FSOT - Sample Job Knowledge Test

Yellow journalism refers to a type of newspaper that is known for its sensationalized and exaggerated journalism. It focuses on attracting readers through eye-catching headlines, scandalous stories, and dramatic reporting rather than providing accurate and impartial information. This type of journalism often prioritizes profit and entertainment value over journalistic integrity and can manipulate public opinion by presenting biased or exaggerated information.

The correct answer is jailing the opposition leadership. After the electoral victory of the democratic opposition in 1990, the government of Myanmar responded by imprisoning the leaders of the opposition. This action showed a clear disregard for the democratic process and a desire to maintain control and suppress any opposition to the government's rule.

This problem can be solved by setting up a proportion

Defects - 15 x
------------ = ------ Cross multiply
Total - 750 12,750

750x = 191,250. Divide by 750
x = 255

Tanya's average score last week was 140. This week, her scores were 112, 156, 179, and 165. To find the improvement in her average, we need to calculate the difference between the average score this week and last week. The sum of her scores this week is 112 + 156 + 179 + 165 = 612. Dividing this sum by the number of games played this week (4), we get an average of 153. The improvement in her average is 153 - 140 = 13. Therefore, her average score improved by 13 points.

The Federal Reserve Board is responsible for supervising federal deposit insurance programs of banks of the Federal Reserve System, regulating banks and other financial institutions, and controlling the supply of money. However, ensuring checking accounts procedures of NAFTA countries comply is not a responsibility of the Federal Reserve Board.

Theodore Roosevelt justified U.S. intervention in Latin American countries threatened by European powers by declaring that "adherence of the United States to the Monroe Doctrine may force the United States... to the exercise of an international police power." This became known as the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.

Clear, written guidelines about expectations assist the employee in ongoing self-evaluation, provide a basis for follow-up reviews, and serve as documentation should the employee's performance warrant disciplinary action.

The humid pampas are along the seaboard. The dry pampas are along the south and west.

Dan wishes to convert $300 U.S. dollars to Canadian dollars. Since one U.S. dollar is worth $1.47 in Canadian currency, we can find the equivalent amount in Canadian dollars by multiplying $300 by $1.47. The result is $441, which is the amount of Canadian dollars that Dan receives.

The reduction in the number of newspapers in the United States is primarily due to consumer preferences for listening to or watching news events. This suggests that people are choosing alternative mediums such as television or radio to stay updated with the news, rather than relying on newspapers. As a result, newspapers are facing a decline in readership and revenue, leading to a decrease in their numbers.

Money is gathered through a voluntary tax check-off on federal income tax forms for the presidential Election Campaign Fund, which is maintained by the U.S. Treasury.

The three basic economic problems that every economy must solve are what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce. "What to produce" refers to the decision of which goods and services should be produced to meet the needs and wants of the society. "How to produce" refers to the decision of which resources and production methods should be used to create these goods and services. "For whom to produce" refers to the decision of how to distribute the produced goods and services among the members of the society. These three problems are fundamental in determining the allocation of resources and the overall functioning of an economy.

Before the advent of flat-screen technology, both computer monitors and television sets commonly used cathode ray tubes (CRTs) to display images. CRTs work by firing electrons at a phosphorescent screen, causing it to glow and create the picture. While CRT technology has largely been replaced by LCDs, LEDs, and OLEDs in modern displays, it was the dominant technology for several decades.

The 19th Amendment (ratified in 1920) gave women the right to vote. The 16th Amendment (1913) gave Congress the authority to levy federal income tax on wages and other earnings. The 17th Amendment (1913) mandated the direct election of U.S. senators. The 18th Amendment enacted Prohibition, making illegal the sale and manufacture of alcohol within U.S. territorial borders.

Japan won control of Korea from China in 1895 and continued to exploit Korea as a colonial possession until the end of World War II.

The encoder in interpersonal communication refers to the person who initiates and sends the message. They are responsible for encoding their thoughts and ideas into a form that can be understood by the receiver. This involves choosing the appropriate words, tone, and nonverbal cues to convey the intended message. The speaker/sender is the correct answer because they are the ones who actively transmit the message to the listener/receiver.

Formed out of the nationalities that had been part of the old Ottoman and Habsburg empires, Yugoslavia was originally known as the Kingdom of Serbs, Slovenes, and Croats.

