Professions Part 4 Answers

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4

In what order should the following investment choices be placed, from least risk to highest risk?

A
short-term bonds, savings accounts, stocks, mutual funds
B
stocks, mutual funds, short-term bonds, savings accounts
C
savings accounts, short-term bonds, mutual funds, stocks
D
mutual funds, stocks, savings accounts, short-term bonds
5

What is a rainy day fund?

A
money set aside for emergencies
B
money left over after paying taxes
C
money earned by charging interest
D
money used to pay for transportation
6

Siva invests $100 into supplies to make cookies to sell. Each box of cookies costs $5. At what point has he hit the rate of return?

A
when he has made $100
B
when he makes a large profit
C
the moment he sells a box for $5
D
immediately upon buying the supplies
7

Dimitri’s family is shopping for new flooring for their house. They know they want flooring that is pet friendly and eco-friendly. After looking at the features of different types, they decide on bamboo. As thoughtful consumers, what should be the next step in their decision-making process?

A
deciding when and from where to buy the bamboo flooring
B
comparing the quality and prices of different bamboo flooring
C
researching what kinds of flooring are pet friendly and eco-friendly
D
evaluating their purchase and writing a review to help other consumers
8

What is a clue that a website might be selling counterfeit products or trying to scam consumers?

A
It has a high number of visitors.
B
It sells sporting goods or toys.
C
It has blurry images and low prices.
D
It sells clothes, cosmetics, or games.
9

What is the wealth gap?

A
the difference in price between wants and needs
B
the uneven distribution of money in society
C
the balance between salary and expenses
D
the increasing cost of higher education
10

A bank offers both checking accounts and savings accounts.Why might someone transfer money from a checking account to the savings account?

A
Money in a savings account is held until retirement.
B
Money in a savings account will earn a small amount of interest.
C
Money in a savings account can quickly produce a large profit.
D
Money in a savings account is invested in the stock market.
11

Gavin has a credit card but keeps it stashed away in a safe, so he does not use it. How is it still an advantage for him to have it?

A
It lets him afford nicer things.
B
It helps him earn extra income.
C
It could be useful in an emergency.
D
It can be used to buy a home.
12

What major expense is part of attending a four-year college?

A
hands-on training
B
room and board
C
scholarships
D
apprenticeships
13

A bachelor’s degree is awarded for successfully completing

A
active duty service in the military.
B
an apprenticeship in an entry-level job.
C
a four-year college program.
D
a two-year community college program.
14

How does the Energy Star program help consumers?

A
It requires products made in the United States to be energy efficient.
B
It tells whether products are made with eco-friendly materials.
C
It provides information on any hazardous materials in a product.
D
It indicates the environmental impact of using certain products.
15

What is the purpose of the GI Bill?

A
to provide military training
B
to help pay for college
C
to assist with unemployment
D
to give a salary to soldiers
16

Anika wants to eat products that contain less sugar. So, she studies nutrition labels like this one to decide what to buy.

Question illustration
A
Nutrition advocates add the information to product packaging.
B
Food companies provide these details to comply with local laws.
C
Food companies decide on their own to provide the information.
D
Federal laws require this information to help inform consumers.
18

What type of wave interaction is echolocation?

A
absorption
B
diffraction
C
reflection
D
refraction
19

How are refraction and diffraction similar? How are they different? Check all that apply.Refraction and diffraction both involve the bending of waves.Refraction and diffraction both involve the bending of waves through a medium.Refraction and diffraction both involve the bending of waves around objects.Refraction involves the bending of waves through a medium, and diffraction involves the bending of waves around an object.Refraction involves the bending of waves around an object, and diffraction involves the bending of waves through a medium.

A
Refraction and diffraction both involve the bending of waves.
B
Refraction and diffraction both involve the bending of waves through a medium.
C
Refraction and diffraction both involve the bending of waves around objects.
D
Refraction involves the bending of waves through a medium, and diffraction involves the bending of waves around an object.
E
Refraction involves the bending of waves around an object, and diffraction involves the bending of waves through a medium.

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