MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences Practice Test

Unofficial practice for the two subtests of Minnesota's MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) test, codes 215 and 216.

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Subtest 1 (215): family and community, development and parenting, consumer resources. Subtest 2 (216): food and wellness, careers, the FCS program.

Stem families and joint families are particular forms of which family type, one that reaches beyond parents and their children?

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Subtest 1: all 25 questions

Family and community relationships 9

  • A father asks whether the small shop he works for must give him leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. How many employees make a private business a covered employer? 29 CFR 825.104(a) and 825.100(a). Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0002
  • A father puts his daughter's message into his own words to show he has understood it, then asks an open-ended question. Which communication skill is he using? Wikipedia, Active listening, lead and Techniques of active listening. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0001
  • A mother with secure housing, a steady income and close friends enrolls in a painting course to become all that she can be. Which of Maslow's needs, the top of his pyramid, is she pursuing? Wikipedia, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, lead. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0001
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Family and community relationships, continued

  • A woman of 48 looks after her aging mother while she is still raising two teenagers of her own. Which term describes adults in her position? Wikipedia, Sandwich generation, lead. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0002
  • A woman who has a son marries a man with no children, and the couple has no child together. How is this stepfamily classified? Wikipedia, Stepfamily, lead. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0001
  • In the Census Bureau's Current Population Survey definitions, which group of people living together counts as a family? U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, Subject Definitions, Family. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0001
  • Minnesota Statutes section 181.941 gives unpaid pregnancy and parenting leave. Who decides the length of the leave, and what is its limit? Minnesota Statutes 181.941, subdivision 1. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0002
  • Minnesota Statutes section 260E.06 makes people who work in education mandated reporters. They must immediately report a child who is being maltreated, or who was maltreated within which preceding period? Minnesota Statutes 260E.06, subdivision 1. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0002
  • Stem families and joint families are particular forms of which family type, one that reaches beyond parents and their children? Wikipedia, Extended family, lead. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0001

Life span development and parenting 8

  • A caregiver feeds and comforts a baby of four months whenever she cries. Which of Erikson's stages centers on the infant's basic needs being met by the caregiver? Wikipedia, Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, Stages. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0003
  • A mother makes her children follow her directions with little to no explanation or feedback. She is demanding but not responsive. Which parenting style is this? Wikipedia, Parenting styles, The four styles. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0004
  • A parent asks why a 15-year-old who reasons well in class still makes impulsive choices. According to the HHS Office of Population Affairs, which part of the brain develops last? HHS Office of Population Affairs, Adolescent Development Explained, Cognitive Development. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0004
  • A rattle rolls out of sight under a couch, and an infant crawls after it, sure that it is still there. In which of Piaget's stages is this understanding, object permanence, a main accomplishment? Wikipedia, Piaget's theory of cognitive development, Sensorimotor stage. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0003
  • According to the HHS Office of Population Affairs, what happens as an adolescent's social circle expands? HHS Office of Population Affairs, Adolescent Development Explained, Social Development. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0003
  • After a budgeting project, ninth graders write down how they came to their totals and how they learn best. The HHS Office of Population Affairs calls this new adolescent skill "thinking about thinking". What is its name? HHS Office of Population Affairs, Adolescent Development Explained, Cognitive Development. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0003
  • In attachment theory, what does an infant need in order to develop a secure attachment? Wikipedia, Attachment theory, lead. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0004
  • Under Minnesota Statutes section 120A.22, who is primarily responsible for assuring that a child acquires the knowledge and skills essential for effective citizenship? Minnesota Statutes 120A.22, subdivisions 1 and 5. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0004

Consumer and family resources 8

  • A couple spreads their savings among several kinds of investments, hoping that if one loses money the others will make up for the loss. What is this strategy called? U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Investor.gov glossary, Diversification. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0005
  • A family keeps its emergency fund in one account at an FDIC-insured bank. Up to what amount does FDIC deposit insurance cover a depositor at one bank, for each account ownership category? Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Understanding Deposit Insurance. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0005
  • A landlord refuses to rent an apartment to a couple because they have two young children. Which protected basis in the federal Fair Housing Act does this involve? U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, The Fair Housing Act. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0006
  • A Minnesota tenant moves out and gives the landlord a mailing address. Under Minnesota Statutes section 504B.178, how soon must the landlord return the deposit with interest or send a written reason for keeping it? Minnesota Statutes 504B.178, subdivision 3. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0006
  • A shirt label reads "60 percent cotton, 40 percent polyester". Under the federal textile labeling rules, in what order must the generic fiber names and percentages appear? 16 CFR 303.16(a)(1), Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0006
  • A teenager spends her savings on concert tickets and so cannot buy the bicycle she also wanted. In economics, what is the bicycle? Wikipedia, Opportunity cost, lead. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0005
  • After three washes, the care tag sewn into a shirt has faded until it cannot be read. Which part of the federal definition of a care label, in 16 CFR 423.1, does the tag fail? 16 CFR 423.1(a), Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0006
  • Two car loans show the same interest rate, but one has a higher APR. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, what does the APR measure that the interest rate leaves out? Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, What is the difference between a loan interest rate and the APR?. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 1, objective 0005

