FACS Praxis Practice Test Questions and Answers Already Passed
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 - 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 - 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. - 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. - 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 - 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
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 - 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 - 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. - 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. - 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 - 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
