FACS PRAXIS PRACTICE TEST Questions With Accurate
Answers
Which of the following characteristics of a ready-made garment best indicates high quality construction?
A. Stiff interfacing
B. Darts with "dimples" at the points
C. The use of monofilament nylon thread
D. Seam allowances of at least one-half inch
E. Large buttonholes - Accurate answers D. A seam allowance should be at least 1/2" wide
A. Is wrong because the weight of the interfacing should depend on the weight of the fabric and the
purpose of the garment, not its quality.
B. Is wrong because darts with "dimples" at the tips show improper stitching, inadequate pressing, or
both.
C. Is wrong because monofilament nylon thread is stiff and inflexible and can melt when ironed.
E is wrong because large buttonholes can allow buttons to become unfastened.
The chief function of carbohydrate-rich foods is to
A. Add bulk to the diet
B. Balance food intake
C. Supply energy
D. Provide vitamins
E. Make fats more digestible - Accurate answers C. Carbohydrates are important in the diet
because they provide. Ready source of energy.
Which of the following is generally considered to be the most important principle in designing an
efficient kitchen?
A. The work areas should be arranged in a triangular pattern.
B. The range should be an outside wall.
C. The sink should face a window.
D. There should be direct access to the outdoors.
E. There should be adequate counter space next to the refrigerator. - Accurate answers A. Because
the preparation of a meal requires walking between the work areas (sink, stove, refrigerator) many
times, you want a triangular pattern.
The experience of programs such as American Council to Improve Our Neighborhoods and Habitat for
Humanity suggests that which of the following is most important in the success of efforts designed to
improve existing housing in inner cities?
A. Modification of local zoning ordinances.
B. Availability of federal funds for renovation.
C. Support from local building trades unions.
, D. Easing of credit for construction loans.
E. Involvement of local citizens and community leaders. - Accurate answers E. These Programs as
well as community block grants and other community-based efforts, suggest that the involvement of
citizens and community leaders is a critical factor in the success of any housing improvement programs.
Evidence of a major change in the structure of families in the US in recent years is provided by a
substantial increase in the number of:
A. Blended families
B. Extended families
C. Nuclear families
D. Polyandrous marriages
E. Polygynous marriages - Accurate answers A. Families formed when a widowed or divorces
person with or without children, remarries another person who may or may not have children, are
blended families.
Unit pricing enables the consumer to:
A. Buy the best quality items in neighborhood convenience stores
B. Purchase the proper number of units of food per person
C. Identify the number of items sold in a unit
D. Check the marked price against the price of sale merchandise
E. Compare the price per unit of items sold in different quantities - Accurate answers E. The unit
price is the cost of an item per unit of measurement such as an ounce or quart. This type of price
information enables the consumer to determine which of several sizes or brands of the same product
costs least per unit.
At which of the following time periods in Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages is the primary psychological
conflict that of identity versus role confusion?
A. Infancy
B. Years 3-5 1/2
C. Years 5 1/2 to 12
D. Adolescence
E. Early adulthood - Accurate answers D.
MONTHLY PAYMENT COMPARISIONS, 4 YEAR LOAN AMOUNTS
RATES $7000. $9000. $11,000. $13000.
7.5%. 169.23. 217.61. 265.97. 341.32
7.75%. 170.07. 218.66. 267.26. 315.85
8.00%. 170.89. 219.72. 268.54. 317.37
8.25%. 171.71. 220.77. 269.83. 318.90
A family intends to purchase a new car for $11,000. They will make a down payment of $2,000 and will
pay off the loan over a 4 year period. According to the table, how much money will the save over the 4
year loan if they are able to finance the car at 7.5% instead of 7.75%?
Answers
Which of the following characteristics of a ready-made garment best indicates high quality construction?
A. Stiff interfacing
B. Darts with "dimples" at the points
C. The use of monofilament nylon thread
D. Seam allowances of at least one-half inch
E. Large buttonholes - Accurate answers D. A seam allowance should be at least 1/2" wide
A. Is wrong because the weight of the interfacing should depend on the weight of the fabric and the
purpose of the garment, not its quality.
B. Is wrong because darts with "dimples" at the tips show improper stitching, inadequate pressing, or
both.
C. Is wrong because monofilament nylon thread is stiff and inflexible and can melt when ironed.
E is wrong because large buttonholes can allow buttons to become unfastened.
The chief function of carbohydrate-rich foods is to
A. Add bulk to the diet
B. Balance food intake
C. Supply energy
D. Provide vitamins
E. Make fats more digestible - Accurate answers C. Carbohydrates are important in the diet
because they provide. Ready source of energy.
Which of the following is generally considered to be the most important principle in designing an
efficient kitchen?
A. The work areas should be arranged in a triangular pattern.
B. The range should be an outside wall.
C. The sink should face a window.
D. There should be direct access to the outdoors.
E. There should be adequate counter space next to the refrigerator. - Accurate answers A. Because
the preparation of a meal requires walking between the work areas (sink, stove, refrigerator) many
times, you want a triangular pattern.
The experience of programs such as American Council to Improve Our Neighborhoods and Habitat for
Humanity suggests that which of the following is most important in the success of efforts designed to
improve existing housing in inner cities?
A. Modification of local zoning ordinances.
B. Availability of federal funds for renovation.
C. Support from local building trades unions.
, D. Easing of credit for construction loans.
E. Involvement of local citizens and community leaders. - Accurate answers E. These Programs as
well as community block grants and other community-based efforts, suggest that the involvement of
citizens and community leaders is a critical factor in the success of any housing improvement programs.
Evidence of a major change in the structure of families in the US in recent years is provided by a
substantial increase in the number of:
A. Blended families
B. Extended families
C. Nuclear families
D. Polyandrous marriages
E. Polygynous marriages - Accurate answers A. Families formed when a widowed or divorces
person with or without children, remarries another person who may or may not have children, are
blended families.
Unit pricing enables the consumer to:
A. Buy the best quality items in neighborhood convenience stores
B. Purchase the proper number of units of food per person
C. Identify the number of items sold in a unit
D. Check the marked price against the price of sale merchandise
E. Compare the price per unit of items sold in different quantities - Accurate answers E. The unit
price is the cost of an item per unit of measurement such as an ounce or quart. This type of price
information enables the consumer to determine which of several sizes or brands of the same product
costs least per unit.
At which of the following time periods in Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages is the primary psychological
conflict that of identity versus role confusion?
A. Infancy
B. Years 3-5 1/2
C. Years 5 1/2 to 12
D. Adolescence
E. Early adulthood - Accurate answers D.
MONTHLY PAYMENT COMPARISIONS, 4 YEAR LOAN AMOUNTS
RATES $7000. $9000. $11,000. $13000.
7.5%. 169.23. 217.61. 265.97. 341.32
7.75%. 170.07. 218.66. 267.26. 315.85
8.00%. 170.89. 219.72. 268.54. 317.37
8.25%. 171.71. 220.77. 269.83. 318.90
A family intends to purchase a new car for $11,000. They will make a down payment of $2,000 and will
pay off the loan over a 4 year period. According to the table, how much money will the save over the 4
year loan if they are able to finance the car at 7.5% instead of 7.75%?
