Family Consumer Science Final

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How can you avoid being a victim of phishing scams?

Don't respond to e-mail messages or phone calls asking for your passwords or other personal information.

This is the stage when young adults separate themselves emotionally from their family and learn to support themselves financially.

Independence

What is the greatest risk to a developing fetus' brain?

Infection

Which of the following vaccines is administered yearly?

Influenza

Which of the following is the most effective way to boost a young child's language development?

Interacting verbally with a caregiver

Iron serves an important purpose in your body. What is it?

Iron carries oxygen in the bloodstream to all of your cells.

What does the Consumer Product Safety Commission do to protect consumers?

It tries to keep unhealthy or dangerous products from being sold.

Using the Cradle-to-Cradle philosophy, what would happen to a plastic soda bottle at the end of its life-cycle?

It would become another soda bottle.

Which of the following toys would be most appropriate for a 6 year old based on her physical development?

Jump rope

Identify the costs associated with buying a home.

Maintenance costs Down payment Closing costs

What should you do after you make your purchase?

Make a post-purchase evaluation.

We keep fresh meat refrigerated or frozen. Which technique for maintaining the quality and freshness of meat is used in this example?

Physical

Sam loves to "cook" with her mother. When her mother is making spaghetti sauce she stands at her play kitchen and "makes" the sauce also. Before leaving the kitchen to allow the sauce to simmer, what should Sam's mother do?

Place the pot on the back burner out of reach

Improved technology has NOT done which of the following in the workplace?

Resulted in wires/cables being highly visible in the workspace

Jasmine has just finished planting a community garden. She is having a grand opening party for the community members and writing thank you letters to people that gave donations for her to buy supplies. This describes which stage of the Planning Process?

Follow Up

Identify the best source of information for making decisions about where to buy food.

Food store advertisements

Why is it important to shop local farms and CSAs?

Less cost of different sellers and shippers handling the produce Less environmental impact of gas, shipping and packaging Variety of healthier food that aren't processed for preservation

Identify the factors involved in housing decisions.

Lifestyles Income Values

Soft cheeses and unpasteurized dairy and milk products can be contaminated with what type(s) of bacteria most often?

Listeria monocytogenes

Which of the following is an example of active listening?

Making eye contact with the person speaking with you

If you or a friend is being bullied, who can you contact for help?

Parent School teacher or administrator Police

_____ communication is a combination of avoiding direct confrontation and attempting to get even through manipulation.

Passive-aggressive

Which of the following is a long term financial goal?

Planning for retirement

What is the main goal during the step of the Planning Process known as "Identify Concerns"?

Zero in on one idea around which you would like to build a project.

When making brownies or cookies, you can replace butter with which of the following?

applesauce fruit purees yogurt

Although fiber isn't absorbed, it's important to include fiber in as a part of a healthful diet because it can help with this process.

attaches to cholesterol before it can be absorbed into the bloodstream helping to reduce blood cholesterol levels

In planning traffic patterns, you should:

avoid long hallways use hallways to avoid having to get to one room by going through another consider how you move around furniture groupings

You might find the following grains listed on an ingredients list for crackers. Which of the following ingredients is a whole grain?

brown rice oatmeal whole wheat flour

If you're trying to determine whether or not a food is a whole grain, which of the following word(s) will be on your ingredients list?

brown rice wild rice whole oats

Uncontrolled eating followed by inappropriate ways to rid the body of food before it is digested characterize which of the following?

bulimia

Preoccupation with food is a characteristic of which of the following?

bulimia anorexia binge eating disorder

Children need at least three servings of ________ to form dense bones.

calcium-rich foods

An effective leader

is willing to consider everybody's opinions before making the final decision.

Families with teenagers are preparing for the _____ stage.

launching

Groups are usually _____ at arriving at final decisions than individuals.

slower

When presented with a strange situation, the monkeys in Harlow's studies preferred to___________.

stay close to their terry cloth surrogate mother

Complete the following sentence: Food scientists __________.

study the physical, microbiological, and chemical makeup of food

The following group(s) of people are at risk for eating disorders.

teens elderly males and females

An effective leadership strategy is

treating all team members with respect.

