vitamins A, D, E, and K
  4. to supply coenzymes to help break down other macronutrients for use by the body
Answer
Correct Response: A. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of functions, sources, and roles of nutrients and microcomponents, including simple and complex carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, food analogs, and food additives; and the role of energy in metabolism and digestion. Proteins are made up of amino acids which help build cells and repair tissues. There are 8 essential amino acids that must come from the foods we eat because the body cannot manufacture them.
Objective 0008
Wellness, Nutrition, and Nutrition Science (Standard 8)

11. Use the sample daily meal plan with nutrient breakdown below to answer the question that follows.





The meal plan would be most appropriate for which of the following people?

  1. an extremely active 18-year-old 5'8" female competitive swimmer weighing 135 pounds who is attempting to improve her speed prior to a meet
  2. a moderately active 5'1" 31-year-old woman weighing 140 pounds who is attempting to maintain her current body weight
  3. a very active 28-year-old 6'1" male powerlifter weighing 210 pounds who is attempting to build lean muscle prior to a competition
  4. a lightly active 5'9" 67-year-old man weighing 190 pounds who is attempting to lose body fat at a rate of 1 pound per week
Answer
Correct Response: D. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of nutritional needs, concerns, and requirements for various age and fitness levels, lifestyles, health conditions, purposes, and special needs. The diet and nutritional breakdown of the meal plan given would be enough to create enough of a calorie deficit for a 67-year-old man who wants to lose some weight at a rate of 1 pound per week. Younger individuals who are active or are in athletic training would require a higher calorie diet to address their specific goals.
Objective 0009
Fashion, Textiles, and Apparel (Standard 9)

12. Which of the following details of garment construction is a hallmark of good quality in a piece of clothing?

  1. less than an inch of extra fabric included in seam allowances
  2. straight rather than zigzag stitching for the seam of a knitted garment
  3. enclosed or French seams used in garment construction
  4. double-needle rather than single-needle stitching for the seam of a dress shirt
Answer
Correct Response: C. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of factors affecting the quality of apparel and methods of evaluating the properties of textiles and fashion products to determine performance for a variety of end uses. A French seam is created by sewing a seam with wrong sides of the fabric together, then folding the fabric right sides together and sewing the seam again, catching the raw edges within the fold. This finishing method prevents raveling of the fabric and is primarily used in high quality clothing.
Objective 0010
Housing, Interiors, and Furnishings (Standard 10)

13. Couches made with cloth fabric are advantageous to leather couches in primarily which of the following ways?

  1. Cushion covers can be washed in a washing machine.
  2. The cloth fabric gets softer and more comfortable as it ages.
  3. Liquid spills absorb less quickly than they do in leather.
  4. The cloth fabric can be quickly cleaned by wiping the surface with glass cleaner.
Answer
Correct Response: A. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of various building materials and interior furnishings such as floor and wall coverings, window treatments, furniture, lighting, and kitchen and bath equipment. When choosing a couch, one factor to consider is how easy the upholstery is to clean. The availability of machine washable couch cushion covers makes cleaning a cloth couch a fairly easy task compared to cleaning methods needed to care for leather.
Objective 0011
Foundations of Family and Consumer Sciences Education (Standard 11)

14. Faculty advisors to chapters of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) are responsible for:

  1. providing leadership training to officers and members.
  2. attending the National Leadership Conference.
  3. organizing student-centered fund-raisers.
  4. promoting family and consumer sciences to school building leaders.
Answer
Correct Response: A. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of the mission, goals, and organizational structure of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) career and technical student organization; roles and responsibilities of faculty advisors to the organization; and strategies for fostering leadership skills in students. While the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is primarily a student organization, the chapter advisors play an important role in providing chapter officers and members with leadership training. Chapter advisors supervise chapter activities that foster leadership development.
Objective 0012
Family and Consumer Sciences Instruction and Assessment (Standard 12)

15. According to the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences, answering which of the following process questions would be most useful in analyzing policies that support consumer rights and responsibilities?

  1. What criteria should be used to determine what financial decisions are necessary?
  2. What state and federal policies and laws govern goods and services?
  3. What are the consequences (positive and negative) of having a financial plan?
  4. What are the possible consequences of using technology to manage resources?
Answer
Correct Response: B. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of instructional strategies and resources for promoting students' understanding of concepts and skills related to family and consumer sciences and for creating authentic, student-centered learning and laboratory experiences related to family, workplace, and community issues and in which students work with a variety of materials, ideas, people, and processes. In order to conduct an analysis of policies that support consumer rights and responsibilities, it would be a critical first question to ask what policies and laws relate to goods and services because those are the policies and laws that most affect consumers. This question would lead to the next step of collecting the data that is necessary to produce the analysis.