PFHS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Kim recently accepted her first job at a fast food restaurant. Her boss offered her the
lowest amount of money allowed by the government. How would this wage be
classified? - ANSWER-minimum wage
Which is an example of a mission statement for a human services organization? -
ANSWER-to inspire and empower people affected by poverty
The Ali family's household income allows them to meet the needs of family members,
save money, and pay bills. The wage earners most likely make what type of income? -
ANSWER-living wage
Which allow human services workers to prove they are competent to perform job duties,
and, in some cases, may be required to keep their job? - ANSWER-licenses,
certifications, and credentials
Which human services career pathway includes occupations related to helping disabled,
elderly, impoverished, or other underrepresented populations to secure housing,
employment, financial assistance, or other social services? - ANSWER-family and
community services
Which human services career pathway includes occupations related to the nurturing or
teaching of infants and young children in a variety of public and private settings? -
ANSWER-early childhood services
Which career pathway best suits someone who understands psychology and enjoys
working to help people with decisions and problems? - ANSWER-counseling and
mental health services
The Hernandez family, along with many families in their community, recently
experienced the total loss of their home, as well as food insecurity and traumatic stress
symptoms. What disadvantage condition did they most likely experience? - ANSWER-
natural disaster
Jessica evaluates childcare centers across the state of North Carolina to make sure
they are meeting minimum guidelines. Which organizer sets those guidelines? -
ANSWER-nc division of child development and early education
A tech company is interviewing two candidates for a job. Once the first round of
interviews is over, the company dismisses the elderly candidate and keeps the younger
candidate although their skills are comparable. The tech company is discriminating
based on what diversity factor? - ANSWER-age
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Kim recently accepted her first job at a fast food restaurant. Her boss offered her the
lowest amount of money allowed by the government. How would this wage be
classified? - ANSWER-minimum wage
Which is an example of a mission statement for a human services organization? -
ANSWER-to inspire and empower people affected by poverty
The Ali family's household income allows them to meet the needs of family members,
save money, and pay bills. The wage earners most likely make what type of income? -
ANSWER-living wage
Which allow human services workers to prove they are competent to perform job duties,
and, in some cases, may be required to keep their job? - ANSWER-licenses,
certifications, and credentials
Which human services career pathway includes occupations related to helping disabled,
elderly, impoverished, or other underrepresented populations to secure housing,
employment, financial assistance, or other social services? - ANSWER-family and
community services
Which human services career pathway includes occupations related to the nurturing or
teaching of infants and young children in a variety of public and private settings? -
ANSWER-early childhood services
Which career pathway best suits someone who understands psychology and enjoys
working to help people with decisions and problems? - ANSWER-counseling and
mental health services
The Hernandez family, along with many families in their community, recently
experienced the total loss of their home, as well as food insecurity and traumatic stress
symptoms. What disadvantage condition did they most likely experience? - ANSWER-
natural disaster
Jessica evaluates childcare centers across the state of North Carolina to make sure
they are meeting minimum guidelines. Which organizer sets those guidelines? -
ANSWER-nc division of child development and early education
A tech company is interviewing two candidates for a job. Once the first round of
interviews is over, the company dismisses the elderly candidate and keeps the younger
candidate although their skills are comparable. The tech company is discriminating
based on what diversity factor? - ANSWER-age