Reflecting the national identity of its people, the ancient kingdom of Siam was renamed Thailand.

A bit is the most basic element of computer data. It is the smallest unit of information that a computer can understand, representing a binary digit of either 0 or 1. All data in a computer is ultimately represented and processed as a series of bits.

The role of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is to regulate business practices and curb false advertising, misleading pricing, and deceptive packaging and labeling. The FTC is responsible for ensuring that businesses engage in fair and ethical practices, and it works to protect consumers from deceptive and unfair trade practices. By monitoring and enforcing laws related to advertising, pricing, and labeling, the FTC aims to promote transparency and prevent fraudulent or misleading practices in the marketplace.

Sinn Fein ("We Ourselves") seeks to unite Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland, thus ending British rule on the island.

The Council of Economic Advisers advises the President of the United States on monetary and fiscal policy. This advisory body provides expert analysis and recommendations to the President regarding economic issues, helping to shape economic policy decisions. The Council's main role is to offer guidance and insight on matters such as unemployment, inflation, taxation, and budgetary policies, aiming to promote economic growth and stability. By advising the President, the Council of Economic Advisers plays a crucial role in shaping the economic direction of the United States.

The ratio of net profits to capital investment for both companies is 1:4 or 25 percent.

Stress is intensified when no solution seems possible.

Congressional approval is not required for the President to send troops into combat. Unless Congress approves, US troops sent into combat by the President must be withdrawn within 90 days. The President's authority in sending troops into combat is not limited to a national emergency. A declaration of war by Congress is not necessary before the president can send troops into combat.

Intrinsic motivation of creative work is high and remains highest when it is the only reward for engaging in a particular task. The promise of external rewards is counterproductive to the creative aspect of a task.

The average annual income of the employees at Beta Company can be calculated by adding up the total annual income of all employees and then dividing it by the total number of employees. In this case, the total annual income of the employees is $35,000 x 4 + $47,000 x 2 + $52,000 + $56,000 + $450,000 = $88,000. Since there are 9 employees, the average annual income is $88,000 / 9 = $9,777.78, which can be rounded to $88,000.

The median annual income of the employees at the Beta Company is $47,000. The median is the middle value in a set of numbers when they are arranged in order. In this case, the incomes are already listed in ascending order. Since there are 9 employees, the middle value will be the 5th value, which is $47,000.

The modal annual income of the employees at the Beta Company is $35,000. This means that the most common annual income among the employees is $35,000, as there are 4 associates who earn this amount.

The correct answer is a device that allows parents to block objectionable programming. A television V-Chip is a tool that enables parents to control the content their children can access on television. It allows them to block or restrict certain channels or programs that they deem inappropriate or objectionable for their children. This feature provides parents with a way to protect their children from potentially harmful or unsuitable content.

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution authorized Congress to legislate against slavery. This amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. It gave Congress the power to pass laws that would enforce this prohibition and ensure the freedom of all individuals within the country. The 13th Amendment played a crucial role in ending slavery in the United States and establishing the legal foundation for equal rights and protections for all citizens.

Assume your bond is worth 100 dollars of the foreign country's currency. In a typical year you would make $20 interest, but because the currency declined by 50%, last year you would have made $10. That is 10% of the bond's original worth.

Nigeria became independent in 1960, Kenya in 1963. Senegal became independent in 1960, Ghana in 1957. Mozambique became independent in 1975, Somalia in 1960. LIberia and Ethiopia were never colonized. South Africa became independent in 1910.

Responsibilities are often carried out in teams of workers who brainstorm together to generate desirable outcomes and collaborate in efforts to see projects through.

Aaron Burr, vice-president under Thomas Jefferson, was the only vice-president tried for treason, but he was later acquitted. John C. Calhoun was vice-president under both John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. John C. Breckinridge was vice-president under James Buchanan. Garret A. Hobart was vice-president during President William McKinley's first term.

Louis Napoleon was captured by the Germans at the battle of Sedan in the Franco Prussian War. This led to the collapse of the Second Empire and the eventual formation of the Third Republic.

Istanbul's location on the Bosphorus Strait has historically given the city control over the only access between the Mediterranean and Black seas, and thus of Russia's access to the Mediterranean.

