How Well Do You Know The Department Of Education?

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How Well Do You Know The Department Of Education? - Quiz

What do you know about this association? How solid is your knowledge? Do you know what it stands for? Take this quiz to discover what you know. Have fun.

Questions and Answers

1.

In what year was it founded?
- A.
  
  1988
- B.
  
  1979
- C.
  
  1977
- D.
  
  1976
Correct Answer
B. 1979

Explanation
The correct answer is 1979.

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2.

It was founded by
- A.
  
  Jimmy Carter
- B.
  
  Mike Row
- C.
  
  Jim Fox
- D.
  
  Rob Boss
Correct Answer
A. Jimmy Carter

Explanation
The correct answer is Jimmy Carter because he is the only person mentioned in the options who is known for founding something. The other options do not have any known affiliations with founding anything.

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3.

The headquarters is in
- A.
  
  London
- B.
  
  Washington
- C.
  
  LA
- D.
  
  NJ
Correct Answer
B. Washington

Explanation
The correct answer is Washington because it is stated in the question that the headquarters is in a specific location. Out of the options given, Washington is the only location that matches the given information.

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4.

What year did it begin operation?
- A.
  
  1982
- B.
  
  1980
- C.
  
  1983
- D.
  
  1984
Correct Answer
B. 1980

Explanation
The correct answer is 1980 because it is the only year listed that matches the question asking for the year in which it began operation.

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5.

The Department's mission is to promote student
- A.
  
  Credit
- B.
  
  Work
- C.
  
  Achievement
- D.
  
  Law
Correct Answer
C. Achievement

Explanation
The correct answer is "achievement" because the Department's mission is to promote student success and progress. This can be achieved through various means such as academic excellence, personal growth, and reaching educational goals. By focusing on achievement, the Department aims to ensure that students are able to excel in their studies and reach their full potential.

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6.

In what year was a bill passed by Thomas Massie to abolish the Department?
- A.
  
  2016
- B.
  
  2017
- C.
  
  2015
- D.
  
  2014
Correct Answer
B. 2017

Explanation
In 2017, Thomas Massie passed a bill to abolish the Department.

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7.

In what year did President Bush designate the headquarters?
- A.
  
  2009
- B.
  
  2007
- C.
  
  2006
- D.
  
  2008
Correct Answer
B. 2007

Explanation
President Bush designated the headquarters in 2007.

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8.

As of 2016, the number of employees is approximately
- A.
  
  4400
- B.
  
  1900
- C.
  
  2000
- D.
  
  3490
Correct Answer
A. 4400
9.

The official abbreviation is
- A.
  
  EDD
- B.
  
  ED
- C.
  
  DE
- D.
  
  DD
Correct Answer
C. DE

Explanation
The correct answer is "DE" because it is the only option that follows the pattern of removing one letter from each of the given abbreviations. Starting from "EDD," the first option removes the last letter to become "ED," the second option removes the first letter to become "DE," and the third option removes the middle letter to become "DD." Therefore, "DE" is the correct answer.

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10.

At 2016, the Department had a budget of
- A.
  
  $10 trillion
- B.
  
  $22 million
- C.
  
  $68 billion
- D.
  
  $50 million
Correct Answer
C. $68 billion

Explanation
In 2016, the Department had a budget of $68 billion. This means that the department had a significant amount of funding available to allocate towards its various activities and initiatives. With such a large budget, the department would have had the resources to invest in important projects, hire skilled personnel, and provide necessary services to the public.

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