Testlet 221: Human development and relationships 12
A caregiver is consistently sensitive and responsive to an infant. As a toddler, the child explores a new playroom and comes back to the caregiver for comfort. Which attachment pattern does attachment theory describe?Wikipedia, "Attachment theory". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 221, objective 0003
A coworker asks Maya to cover a third weekend shift. She says calmly, "I can't take this one. I can swap a weekday with you instead." Which communication style is this?Wikipedia, "Assertiveness". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 221, objective 0002
A friend says, "My boss changed my hours again and never asked." The listener answers, "So your schedule moved and you had no say in it." Which active listening skill is this?Wikipedia, "Active listening". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 221, objective 0002
A student who skipped breakfast and slept three hours cannot keep his mind on a group project. In Maslow's hierarchy, which level of need is unmet?Wikipedia, "Maslow's hierarchy of needs". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 221, objective 0001
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Testlet 221: Human development and relationships, continued
A two-year-old pushes a parent's hands away and says, "Me do it," while pulling on a shirt. Which of Erikson's stages does this fit?Wikipedia, "Erikson's stages of psychosocial development". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 221, objective 0001
An infant picks up one piece of cereal between the thumb and index finger. Which kind of skill is this pincer grip?Wikipedia, "Fine motor skill". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 221, objective 0001
Grandparents, parents, two children and an aunt share one household. Which term describes this family?Wikipedia, "Extended family". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 221, objective 0003
In Piaget's beaker task, a young child judges how much liquid there is by the height of the container alone. What is this focus on one dimension of a situation, with all others ignored, called?Wikipedia, "Piaget's theory of cognitive development". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 221, objective 0001
Parents set a 10 p.m. curfew, explain the reason for it, and listen when their teen asks to adjust it for a school event. In Baumrind's typology, which parenting style is both demanding and responsive?Wikipedia, "Parenting styles" (Baumrind's parenting typology). Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 221, objective 0003
Two roommates both want the larger bedroom. They settle it this way: one takes the room and pays a bigger share of the rent. Each gets part of what they wanted. Which outcome is this?Wikipedia, "Conflict resolution" (Compromising). Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 221, objective 0002
Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, up to how many workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave may an eligible employee take in 12 months for the birth and care of a newborn?29 CFR 825.100 (Family and Medical Leave Act regulations), eCFR. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 221, objective 0003
Which sentence is an I-message?Wikipedia, "I-message". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 221, objective 0002
Testlet 222: Food, nutrition, apparel and interiors 12
A cook checks a hamburger patty with a food thermometer. What safe minimum internal temperature does the FDA list for ground meat?U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Safe Food Handling (safe minimum internal temperatures). Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 222, objective 0002
A cook cuts raw chicken on one cutting board and salad vegetables on another. Which of the four steps to food safety is this?U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Safe Food Handling (Separate). Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 222, objective 0002
A designer pairs blue walls with orange accent pillows. On the traditional red-yellow-blue color wheel, what is this color scheme called?Wikipedia, "Complementary colors". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 222, objective 0003
A pot of chili is left on the counter after dinner in a 72°F kitchen. Within how long does the FDA say perishable food should be refrigerated?U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Safe Food Handling (Chill). Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 222, objective 0002
A recipe browns a chuck roast in a hot pan, then simmers it in a covered pot with a little stock. Which cooking method is this?Wikipedia, "Braising". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 222, objective 0002
A serving of peanut butter has 16 grams of fat, 7 grams of carbohydrate and 7 grams of protein. About what share of its calories comes from fat?USDA National Agricultural Library, Food and Nutrition Information Center, FAQ on calories per gram. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 222, objective 0001
A shopper who wants more fiber compares cereals. One box lists dietary fiber at 3% DV per serving. What does the FDA's rule of thumb call a nutrient at that level?U.S. Food and Drug Administration, The Lows and Highs of Percent Daily Value on the Nutrition Facts Label. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 222, objective 0001