How this list was compiled: Our own questions, written to Subtest 1 (test code 215) of the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations field Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) in the test framework on the MTLE website (https://www.mtle.nesinc.com/Content/Worksheets/MN215_FrameworkWorksheet.html; test page https://www.mtle.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/MN215_TestPage.html, read 2026-10-14): 50 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour, passing score 227; Family and Community Relationships (objectives 0001 to 0002, 18 questions, 34%), Life Span Development and Parenting (0003 to 0004, 16 questions, 33%) and Consumer and Family Resources (0005 to 0006, 16 questions, 33%). This set holds 25: 9, 8 and 8. Each answer rests on the public page, statute or rule named in its explanation, read 2026-10-14. Licence: Questions, choices and explanations are original work of this site.

Subtest 2: all 25 questions

Food, nutrition and wellness 8

  • A child development class plans a day for children ages 3 through 5. How much active play a day do the federal Physical Activity Guidelines say adults caring for preschoolers should aim for? U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, Top 10 Things to Know. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0008
  • A foods class shapes ground beef into burgers. To which safe minimum internal temperature does the FDA say ground meat is cooked, as measured with a food thermometer? U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Safe Food Handling, Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0007
  • A student plans to sell home-baked bread at a farmers' market under Minnesota's cottage food law, section 28A.152. Which statement must the label and a sign at the point of sale carry? Minnesota Statutes 28A.152, subdivisions 1 and 4. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0007
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Food, nutrition and wellness, continued

  • A student wants to defrost frozen ground beef for tomorrow's lab. Which of these does the FDA say never to do? U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Safe Food Handling, Chill. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0007
  • A wellness unit on adulthood cites the federal Physical Activity Guidelines. Besides aerobic activity each week, which other kind of activity do they say adults need? U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, Top 10 Things to Know. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0008
  • After a lab, cooked rice and chicken sit on the counter in a kitchen at normal room temperature. Within what time does the FDA say perishables should be refrigerated or frozen? U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Safe Food Handling, Chill. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0007
  • Comparing two cereals, a class finds that one serving of the first supplies 4% DV of iron. Under the FDA's rule of thumb for percent Daily Value, what is that cereal? U.S. Food and Drug Administration, The Lows and Highs of Percent Daily Value on the Nutrition Facts Label. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0008
  • On a packaged food label, sugar is the first ingredient listed and salt is the last. What does federal labeling law say about the order of the list? 21 CFR 101.4(a)(1). Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0007

Career development 9

  • A graduate wants to instruct and advise families on home management, apply research findings and develop educational outreach programs. Which O*NET occupation is this? O*NET OnLine, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, summary report 25-9021.00, Farm and Home Management Educators. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0010
  • A junior meets a hotel manager for an informal conversation about the manager's career path. What is the focus of this informational interview? CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Informational interviews. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0009
  • A Minnesota 15-year-old takes a job at a bakery. Under Minnesota Statutes section 181A.04, between which hours may a minor under 16 not work? Minnesota Statutes 181A.04, subdivisions 3 and 4. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0009
  • A student applying for a job at a child care center sends a resume with a second document. What does CareerOneStop say a cover letter is the place to do? CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Cover letters. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0009
  • A student who likes housing and textiles wants to plan, design and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Which occupation does O*NET describe this way? O*NET OnLine, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, summary report 27-1025.00, Interior Designers. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0010
  • FCCLA lists six career areas its members prepare for through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Which of these is on its list? Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, About FCCLA. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0010
  • In a mock interview a student is asked, "Tell me about a time you dealt with an upset customer." Which type of interview on the CareerOneStop list asks how you have handled challenging work-related situations? CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Types of interviews. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0009
  • Under the federal child labor rules of the Fair Labor Standards Act, what is the minimum age for an occupation the Secretary of Labor has declared particularly hazardous? 29 CFR 570.2(a)(1). Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0009
  • Which occupation does O*NET describe as planning and conducting food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease? O*NET OnLine, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, summary report 29-1031.00, Dietitians and Nutritionists. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0010

