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Test #1 Revision.

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The global demand for a country's agricultural product decreases and a number of people lose their jobs. This type of unemployment is

a)

Technological

b)

Structural

c)

Seasonal

d)

Cyclical

2.

Most Workers in the Caribbean are employed in the primary industries. This means they

a)

work in manufacturing industries

b)

help to promote local industries

c)

work in tourism

d)

produce raw materials for industry and local consumption

3.

A large number of people in a country are employed rearing cattle. However, there was a drastic change in the demand for beef which was replaced by the demand for chicken. Lots of people who reared cattle are now unemployed. This type of unemployment is referred to as_____________?

a)

seasonal

b)

cyclical

c)

frictional

d)

structural

4.

Leeana is a university graduate in civil engineering. She is employed as an office secretary. Which term best describes her position?

a)

unemployed

b)

over employed

c)

under employed

d)

employed

5.

Which of the following categories of people are underemployed?

a)

Those who will not accept jobs for which they are overqualified

b)

Those pursuing full time tertiary education

c)

qualified persons who accept temporary jobs because permanent jobs are unavailable

d)

college graduates who are awaiting the results of their applications for jobs

6.

Unemployment can be reduced by

a)

increasing agricultural production

b)

importing more foods

c)

the creation of technology in industries which used to be labor intensive

d)

encouraging more immigrants to come and live in our country

7.

People who work in factories are said to be part of the

a)

Primary Sector

b)

Secondary Sector

c)

Tertiary Sector

d)

Technical Sector

8.

The branch of the government that consists of the various law courts with magistrates and judges is known as the

a)

legislature

b)

executive

c)

Judiciary

9.

The branch of the government that consists of the cabinet which includes the prime minister and other ministers is known as the

a)

legislative branch.

b)

executive branch

c)

judiciary branch.

d)

parliament

10.

Social services are offered by the government is about improving the quality of life, especially those

a)

who are underemployed.

b)

who are least able to help themselves.

c)

who are studying.

d)

who are employed

11.

Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to the development of human resources?

a)

Education

b)

Sports

c)

Unemployment

d)

Scholarships

12.

All of the following are examples of primary healthcare EXCEPT

a)

safe drinking water

b)

vaccines

c)

environmental sanitation

d)

hospitals, clinics and health centers

13.

All of the following are to be considered when choosing a career EXCEPT

a)

availability of work.

b)

levels of wages and salaries expected.

c)

hours of work.

d)

gender capacity

14.

All of the following are functions of the government EXCEPT

a)

maintains law and order

b)

provide social services

c)

maintain people by giving them weekly allowances

15.

The first-past-the-post system means that

a)

the party with the most votes forms the government

b)

A person who already has a seat in parliament cannot stand again

c)

a candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins a seat in government

16.

When a minister is said to have a portfolio, this means she or he has

a)

large amounts of paper to carry

b)

responsibility for running a government department

c)

the power to pass legislation

d)

the authority to appoint a high court judge