When the dollar declines markedly against other currencies, investors tend to gravitate toward gold as a reliable store of value.

Mercantilism was an economic theory that had wide acceptance during the 16th through 18th centuries. This theory stated that colonies existed to benefit the home country, through an exclusive and highly regulated trading relationship. The drive to create colonies resulted in the creation of many European empires.

Amicus Curiae briefs are friend-of-the-court briefs. They are written by groups who want to have input; they are not a party to the case, but they have an interest in the outcome. Parts of the decision that don't act as precedent are called obiter dicta.

The Progressive Era lasted from approximately the late 1880s to the beginning of World War I. Congress passed the Sherman Anti-Tust Act in 1890. This act made unlawful the formation of trusts, monopolies, and other activities that restrained interstate or foreign trade. Congress passed the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947, which reduced the power of labor unions by, for example, outlawing strikes by government employees and making closed shops illegal. The Hawley-Smoot Act (1930), passed to protect American producers, raised tariffs on products produced in other countries to an all-time high. The Emergency Banking Act, passed in 1935, during the middle of the Great Depression, provided temporary insurance for bank depositors.

The U.S. Department of State provides the Foreign Service with detailed instructions for the negotiation and conclusion of treaties and international agreements. The Secretary of State authorizes negotiation. After U.S. Representatives negotiate and terms have been agreed upon by the Secretary of State, the treaty is signed and the president submits the treaty to the Senate. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee considers the treaty and reports to the Senate, which must approve the treaty by a two-third majority. Finally, the president proclaims the treaty's entry into force.

Following the collapse of communism in Easter Europe, industrial production continued relatively unabated as governments attempted to maintain economic stability. At the same time, prices increased dramatically as products began to be priced at their market rate, hence living standards decreased as otherwise affordable products began to be unaffordable, particularly for those on fixed incomes.

OPEC is a cartel because its members collude overtly with one another to set prices.

Ticket scalping is viewed as a legitimate and voluntary transaction in which the two parties believe they are exchanging articles of like value. This means that economists believe that when a ticket is resold at a higher price, it is because both the buyer and seller agree on the value of the ticket and willingly engage in the transaction. Despite the fact that ticket scalping may result in consumers paying more than the market price, economists still consider it a legitimate transaction as long as both parties are willing participants.

On Friday, one-eighth of the magazines are sold, which means seven-eighths remain. The next day, one-fourth of the remaining magazines are sold, which is equal to one-fourth of seven-eighths. This can be calculated by multiplying the fractions: (1/4) * (7/8) = 7/32. Therefore, at the end of the second day, 7/32 of the magazines remain.

The Executive Office of the President was created under President Franklin Roosevelt by the Executive Reorganization Act of 1939. It was established to provide assistance to the president outside of Cabinet departments. Offices such as the Office of Management and Budget, National Security Council, and the White House Office are within the Executive Office of the President. Typically, these offices are advisory and not line departments or agencies.

(√2)⁴ = √2 * √2 * √2 * √2 = √16 = 4

Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution specifies that two-thirds of the Senators present must agree to a treaty. This power, along with the power of the Senate to approve the appointment of ambassadors, military officers, and other appointments, gives the Senate the reputation of being the house of Congress that's most concerned with foreign affairs. It should be pointed out, however, that the House is also vital to U.S. foreign affairs, especially its role in the appropriations process.

A vilifying personal attack on a speaker to discredit that person's arguments is a particular type of ad hominem argument.

Northern Ireland has the status of being an integral part of the United Kingdom. This means that it is not a separate entity or autonomous member, but rather a constituent part of the UK. As such, it is subject to the laws and governance of the UK, and its citizens have the same rights and responsibilities as those in other parts of the country.

Asset utilization ratios are rations that measure how well a firm uses its assets to generate each $1 of sales. Liquidity ratios measure the speed with which a company can turn its assets into cash to meet short-term debt. Debt utilization ratios measure how much debt an organization is using relative to other sources of capital, such as owner's equity.

Although coffee can be grown in lowland tropical climates, the best grades of Arabica are grown on tropical mountains which enjoy cool, frost-free nights, and warm days.

