FACS Praxis Practice Test(This test is
the sample test It is to be used to study
for the Family and Consumer Science
Praxis Test)2023
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 - Answer 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 - Answer 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. - Answer 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.
, FACS Praxis Practice Test(This test is
the sample test It is to be used to study
for the Family and Consumer Science
Praxis Test)2023
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. - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer 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
the sample test It is to be used to study
for the Family and Consumer Science
Praxis Test)2023
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 - Answer 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 - Answer 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. - Answer 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.
, FACS Praxis Practice Test(This test is
the sample test It is to be used to study
for the Family and Consumer Science
Praxis Test)2023
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. - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer 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
