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US Census
A population survey, the U.S. Census is taken every decade and determines the amount of federal funding communities receive.
576 Questions
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".
In Census 2000 what percent of respondents identified themselves as a member of a tribe?
79 percent all you A+ users! Haha, have fun!
How is terrell Owens doing after his injury Saturday night?
Terrell Owens will not play in the final game of the season against the Redskins on 12/30/07. No word on whether he will be ready for the Cowboys first playoff game which will be played on January 12 or January 13.
How often does a census occur and why?
In the US they happen every ten years as is required by the Constitution. They are instrumental in helping to determine the numbers of representatives that each state will have in Congress.
Yes, you are required to answer all of the questions. In addition to the number of people at an address, certain other demographics are necessary to determine things like number and type of schools, adequate hospitals and roads, etc. If you return an incomplete form to the Census Bureau, you will receive a call or visit from them.
The U.S. Census is a count of people living in the United States. The Census is used to determine the number of Representatives your state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives for the next ten years. It is also used to determine how many electoral college votes your state will have, which is a core component of the election process for President of the United States.
What areas of California are metropolitan areas?
According to the U.S. Census, there are more than two dozen metropolitan areas in California.
What was the US population during Rutherford B. Hayes was president?
The United States might have had a bigger population while he served as the 19th president of the United States from 1877 to 1881
People from Hawaii are usually doing?
For most people it is getting to work, working and getting home from work takes up much of their day and try get eight hours of sleep at night.
What is the Fort Myers Florida population?
The 2010 US Census recorded 62,298 residents in the city and a metropolitan population of 618,754.
Number of US citizens not total US Population?
According to the 2000 census number of US citizens native (250,314,017) and naturalized ( 12,542,626 ) is 262,856,643. http://www.census.gov/prod/2002pubs/c2kprof00-us.pdf
Which European country imported the most slaves to the Americas?
Portugal was the leader. Exporting 5,074,900. Which is 46% of the total slaves being exported from Europe. America imported about 340,000. Most coming from Portugal.
What is the census population of Missouriin 2000?
The population of Missouri was 5,129,000 as of the 1990 U.S. Census.
What is the US census bureau requirement for a place to be classified as urban?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a place must have a population density of at least 1,000 people per square mile and be part of an urbanized area to be classified as urban. Additionally, urban areas can include cities and towns that meet specific population thresholds, with areas typically defined as urban if they have a population of 2,500 or more. This classification helps in understanding population distribution and urbanization trends in the United States.
