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Jim placed his furniture surrounding the attractive stone fireplace in his living room. What term could be used to describe his eye-catching fireplace?
balance
repetition
focal point
proportion
Keeping matches in a safe, out-of-reach place and avoiding the overloading of electrical wires are ways to prevent which safety hazards?
fires
electrical shocks
poisonings
falls
Brittany, Ben, and Brett live in a freestanding house, surrounded by a yard. In what type of home do they live?
single-family home
apartment
townhouse
condominium
Joe purchased a sports jacket and tie to wear to his job interview. What classification of attire does this represent?
social
school
special occasions
professional
What may a crochet hook be used for?
mending a tear in a shirt
patching a hole in jeans
repairing a snag in a sweater
stitching a ripped seam
Juanita wants her toddler to start dressing herself. What is an example of adaptive clothing that she could use to help her child be more independent?
Velcro shoes
button-down shirt
shoes with laces
pants with zippers
An apartment complex does not have a working gate on the pool area and Jolene's son almost drowned. Which claim may she as the tenant bring against the landlord?
breach of obligations
wrongful eviction
unreturned security deposit
discrimination
Reno cleaned his bathroom and mixed bleach and ammonia, causing a toxic gas to form. What cleaning practice did he forget?
follow manufacturer's directions
use multipurpose products
never mix cleaning solutions
never store cleaning solutions with food
Making the bed, washing dishes, and emptying trash cans are all examples of which type of chore?
daily
weekly
monthly
semiannually
Tamera tried on a garment at the store and read the care label before she made her purchase. She is practicing which important parts of the apparel selection process?
evaluating fit and care
evaluating fit and quality
evaluating quality and price
evaluating textile finishes
Sam wore a tuxedo to the prom. What style of apparel does this represent?
social
school
special occasion
professional
Keeping chemicals in original containers, reading labels, and following directions are ways to prevent which safety hazard?
burns
electrical shocks
poisonings
falls
Which is the correct technique when replacing a button on a garment?
Use one strand to ensure flexibility.
Use two strands to ensure strength.
Only use a shank button to ensure flexibility.
Only use a two-hole button to ensure strength.
David is planning to build his home exactly how he wants it. Which type of home will David have?
factory-built home
mobile home
custom-built home
penthouse
Lindsey decorated her bedroom using different shades and tints of blue. Which color scheme did Lindsey use?
analogous
complementary
monochromatic
triadic
Which is an example of childproofing a home?
cleaning the gutters
covering electrical outlets
painting a nursery
installing a security system
Chrissy is designing a wedding dress with a wide gray midriff. The midriff draws attention to her tiny waist. What principle of design is she utilizing?
pattern
emphasis
rhythm
harmony
The landlord/tenant law states that the landlord must keep houses safe and fit. What responsibilities do tenants have?
keep the house clean, find a new tenant when they move out, and pay rent
keep the house clean, repair damages to the property, and pay rent
keep the house clean, maintain landscaping, and repair damages to the property
keep the house clean, pay rent, and avoid damaging the house
Jane is making a summer dress for her daughter and wants to select a natural material that breathes well. Which should she purchase?
nylon
linen
acrylic
spandex
Carol is considering buying a new house. She has scheduled an inspection of the paint. Which federal law gives Carol the right to do this and be notified if any known hazards are present?
Housing and Community Development Act
Fair Housing Act
Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
Energy Policy Act
Which type of synthetic fabric is best suited for gym clothes and active wear because of its elasticity and strength, as well as its resistance to abrasive activities and to deterioration due to body oils and perspiration?
nylon
linen
polyester
spandex
Jim is using an iron by placing it on his dress shirt and gliding it over the fabric to smooth out wrinkles. What is the process referred to as?
pressing
ironing
matching
shrinking
Jake and Kelsey are married with two children. They are looking to buy a single-family home with a large yard in a neighborhood close to the elementary school. What type of home do they need to purchase?
custom-built or factory-built home
assisted living home
condominium
town house
Bill designed his living space using the elements of design in a very complementary way that also expressed his personal style. Which principle of design has Bill used well?
proportion
rhythm
harmony
emphasis
Chris chose a soft, fuzzy rug for his living room. Which element of design influenced his purchase?
line
color
texture
shape
Monochromatic, complementary, analogous, or triadic are choices that Logan is considering for schemes to use in his bedroom. Which element of design is being used?
space
shape
texture
color
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