When writing or producing a story, "background information" refers to information that provides context or additional details about the subject matter. It does not necessarily include specific identification of the source providing the information. This allows journalists to provide relevant information without revealing the identity of their sources, which can be important for protecting their anonymity or ensuring their safety.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a law that prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their age. It applies to individuals who are at least 40 years old, making 40 the correct answer. This law aims to protect older workers from unfair treatment and ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of age.

The 14th Amendment conferred automatic citizenship on all persons born within the territorial limits of the United States. The 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery, was ratified in 1865. The 15th Amendment was ratified in 1870. It states that U.S. citizens' right to vote "shall not be denied or abridged... on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." The 16th Amendment was ratified in 1913. It granted the federal government the right to collect taxes based on personal income.

Although top managers do all the listed activities, they are involved in strategic planning most of the time. Staffing and directing are more the responsibility of mid-level managers, while controlling is the primary responsibility of front-line managers.

Also known as the elastic clause. It expanded federal power by liberally interpreting the powers in Article I. The power to regulate interstate commerce was a major power that was used to expand federal powers.

Delegation of authority is crucial to the successful execution of company operations because it empowers employees to make commitments, use resources, and take necessary actions to ensure customer satisfaction. By delegating authority, employees are given the freedom and responsibility to make decisions and take ownership of their work. This not only increases efficiency and productivity but also encourages creativity and innovation within the organization. Additionally, delegation allows top management to focus on strategic business directions and long-term planning, while the employees handle day-to-day operations.

The supremacy clause in the national Constitution says that national statutes and Constitution are supreme over state statutes and constitutions.

After World War II, women in the United States lost their higher-paying jobs to veterans who were returning from the war. However, instead of staying at home, many women returned to the workforce but had to settle for lower-paying jobs. This resulted in a decrease in the number of women in paid wage labor, as they were unable to regain their previous positions.

Social Security has several trust funds. The payroll tax is deposited into these funds. All surpluses in these funds must be invested in U.S. government bonds. Each of the trust funds is projected to be in trouble in different years.

Charlie "Yardbird" Parker was renowned for his bebop style and considered by many to be the greatest alto saxophonist ever.

James Brown, called the "Godfather of Soul" came to prominence in the 1950s. Duke Ellington, musician, composer, arranger, and band leader, is known for swing style of the big band era that began in the late 1920s. Tommy Dorsey and his band are associated with the swing style of the big band era.

FDR bypassed Congress in committing 50 U.S destroyers to Britain in exchange for six U.S. naval bases in British-controlled Caribbean islands.

Conflict among subordinates often necessitates this highly autocratic leadership style to accomplish a goal. A discordant team is unlikely to respond to more win-win or cooperative styles of leadership.

A Select Committee in Congress must be informed prior to a covert operation. In the case of the CIA, oversight is shared with the Foreign Relations Committee.

The GAO reports to Congress on government expenditures and other tasks assigned to it.

The Congressional Budget Office, the GAO, and the Congressional Research Service report to Congress.

A Gantt chart is a project management tool that provides a visual timeline for the start and finish dates of the various elements of a project. It helps in planning, coordinating, and tracking specific tasks in a project. This tool is essential for project managers to monitor the progress and ensure that the project stays on schedule.

In order to determine the percentage of sales in Year 3 out of the total sales for the five years shown, we need to divide the sales in Year 3 by the total sales and then multiply by 100. Since the answer is 43%, it means that approximately 43% of the total sales for the five years were accounted for by the sales in Year 3.

It is attributing behavior to a person's qualities without taking sufficient account of the circumstances.

In a negatively skewed distribution, the tail is longer on the left side, and the majority of the data points cluster towards the higher end. This causes the mean to be pulled towards the lower values, making it less than the median. The mode, representing the most frequent value, typically lies to the right of the median in a negatively skewed distribution.

A controlled-circulation magazine is one whose production and mailing is supported not by charging readers, but usually through advertising revenues, and the publisher decides on its readership. This means that the magazine is distributed for free to a specific target audience, selected by the publisher, and the costs are covered by advertising income. The publisher has control over who receives the magazine and can tailor it to a specific demographic or interest group.

The treaty was signed on 6/18/79, but President Carter withdrew it from the Senate after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

In public opinion research, if a finding is not statistically significant, any difference found in the sample could simply be the result of sampling error and may not be a real difference found in the population. In reality, if the full population were surveyed, you may not find that difference. The larger the sample size, the less even a small difference on a question is likely to be statistically significant. If the entire population were surveyed, any difference is statistically significant because you are not trying to infer from a sample to a population. Statistical significance is not related to substantive significance. A difference may be statistically significant and of no importance.