Which of the following action plans is related to work responsibilities?

turning in monthly reports to your boss on time

A(n) _____ is a belief, a mission, or a philosophy that is meaningful.

value

The colon is the last stop on the digestive trail. This is where which of the following are recovered and absorbed?

water and electrolytes

There are two types of carbohydrates: simple and complex. Which of the following is an example of complex carbohydrates?

whole wheat bread

Minerals are found in a wide variety of foods. Meats are rich in iron and beans are rich in magnesium. Which of the following are also minerals?

zinc fluoride potassium

What two considerations form the basis for furniture placement?

An understanding of the activities being provided for and how one moves into and through the space

Which housing option would you recommend to someone who wanted to minimize maintenance costs?

Apartment

What is not necessary for an effective home learning environment?

Desk

Inner city areas tend to have mostly which of the following housing options?

Rental apartments

Which type of policy should you purchase when moving into off-campus housing at college?

Renter's insurance

Which of the following factors will lenders consider when deciding whether or not to help you establish credit for the first time?

Residence history Bills in your name Employment history

Which of the following best defines a covenant?

Restrictions about what can be done to a property or who it can be sold to

Adults should limit total dietary fat to what percentage of calories?

about 30%

Fermenting foods can increase the shelf life of a product. But there must be a minimum, uniform level of ____________ throughout the mixed product to prevent the growth of bacteria.

acid

Nodding in agreement, making eye contact, and giving verbal clues are all examples of

active listening.

It is possible that _________________ may not include a nutrition fact label.

an apple in the produce section of the grocery store

For those with diabetes, it's important to add up the number of grams of this nutrient per meal:

carbohydrate

When you are cleaning a cutting board following proper directions with soap and water and a germicide product, this means that the cutting board is:

cleaned and sanitized

Reaching an agreement by each side making concessions or giving up some demands is _____.

compromise

A _____ is a result that logically follows an action.

consequence

A water and sand table is a good way for children to experiment with the concept of:

conservation

To help build and to maintain bone density, it's important to consume foods with calcium and vitamin D or to follow your physician's advice about using a supplement, and to regularly do weight bearing activity. What types of foods have calcium?

dark green leafy vegetables yogurt Swiss cheese

A developmental task of families in the retirement stage is _____.

dealing effectively with aging, illness, and death

The first thing you should do when evaluating a solution is _____.

determine if the goal was met

Symptoms of this disease include thirst, frequent urination and fatigue.

diabetes

What product can't be recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission?

eggs

This nutrient is added to public sources of water to improve dental health?

fluoride

Some experts believe that the USDA and the FDA could do a better job of protecting our food supply by:

focusing more on preventing safety problems

Which of the following is a good indicator of a family's culture?

food holidays traditions

Teenagers should pay close attention to which of the following?

getting enough calcium to build bone density

Meat or fish spoilage is often due to spoilage bacteria which utilize ________________________ to grow in population.

glucose and free amino acids

A high sodium intake can contribute to or aggravate which of the following conditions?

heart disease stroke diabete

When families have young children, _____ is one of the main developmental tasks.

helping children become independent

A severe headache can be a sign of this disease, although many people with this disease exhibit no symptoms.

hypertension

Milk for people with milk sugar intolerance is made with lactase, an enzyme to help digest this milk sugar.

lactose

One of the guidelines of the USDA My Plate model is to "enjoy your food but eat ____________."

less

Cheese can be high in saturated fat which is linked to heart disease. What types of cheese may have reduced amounts of saturated fat?

light cheese reduced fat cheese 2% fat cheese

After identifying the problem, it is important to _____ before making a plan of action.

list alternative choices

Setting a(n) _____ goal is a key factor in determining whether or not your goal is met at the end of the decision-making process.

measurable

From the following choices, which are physical changes that can happen during cooking?

melting of chocolate

When food "looks bad" this type of food spoilage is usually due to:

microbial growth

Mary Carlson found that children in Romanian orphanages who had been deprived of human contact had:

motor delays

Unsaturated fats in the diet are important for helping keep you satisfied. These fats can also help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Which of the following foods contain high levels of healthy unsaturated fats?

nuts

According to the Food and Drug Administration nutrients on food label must be specified for ____________________.

one serving

People suffering with anorexia may have the following medical issues as a result:

osteoporosis, irregular heart rhythms, or heart failure

Harlow's studies demonstrated that for normal social and emotional development, monkeys need contact with

other monkeys

Who is responsible for ensuring that a child's vaccinations are kept up-to-date?

parents

Which of the following scales is typically used for a residential floor plan?

