FSOT Sample Job Knowledge Test

The 13th Amendment authorized Congress to legislate against slavery. It abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime, within the United States. This amendment was ratified in 1865, following the end of the Civil War, and played a crucial role in the abolition of slavery and the protection of civil rights for African Americans.

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees protection for freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religious practices. This means that individuals have the right to express their opinions and ideas, the press has the freedom to report news and information without government interference, and individuals have the right to practice their chosen religion without persecution. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above" as the First Amendment encompasses all three of these fundamental freedoms.

Price controls are generally opposed by economists because they believe that such controls can cause distorted asset allocation. When prices are fixed, resources may not be allocated efficiently, leading to misallocation of goods and services. Additionally, economists argue that price controls can result in shortages of products on the open market. When prices are artificially set below the market equilibrium, demand may exceed supply, leading to a shortage. Furthermore, economists point out that price controls often give rise to alternative and sometimes illegal distribution mechanisms as individuals seek to avoid the controls. These reasons collectively explain why economists generally oppose price controls.

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.

The mean is calculated by adding up all the scores and dividing by the total number of scores. In this case, the sum of the scores is 30.5 and there are 9 employees, so the mean is 30.5/9 = 3.39. The median is the middle value when the scores are arranged in ascending order, which in this case is 3.5. The mode is the value that appears most frequently, which in this case is 4.0. Therefore, the correct order for the mean, median, and mode is 3.39, 3.5, 4.0.

Gerrymandering refers to the manipulation of district boundaries in order to give an unfair advantage to one political party over the other. In this scenario, an oddly shaped Congressional district has been created intentionally to concentrate the majority of voters from one major party, while surrounding districts have majorities from the other major party. This suggests that the district boundaries have been drawn in a way that favors one party and undermines the representation of the other party, which is a clear example of gerrymandering.

Stress is intensified when no solution seems possible.

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

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.

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.

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.

The correct answer is a device that allows parents to block objectionable programming. A television V-Chip is a technology that enables parents to control the content their children can watch on television. It allows them to block certain channels or programs that they deem inappropriate or objectionable. This feature gives parents the ability to protect their children from accessing content that may be unsuitable for their age or values.

The total amount spent in the foreign country can be calculated by dividing the amount spent in the local currency by the exchange rate. On the day of arrival, $168.00 in the local currency is equivalent to $21.00 U.S. The next day, $245.00 in the neighboring country's currency is equivalent to $61.25 U.S. Therefore, the total amount spent in U.S. money is $21.00 + $61.25 = $82.25.

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

After World War II, women in the United States lost their higher-paying jobs to veterans who were returning from the war. However, many women did manage to find employment again, although in lower-paying positions. This resulted in a decrease in the number of women in paid wage labor, as they were forced to take on jobs that paid less than what they had previously earned. This shift in employment patterns for women during the 1950s is reflected in the answer provided.

Serbs saw this area as a Holy Land where many of their medieval kings were crowned.

The average annual income of the employees at Beta Company is $88,000. This can be calculated by adding up the total annual income of all the employees ($35,000 x 4 + $47,000 x 2 + $52,000 + $56,000 + $450,000) and then dividing it by the total number of employees (9). In this case, the sum of the annual income is $792,000, and when divided by 9, it gives an average of $88,000.

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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.

Computer monitors and television sets both use cathode ray tube (CRT) technology. CRT technology involves a vacuum tube with an electron gun that emits a beam of electrons onto a phosphorescent screen, creating the images we see on the screen. This technology was widely used in both computer monitors and televisions before the advent of newer technologies like LCD and LED. Therefore, the correct answer is cathode ray tube (CRT).

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 original price of the television can be found by dividing the sale price by (100% - discount percentage) and then multiplying by 100%. In this case, we know that the sale price is $800 and the discount is 20%. So, we divide $800 by (100% - 20%) which is 80%. Dividing $800 by 0.8 gives us $1,000, which is the original price of the television.

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.

