SOC1502 MCQ EXAM PACK 2026 UPDATED
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Why do sociologists find the study of family to be so important
when trying to grasp the mores and norms of a culture?
a. Families provide for each other as well as carry out and teach a
particular culture to other members of the family.
b. Families almost never reinforce the values of the society in which
they live, and thus can bring about change without much effort.
c. Families are so isolated from society at large that they become tiny
independent societies.
d. Families tend to be apathetic towards culture whereas young
unmarried people reinforce social rituals and ideologies. Answer: a.
Families provide for each other as well as carry out and teach a
particular culture to other members of the family.
◉ Sanchita worships three different and separate gods. Her religion
falls into which category?
a. Monotheism
b. Polytheism
c. Atheism
,d. Totemism Answer: b. Polytheism
◉ Which of the following is an example of convergence theory in
action?
a. Germany rebuilt its economy after World War II, creating more job
opportunities and prosperity for its citizens.
b. Following the decline of the automotive industry, Detroit became a
bankrupt city with large unemployment.
c. The suburbs of Paris became crime-infested after wealthier
citizens moved into the city, pushing the lower classes out of their
homes.
d. Washington DC has become a city to which many young people
flock because of its low unemployment rate and job opportunities.
Answer: a. Germany rebuilt its economy after World War II, creating
more job opportunities and prosperity for its citizens.
◉ Passing on one's heritage, possessions, and wealth is:
a. The right of the first born male in every country in the world.
b. The right of the first born female in every country in the world.
c. Generally based on lineage, which is defined by one's culture and
family.
,d. Generally based on one's relationship with one's younger siblings.
Answer: c. Generally based on lineage, which is defined by one's
culture and family.
◉ When Ahmed is in 5th grade, he does poorly in math and science.
His teachers recommend him for lower-level classes throughout
middle school in all subjects, and he's not given the chance to excel
elsewhere. This process is known as:
a. Tracking
b. Grade inflation
c. Feminism
d. Manifest function Answer: a. Tracking
◉ Asad's first grade class is diverse: there are two students from
Korea, five students from South America, two students from the
United States, three students from Kuwait, a student from Mexico,
two students from England, and five students from western Europe.
Asad's class is:
a. Segregated
b. Pluralistic
c. Assimilated
d. Profiled Answer: b. Pluralistic
, ◉ Child labor and sweatshops have existed since the Industrial
Revolution and even before that. Many products sold today are
created in these sweatshops, even though, living in the 21st century,
we like to think we are above such practices. What is one practical
way we can try and stop multinational companies from using such
labor?
a. We can ignore the problem because it will eventually go away.
b. We can trust that the CEOs and the members of the board of the
companies will do the right thing.
c. We can justify such practices because they are legal in other
countries.
d. We can be responsible consumers and research products before
buying them. Answer: d. We can be responsible consumers and
research products before buying them.
◉ Which of the following best defines the term "globalization?"
a. The process of removing manufacturing and industrial sites from
foreign countries and returning them to the host country.
b. When products are assembled over the course of several
international transactions.
c. Long periods of recession followed by sharp economic upturn
worldwide.
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Why do sociologists find the study of family to be so important
when trying to grasp the mores and norms of a culture?
a. Families provide for each other as well as carry out and teach a
particular culture to other members of the family.
b. Families almost never reinforce the values of the society in which
they live, and thus can bring about change without much effort.
c. Families are so isolated from society at large that they become tiny
independent societies.
d. Families tend to be apathetic towards culture whereas young
unmarried people reinforce social rituals and ideologies. Answer: a.
Families provide for each other as well as carry out and teach a
particular culture to other members of the family.
◉ Sanchita worships three different and separate gods. Her religion
falls into which category?
a. Monotheism
b. Polytheism
c. Atheism
,d. Totemism Answer: b. Polytheism
◉ Which of the following is an example of convergence theory in
action?
a. Germany rebuilt its economy after World War II, creating more job
opportunities and prosperity for its citizens.
b. Following the decline of the automotive industry, Detroit became a
bankrupt city with large unemployment.
c. The suburbs of Paris became crime-infested after wealthier
citizens moved into the city, pushing the lower classes out of their
homes.
d. Washington DC has become a city to which many young people
flock because of its low unemployment rate and job opportunities.
Answer: a. Germany rebuilt its economy after World War II, creating
more job opportunities and prosperity for its citizens.
◉ Passing on one's heritage, possessions, and wealth is:
a. The right of the first born male in every country in the world.
b. The right of the first born female in every country in the world.
c. Generally based on lineage, which is defined by one's culture and
family.
,d. Generally based on one's relationship with one's younger siblings.
Answer: c. Generally based on lineage, which is defined by one's
culture and family.
◉ When Ahmed is in 5th grade, he does poorly in math and science.
His teachers recommend him for lower-level classes throughout
middle school in all subjects, and he's not given the chance to excel
elsewhere. This process is known as:
a. Tracking
b. Grade inflation
c. Feminism
d. Manifest function Answer: a. Tracking
◉ Asad's first grade class is diverse: there are two students from
Korea, five students from South America, two students from the
United States, three students from Kuwait, a student from Mexico,
two students from England, and five students from western Europe.
Asad's class is:
a. Segregated
b. Pluralistic
c. Assimilated
d. Profiled Answer: b. Pluralistic
, ◉ Child labor and sweatshops have existed since the Industrial
Revolution and even before that. Many products sold today are
created in these sweatshops, even though, living in the 21st century,
we like to think we are above such practices. What is one practical
way we can try and stop multinational companies from using such
labor?
a. We can ignore the problem because it will eventually go away.
b. We can trust that the CEOs and the members of the board of the
companies will do the right thing.
c. We can justify such practices because they are legal in other
countries.
d. We can be responsible consumers and research products before
buying them. Answer: d. We can be responsible consumers and
research products before buying them.
◉ Which of the following best defines the term "globalization?"
a. The process of removing manufacturing and industrial sites from
foreign countries and returning them to the host country.
b. When products are assembled over the course of several
international transactions.
c. Long periods of recession followed by sharp economic upturn
worldwide.