1/4"=1'0

Which of the following factors can predict success in a marriage?

Education

According to the American Dental Association, at what age should children start getting their teeth screened by a dentist?

1

A pregnant woman who gets 60 minutes or more of activity daily should have about how many calories per day?

2200

One serving of fruit is 1/2 cup. How many servings of fruit per day are recommended for children ages 6-11?

3

During all stages of life, water is an important part of your everyday diet. How much of your body is made up from water?

55-75%

At what age can a child brush his or her own teeth?

6

During which ages would using a high-chair be most appropriate for a normal child?

6 to 18 months

he diameter required for a wheelchair to complete a 360 degree turn is:

60 inches

How much is the standard FICA deduction from most paychecks?

7.65%

What would probably not mandate a National Highway Traffic Safety Commission recall?

A dashboard material that easily fades in the sunlight

What is the relationship between the nation's economic health and a community's housing market?

A strong economy raises housing costs.

During this step of the Planning Process, you carry out the plan using family, community members, advisers, committees, and advisory groups when needed.

Act

What maintenance costs do the owners of single-family homes have?

All repairs Water and sewage services Lawn upkeep

In _____, it is common for all family members to share household chores, especially if both parents work.

America

In some _____ families, sports are just as important as academics.

American

In today's _____ society, single parents, adoptive parents, foster-parents, step-parents, stay-at-home fathers, grandparents raising their grand-children have become very common.

American

Which of the following is something a student can do to help prevent bullying?

Ask a teacher to help them start a "STOP the Violence" club. Ask the local police station to give an informative "Cyber-bullying" presentation at the school. Form a diverse group of friends that is willing to support each other and stand up for what is right.

Smart technology can reduce utility costs by doing which of the following?

Automatically turning off lights when you exit the room

Why do many people think it is better to not receive a refund from the IRS at the end of the year?

Because you are giving them money tax free instead of putting that money into an interest bearing account

Which of the following best defines the term "amenities"?

Benefits that add value or increase desirability

Brenda's six-month-old has a beautiful room. Her brand new crib has solid headboards with no cutouts. The crib mattress is soft and fluffy with a very snug fit in the crib. How can Beth improve the safety of her daughter's room?

Buy a firm mattress.

How can short term financial decisions lead to negative long term consequences?

By making it difficult to establish and maintain credit

How does the Fair Credit Reporting Act protect consumer rights?

By providing a way to correct mistakes on their credit reports

In what way do housing decisions meet people's psychological needs?

By providing people with a sense of safety and security

Which of the following is a hormone that acts during digestion?

CCK (cholecystokinin)

This government organization estimates the number of illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths associated with pathogens in our food supply:

CDC

Which of the following expenses is a discretionary expense?

Cable television

In designing a kitchen for a person in a wheelchair, which accommodation is least important?

Change fixture handles to lever handles

Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, and Morning Day Festival are holidays celebrated in which country?

China

Extended families in this country usually live in the same house or neighborhood.

China and France

The most common type of bacterial contamination in canned foods is:

Clostridium botulinum

Which of the following is an example of effective teamwork?

Collaborating with group members to complete a group project

Which of the following is a good source of information for making buying decisions?

Company websites

The main goal of passive communicators is to avoid _____.

Confrontation

Where should someone register a complaint about the safety issues involving a baby crib they just bought?

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Which of the following habit(s) can help you reduce the amount of sodium you consume?

Cook healthy meals at home.

At what stage of the family life cycle do couples have the highest sense of marital satisfaction?

Coupling and Retirement

_____ is using the Internet, mobile phones or other digital technologies to harm others.

Cyber-bullying

Which of the food below are fortified with Vitamin D which helps our body with calcium absorption:

Dairy products like yogurt and Cheese

Which of these are an example of a scientific improvement for a more abundant food supply?

Developing new plant varieties with better resistance to cold weather and insect infestation, and with greater tolerance to flooding or drought. Eradicating major animal diseases such as cholera in hogs or flu in birds. Developing soil management practices to curb the erosion rate of cropland.

What has been the impact of companies having a central computer system that contains all of the company information?

Employees can work from home. Employees can access needed information from their desktop computers. Employees can access needed information off-site.

Which of the following is a good method for establishing credit?