Tanya's average score this week is calculated by adding up her scores and dividing by the number of games played. Her total score this week is 112 + 156 + 179 + 165 = 612. Since she played 4 games, her average score this week is 612/4 = 153. Her average score last week was 140. Therefore, her average score improved by 13 points (153 - 140 = 13).

Customization in operations management refers to the process of tailoring products or services to meet the specific needs and wants of individual customers. This involves adapting and personalizing the product or service according to the customer's preferences, requirements, and specifications. By doing so, companies can enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty by providing them with unique and personalized experiences. This approach allows businesses to differentiate themselves from competitors and gain a competitive advantage in the market.

A bit is the most basic element of computer data. It represents the smallest unit of information that a computer can understand, which is either a 0 or a 1. All data in a computer is ultimately represented as a combination of bits, allowing for the storage and processing of information. The other options in the question, such as bytes or characters, are larger units of data that are built upon the foundation of bits.

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

The role of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is to regulate business practices and curb false advertising, misleading pricing, and deceptive packaging and labeling. This means that the FTC is responsible for ensuring that businesses engage in fair and honest practices, and that consumers are protected from deceptive or misleading practices in the marketplace. The FTC enforces laws and regulations related to advertising, pricing, and packaging, and takes action against companies that engage in unfair or deceptive practices. This helps to promote fair competition and protect consumers from being misled or harmed by dishonest business practices.

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.

Dan Preston arrives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and wishes to convert $300 U.S. dollars to Canadian dollars. Since one U.S. dollar is worth $1.47 in Canadian currency, to find out how many Canadian dollars Dan receives, we need to multiply $300 by the exchange rate of $1.47. This gives us $441, which is the amount of Canadian dollars that Dan receives.

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

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

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is a law that prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on their age. This law applies to individuals who are at least 40 years old. Therefore, the correct answer is 40.

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.

The email address form "[email protected]" is not proper because it does not have a valid top-level domain (TLD) like ".com" or ".gov". A proper email address should have a valid TLD to indicate the type of organization or entity it belongs to.

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 to produce based on the available resources and consumer demand. "How to produce" involves determining the most efficient methods and techniques to produce goods and services. "For whom to produce" involves deciding how the goods and services should be distributed among the population, taking into account factors such as income, needs, and preferences.

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.

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

A limited liability corporation (LLC) is a form of business ownership that provides restricted liability to its owners, meaning their personal assets are protected in case of any business debts or legal issues. LLCs also benefit from lower taxation as they are not subject to double taxation like corporations. Additionally, they have fewer government restrictions compared to other forms of business ownership, allowing for more flexibility in operations and decision-making.

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. There are 4 associates who earn $35,000 a year, which is more than any other income amount mentioned.

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.

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.

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 correct answer is Mayan because the Yucatan Peninsula is located in Mexico, and the Mayan civilization was one of the most influential and dominant cultures in that region. The Mayans inhabited the Yucatan Peninsula for thousands of years and left behind numerous archaeological sites and ruins. They had a complex society, advanced agricultural practices, and developed a sophisticated writing system. Their legacy can still be seen today through the descendants of the Mayan people and their cultural traditions.

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.

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

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

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.

The encoder in interpersonal communication refers to the person who creates and sends the message. They are responsible for encoding their thoughts, ideas, or feelings into a form that can be understood by others. The speaker/sender is the correct answer because they are the ones who initiate the communication process by formulating and delivering the message to the listener/receiver.

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.

In journalism, "background information" refers to the details or context provided about a story without specifically identifying the source. This allows journalists to provide additional information or insights without revealing the identity of the person or organization that provided the information. By not specifically identifying the source, journalists can protect their sources' anonymity and encourage them to share important information without fear of reprisal or backlash. This practice is important for maintaining the integrity and credibility of journalism.

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.

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.

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 autonomy and responsibility to make decisions and take actions that align with the company's goals and objectives. This not only increases efficiency and productivity but also enhances employee morale and engagement. Empowered employees are more likely to take ownership of their work, leading to improved customer satisfaction and overall success of the company.

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.

