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WorksheetsHSC CAFS Quiz
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
A bibliography is provided in a research project because it
Organises non-essential information
Gives credit to authors and sources of data that were used in the project
Contains important supplementary material
Presents research knowledge in a written report
A sense of identity is:
A persons idea of who they are
An individual’s characteristics, strengths and weaknesses
Judgements and feelings about one’s own value and worth
A mental image of oneself
What is the purpose of reviewing existing literature before commencing research?
To annotate associated journal articles
To discuss the weakness of prior research
Gain an understanding of the existing research relevant to a topic or area of study
To conduct a statistical analysis of existing research data
A foster parent is someone who:
Temporarily cares for a child, until the child is able to live with their parent(s) again
Is legally responsible for a child until they turn 18
Is the biological relative of a child
Cares for a child for a short period and is the lawful custodian for the child during this time
A disability:
Is an illness that can be seen
Only impacts a small number of Australians
Is any limitation, restriction or impairment which restricts everyday activities and has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least six months
Confines people to a wheelchair
Refer to the graph for question 6
Which of the following statements is correct?
Disability prevalence is higher in young people
Disability prevalence is higher in males than females
Disability prevalence decreases with age
Disability prevalence increases with age
A local council wants to gather research data about the mode of transport used for the journey to work by people in their electorate.
Which of the following research methods is most suitable for this research topic?
Questionnaire
Interview
Observation
Survey
The term ‘bias’ in research is defined as:
A distortion of research data to favour a particular result or conclusion
The research methods measures what it is intended to measure
Research results that can be repeated
Consistency in research results
A disadvantage of observations as a research method is
It provides rich data
It can be time consuming
It provides quantitative data only
Data is collected at the time it occurs
Which of the following best describes the IVF process for a biological mother?
IVF is the process where fertilization takes place inside the fallopian tube
IVF is the process where another woman donates her egg and carries the baby for the mother
IVF is the process of fertilising eggs with sperm outside of the human body
IVF is the process followed when a mother is unable to care for her baby
Which of the following is a counselling service for youth?
Dementia support hotline
Karitane
Emergency 000
Kids Helpline
Which of the following statements best describes the concept of person first language?
Person first language is when a person is labelled according to their disability
Person first language is a broad method of classifying all people with disabilities
Person first language is a philosophy of putting individuals before their disability
Persons first language describes the words used by people that marginalise people with disabilities
Which of the following best describes the function of counselling?
To provide support and guidance for parents or carers
To provide an educational service that supports working parents and carer
To provide respite care to parents and carers
To provide parents and carers with an informal support network
What is the main reason individuals often take on the role of a primary carer?
Emotional obligation
To receive Federal government support payments
Legislative requirements
To secure professional employment
Which of the following statements is true about youth in Australia?
Young people are the largest age group in Australia
The majority of young people are female
Young people do not value physical or mental health
Young people make up 13% of the total population
Which of the following are examples of informal carers?
Centrelink, babysitter, preschool
Grandparents, parent help line, teachers
Relatives, friends, neighbours
Nanny, playgroup, health centre nurse
Read the quote below to answer question 17.
“Having a baby is one of the most exciting times in your life. Start your budget with your current income and expenses. Add the extra expenses you'll have once the baby arrives (nappies, baby food, nursery equipment etc) and make adjustments for any changes to your income if you or your partner takes time off work.”
https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/life-events-and-you/life-events/having-a-baby)
This is an example of:
Modifying the physical environment to prepare for parenthood
Building a positive relationship with your partner
Changing health behaviours to prepare for parenthood
Organising finances to prepare for becoming a parent
A mother of two high-school aged school children informs her children each year that:
“Grades less than an ‘A’ are unacceptable and playing a musical instrument is compulsory”. She does not allow them to attend play dates, school camps, sleep-overs, watch TV or play computer games. The mother chooses the extra-curricular activities for her children”.
This is an example of what style of parenting?
Authoritarian
Democratic
Permissive/indulgent
Negligent
1. A 2020 Australian Bureau of Statistics survey found that compared with other households, people with disabilities are less likely to live where their needs to nominated services and facilities are met.