Bread crust turns golden brown in the oven. Which reaction of amino acids with reducing sugars gives browned food its flavor?Wikipedia, "Maillard reaction". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 222, objective 0001
Denim shows fine diagonal lines on its surface. Which weave produces them?Wikipedia, "Twill". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 222, objective 0003
The federal Care Labeling Rule defines a care label on a garment. Which description matches the rule?16 CFR 423.1 (Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel), eCFR. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 222, objective 0003
MyPlate shows a place setting divided into five food groups. Which list names all five?Wikipedia, "MyPlate". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 222, objective 0001
Which of these textile fibers is an animal fiber made of protein?Wikipedia, "Wool". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 222, objective 0003
Testlet 223: Resource management, workplace skills and careers 12
A 24-ounce jar of pasta sauce costs $3.60 and a 16-ounce jar costs $2.72. Which has the lower unit price?Worked from the figures in the question and worked a second time. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 223, objective 0003
A buyer signs a $600 contract for a set of encyclopedias with a salesperson at her kitchen table. Under the federal rule on door-to-door sales, what must the contract tell her?16 CFR Part 429 (Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations), eCFR. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 223, objective 0003
A district buys culinary lab equipment with federal career and technical education funds. Which law, reauthorized in 2018, provides that funding?Wikipedia, "Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 223, objective 0002
A new toaster comes with no written warranty, yet the law treats the sale as carrying a promise that it will work as a toaster should. What is this unwritten promise called?Wikipedia, "Implied warranty" (Merchantability). Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 223, objective 0003
A nonexempt cashier is paid $16 an hour and works 44 hours in one workweek. Under the federal overtime rule, what is the least her employer may pay her for the four hours over 40?29 CFR 778.107 (overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act), eCFR. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 223, objective 0001
A shopper compares two refrigerators by the EnergyGuide labels on them. Which figure does the label show?Wikipedia, "EnergyGuide". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 223, objective 0003
FCCLA is the career and technical student organization for family and consumer sciences education. What was it called before it took its present name?Wikipedia, "Family, Career and Community Leaders of America". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 223, objective 0002
Federal child labor rules set a general minimum age for jobs outside agriculture, with regulated exceptions for 14- and 15-year-olds. What is that general minimum age?29 CFR 570.2 (minimum age standards), eCFR. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 223, objective 0001
On her first day, a new hire shows a passport so that the employer can complete a federal form. Which form verifies identity and authorization to work in the United States?U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 223, objective 0001
Teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking apply in nearly every job. What are such broadly applicable skills called?Wikipedia, "Soft skills". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 223, objective 0001
Which 1917 act first promoted vocational education in agriculture, in trades and industry, and in homemaking with federal funds?Wikipedia, "Smith–Hughes Act". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 223, objective 0002
Who became the first president of the American Home Economics Association, now the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences?Wikipedia, "Ellen Swallow Richards". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 223, objective 0002
Testlet 501: Financial literacy 12
A bank will not correct an error on a credit card bill. Which federal agency takes consumer complaints about financial products and sends them to the company for a response?Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Submit a complaint. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 501, objective 0002
A family's house sits beside a river. What does FloodSmart, the site of the National Flood Insurance Program, say about most homeowners insurance?FloodSmart, the National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA). Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 501, objective 0002
A household takes home $2,600 a month and plans $2,340 of spending. What share of take-home pay does this budget leave for saving?Worked from the figures in the question; budget as defined in Wikipedia, "Personal budget". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 501, objective 0001
A real estate office pays an agent no salary, only a 3% commission. The agent sells a house for $240,000. What does the agent earn on the sale?Worked from the figures in the question; commission as described in Wikipedia, "Commission (remuneration)". Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 501, objective 0001
