1. On which concept is the cross-cultural undertaking advocated by anthropologists and sociologists based in order to prevent ethnocentrism?
a. Acculturation c. Cultural relativism
b. Ethical relativism d. Global solidarity
Ans: c
2. Matter exists in the form of units which can be classified in hierarchies or organizational levels. Which of the following units shows a correct hierarchical organization?
a. Cell-tissue-organ-system-organism
b. Solids-liquids-gases-plasma
c. Atom-molecule-element-compound-mixture
d. Protons-neutrons-electrons-ions
Ans: a
3. Which of the following statements best explains recruitment?
a. It is the process of ensuring that competent people are available
b. It is the process of obtaining qualified applicants for a job
c. It is a process of obtaining qualified applicants for promotion
d. It is a process of hiring and firing
Ans: b
4. What is the reason why the staff wages for the retailer and wholesaler are not considered as the direct cost?
a. Because one person generally sells many different products
b. Because cost is not linked to the acquisition of raw materials
c. Because staff wages are taken from the income of the company
d. Because the direct costs have to be attributed proportionally
Ans: b
5. A person in a dark room looking through a window can clearly see a person outside in the daylight. But a person outside cannot see the person inside. Why does this happen?
a. Sunlight is not bright as the other sources of light
b. There is not enough light being reflected off the person in the room
c. Light rays cannot pass through the window twice
d. Outside light does not pass through windows.
Ans: b
6. Since the family is the basic unit in democracy, home economics education needs to be based upon _____.
a. Cooperation as individual and in group
b. Sharing and cooperation
c. Democratic principle
d. Many cultures of families and democracies
Ans: b
7. Happiness is different from pleasure in being an abiding consequence or result which is not destroyed even by the presence of pain. The best illustration of this principle is ______.
a. Mother giving birth
b. A jackpot winner collecting his prize
c. Engaged couple getting married
d. Student topping the board examination
Ans: a
8. Which of the following is another illustration of happiness?
a. A family dining at a 5-star hotel
b. A family looking at their crops ready for harvest
c. A family on their way to a vacation holiday
d. A family admiring their newly bought car
Ans: b
9. Which antidote would have a similar effect if vinegar or citrus juice were not available?
a. Raw egg white c. Vegetable oil
b. Water d. Milk
Ans: a
10. A radio with a strong electromagnetic would not be placed near the navigation instruments on a plane or ship because ____________.
a. the radio would draw too much electrical energy, causing the electrical system of the ship or plane to discharge
b. the accuracy of the compass would be affected by the magnetic field established by the radio electromagnet
c. the radio wouldn’t work because of electrical interference
d. none of these
Ans: b
11. Students after a long summer vacation hardly return to usual study habits. This situation is a post-vacation carry over. It takes two to three weeks to be in such situation. What post-vacation theory is advanced?
a. Post-vacation should be extended by 4 weeks
b. Vacation is worth doing
c. Pre-vacation plans are necessary
d. Post vacation habits should be ignored
