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\n(5123)  \n[www.ets.org/praxis](www.ets.org/praxis)  \nThe Praxis􀂣 Study Companion  \nTable of Contents  \nFamily and Consumer Sciences (5123) ................................................................................................ 3  \nTest at a Glance .....................................................................................................................................................3  \nAbout The Test ......................................................................................................................................................4  \nContent Topics ......................................................................................................................................................5  \nDiscussion Questions.............................................................................................................................................5  \nFamily and Consumer Sciences (5123) Sample Test Questions .................................................... 11  \nSample Questions ................................................................................................................................................ 11  \nAnswers ...............................................................................................................................................................21  \nUnderstanding Question Types..........................................................................................................25  \nUnderstanding Selected-Response and Numeric-Entry Questions .....................................................................25  \nUnderstanding Constructed-Response Questions ..............................................................................................26  \nGeneral Assistance For The Test ........................................................................................................28  \nPraxis® Interactive Practice Test ..........................................................................................................................28  \nDoing Your Best ...................................................................................................................................................28  \nHelpful Links ........................................................................................................................................................28  \nThe Praxis􀂣 Study Companion  \nFamily and Consumer Sciences (5123)  \nTest at a Glance  \n\n| Test Name | Family and Consumer Sciences |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Test Code | 5123 |  |  |\n| Time | 130 minutes |  |  |\n| Number of Questions | 130 selected response questions |  |  |\n| Format | The test consists of a variety of selected-response questions, where you select one or more answer choices and other types of questions. 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