As such, which of the following factors affecting access to services was identified in the report?
Staffing
Location
Opening hours
Confidentiality
Which factors are most likely to restrict access to services for youth?
Gender and education
Culture and first language spoken
Energy and staffing
Confidentiality and location
Which of the following is an example of a biological parent?
A long-term foster mother
A stepfather of a 12 year old
A 16 year old who has given birth
A couple who adopted a child as a newborn
Which of the following is an example of a primary carer?
An aged care nurse caring for a dementia patient
A wife caring for her husband who has a mobility issue
A home care nursing service for a person with a disability
A grandmother who cares for her two-year-old grandson every weekend
The prevalence of a group refers to the
diversity within the group.
number of individuals in the group
level of education of each member in the group.
socioeconomic status of individuals in the group.
James was interviewed for research. When the research was completed, James’s name was not published.
By not using James’s name, the interviewer displayed which ethical behaviour?
Bias
Integrity
Privacy
Respect
What is the main advantage of using individuals as a source of data?
They provide current information
They are always available for interviews
Their knowledge and expertise is reliable
Their questionnaire responses will not be biased
Which of the following is the best example of quantitative data?
A written report on youth mental health
A television documentary on the social benefits of childcare
A blog on popular sports undertaken by individuals with disabilities
A graph showing the number of students buying their lunch at the canteen
A bibliography is an important inclusion in an independent research project because it
avoids research being biased
protects the privacy of the participants.
credits all sources used by the researcher
contains all the material gathered from the primary research.
Which of the following is a strategy that can best help parents manage their multiple roles and spend more time with their dependants?
Working overtime
Receiving home-delivered groceries
Changing private health care provider
Becoming a volunteer with Meals on Wheels
Jade works full time as an accountant. Her husband has recently undergone surgery and requires care at home.
Which of the following best suits her preparations to be his carer?
Join a gym class and remain in full-time work
Place her husband in a care facility and remain in full-time work
Organise the carer payment from Centrelink and request to work part time
Attend a support group to assist with caring for her husband and resign from her job
In which age group is there the greatest difference in percentage of people with a disability between males and females?
5–14
35–44
60–64
90 and over
Which statement reflects the data in the graph?
70% of males in the 80–84 age group have a disability.
The percentage of people with disabilities is greater in higher age groups.
The percentage of females with a disability is higher than that of males in the 65–69 age group.
The percentage of males and females with a disability in the 15–24 age group is greater than 20%.
What would be the most likely barrier to employment for a person with a physical disability?
Gender
Location
Health Care
Technology
Which pair of services best supports youth education?
Driving school and legal aid
Gym membership and public transport
Health care provider and accommodation
Careers advisor and Centrelink payments
Which of the following is the best type of sampling when conducting research?
Selecting a cross-section of the population that is representative of the group
Selecting ten per cent of the population using a convenience sampling process
Selecting no more than ten people from the specific area of research you are investigating
Selecting a large number of people from the population so everyone has an equal chance of being selected
How can counselling services be made more accessible for young people?
Charging a fee to access the services
Opening on weekdays 9 am to 5:30 pm
Encouraging face-to-face appointments
Providing online telehealth appointments
Max is 17 years old and is currently in Year 12. He has a casual job at a takeaway restaurant working 5–10 hours per week. His employer has asked him to increase his hours to 15–20 per week.
Which aspect of Max’s life is likely to be the most significant issue of concern if he increases his hours?
Finance
Education
Sense of Identity
Adequate standard of living
At which stage of the research process is it best to conduct a literature review?
After primary data has been collected
After interviews have been completed
Once the research proposal has been formulated
While analysing primary and secondary research findings
A parent sets limits for their child’s behaviour. This is best described as
a legal right of parents.
a legal right of children
a responsibility of parents.
a responsibility of children.
Which of the following helps a person with a physical disability achieve an adequate standard of living?
Health care card
Food delivery service
Mobility allowance for transport
Access to WiFi for online learning
How could positive media stories about fostering affect foster families?
