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FORM TP 2019068 MAY/JUNE 2019

CARIBBEAN E XAM I NAT I O N S COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE®

EXAMINATION

FAMILY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Paper 01 – Technical Proficiency

1 hour 30 minutes

30 MAY 2019 (a.m.)

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This test consists of 60 items. You will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to answer them.

2. In addition to this test booklet, you should have an answer sheet.

3. Each item in this test has four suggested answers lettered (A), (B), (C), (D). Read each item you
are about to answer and decide which choice is best.

4. On your answer sheet, find the number which corresponds to your item and shade the space having
the same letter as the answer you have chosen. Look at the sample item below.

Sample Item

Which of the following is a labour-saving device? Sample Answer

(A) Mop A B C D
(B) Duster
(C) Broom
(D) Blender

The best answer to this item is “Blender,” so (D) has been shaded.

5. If you want to change your answer, erase it completely before you fill in your new choice.

6. When you are told to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and as carefully as you can. If you
cannot answer an item, go on to the next one. You may return to that item later.

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1. The reproductive function of the family is 5. Which of the following groups of resources
referred to as is USUALLY in great demand at the
expanding stage of the family life cycle?
(A) production
(B) procreation (A) Space, time, money
(C) socialization (B) Money, skill, energy
(D) development (C) Time, money, ability
(D) Money, knowledge, space

2. Mr and Mrs Jones have been married

for five years and have a three-year-old 6. Which of the following characteristics
daughter. They are now sharing a home BEST describe a typical three to six-year-old
with Mrs Jones’ parents. preschooler?

What name is given to this type of family? I. Is quiet and obedient

II. Has a vivid imagination
(A) Nuclear III. Displays great curiosity
(B) Extended
(C) Patriarchal (A) I and II only
(D) Matriarchal (B) I and III only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III
3. Which of the following stages in the
‘family life cycle’ may be defined as the
cycle through which the family passes from 7. A 60-year-old woman has begun to develop
marriage to parenthood? bowlegs and a rounded back that causes a
loss in her height. This condition is MOST
(A) Acquainting likely due to a deficiency of
(B) Contracting
(C) Expanding (A) iron
(D) Beginning (B) protein
(C) calcium
(D) vitamin E
4. A successful community is MOST likely
to emerge from members who have
8. Amanda decided that at age 27 she would
(A) received secondary education be married, have a home and a job.
(B) been trained in community work Amanda’s decisions are examples of her
(C) received social welfare assistance
(D) experienced good family relation- (A) forming values
ships (B) creating dreams
(C) setting priorities
(D) establishing goals

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9. Purification of water involves the
(A) removal of lead
(B) addition of fluoride
(C) removal of minerals
(D) addition of vitamins
10. Which of the following is NOT a conflict
management approach?
(A) Avoiding
(B) Competing
(C) Controlling
(D) Accommodating
11. Which of the following is the THIRD step
in the decision-making process?
(A) Choose the best course of action.
(B) Consider the alternatives.
(C) Identify the problem.
(D) Gather information.
12. The MAIN role of a ʽfamily councilʼ is to
(A) make decisions
(B) satisfy basic needs
(C) provide entertainment
(D) provide financial resources
13. In order to achieve set goals, individuals
must ensure that goals are
(A) simple
(B) realistic
(C) organized
(D) acceptable
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14. Which of the following foods are LEAST
suitable for elderly persons?
(A) High-calorie foods
(B) Low-calorie foods
(C) Foods rich in calcium
(D) Foods with low-fat content
15. Which of the following factors will NOT
affect work simplification?
(A) The gender of the workers
(B) The tasks to be undertaken
(C) The use of the appropriate
procedures
(D) The time available for performing
the tasks
Item 16 refers to the following diagram.
MANAGEMENT
(1)
Human Non-Human
Goals
16. The MOST suitable word to complete the
diagram at the position labelled (1) above
is
(A) achievement
(B) evaluation
(C) resources
(D) process
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17. Which of the following symptoms suggests 21. Which of the following products provide an
the onset of shock? opportunity to earn money for the family?