Selective perception refers to the tendency of individuals to interpret information in a way that aligns with their existing beliefs or preconceived notions. This process involves distorting or manipulating the message to fit with one's prior ideas or opinions. By doing so, individuals may disregard or overlook information that contradicts their existing beliefs and focus solely on information that supports their viewpoint. This cognitive bias can hinder effective communication and lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations of messages.

For organizations funded by a church, such as Jesuit universities, only employees consistent with the faith will be associated with the organization. This is because that is a fundamental pillar for the effective operation of the organization.

The Senate now operates on a track system, whereby more than one bill can be considered. Although cloture, which cuts off filibusters, has been more successful in recent years, there are still filibusters that have been conducted.

Due to more contracting out jobs to private companies and the shift of more responsibilities, federal direct-hire employment will continue to go down, as in the previous decade. Due to that shift and the rising demand for services, employment at the state and local levels is expected to increase.

A push strategy is when manufacturers have to motivate the intermediaries to push the product down to their customers. Mercedes uses a pull strategy. A car is built only when the order is placed.

It allows certain amendments to a bill.

In years past, the State Department was responsible for negotiating all trade agreements. But in 1962, Congress created the Office of the United States Trade Representative to separate the commercial interest of trade from U.S. foreign policy goals. The State Department, the Department of Commerce, and many other agencies still retain roles in trade policy and promotion.

The Walsh-Healy Act (1936) mandated a minimum wage for workers at companies holding government contracts, as well as an eight-hour day and forty-hour work-week. It also forbade the use of child and convict labor. The Fair Standards Act (1938) mandated minimum wage, defined a forty-hour week, and forbade the use of child labor by any business engaged in interstate commerce. The Taft-Hartley Act made closed shops and strikes by government employees illegal.

The Bill of Rights had been directed at the federal government. However, since the passage of the 14th Amendment, the Supreme Court has applied many provisions in the Bill of Rights to the states, beginning with cases in 1897. Especially important was laying out the doctrine of selective incorporation in Gitlow v. New York (1925). However, all rights are not applied. One example is the right to be indicted by a grand jury in the 5th Amendment. Many states do not use grand juries to indict people accused of criminal offenses.

During the early years of American movie production, most movie-goers were working-class immigrants. One reason for the popularity of the movies among these immigrants was that movies were cheap. Another reason was that they were silent, which meant moviegoers did not need to know English to enjoy them. Edison was the first American to patent and market a commercial motion picture camera. In its 1915 Mutual Film Corporation v Ohio decision, the Supreme Court removed movie contents from protection by the 1st Amendment, ruling that movies were a business, not a form of communication, and thus not protected by the 1st Amendment. The first talking movie -- The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson -- was released in 1927.

Financial Reporting and Analysis is not a function of Human Resource Management (HRM). This function is typically associated with the Finance department, which is responsible for preparing financial statements, budgets, and other financial analyses. HRM focuses on functions like recruitment, training, performance management, and employee relations.

The principles of shock therapy were first applied to Bolivia in 1985, where they were used to successfully combat hyperinflation, open the country to economic trade, and change the governmental role from controlling to regulating the economy.

Many economists argue that when an economy is closed off to international market forces, many local producers become rent seekers -- seeking favorable public policies to bring about the uncompensated transfer of goods or services from another person or persons to themselves. In many cases, these are individuals with a particular license to import or manufacture a particular good that is then sold to the public at many times its market rate.

The balance sheet is a financial statement that presents a company's financial position at a particular date. It lists the company's assets (what it owns), liabilities (what it owes), and equity (the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities). The income statement, cash flow statement, and statement of changes in equity provide information about the company's performance and changes in financial position over a period of time.

The marketing concept refers to the idea that an organization should prioritize satisfying customers' needs through coordinated activities, while also achieving its own goals. This means that businesses should focus on understanding and meeting the needs of their target customers, rather than solely focusing on their own objectives. By adopting this approach, businesses can build strong customer relationships, increase customer satisfaction, and ultimately drive long-term success.