Improve community attitudes to fostering
Create gender stereotypes about fostering
Form biased opinions about foster families
Change socioeconomic status of foster families
Which of the following would be included in a project plan for an Independent Research Project?
A research question
A record of the ongoing process
A presentation on research findings
A reflection on the proposed timeline
Which statement most applies to people with disabilities?
They are unlikely to experience discrimination.
They require ongoing assistance with daily activities.
They are reliant on government assistance to support their social needs.
They have individual and unique differences that need to be recognised.
Which of the following is an example of a social parent?
A stepdad who takes his sick stepchild to the doctor
An aunt who buys her niece a bike for her birthday
A mother who takes her children to the park to play
A grandfather who takes his grandchildren on a holiday
What is a benefit of using closed questions in research?
They provide qualitative data.
They provide quantitative data.
They provide detailed information on a topic.
They provide an opportunity to justify responses
A primary carer is a person who always provides
legal support
informal support.
financial assistance.
community assistance
Which of the following best demonstrates a democratic parenting style?
Allowing the children to set the limits
Making family decisions without consultation
Ensuring children’s opinions are valued when decisions are made
Applying harsh consequences when children do not follow rules
Why are interviews effective as a research method?
They are time efficient
They focus on qualitative data
They provide secondary research data.
They easily allow for quantitative information to be collected.
Which of the following could be considered to be a form of discrimination?
A government agency providing a translator when requested
A seniors insurance company only insuring people over the age of 55
A large retail outlet not providing designated parking for people with a disability
A job advertisement inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply
Which of the following is an example of a primary research method which would be most suitable for a research project on the need for childcare services?
Surveying families about their way of life
Observing children in a family day care centre
Analysing census data on the use of childcare facilities
Interviewing families about their work hours and available care options
Lauren is 15 years old and is not expected to help with tasks at home or assist with helping in the care of her younger siblings. Her parents give her a regular weekly allowance, as well as additional money when she asks for it. Which of the following best describes this style of parenting?
Authoritarian
Indulgent
Negligent
Social
What is a disadvantage of using a questionnaire to collect data for an Independent Research Project?
Too few responses may be returned
Closed questions are difficult to tally
Quantitative data is difficult to interpret
The answers from respondents cannot be compared
Which pair of factors is most likely to affect a person with a disability being able to access educational services?
Media stereotypes and gender expectations
Level of disability and gender expectations
Level of disability and availability of services
Media stereotypes and availability of services
Jacob breached copyright in his research project. Which of the following best describes Jacob’s research project?
His research was biased
His research lacked integrity.
His research provided unreliable results.
His primary research data was negatively affected.
Which of the following is an example of a parent’s right?
To discipline their children
To provide love and support to their children
To consent to their children being placed in foster care
To make health and medical decisions for their children
Which of the following is a true statement about sampling?
It is a secondary research method
It ensures the hypothesis is always correct.
It allows findings to be applied to the group being investigated.
It gives an opportunity to interview all individuals affected by the research topic.
Which combination of needs would be the most significant for a young person living in a nursing home?
Education and employment
Housing and financial support
Self-esteem and sense of identity
Access to services and security
Alex and Eden have six-month-old twins. Alex is currently in full-time employment and Eden is about to return to work following parental leave. Which of the following is available to Alex and Eden to help manage this situation?
Respite care and family payments
Family day care and childcare subsidy
Working from home and education rebate
Flexible working hours and carer allowance
A homeless youth volunteers two days each week for a community group that provides homeless people with food and shelter. In exchange, the youth receives meals and housing on those days. When volunteering, which of the youth’s needs are being met?
Health and social interaction
Education and sense of identity
Employment and financial support
Adequate standard of living and safety and security
A student is researching the hypothesis that adolescent females contribute more to household tasks than adolescent males. Four females and two males are selected to be interviewed as the sample group. Using this sample group may lead to:
biased results.
subjective data.
issues of privacy.
valid conclusions.
Which of the following best describes advocacy?