(A) Slow bleeding (A) Mortgages

(B) Rapid bleeding (B) Layaway plans
(C) Blistering of the mouth (C) Hire purchases
(D) Pale face and sweating (D) Government bonds

18. A home manager can lighten home tasks 22. When shopping for food, a consumer
by checks expiry dates and compares prices
and quality. Which of the following
I. using labour-saving devices resources are being utilized?
II. assigning tasks to family members
III. using the correct tools and I. Knowledge
equipment II. Cooperation
III. Awareness
(A) I and II only
(B) I and III only (A) I and II only
(C) II and III only (B) I and III only
(D) I, II and III (C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III

19. Mr Hinds makes a payment of $500 every

month towards his mother’s furniture
bill. Which of the following terms BEST
describes this type of expense?
(A) Fixed
(B) Legal
(C) Flexible
(D) Variable
20. Which of the following goals should be
the priority in a low-income budget for an
expanding family?
(A) Going on vacation
(B) Installation of a telephone
(C) Provision of a suitable shelter
(D) Purchase of sports gear for the
children
Items 23–24 refer to the following work
simplification techniques.
(A) Clustering
(B) Sequencing
(C) Dovetailing
(D) Overlapping
In answering Items 23–24, each option may
be used once, more than once or not at all.
23. Which of the techniques above involves
performing all related tasks at the same
time?
24. Which of the techniques above involves
one job being a part of another?

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25. The process of money management, which 29. On the way home from school, John saw
helps individuals to control expenditure, is a pair of brand name sneakers on sale. He
referred to as decided to purchase the sneakers with the
money that should be used for paying his
(A) saving lesson fees. John’s action may be regarded
(B) financing as
(C) investing
(D) budgeting (A) bargain hunting
(B) impulse buying
(C) thrifty shopping
26. The rights to a purchased property are (D) comparison shopping
called the

(A) title 30. Fazal applies to the bank for a loan. He is
(B) interest asked to use his house to secure the loan.
(C) collateral Fazal’s house is being used as
(D) mortgage
(A) collateral
(B) a layaway
27. The term used to describe a person who (C) service credit
uses economic goods and services is (D) an investment

(A) manager
(B) customer 31. Sally bought a new watch which stopped
(C) consumer working the next day. Which of the
(D) homemaker following consumer rights can she now
exercise?

28. Suzie is planning her birthday party. In The right to

which order should the following tasks be
done? (A) safety
(B) choose
I. Locate venue. (C) redress
II. Send invitations. (D) be heard
III. Prepare guest list.
IV. Purchase cake.

(A) I, II, III, IV

(B) I, III, IV, II
(C) II, IV, I, III
(D) III, I, II, IV

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Item 32 refers to the following budget. 34. The MAIN aim of advertising is to

(A) keep newspaper prices low

Family Income $ Expenditure $ (B) increase the sales of products
(C) assist consumers in budgeting
Wages 250.00 Rent 100.00
(D) provide consumer information
Sale of produce 150.00 Food 75.00
Private jobs 50.00 Utility bills 95.00
35. Which of the following actions describe an
Transportation 40.00 irresponsible consumer?
Entertainment 65.00
Medical 75.00 I. Switching price tags of goods
II. Removing labels from goods
Total $450.00 Total $450.00 III. Comparing advertisements

32. Which of the following factors was MOST (A) I and II only
likely NOT considered when preparing the (B) I and III only
budget above? (C) II and III only
(D) I, II and III
(A) Saving
(B) Income
(C) Fixed expenditure 36. A contract between a manufacturer and a
(D) Flexible expenditure consumer is referred to as a

(A) debit
33. Bakers and Son Ltd imports a shipment (B) discount
of new gas stoves. The Bureau (Board) (C) warranty
of Standards refused to place its seal of (D) mortgage
approval on them.

The MOST likely reason for this refusal by 37. Which of the following statements about
the Bureau of Standards is that the health is accurate?

(A) brand name is unfamiliar (A) Individuals will be healthier if they

(B) stoves are all the same colour work.
(C) stoves are too expensive for (B) Individuals’ physical health
shoppers depends on their mental health.
(D) stoves do not meet all required (C) Individuals function more
specifications effectively when they are
healthy.
(D) Individuals work with less
enthusiasm when they are
healthy.