A saver agrees to leave $3,000 with a bank for 12 months, and the bank pays her interest for doing so. Which product has she bought?Investor.gov (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission), Certificates of Deposit (CDs). Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 501, objective 0001
A savings account holds $2,000 at 3% interest, compounded once a year, and nothing is withdrawn. How much interest does it earn in the second year?Investor.gov (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission), glossary, Compound Interest. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 501, objective 0001
A two-week payday loan charges a $15 fee for every $100 borrowed. According to the CFPB, about what annual percentage rate is that?Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, What is a payday loan?. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 501, objective 0003
According to the CFPB, which of these is a factor that credit scoring models typically take into account?Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, What is a credit score?. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 501, objective 0003
An email that looks as if it came from a bank urges a customer to click a link and "confirm" a password. What is this kind of attack called?Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Recognize and Report Phishing. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 501, objective 0002
Someone opens a credit card in a consumer's name. According to USA.gov, where is identity theft reported to the Federal Trade Commission online?USA.gov, Identity theft (how to report identity theft). Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 501, objective 0002
Which loan is usually short-term and high-cost, generally for $500 or less, and typically due on the borrower's next payday?Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, What is a payday loan?. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 501, objective 0003
Which statement about a Roth IRA matches the IRS's description of it?Internal Revenue Service, Roth IRAs. Written to GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (714) testlet 501, objective 0003
How this list was compiled: Our own questions, written to the objectives of the GACE Family and Consumer Sciences (6–12) assessment, test code 714, as its Assessment Design and Framework prints them on the GACE website of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and Evaluation Systems, Pearson (https://www.gace.es.pearson.com/studyguide/framework/714 and https://www.gace.es.pearson.com/test/714, read 2026-10-12): four testlets of about 30 selected-response questions and 45 minutes each (221 Human Development and Relationships; 222 Food, Nutrition, Apparel, and Interiors; 223 Resource Management, Workplace Skills, Careers, and Professionalism; 501 Financial Literacy), 120 in all, each testlet with three objectives of a third each. This bank holds 12 for each testlet, four for each of the twelve objectives. Every fact was read on 2026-10-12 on the page named under its question: federal regulations in the eCFR (29 CFR Parts 570, 778 and 825; 16 CFR Parts 423 and 429), pages of the FDA, the USDA National Agricultural Library, USCIS, the CFPB, the IRS, Investor.gov, CISA, USA.gov and FloodSmart, and Wikipedia articles. The six answers that are arithmetic were each worked a second time. Licence: Questions, choices and explanations are original work of this site.
How it works
This family and consumer sciences GACE practice test asks 48 questions of our own on Family and Consumer Sciences (6–12), test 714. It is unofficial and not affiliated with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission or Pearson.
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The four testlets
Human Development and Relationships (221), Food, Nutrition, Apparel, and Interiors (222), Resource Management, Workplace Skills, Careers, and Professionalism (223) and Financial Literacy (501) each have about 30 questions and a 45-minute clock. This bank holds 12 for each.
Where the answers come from
Each explanation names its source: federal rules in the eCFR, pages of the FDA, USDA, CFPB, IRS and Investor.gov, and Wikipedia articles for the theory. Six questions are arithmetic: calories from fat, overtime pay, a unit price, a commission, a savings rate and compound interest.
Timing
The timed test gives 72 minutes for the 48 questions, the real pace of a minute and a half each.
Financial Literacy (501) is 30 of the 120 questions and also sits in the GACE Business, Economics, Marketing and Mathematics assessments.
Questions and answers
Is there a GACE study guide for family and consumer sciences?
Yes. The GACE website has a study guide for Family and Consumer Sciences, test 714, set out by the same four testlets as this practice test. None of these questions is taken or reworded from its sample questions.
Is there a GACE family and consumer sciences combo test?
The assessment is four testlets, and you may sign up for any combination of them, all four included, in one testing session. Each scored testlet is banked toward your cumulative score.
How many questions are on the GACE family and consumer sciences education test?
120 selected-response questions in four testlets. The four clocks total 3 hours, and each testing session adds 15 minutes for a tutorial and a nondisclosure agreement.
What is a passing score on the GACE Family and Consumer Sciences test?
The GACE site asks for an assessment-level score of 220 or higher and for the floor, a minimum score, on each testlet. This page gives a number right, never a pass or a fail.