Groceries 101 - Final Assessment

Which of the following describes spending range?

• The portion of income which can be spent freely

• The range of money which can logically be spent on groceries

• The spending range allotted only towards household items

• The amount of income allotted to savings

Terri evaluated the food items already in her home to prevent unnecessary purchasing and save money. What is this called?

• A monthly meal plan

• Prepare her meal planning notebook

• A food inventory

• Create a grocery list

Sam’s Club® and Costco® are examples of which of the following?

• Supermarkets

• Boutique grocery stores

• Farmers’ markets

• Membership warehouses

Which of the following describes a farmers’ market?

• Specialized store which sells products at a premium price

• Centrally located food stand offering discount prices

• Centrally located food stand offering items at a higher price than a supermarket

• A very large, all-in-one store which tends to require self-service

How is a grocery budget calculated?

• By establishing a spending range, determining the total amount spent on groceries in one week and making adjustments to stay within the range

• By establishing an overall spending budget, determining the least amount left for groceries and only spending the specific amount per week

• By establishing a spending range from necessary to unnecessary items and only allotting the necessary items into the grocery budget

• By establishing a monthly meal plan, conducting a food inventory and deciding how much food is and is not needed in one week

Jeff needs to purchase milk, eggs, bananas and ground beef. Where in the store layout should he shop?

• The perimeter

• The center aisles

• The front of the store

• The back of the store

Which of the following does NOT describe unit pricing?

• An item sold in bulk

• Amount of money one coupon offers

• An item sold by shelf price tag

• Amount of money one unit of item costs

In the center aisles of a store layout, which levels of the shelves are the most expensive?

• Bottom shelves

• Eye-level shelves

• Top shelves

• No specific area

Most Americans eat how many meals away from home?

• One out of five

• Two out of five

• Three out of five

• Four out of five

Which of the following methods is NOT involved in planning and preparing for the grocery store?

• A weekly meal plan

• A grocery list

• A food diary

• A food inventory