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38. Which of the following guidelines is 41. A stain on a cream-coloured fabric cushion
MOST important when trying to decide
upon a career?
(A) Select a career that friends
recommend.
(B) Select a variety of careers for
investigation.
(C) Consider only careers that offer a
high salary.
(D) Consider only careers that are
chosen by parents.
39. Mr James is dissatisfied with a product that
he purchased at a local mall. Which of the
following is the FIRST step that he should
take?
(A) Consult a lawyer.
(B) Write to the manufacturer.
(C) Contact a consumer organization.
(D) Take the product back to the store.
40. Prior to leaving sixth form, Lorna attended
all the college fairs held at her school. Her
MAIN goal was MOST likely to
(A) get one of the bursaries being
offered
(B) meet with others who have similar
interests
(C) guarantee her entry into a tertiary
institution
(D) gather information on colleges and
universities
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cover was successfully removed by
applying lime juice and then placing the
cushion cover in the sun. This stain was
MOST likely caused by
(A) rust
(B) fruit juice
(C) fish gravy
(D) ink from a ballpoint pen
42. A white damask tablecloth was bitten
by insects and now has tiny holes in one
corner. Which of the following could
be done to demonstrate knowledge of
repairing?
(A) Make placemats with the tablecloth.
(B) Make hand towels with the
tablecloth.
(C) Make the tablecloth smaller than it
was before.
(D) Make a patchwork design in the
corner of the tablecloth.
43. Which of the following is the LEAST
important consideration when planning the
layout of a kitchen?
(A) Ease of cleaning
(B) Colour of the cupboards
(C) Adequate space for working
(D) Ease of reaching commodities
44. Which of the following terms are common
to both formal and informal invitations?
(A) Occasion, venue, date, time
(B) Date, time, dress code, venue
(C) Venue, date, time, telephone
number
(D) RSVP, dress code, time, telephone
number
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45. With reference to tableware, the term ‘open
stock’ refers to items that
(A) are sold in a package
(B) can be purchased separately
(C) are available for a limited time
(D) may be purchased in specific stores
46. Which of the following attributes would be
LEAST important for a person to develop
in preparation for the world of work?
Items 49–50 refer to the following scenario.
Rhonda and her friend Judy, both medical
students, were sent on an internship
programme during the August vacation.
After two days, Rhonda began complaining
about the long working hours and was very
discourteous to some of the patients. After
one week on the job, Rhonda did not return.
Her friend Judy handled every emergency
situation, followed directions and looked
forward to meeting the patients every day.

(A) Loyalty 49. Which of the following characteristics of

(B) Tolerance a good worker was lacking in Rhonda?
(C) Discipline
(D) Generosity (A) Maturity
(B) Safety consciousness
(C) Obedience to her employer
Items 47–48 refer to the following (D) A well-groomed look for work
illustration.

50. Which of the following characteristics

(A) BEST describe the work ethic of Judy?
(B)
(A) Honesty and respect
(C) (B) Punctuality and honesty
(C) Diligence and enthusiasm
(D) Safety consciousness and
punctuality

(D) 51. Which of the following is NOT classified

as tableware?

(A) Flatware
(B) Glassware
In answering Items 47–48, each option may
(C) Hollowware
be used once, more than once or not at all.
(D) Corningware
Which of the above labelled areas may
contribute to a

47. scald?

48. burn?

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52. The use of curtains with vertical lines 56. Which of the following window treatments
makes the ceiling of a room appear is/are MOST suitable for the glass window
in a bedroom that faces the afternoon
(A) lower sunlight?
(B) higher
(C) darker (A) Pelmet
(D) brighter (B) Café curtains
(C) Draw drapery
(D) Casement curtains
53. At a formal party, the responsibility of the
waiter is to
57. An informal invitation is MOST appropriate
(A) serve generous portions for a
(B) be courteous to the guests
(C) offer guests a second helping (A) reunion ball
(D) converse frequently with guests (B) family barbecue
(C) graduation service
(D) wedding ceremony
54. Which of the following are means of
acquiring housing?
Item 58 refers to the following diagram.
I. Inheriting
II. Building
III. Renting Mr and Mrs Raymond Walters
request the pleasure
(A) I and II only of the company of
(B) I and III only
(C) II and III only Mr and Mrs Kenroy Wilson
(D) I, II and III to a party
at their residence

55. Layout, space and balance are all 11 Queen’s Road

considerations when Discovery Bay
on
(A) making furniture Thursday, 29 October 2019
(B) cleaning furniture at
(C) arranging furniture seven o’clock
(D) purchasing furniture in the evening

RSVP

58. The diagram represents

(A) a flyer
(B) a poster
(C) a formal invitation
(D) an informal invitation

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Item 59 refers to the following diagrams. 60. The term ‘etiquette’ is MOST accurately
defined as

(A) acceptable behaviour in the

workplace
(B) the rules of proper behaviour in the
home
(C) the customs or rules of acceptable
behaviour in a society
(D) the customs of society handed down
59. The correct term used to describe the group
from generation to generation
of articles above is

(A) soft furnishings

(B) household linens
(C) household upholstery
(D) furnishing accessories

END OF TEST

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