Professional and program development 8

  • A teacher lets students pick which consumer article to read and ties it to their own first paycheck, to make literacy experiences more relevant. Which IES recommendation is at work? Institute of Education Sciences, Improving Adolescent Literacy: Effective Classroom and Intervention Practices, Recommendation 4. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0012
  • A tenth grader in a foods course cannot follow the recipes or the textbook, and a screening shows he reads far below grade level. Which recommendation of the IES guide Improving Adolescent Literacy is meant for him? Institute of Education Sciences, Improving Adolescent Literacy: Effective Classroom and Intervention Practices, Recommendation 5. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0012
  • Before a unit on leases, a teacher models how to summarize a paragraph of a rental agreement and has students practice the strategy. Which recommendation of the IES guide Improving Adolescent Literacy is this? Institute of Education Sciences, Improving Adolescent Literacy: Effective Classroom and Intervention Practices, Recommendation 2. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0012
  • Federal career and technical education funds reach family and consumer sciences programs under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, signed into law on July 31, 2018. By what short name is the act known? U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Perkins V. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0011
  • Minnesota Statutes section 120B.024 requires students who begin grade 9 in 2024-2025 or later to complete a course that a family and consumer science teacher is among those licensed to teach. Which course? Minnesota Statutes 120B.024, subdivision 1, paragraph (b). Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0011
  • On the board, lines run from the word "protein" at the center out to related foods and functions, like a spider web. What does Put Reading First call this kind of graphic organizer? National Institute for Literacy, Put Reading First, Text comprehension instruction. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0012
  • Under Minnesota Rules part 8710.4450, which students is a licensed teacher of family and consumer sciences authorized to teach? Minnesota Rules 8710.4450, subpart 1. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0011
  • Which national career and technical student organization is for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education, with FCS teachers as its chapter advisers? Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, About FCCLA. Written to the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) framework, Subtest 2, objective 0011

How this list was compiled: Our own questions, written to Subtest 2 (test code 216) of the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations field Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) in the test framework on the MTLE website (https://www.mtle.nesinc.com/Content/Worksheets/MN215_FrameworkWorksheet.html; test page https://www.mtle.nesinc.com/TestView.aspx?f=HTML_FRAG/MN215_TestPage.html, read 2026-10-14): 50 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour, passing score 227; Food, Nutrition, and Wellness (objectives 0007 to 0008, 16 questions, 33%), Career Development (0009 to 0010, 18 questions, 34%) and Professional and Program Development (0011 to 0012, 16 questions, 33%). This set holds 25: 8, 9 and 8. Each answer rests on the public page, statute or rule named in its explanation, read 2026-10-14. Licence: Questions, choices and explanations are original work of this site.

How it works

This free MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences practice test gives each subtest of the Grades 5–12 test its own question set. It is unofficial and not affiliated with the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board or Pearson.

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MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12): the two subtests

By the framework on the MTLE site, read October 14, 2026, Subtest 1 (code 215) is Family and Community Relationships 34%, Life Span Development and Parenting 33% and Consumer and Family Resources 33%. Subtest 2 (code 216) is Food, Nutrition, and Wellness 33%, Career Development 34% and Professional and Program Development 33%. Each set holds 25 questions in those shares.

Minnesota's own law in the questions

Eight questions rest on Minnesota statutes and rules: reporting child maltreatment, parenting leave, a parent's duty to see a child taught, the security deposit deadline, working hours under 16, the cottage food label, the personal finance course and the grades this license covers.

Questions and answers

Is this MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences practice test free?

Yes, and no account is needed. All 50 questions were written for this page from the objectives of the published framework, each with the public source of its answer. None is taken from the real test or from official practice material.

How many questions are on the MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences test?

100 multiple-choice questions, 50 in each of two subtests. Each subtest has 1 hour of testing time after a 15-minute tutorial. You may sit one subtest or both at one appointment, and no reference materials are provided.

What is the passing score for MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences?

227 on each subtest, by the test page read October 14, 2026, and a license needs both. A count of right answers here does not convert to that score, so the page gives no pass verdict.

What is on MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences Subtest 1?

Family systems and the roles of family and community: 18 of the 50 questions. Human growth and development and the role of a parent or guardian: 16. Resource management and consumer skills in housing, apparel and textiles: 16.

What is on MTLE Family and Consumer Sciences Subtest 2?

Food production, preparation, nutrition and safety, with wellness across the life span: 16 of the 50 questions. Career development, workplace skills and FCS careers: 18. Professional and program development, with content-area reading: 16.

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