FTCE Practice Test Family and
Consumer Science
"Analyze physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual development" -
ANSWER-Area of Study 12.01 of the Family and Consumer Sciences National
Standards is Human Development. In this area, Content Standard 12.1 is: "Analyze
principles of human growth and development across the life span.
"Demonstrate fashion, apparel, and textile products " - ANSWER-The National
Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education includes Textiles, Fashion,
and Apparel as Area of Study 16.0. In this area, one competency is: "Explain the ways
in which fabric, texture, pattern, and finish can affect visual appearance"
"Demonstrate measuring, estimating, ordering, purchasing, pricing, and repurposing
skills - ANSWER-Housing and Interior Designs is Area of study 11.0 of the National
Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences. In this area, content standard 11.3 is
"Apply housing and interior design knowledge, skills, and process to meet specific
design needs."
"Demonstrate standard procedures for receiving and storage of raw and prepared food."
- ANSWER-In the Family and Consumer Sciences National Standards, under Area of
Study 9.0, Food Science. Diabetics, and Nutrition, which of the following is a
competency under content standard 9.2, " Apply risk management procedures to food
safety, food testing, and sanitation"
"Demonstrates procedures for assuring guest or customer safety" - ANSWER-Area of
Study 10.0, Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation of the Family and Consumer Sciences
National Standards includes Content Standard 10.2: "Demonstrate procedures applied
to safety, security, and environmental issues."
100 milligrams - ANSWER-Sodium and chloride are major minerals: every day a lesson
should consume of each
13.6: "Demonstrate standard that guide behavior in interpersonal relationships." -
ANSWER-The National Standards for Family and Consumer Science included
Interpersonal Relationships, which is Area Of study 13.0. This area includes the
following competency: "Apply critical thinking and ethical standards when making
judgements and taking action."
14.1: "Analyze factors that influence nutrition and wellness practices across the life
span" - ANSWER-Nutrition and Wellness, which is Area of Study 14.0 of the National
Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education, includes this competency:
"Explain physically, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual components of
individual and family wellness."
,15.2 Evaluate parenting practices that maximize human growth and development -
ANSWER-In the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences EductIon,
Parenting is Area of study 15.0. One of the competencies in Parenting is : " Apply
communication strategies that promote positive self-esteem in Family members"
1899 - ANSWER-Historically, Family and Consumer Sciences began
1914 - ANSWER-The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) established
A gap analysis - ANSWER-Needs assessment for a family and consume science
program should begin with this... The performance of the class is compared to the
performance of students at leading schools.
A goal is well defined - ANSWER-The members of a family are more likely to be
motivated when
According to models of developmental tasks at various life stages m, when is an adult
most likely to develop a perspective related to death - ANSWER-Around 60-75
Affective domain - ANSWER-An activity that requires students to describe their ideal
home falls within the...
Analyze energy efficient methods - ANSWER-Under National Standards for Family and
Consumer Sciences Area of Study 5.0, Facilities Management and Maintenance,
content standard 5.2 is "Demonstrating planning, organizing, and maintaining an
efficient housekeeping operation for residential or commercial facilities."
Angora - ANSWER-Another high-end wool made from the long hairs of angora rabbit
Anomy - ANSWER-Piaget used this term to mean that a child's social and moral
development was not regulated, either by self or by others
Apraxia - ANSWER-Is. learning disability that inhibits the ability to coordinate
movements to accomplish a particular goal
Asymmetrical balance - ANSWER-The arrangement of unlike elements that
nevertheless creates a balance when looked as a whole
At the closing of the home sale - ANSWER-A home buyer gets warranty d insurance
coverage for the home when...
Attention - ANSWER-According to Bandura, this condition of modeling of behaviors
requires the observational learner to attend to behavior modeled.
, Authoritarian - ANSWER-According to Baumrind, this parenting style is overly
controlling and rigidly while lacking warmth
Authotritative - ANSWER-According to Baumrind, this parenting style is ideal in its
combination of high standards,clear expectations, reasoned discipline, and warmth and
nurturance. Parents give children balanced amounts of independence and guidance,
respect and love and firmness and kindness.
Autonomy - ANSWER-Piaget used this term to mean regulation by the self
Avoiding communications that are incorrect or misleading - ANSWER-Under the
Integrity of principle of the AAFCS statement of Priciples of professional practice in its
code of ethics
Be prepared for typical interview questions whether they ask or not - ANSWER-
Something that a job applicant should do for an interview
Best reflects a principle of effective classroom management - ANSWER-Classroom
management should teach students to manage their own behaviors
Betty Lamp - ANSWER-The symbol of the AAFCs and A colonial lighting innovation
Black stain - ANSWER-Fabric is best for blocking sunlight
Blamers - ANSWER-Hide Homer insecurities by attacking the others
Both Catherine Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe - ANSWER-Pioneered domestic
Sciences before the home economics movement began
Bread, cereal, rice and pasta - ANSWER-From which food group should the most daily
servings be taken
Brokerage firms want to hire qualified financial planners, who are among FCS
graduates - ANSWER-Regarding financial institutions, the current status for FCS
graduates
By helping them make informed decisions - ANSWER-The ultimate and overall goal of
professionals in FCS is to help people improve their quality of living
Carded - ANSWER-The garment is made of short and thick cotton fibers
Carded - ANSWER-The garment is made of short and thick cotton fibers
Career, Community, and Family Connections - ANSWER-The National Standards for
Family and Consumer Sciences competency that analyzed how career decisions can
affect the balance between family life and work