What are some of the words on the census test I want to go and take the test tomorrow but I'm scared of that one question?

Answer 1

I'm not sure of "that one question" that would make you afraid to take the test to become a Census taker....

First, please Google Practice Test for Field Employee Positions -- it's a PDF in the #1 results list. There are also other web sites with practice tests.

Second, the test to become a Census taker asks many general, clerical, English language, and math questions. Most are multiple choice questions.

These are not in the test, but here are examples I've made up for this wiki question.

1. Add 1/2 + 3/4

2. What word (from a list they provide) has the closest meaning to unauthorized?

3. You visit homes with the last names of Auburn, Aburn, Abbure, and Abunre. Put each name into alphabetical order.

4. When you begin today's census, your car's odometer reads 9,975.1 When you end work for the day, your car's odometer reads 10,472.9 How many miles did you travel?

5. Would you "round up" or "round down" this number: 441.432

6. If Mr. Smith says he is 75, born in July, but forgets the year, what year was he born if it is now May 2010?

7. Odd numbered houses are on which side of the street?

8. If Mrs. Smith tells you the names of her "children" are Patches, Bingo, Blackie, TopDog, and 'Lil Babe and you see she has 5 dogs, what should you do?

9. What does "enumerate" mean?

10. What is or are the reason/reasons we complete the U.S. Federal Census every 10 years?

It might help to read some articles about the US Census to learn why they are mandated. Read the history of the Census. Know how the Census ultimately affects voting districts.

Brush up on basic math and word definitions (think Census).

Brush up on multiplication, and multiplying fractions.

And, relax... do your best... but don't get "test anxiety".