Protesting, debating and voting
Raising awareness, education and promotion
Compromising and negotiating to ensure equal rights
Developing laws and legislation to protect minority groups
Which of the following is considered the most significant short-term issue for homeless people?
Obtaining shelter
Accessing education
Gaining employment
Increasing self-esteem
Which of the following best describes an example of indulgent parenting?
Children are not supervised around a pool
Children are not allowed to drink soft drink
Children use the internet without restrictions
Children negotiate with parents to attend a party
In which of the following do both methods provide primary qualitative data?
Experiments and interviews
Questionnaires and sampling
Literature reviews and surveys
Observations and case studies
Which of the following occurs in the early stages of a research project?
Creating an appendix
Conducting a literature review
Presenting primary data in tables
Comparing key primary research findings
A primary carer of a child is defined as an individual who
is the non-custodial parent
provides the biological material for the child
cares for a primary school aged child before school
has an ongoing responsibility for meeting the child’s needs.
Betty is a 90-year-old grandmother who is about to move in with her daughter due to her decreased mobility. To support Betty’s wellbeing, her daughter should prepare for the move by:
creating a budget.
enrolling her mother in an online workshop
modifying the physical environment in her home.
accessing a local counselling service for her mother
Which of the following should be included in the bibliography of a research project?
Quotes from print sources
Sources of materials used in research
Graphs and tables of primary research
Names of participants who were interviewed
Which of the following statements is true of homelessness in Australia?
The majority of homeless people are under the age of 25
The majority of homeless people are living on the streets.
The incidence of homeless women due to domestic violence is decreasing
There is sufficient temporary accommodation to meet the needs of homeless people.
Which of the following is an example of formal support for carers?
Neighbours babysitting on a regular basis
Grandparents looking after a disabled child
Counselling to help manage parenting responsibilities
An older cousin accompanying a sick child to a hospital
Why should a researcher acknowledge all the sources used in the bibliography of their report?
It shows academic integrity.
It shows awareness of the hypothesis
It maintains participant confidentiality.
It enhances the reliability of the research
Which of the following is a responsibility of foster carers with children in their care?
Consenting to the child’s adoption
Providing adequate care for the child
Passing on beliefs, knowledge and customs
Proceeding with legal issues on behalf of the child
Which pair of factors is most likely to limit people with a physical disability from having access to services?
Age and group diversity
Gender and sense of identity
Time and employment history
Location and level of education
Holly is a first-time parent who has recently returned to part-time employment after taking paid maternity leave. Which of the following would best assist Holly to manage her multiple commitments?
Organising a family holiday
Using online grocery shopping
Accessing before and after school care
Attending a local community playgroup
What is meant by reliability in relation to research?
The research can be conducted again with a different sample group
The research data gathered is influenced in favour of one point of view.
Primary and secondary research data are carefully selected and planned.
Similar results will be produced if the research is conducted again under the same conditions.
Why are statistics regarding long-term homelessness in Australia unreliable?
Homeless people change locations frequently.
Homeless shelters do not complete census data.
Homeless people are unable to complete surveys
Homeless people have low levels of employment.
The statement ‘All disabled people have the same problems and needs’ is an example of:
group advocacy.
group promotion.
group stereotyping.
group policy direction.
Which of the following is the best primary research method when conducting research into the psychological effects of social media on youth?
Completing a case study on the use of social media
Interviewing a parent about their adolescent’s mental wellbeing
Examining Australian Bureau of Statistics data on social media use
Surveying high school teachers about the wellbeing of students and social med use
Which of the following is an example of a social influence on parents and carers?
Support for a dependant’s religious needs
A student leaving school in Year 10 to find work
Changing attitudes towards breastfeeding in public
Assessment of a carer’s allowance to meet medical needs
Which of the following best describes ‘individual diversity within a group in context’?
Individuals having the same needs and characteristics
Individuals having the ability to access the same services
Each person being unique and having individual differences
Each person having services available to satisfy different needs and wants
Why is sampling used when conducting research?
It is consistent and valid
It is reliable and accurate.
It is predictable and has integrity.
It is representative and cost-effective.
