HCS Final Exam Review Questions and Answers
1.) Name 5 Human Resources
Any human being
Mom
Dad
Crossing Guard
Deli person
Lunch lady
Cousin
Brother
Policeman
2. How many cups are there in a set of measuring cups?
There are 4 cups in a set of measuring cups
1 cup
½ cup
1/3 cup
Ό cup
3. How many glasses of water should you be drinking in a day?
You should be drinking at least (8) 8oz glasses each day (64 ozs a day)
4. Name 5 Material Resources
Anything other than a human being
Book
Desk
Dog
Paper
Pen
Internet
Computer
Game
TV
5. What is the difference between a wage and a salary?
A wage is a set amount that you are paid each hour. You earn overtime for any hours over 40 that you work.
A salary is a set amount that you are paid for a set period of time irregardless of the number of hours you work. You do not earn overtime
6. What is the correct abbreviation for teaspoon?
The correct abbreviation for teaspoon is
tsp or t
7. What are deductions? List 4 examples of a deduction.
Deductions are amounts subtracted or taken out of your pay check. Some examples of deductions are Federal taxes, state taxes, FICA (social security) Child support, insurance, health insurance
8.) Working full time means you are working how many hours?
Full time means you are working 40 hours usually
9.) Define a goal. Name the types of goals?
A goal is something you plan to do be or have and for which you are willing to work
There are three types of goals
Short term
Long term
Visionary
10. What is fiber?
Fiber is plant material that our bodies can not break down.
It acts as a pipe cleaner for our intestines
11. What is the memo line of a check for?
The memo line is used to record the purpose of the check or the account number of the bill you are paying
For example
Uncle Charlies birthday
LIPA Account #00897979
12. How many ounces of the grain food group should you be eating in a day?
You should be eating 6 ozs of grains each day and at least 3oz should be whole grains
13.) How many calories does a child/teenager need?
A child/teenager needs 1600- 2500 calories per day
14.) What is a visionary goal? Why are they important?
A visionary goal is a goal that you are not likely to achieve but they are important because they make us strive to be better
15.) What is self concept?
The picture you have of yourself and the way you believe other people see you
16.)What is income?
Income is the money you receive regularly. For someone your age it can come from parents (allowance), family members (gifts), part time job
17.) What is sibling rivalry?
Sibling rivalry is competing for the attention and affection of a parent
18.) How do you calculate you pay for the day if you are being paid an hourly wage?
You multiply your wage per hour by the number of hours you worked
Example you worked 10 hours and make $7 per hour
10 x $7 = $70 for the day
19.) What is a check?
A check is a written order to the bank to pay the person or company named on the front of the check
20.) Name the smallest group of My Pyramid. How many servings should you eat from this group?
The smallest group in My Pyramid is the fats oils and sweets.
This group has no specific number of servings because you are to use them sparingly.
21.) Give 5 examples of the fruit group
Apples
Oranges
Bananas
Mangoes
Grapes
Raisins
Peaches
22.)How many servings of meat do you need each day? How many ounces is each serving?
You are supposed to eat about 5 ½ ozs of meat daily
There is no long a specific serving size but rather just a total for the day
Your total for the day will be about the size of a deck of playing cards
23.) What is a vegetarian?
A vegetarian is someone who does not eat fish, meat or poultry
24.) What is obesity?
Being 30 Lbs or more over your normal weight (determined by a doctor)
25.) How many eating disorders are there?
There are three eating disorders Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeating
26.) How can you raise your self esteem?
There are 9 ways to boost your self esteem:
1. accept yourself
2. dare to dream
3. be realistic
4. dont settle for what is
5. focus on your strengths,
6. turn to others for help
7. get involved
8. be proud of your accomplishments
9. believe in yourself.
27.) If you do not eat meat, poultry of fish, what can you substitute in this food group to get the protein you need?
If you are a vegetarian, you have to be careful to get enough protein in your diet!
You can substitute
Eggs
Dry beans
Nuts
Peanut Butter
28.) What is an amino acid?
An amino acid is the building block of protein
29.) What are carbohydrates? How many are there? What are they called?
Carbohydrates are the bodys main energy source.
