Skills Funding Agency (SFA)

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1. What's the SFA's mission?

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The SFA's mission is to ensure that both individuals and businesses have access to the skills training they need. This implies that the organization aims to provide support and resources to help people acquire the necessary skills for their personal and professional development. It emphasizes the importance of training and education in empowering individuals and driving economic growth.

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Skills Funding Agency (SFA) - Quiz

The SFA is the succeeded organization that emerged from the closure of the Learning and Skills Council. Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced the restructuring of the English Skills System in 2007. Let's walk along some of its main facts and information by completing this quiz.

2. What's its parent organization?

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The correct answer is The DfE. The question is asking for the parent organization, and out of the given options, The DfE (Department for Education) is the most likely choice as it is commonly known as the parent organization for educational matters in many countries. The DE, DA, and FDA are not commonly associated with being parent organizations in this context.

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3. Who was the chief executive in 2012?

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Geoff Russel is the correct answer because he is the only option that matches the given question. The question asks for the chief executive in 2012, and Geoff Russel is the only name provided that could potentially be the chief executive during that year.

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4. What's the estimated amount of funding it provides to institutions covered by it?

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The estimated amount of funding provided to institutions covered by it is 4 billion pounds.

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5. What's its legal status?

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The given correct answer suggests that the legal status of the agency in question is that of an executive agency. This means that the agency is a part of the executive branch of the government and operates under its authority. It is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws and policies within a specific area of government.

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6. How many people work there?

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The correct answer is 925 because it is the closest option to the question "How many people work there?" It is assumed that the number of people working there is 925 based on the given options.

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7. How many colleges are supported by it?

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The correct answer is 1000. This suggests that "it" supports 1000 colleges.

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8. In what year was it founded?

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The organization was founded in 2010.

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9. Where is it located?

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The correct answer is "In Cheylesmore House, Coventry." This answer provides a specific location where "it" is located. Cheylesmore House in Coventry is the correct place, while the other options (East London, Aberdeen London, and Belfast) are incorrect as they do not specify a location called Cheylesmore House in Coventry.

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10. Who is its chief executive?

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Peter Lauener is the correct answer because he is mentioned as one of the options for the chief executive position. The question is asking for the name of the chief executive, and out of the four options given, Peter Lauener is the only one that matches.

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What's the SFA's mission?
What's its parent organization?
Who was the chief executive in 2012?
What's the estimated amount of funding it provides to institutions...
What's its legal status?
How many people work there?
How many colleges are supported by it?
In what year was it founded?
Where is it located?
Who is its chief executive?
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