Question 1 Expert Level 4
In which situation will livelihood be considered broader than only earning income? A When it includes income skills security resources and dignified living B When it is limited only to daily wage C When it has no resource planning D When a person remains completely away from work
Correct answer: A Livelihood is linked with the whole system of living. In exams do not limit it only to wages.
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The idea of a career anchor is most closely related to what? A The distance of the workplace from home B A person's enduring talents, values and motivations that guide career decisions C A one-time salary received at the time of appointment D Repeatedly changing jobs without a clear purpose
Correct answer: B A career anchor is the relatively stable part of a person’s self-concept that includes talents, values, needs and motivations. It guides choices such as selecting a career, accepting a role or making a career change. Workplace distance and salary may influence a decision, but they are external factors rather than career anchors. Exam tip: remember a career anchor as an individual’s enduring internal criterion for career decisions.
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If a work gives fair income but has no possibility of skill development what is the biggest career risk? A Income will always become zero B Work will end immediately C Skill stagnation and career plateau D Social security will automatically increase
Correct answer: C Income alone does not guarantee career growth. In exams connect learning opportunities with career growth.
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What is meant by hidden curriculum in work life? A Only written training manual B Only salary slip C Decoration of the workplace D Unspoken rules behaviours and power relations through which a person learns work
Correct answer: D Many things at workplace are learned through experience not formal training. In exams connect hidden learning with behaviour norms.
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Which is the most correct example of human capital as livelihood capital? A Knowledge skills health and work ability B Only cash money C Only area of land D Only building and machine
Correct answer: A Human capital increases a person's ability to work and earn. In exams connect it with skills and health.
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If a youth has received a certificate but cannot perform real work what problem is shown? A Excessive experience B Gap between skill certificate and work competence C Complete work readiness D Proper skill utilisation
Correct answer: B A certificate is useful only when skill is applied in practice. In exams understand the difference between certificate and competence.
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What is the main purpose of a feasibility study in a Home Science based enterprise? A Starting the enterprise without planning B Hiding customer needs C Assessing resources demand cost risk and possible income D Erasing all records
Correct answer: C A feasibility study makes enterprise decisions realistic. In exams connect feasibility with demand and cost.
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Which step is most important in safe transition from informal work to formal work? A Depending on verbal promises B Completely avoiding records and contracts C Removing safety rules D Adopting written contract records social security and skill upgradation
Correct answer: D Formalisation can increase transparency and protection. In exams connect formalisation with records and security.
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Which situation shows lack of information literacy in career decision? A Checking information through official website and counselling B Choosing an expensive course based on an unsourced message C Comparing admission eligibility D Confirming recognition and fees
Correct answer: B Information literacy prevents wrong decisions. In exams write checking source reliability as necessary.
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Which example shows ethical use of social capital? A Getting learning and correct opportunity information through contacts B Getting job through favouritism by ignoring merit C Getting false recommendation D Blocking others' opportunities
Correct answer: A Social capital can be useful for support and information. In exams remember the difference between networking and favouritism.
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In which situation can freedom of self-employment turn into risk? A When there is planning for market demand cost and saving B When a person invests without market information and financial planning C When quality control is adopted D When records of expenses and income are kept
Correct answer: B Self-employment needs risk management along with freedom. In exams connect enterprise with planning.
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Which is the correct analysis of vertical and horizontal mobility in career? A Both always indicate unemployment B In vertical mobility position level may rise and in horizontal mobility field may change at the same level C Horizontal mobility has no relation with career D Vertical mobility is only changing home
Correct answer: B Vertical mobility means moving to a higher or lower position in the career hierarchy, often involving changed responsibility, status or pay; for example, moving from assistant to manager. Horizontal mobility means changing a role, department, organisation or field while remaining broadly at a similar level. Option A is incorrect because mobility describes career change, not unemployment. Exam tip: vertical means movement up or down the hierarchy; horizontal means change at the same level.
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In which situation will a deeper example of underemployment be found? A A person is forced to work far below their education and skills B A person gets full opportunity according to skills C A person does not search for work D A person voluntarily takes training
Correct answer: A In underemployment full capacity is not used. In exams identify it separately from unemployment.
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What can indicate breach of psychological contract at work? A Repeated breaking of an employee's unspoken reasonable expectations B Getting a clear work contract C Giving correct training information D Equal following of rules
Correct answer: A Unspoken expectations also affect trust. In exams connect psychological contract with trust.
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Which problem is most likely to arise from role ambiguity at workplace? A Deadlines improving automatically B Confusion about responsibility and performance C All skills ending D Income always doubling
Correct answer: B Role ambiguity increases confusion and conflict at work. In exams connect role clarity with teamwork.
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If productivity is increasing but safety is decreasing what is the most balanced conclusion? A It is completely decent work B Safety has no relation with career C Productivity cannot be separated from human safety D Only production is success
Correct answer: C Decent work needs both productivity and safety. In exams treat safety as part of work quality.
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What is the most correct expert-level purpose of livelihood diversification? A Increasing dependence on one income source B Leaving all skills C Reducing risk and strengthening income and resource sources D Removing market information
Correct answer: C Diversification can make livelihood sustainable during crisis. In exams connect it with risk reduction.
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Which is a balanced analysis of digital platform based work? A It always gives complete social security B It may provide opportunity and flexibility but income and rights may be uncertain C It never needs skills D It is unrelated to livelihood
Correct answer: B Platform work has both benefits and risks. In exams write platform work with a balanced view.
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Which example most clearly shows professional conversion of Home Science knowledge? A Converting household meal experience into a hygienic nutrition-based tiffin service B Making health claims without training C Selling unsafe food material D Giving wrong information to customers
Correct answer: A Subject knowledge can become livelihood through proper planning. In exams connect Home Science skills with enterprise.
View question details Question 20 Expert Level 4
Why are both evidence and reflection important in a career portfolio? A Evidence shows skills and reflection shows direction of learning B Both are always unnecessary C Reflection erases achievement D Evidence has no relation with career
Correct answer: A A good portfolio shows learning understanding along with achievement. In exams connect portfolio with evidence and reflection.
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