Praxis Business-Education-Content-Knowledge-5101 - Praxis Business Education: Content Knowledge (5101) Exam

Place utility refers to making goods or services available at convenient locations and times for consumers, enhancing accessibility. Option A (title transfer) relates to ownership utility. Option C (on-demand ordering) aligns with time utility. Option D (converting raw materials) is form utility. This question falls under the Management and Marketing category, emphasizing marketing utilities.

Social responsibility involves ethical actions that consider societal and environmental impacts. Circumventing a zoning board decision to develop an environmentally sensitive area violates social responsibility by prioritizing profit over environmental protection. Options A and B (reducing overhead, increasing productivity) are standard business practices, not inherently unethical. Option C (underbidding) is competitive, not necessarily irresponsible. This question aligns with the Business Law category, emphasizing corporate ethics.

Internships provide hands-on, practical experience in a specific field, directly contributing to skill development and job readiness. Option B (employment agency) focuses on job placement, not experience. Option C (networking) helps with connections but not direct experience. Option D (researching websites) provides information, not experience. This question is part of the Communication and Career Development category, emphasizing career preparation.

Individualized instruction tailors learning to each student’s pace and needs, allowing them to progress at their most appropriate rate, enhancing learning outcomes. Option A (cost reduction) is not a primary goal. Option B (instructor cooperation) is secondary. Option C (general theories) is less relevant than skill development. This question falls under the Professional Business Education category, emphasizing teaching methods.

Ergonomic guidelines recommend positioning a computer monitor directly in front of the user, within 35 degrees left or right, to reduce neck strain and accommodate various tasks. Option B (40 inches from the eye) is excessive for typical use, causing eye strain. Option C (tilted more than 20 degrees) may increase glare, not reduce it. Option D (manufacturer settings) is not universally optimal for all users. This question aligns with the Information Technology category, emphasizing workplace ergonomics.

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) of 1935, also known as the Wagner Act, establishes workers’ rights to form unions, engage in collective bargaining, and participate in strikes. Option B (Norris-LaGuardia Act) limits injunctions against unions but does not establish the right to form them. Option C (Taft-Hartley Act) regulates union activities but does not grant formation rights. Option D (Fair Labor Standards Act) addresses wages and hours, not unions. This question falls under the Business Law category, focusing on labor law.

Netiquette refers to the set of informal rules and etiquette governing respectful and appropriate communication on the Internet. Option A (privacy) relates to data protection, not communication behavior. Option B (piracy) involves illegal copying of software or media. Option C (hacking) refers to unauthorized system access. This question falls under the Information Technology category, focusing on online communication standards.

Option D is free of bias, as it describes an individual’s attributes (hardworking, excels in science) without stereotyping based on gender, nationality, age, or race. Option A uses “firemen,” a gender-specific term, implying exclusion of women. Option B uses “his,” assuming a male subject, introducing gender bias. Option C specifies “young,” indicating age bias, and “man,” suggesting gender bias. This question tests workplace communication ethics under the Communication and Career Development category.

Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) involves software designed to deliver educational content or simulate real-world scenarios, such as tutorials and simulation software, to facilitate learning. Option A (word processing and desktop publishing) is for document creation, not instruction. Option B (spreadsheets) is for data analysis, not teaching. Option D (database management) is for data organization, not educational delivery. This question aligns with the Information Technology category, emphasizing educational technology.