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

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

The median is the middle value when the data is arranged in ascending or descending order. In this case, there are 9 employees, so when we arrange their annual incomes in ascending order, we get: $35,000, $35,000, $35,000, $35,000, $47,000, $47,000, $52,000, $56,000, $450,000. The middle value is the 5th value, which is $47,000. Therefore, the median annual income of the employees at the Beta Company is $47,000.

(√2)⁴ = √2 * √2 * √2 * √2 = √16 = 4

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.

Although during the 1820s a group of Pennsylvanians did indeed petition Congress to make German the official language of their state, the petition was denied. The Pennsylvania Germans were never granted the right to be educated in the language spoken in their homes. The Naturalization Act of 1790 made American citizenship available to "free white men of European descent" -- and only free white men of European descent. At the time of the American Revolution most white residents of the colonies were of either northern or western European descent. Only approximately one-fourth of all ante-bellum southern whites belonged to slave-owning families. this was because only a minority of southern whites owned sufficient land or other property to profit from slave labor. If the cost of maintaining a slave was not greater than the wealth produced by the slave, rather than being an asset to his/her owner, the slave was a financial liability.

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.

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

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.

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.

Sales in Year 3 accounted for approximately 43% of the total sales for the five years shown. This can be calculated by dividing the sales in Year 3 by the total sales for all five years and multiplying by 100.

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.

One-eighth of the magazines are sold on Friday, so seven-eighths remain. The next day, 1/4 of the remaining magazines are sold, which means 3/4 of the magazines remain. To find the fractional part that remains at the end of the second day, we multiply 7/8 by 3/4. This equals 21/32, so the answer is 21/32.

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.

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 consider ticket scalping to be a valid and consensual transaction, where both the buyer and seller believe they are getting a fair exchange for the tickets. This explanation implies that economists do not see ticket scalping as illegitimate or having no consequence, and it contradicts the idea that none of the above options are true.

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 chosen by the publisher. The revenue to support the magazine comes from advertisements rather than from the readers themselves.

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 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.

It allows certain amendments to a bill.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Selective perception refers to the tendency of individuals to interpret information in a way that aligns with their pre-existing beliefs or ideas. This can lead to a distorted understanding of a message, as individuals may unconsciously alter or manipulate the information to fit their own perspectives. By trying to make the message fit with their previously held ideas, individuals may ignore or overlook information that contradicts their beliefs, resulting in a biased interpretation of the message.

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.

If the number of points that Dean scored is reported incorrectly in the local newspaper as 27, it means that one data point in the dataset is incorrect. The median and the mode are not affected by outliers or incorrect data points, so they will remain the same. However, the mean is affected by the value of each data point, so it will change. Additionally, the range, which is the difference between the highest and lowest values, will also change because the incorrect data point will affect the overall range. Therefore, the statement "The median and the mode will remain the same, but the mean and the range will change" is true.

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.

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.

Post-Civil War Reconstruction (of the South) was instituted in response to southern states passing and enforcing laws that effectively denied African Americans the right to vote.

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.

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 correct answer is light provided by lighthouses. Lighthouses are typically owned and operated by the government, and their purpose is to provide guidance and ensure the safety of maritime navigation. Without government intervention, it is unlikely that private entities would invest in building and maintaining lighthouses, as they are not directly profitable ventures. On the other hand, national defense products, new automobiles, and new highways are examples of products that can be produced to optimal output without government intervention, as they can be driven by market demand and private investment.

Be careful not to jump and pick answer C because the amount of the decrease is bigger. One a percent basis, there is a larger decrease from year 4 to year 5.

Percent of decrease year 3 to year 4: $400/$600 = 66 2/3%
Percent of decrease year 4 to year 5: $150/$200 = 75%

The marketing concept refers to the idea that an organization should prioritize satisfying customers' needs through coordinated activities. This approach recognizes that by meeting customers' needs, the organization can also achieve its own goals. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and catering to the specific needs and desires of customers, and aligning the organization's actions accordingly. This concept involves developing, pricing, distributing, and promoting products that are tailored to meet the needs of specific customers, ultimately aiming to create value for both the customers and the organization.