Establishing a Checking account

A child who cannot sit up by himself at 12 months is:

Experiencing developmental delays

How does the size of a person's family influence their housing decisions?

Family size leads people to find housing to accommodate a specific number of people.

People often complain that they cannot afford to eat healthy and that it's more expensive to eat healthy foods. What factors contribute to this theory?

Fast food can be cheap. Some packaged healthy foods are expensive. Some people who eat unhealthy foods don't have ready access to a grocery store.

Which of the following is a federal consumer protection agency?

Federal Trade Commission

Which of the following are standard payroll deductions?

Federal income tax State income tax Unemployment insurance

Which of the following changes have been made in food processing over the years?

Feeding chickens flaxseed-rich feed to produce eggs with more omega 3 fats Adding antioxidant vitamins to juice drinks Using trans fats to prolong the shelf life of crackers

Which of the following are signs that someone may be a victim of bullying?

Feelings of sadness, anxiety, and depression Loss of interest in activities Sudden decrease in academic achievement

Bill and his family are planning a road trip. Together, they draw out a map of the route they will take and label all the cities they will visit. They also make a timeline and a budget for their trip. This is the _____ portion of the Planning Process.

Form a Plan

In _____ workers usually have more vacation time.

France

Some food products are fortified or enriched with vitamins and minerals (for example, orange juice fortified with calcium for bone health). What is another name for these types of food products?

Functional foods

Which of the following is a variable expense?

Gasoline

Which is an advantage for a group that takes the time to get to know each other at the beginning of a project?

Group members understand how they work best and with whom.

_____ is when group members try to minimize conflict and reach a decision without evaluating alternative ideas or views.

Groupthink

These processes come into play during the dehydration process in an oven:

Heat, low humidity and air current

Social networking (Facebook, LinkedIn) has done which of the following?

Helped co-workers feel more connected to one another Reduced the need for face-to-face contact to stay "in the loop" Resulted in employee termination

Which of the following terms indicates a couple that has a tendency to overlook their problems?

Honeymoon phase

What is the first step you should take in making a buying decision?

Identifying your needs

Which of the following is an example of how a person's lifestyle can influence their housing decisions?

If they like to be around people, they will choose neighborhoods where people interact with one another.

In which type of geographic area would you most expect a new single-family home to be built?

In a rural area

Which of the following statements is true about dramatic play and young children?

It helps children develop the ability to represent objects and ideas symbolically.

How does the Electronic Fund Transfer Act protect consumers?

It limits liability if their debit or credit card is stolen and used.

Why is it often a bad idea to buy luxury items on credit?

It limits your ability to purchase necessities in the future.

How do high unemployment rates in a community affect the housing market there?

It lowers demand for housing which usually reduces value.

What protection does the Fair Housing Act offer consumers?

It prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, or religion in the financing, sale, or rental of housing.

Identify the responsibilities of renters.

Keeping the place safe and clean Not damaging the property Paying rent on time

During which stage of the family life cycle should a couple devote time to refocusing on their marriage without children and developing relationships with their adult children?

Launching

Which of the following is an indicator of a successful team?

Learning about one another and defining the shared vision Choosing ways to work together and figuring out group roles Working through disagreements

Some types of pasta and bread can be made using a flour made from dried beans. What nutritional advantages might this pasta or bread have over pasta or bread made with all purpose flour?

More fiber More sugar More sodium

What tradeoff would you expect to make for choosing to be a teacher?

More personal satisfaction for less income

_____ is using communication skills and creative thinking to develop voluntary solutions that are acceptable to those involved in a conflict.

Negotiation

Why does selecting a type of employment involve tradeoffs?

No job offers everything a person wants or needs.

What statement about childhood obesity is not true?

Obesity means having to much weight for your height so many children outgrow it.

What is merchandise fraud?

Offering nonexistent or misrepresented merchandise

Children in the preoperational stage of cognitive development tend to think:

Only about themselves

When choosing a healthier cut of meat, you should avoid those labeled________ because they have a high percentage of fat than the other cuts of meat.

Prime

When baking bread, what is the name of the process that is the result of fermentation?

Proofing

When you buy a home, which of the following do you have to pay each year in addition to a mortgage?

Property tax

A community that has many housing regulations most values which of the following?

Property values

A client is unhappy with her large, formal living room. She has hired you to redesign the space so that it is more inviting and intimate. Choose the best solution.