There are 2 kinds of carbohydrates:
Simple (sugars) and Complex (starches) Carbohydrates
30.) How many essential amino acids are there? From where do you get them?
There are 9 essential amino acids. You MUST get them from the foods you eat.
31.) What is the correct abbreviation for cup?
The correct abbreviation for Cup is
C or c
32.) In communication, what are the responsibilities of the listener?
The responsibilities of the listener are: Hearing, Interpreting, Evaluating, Responding
33.) Name and briefly explain the various advertising techniques
Slogans a catchy phrase
Testimonials a famous person is used to promote the product
Play on fears implies the product can eliminate certain worries and concerns
Emotional makes you think you will be happier, healthy if you use the product
Image building conveys a positive message for a company or industry does not focus on a specific product
Factual provides information to make an informed choice
34.)What is Comparison Shopping?
Comparison Shopping is when you look at more than one store for a product comparing prices and services
35.)Is peer pressure always bad? Why or why not?
No it is not always bad. Sometimes a peer can influence your behavior in positive ways: study more, dont start smoking, etc.
36.)What is interest?
Interest is what a bank pays you to deposit your money with them.
37.) Problem solving has how many steps? What are they?
There are 3 steps to problem solving. They are
Prepare yourself,
Give yourself think time, and
Take the time to test the solution.
38.) Define decision
Decision is the act of making a choice.
39.) Who is Mouth Girl? Of what does she remind us?
Mouth girl reminds of the responsibilities of the speaker. She has no ears
because when you are speaking you are not listening
40.) What is a mineral? Give 3 examples
A mineral is like a spark plug it jump starts certain reactions in our bodies
Some examples of minerals are
Iron
Calcium
Potassium
Zinc
41.) Name 5 examples of a carbohydrate
Five examples of a carbohydrate are
Vegetables
Pasta
Crackers
Fruit
Fruit juices like orange or cranberry
Bread
Cereal
42.) Name 5 examples of a fat
Five examples of a fat are
Butter
Margarine
Shortening (Crisco)
Salad dressing
Mayonnaise
Oil
Lard
43.)What are the steps of decision making?
The 7 steps of decision making are :
identify the decision to be made
analyze your resources
list the alternatives
examine the alternatives
choose the best alternative
act on your decision
evaluate your decision.
44. What is a vitamin? Give 3 examples
A vitamin is like a spark plug in our bodies because it start certain chemical reactions
Some examples of vitamins are
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
45. What does preheating an oven mean? Why do we do it?
Preheating an oven means turning it on 15-20 minutes before you are planning to use it. We preheat it so that it can get up to the proper temperature.
46.) What is potential?
Potential is the possibility of becoming more than you are right now.
47.) Define a resource?
A resource is anything that helps us to accomplish something
48.)What is a transfat?
A transfat is a liquid fat to which hydrogen has been added and it has been spun at a high rate of speed and made into a solid
It adds shelf life to a product
It has been linked to various diseases and should be avoided
49.) What does leveling mean?
Leveling means removing the excess from a measuring cup or spoon with a straight edge like a knife
50.)What are some barriers to communication?
Some barriers to communication are:
Nagging
Preaching
Know-it-all
Gossiping
Interrupting
51.) One serving of bread is equal to how much?
One serving is approximately 1 oz or one slice
52.)What are some of the hidden dangers in the foods we eat?
Some of the hidden dangers are
Sugar
Sodium
Fat
53.) What damage can excessive sugar do to you?
Excessive sugar can cause tooth decay, and cause you to gain weight
54.) Name 5 examples of fats and oils
Mayonnaise, salad dressing, butter, margarine, olive oil, lard, canola oil, vegetable oil
55.) How many types of fat are there? Name them and give 2 examples of each
There are 2 types of fats; saturated and unsaturated fats. Saturated fats are solid at
room temperature: butter, margarine Unsaturated fats are liquid at room
temperature: olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil
56.)What is personality?
Personality is a combination of feelings, character traits, attitudes and habits that
you display to others
57.) What is heredity?
Heredity is the qualities and traits passed on from your parents and blood relatives
58.) What is cholesterol? Where does it come from? Why is high cholesterol a bad thing?
