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Independent Living Pretest

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Being able to make friends represents which type of growth?

a)

Physical growth

b)

Social growth

c)

Emotional growth

d)

Intellectual growth

2.

What is the term for a group of people who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption?

.. . .

a)

Brothers and sisters

b)

Family

c)

Generation

d)

Friends

3.

Which, trait comes from the environment?

a)

Hairstyle.

b)

Bone structure

c)

Eye color

d)

Height

4.

What is the term that describes how someone thinks of themselves?

a)

Self-concept

b)

Reputation

c)

Personality

d)

None of the above

5.

Which of these skills is required to be a good manager?

a)

creative thinking

b)

linear thinking

c)

limited thinking

d)

short-term thinking

6.

What family challenge would most likely be considered a crisis?

a)

arrival of a foster child

b)

flood ruining the family house

c)

moving to a new state

d)

a parent remarrying

7.

Which of these items can typically be safely stored in the refrigerator the longest?

a)

cold cuts

b)

pie

c)

poultry

d)

hard cheese

8.

The risk of which of these situations increases when you use a single cutting board to cut up chicken, fruits, and vegetables?

a)

The food can lose some of its nutrients.

b)

You are more likely to get cut or injured.

c)

Bacterial cross-contamination can occur.

d)

The taste of the food can be ruined.

9.

Which of these behaviors is not a recommended stress management technique?

a)

eating tasty foods

b)

learning to say no

c)

planning ahead

d)

sharing thoughts and feelings with someone you trust

10.

Which of these is not a safe way to thaw food?

a)

Place it in the refrigerator.

b)

Place it in cold water inside a leak-proof plastic bag.

c)

Use a microwave on a low setting

d)

Place it on the counter at room temperature.

11.

What can Body Mass Index tell you?

a)

if your body is flexible

b)

if you are under excess stress

c)

if you are underweight or overweigh

d)

none of the above

12.

Which of these vehicles probably gets the highest gas mileage?

a)

pickup truck

b)

full-sized family car

c)

sport utility vehicle

d)

hybrid electric vehicle

13.

Which of these guides your spending?

a)

your family

b)

your needs and wants

c)

the media

d)

all of the above

14.

What safety tip should you follow when using knives?

a)

Always place your knives flat when washing them in the dishwasher.

b)

Make a cut by moving the knife blade toward your fingers

c)

Always hold a knife by its handle.

d)

Insert cutting blades into an appliance immediately after plugging it in.

15.

What is an example of a learning disability?

a)

aggressiveness

b)

withdrawal from others

c)

reduced vision

d)

difficulty in understanding language

16.

Being underweight is most likely to increase your chances of which of the following?

a)

anemia

b)

heart disease

c)

diabetes

d)

damage to joints

17.

What is not a useful tip for managing time?

a)

Keep your schedule as full as possible.

b)

Make a daily or weekly to-do list.

c)

Learn to say no.

d)

Build flexibility into your schedule.

18.

What is not a good option for dealing with misbehavior?

a)

enforce consequences

b)

give reminders

c)

always punish

d)

redirect behavior

19.

Which of these is a sign of negative peer pressure?

a)

insults

b)

aggressive behavior

c)

intimidation

d)

all of the above

20.

You want a shirt that is soft and warm and resists wrinkling and fading. What fabric would be your best bet?

a)

acetate

b)

acrylic

c)

rayon

d)

spandex

21.

Which of these is a primary color?

a)

green

b)

blue

c)

orange

d)

purple

22.

Bin is unwilling to learn any new skills, such as playing a music instrument or a new sport. What is the most

likely cause of this situation?

a)

He has low self-esteem.

b)

He has supportive friends.

c)

He has perseverance.

d)

He does not like to procrastinate.

23.

Which of these is true concerning store return policies?

a)

Some stores do not give refunds, only store credit.

b)

Most stores set time limits on returning items.

c)

Returned items must be undamaged.

d)

all of the above

24.

What fabric is most likely to be used in formal clothing?

a)

corduroy

b)

bulky wool

c)

silk

d)

flannel

25.

You are somewhat overweight and want to buy clothes that will make you appear slimmer. Which of the

following design elements should you wear?

a)

horizontal stripes, full shape, and bulky fabrics

b)

natural shape, bulky fabric, and dark colors

c)

tubular shape, horizontal stripes, and bright colors

d)

vertical stripes, tubular shape, and fabrics with a dull finish

26.

Which of these is an example of a hidden cost that you might encounter?

a)

A hair dryer is not safe to use.

b)

It will cost you $30 to have a chair shipped to your house.

c)

A dishwasher has a limited, rather than a full, warranty.

d)

A toaster is going on sale next week for $10 off.

27.

What is a good tip when buying fruit?

a)

Select fruit that is relatively light in weight for its size.

b)

Look for fruit that has a healthy color and no bruises.

c)

Buy fruit that has little stick-on labels indicating when it was picked.

d)

Make sure the fruit is very soft to the touch

28.

What is an example of good character?

a)

cheating on a literature test

b)

helping your elderly neighbor by mowing her lawn

c)

ignoring a new student in your class because he is overweight

d)

keeping the extra change that a salesperson gives you by mistake

29.

What kind of expense is rent?

a)

fixed

b)

flexible

c)

marginal

d)

leased

30.

Which of these is an example of a major appliance?

a)

cutting board

b)

stove

c)

food processor

d)

measuring cups

31.

The slip of paper you fill out when you want to PUT money INTO your bank account

a)

deposit slip

b)

check register

c)

withdrawal slip

d)

statement

32.

In a banking, this means how much money.


account


balance


cash


amount

a)

account

b)

balance

c)

cash

d)

amount

33.

paper and coins

a)

currency

b)

credit

c)

checks

d)

none of the above

34.

What is the name for the person who handles transactions at a bank?

a)

Banker

b)

Teller

c)

Manager

d)

None of the above?

35.

How many teaspoons in a tablespoon?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

1

d)

5