All things FCS History
In what year was the name changed from “Home Economics” to “Family and Consumer Sciences”?
A) 1984
B) 1990
C) 1994
D) 1998
C) 1994
Which of these foods is highest in vitamin C?
A) Bananas
B) Oranges
C) Apples
D) Carrots
B) Oranges
What is the correct sequence of the stages in human development?
A) Childhood → Adolescence → Infancy → Adulthood
B) Infancy → Childhood → Adolescence → Adulthood
C) Adolescence → Infancy → Adulthood → Childhood
D) Infancy → Adolescence → Childhood → Adulthood
B) Infancy → Childhood → Adolescence → Adulthood
In interior design, what is the term for a specific three-dimensional area that a designer works with?
A) Volume
B) Space
C) Zone
D) Layout
B) Space
Which fiber is naturally flame-resistant and often used in firefighter gear?
A) Acrylic
B) Cotton
C) Wool
D) Nylon
C) Wool
In what year was the American Home Economics Association (now AAFCS) founded?
1909
What is the daily recommended intake of fruits and vegetables?
At least 5 servings
What age to children begin to walk independently?
Around 12 Months
Which principle of design refers to the equal distribution of visual weight in a space?
A) Proportion
B) Emphasis
C) Rhythm
D) Balance
D) Balance
What is the recommended maximum percentage of your monthly income that should go toward housing costs?
30%
Home Economics was originally developed solely to teach cooking and sewing.
False
(It was designed to integrate science, health, nutrition, economics, and family well-being.)
Which federal agency is primarily responsible for creating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
A) FDA
B) CDC
C) USDA and HHS
D) EPA
C) USDA and HHS
Name two environmental factors (teratogens) that can negatively affect prenatal development.
Alcohol
Tobacco
Certain medications
Environmental toxins (e.g., lead, mercury)
Which weave is the strongest and most commonly used for durable fabrics like denim?
A) Plain weave
B) Satin weave
C) Basket weave
D) Twill weave
D) Twill weave
What is the Maillard reaction?
A) The boiling point of fats
B) A chemical reaction between amino acids and sugars that causes browning in food
C) The process of pasteurization in milk
D) The absorption of iron in the body
B) A chemical reaction between amino acids and sugars that causes browning in food
Which major U.S. act passed in 1917 provided federal funding for vocational education, including Home Economics?
Smith-Hughes Act
Which of the following cooking methods best preserves water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C and B vitamins?
A) Boiling
B) Deep-frying
C) Steaming
D) Roasting
C) Steaming
Name a common development milestone for a 2 year old child.
Using two-word sentences
What architectural style is characterized by low-pitched roofs, wide eaves, and integration with nature?
A) Victorian
B) Colonial
C) Craftsman
D) Federal
C) Craftsman
The “sandwich generation” refers to people who...
Care for both their aging parents and their own children
Which concept did Ellen Swallow Richards pioneer that later influenced both Home Economics and the field of environmental science?
Sanitary science
What temperature should left over cooked food be stored at?
40 Degrees or Lower
Which research method is best for studying developmental changes over time in the same individuals?
A) Cross-sectional
B) Correlational
C) Longitudinal
D) Experimental
C) Longitudinal
Which of these flooring options is most sustainable and renewable?
A) Hardwood
B) Bamboo
C) Ceramic tile
D) Laminate
B) Bamboo
In consumer rights, what does the right to redress mean?
A) The right to access fair lending
B) The right to return a product for a refund or compensation
C) The right to access food and housing
D) The right to file taxes
B) The right to return a product for a refund or compensation