Cholesterol is a type of fat found in the body. Your body needs cholesterol of aid in digestion but it makes all it needs. You eat cholesterol in any animal product: meat, poultry, eggs, dairy (milk, cheese)
High Cholesterol is bad because it can cause heart disease
59.)Define verbal and non verbal communication and give 3 examples of each.
Verbal Communication is communication using the voice 3 examples are talking, singing, screaming, rapping.
Non verbal communication is communication without spoken words. It uses gestures, body language and facial expressions. 3 examples are waving, frowning, hands on hips, tapping foot
60.) What are carbohydrates? How many types of carbohydrates are there?
Carbohydrates are the bodys main source of energy. There are 2 types Simple and Complex
61.) What is sodium? Why is too much bad for you?
Sodium is salt. Too much salt in your diet raises your blood pressure and can lead to heart disease
62.) In communication, what are the responsibilities of the speaker?
In communication the responsibilities of the speaker are:
Think about your audience
Be clear and specific in what you say
Think before you talk
Speak clearly
63.) What is Ear Boy? Of what does he remind us?
Ear Boy is a picture of a boy without a mouth. He reminds of the the importance of listening. When we are listening we can not be talking
64.) If you want to lose weight, what do you have to do?
You have to decrease you calories and/or increase your activity or exercise
65.)What is the correct abbreviation for Tablespoon?
The correct abbreviation for Tablespoon is T or Tbsp
66.) Name 5 examples of a protein
Five examples of a protein are
Chicken
Steak
Duck
Eggs
Dry beans
Nuts
Turkey
Veal
Goat
67.) What will happen if you eat more calories than you spend?
If you eat more calories than you spend you will gain weight
68.) What influences our purchases?
Several things influence our purchases:
Income
Job
Environment
Peers
Advertising
Personal interests
69.)What do you have to be concerned with when shopping at a garage or yard sale?
Merchandise is used
Merchandise is sold as is
No refunds
No returns
70.)What is a consumer?
A consumer is someone who buys and uses goods and services
71.) What is a good? What is a service?
A good is a material object For example
Tires, a chair, a car, a sweater, a house
A service is something that is done for you . For example
A haircut
Any restaurant meal
Pizza
Internet account
Cable account
72.) When writing a check what do you have to remember?
Date all checks with the date you are writing the check
Write in ink (preferably in black or blue)
Write all change in fraction form
Sign your name in script
73.)What are some advantages to shopping in a neighborhood store?
They have clerks to help you
May offer services like delivery
May stock specialized goods that are specific to the area residents/customers
74.)What is FDIC?
FDIC stands for Federal Deposit insurance Corporation and assures depositors that their money is protected in the event that a bank closes.
You are insured up to $100,000 per depositor
75.) Compare and contrast debit and credit cards.
Debit cards
Same as cash
Never get a bill at the end of the month
Money is automatically taken from the account
Never charged a late charge or finance charge
Makes it harder to overspend
Credit cards
Allows to to buy now pay later
Get a bill at the end of the month
Can be charged late fees and finance charges if balance is not paid in full by the due date
Easy to overspend
76.) What are the 6 pillars of character?
The six pillars of character are:
Citizenship
Responsibility
Respect
Trustworthiness
Caring
Fairness
77.) When opening a checking account, what do you receive from the bank?
You get two things from the bank when you open a checking account
Checks and
A check register (a booklet to record deposits, fees, ATM transactions and checks written)
78.) When shopping using the internet or mail order, of what do you have to be aware?
You have to be aware of:
Shipping is not included
You have to pay to return items
You have to pay to have exchanged items sent to you
Because you can not feel the items you have to rely on descriptions or word of mouth
79.)What is a finance charge?
A finance charge is interest that a bank charges YOU when you are
buying something on credit and making monthly payments or
Failed to pay your credit card balance in full
80.) When do you qualify for overtime? What is the formula?
You qualify for overtime if
You are being paid a wage
You work more than 40 hours in a week
81.) The formula for calculating overtime is a 2 part formula:
(Hourly wage x 40) + (hrs. over 40 x wage x 1.5)