Provide several intimate seating groups to break up the large area.

The most serious effect of malnutrition during the first two years of life can result in which of the following?

Reduced brain function

Which of the following is NOT one of the six pillars of character?

Selfishness

At what age is it appropriate to get the influenza vaccine?

Six months to six-years-old Seven to eighteen-years-old Adults

Three-year-old Darryl loves to play in the bathtub. He loves to use his soap crayons to make pictures on the wall and get his mother wet with his squeeze toys. During bath time his mother hears a crash and wonders what her older children are doing. Are they ok? What should she do?

Take Darryl out of the bath and with her to see what happened.

Many carpet manufacturers offer programs to recycle their products at the end of their lifecycle. Which of the following is NOT a reason preventing these programs from being completely successful?

The carpet manufacturers do not stand behind their promises

Who should you first contact with a consumer complaint?

The company that sold the product or performed the service

What does the term "right to entry" mean in a rental agreement?

The conditions under which the landlord can enter the tenant's unit

Which of the following is typically found on a floor plan?

The location of furniture

From your web-quest on Childhood obesity, which of the following statements are FALSE.

The percentage of children aged 6-11 years in the United States who were obese decreased in 2012.

With only a floor plan to reference, the designer would know what about a window?

The width of a window

Which of the following factors affect a person's financial goals?

Their age Their income The size of their family

Object permanence means that a child can:

Think about something that is not present

Why should you compare your checkbook register with your bank statement every month?

To adjust for interest earned or fees charged

What threat(s) should you make in a consumer complaint?

To cancel your credit card payment

What is the purpose of the 1040 series of tax forms?

To file individual tax returns

What is the purpose of a W-2 form?

To identify a person's earnings and the amount of taxes withheld

What is the reason that most homeowners are responsible for keeping their property clean and tidy?

To maintain property values

What is the purpose of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission?

To protect the public from unreasonable risk of injury from consumer products To ensure the safety of consumer products To recall consumer products and get the message out

Why do agreements to buy or rent homes use legal terms?

To protect the rights of both parties

Based on theories of child development, which of the following activities would be least appropriate for a two-year-old child?

Tracing letters

Which kitchen layout is the most functional?

U-Shapped

Martin Luther King Day and President's Day are holidays celebrated in which country?

United States of America

Choose the best solution for the following scenario: A designer needs to create a living space for a young couple who like to entertain up to 12 people. As the designer, you should:

Use an open floor plan in which guests can "spill into" other areas.

How are the abbreviations used in housing ads usually created?

Using the first syllable of the word it represents

Anyone working with food must do the following:

Wash hands with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds after visiting the bathroom and after coughing or sneezing.

Check your hands before beginning work in the kitchen. If you have any skin abrasions or infections:

Wash hands with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds before beginning work and put on a pair of disposable food safe gloves.

Julia has two, three, and four-year-olds in her daycare. They are all learning to identify their alphabet and numbers with worksheets that she downloaded from the internet. How does her activity meet NAEYC standards?

Worksheets are not a developmentally appropriate tool for two, three, and four-year-olds.

Before you contact a government consumer agency with a complaint, what step should you first take?

Write a complaint letter to the company.

Yeast causes a chemical reaction in bread which causes the bread to rise. What is this chemical reaction?

Yeast converts carbohydrates into carbon dioxide gas.

Kendra loves her big wooden puzzles. She has five of them and loves to mix up all the pieces. At 18 months she enjoys taking them apart more than putting them together. In order to keep the pieces organized, her mother decides to keep each puzzle in its own plastic bag. Should she have concerns?

Yes, plastic bags should not be around children

Which of the following does not help determine your auto insurance premium?

Your credit rating

What do you need to calculate your net income?

Your gross income and standard deductions.

Under what type of characteristics would you classify adequate space for active exploring, creating, and moving about freely and safely?

physical characteristics

In which of the following projects would you contact city officials as a resource?

planting a garden at the local park

Trans fatty acids naturally occur in some meats and dairy products but what packaged foods commonly contain high levels of trans fatty acids?

potato chips packaged cinnamon rolls fried cheese sticks

The first step when evaluating a solution is to _____.

recognize and thank others who were involved in your project

Who would be the best person to contact for help with starting an anti-bullying program at your school?

school principal


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