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 Bureau of Labor Statistics Quiz 1) Where do statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) come from? a. Surveys of individuals and householdsSorry, that's incorrect. Surveys of individuals and households are only one source for BLS data.
b. Surveys of businessesSorry, that's incorrect. Surveys of businesses are only one source for BLS data.
c. Administrative records (Examples: employer payrolls and sales records)Sorry, that's incorrect. Administrative records are only one source for BLS data.
d. All of the aboveCorrect! BLS data come from all three of these sources.2) Which type of data are not published by BLS? a. Wage and earningsSorry, that's incorrect. BLS publishes various wage and earnings data, which can be found at https://www.bls.gov/bls/wages.htm and https://www.bls.gov/cps/earnings.htm.
b. EmploymentSorry, that's incorrect. BLS publishes various employment data, which can be found at https://www.bls.gov/bls/employment.htm.
c. PricesSorry, that's incorrect. BLS publishes various price data, which can be found at https://www.bls.gov/bls/inflation.htm.
d. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)Correct! BLS is not the source for these data. The Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes GDP statistics.
e. Workplace injuriesSorry, that's incorrect. BLS publishes various workplace injury data, which can be found at https://www.bls.gov/iif.3) What is the name of the principal journal of fact, analysis, and research from BLS? a. The Economics JournalSorry, that’s incorrect. That is not the name of a journal published by BLS.
b. Monthly Labor ReviewCorrect! The Monthly Labor Review has been around since 1915.
c. Everyday DataSorry, that’s incorrect. That is not the name of a journal published by BLS.
d. Labor Magazine QuarterlySorry, that’s incorrect. That is not the name of a journal published by BLS.4) What is the name of the BLS publication that provides information on what workers do; the work environment; education, training, and other qualifications; information on state and area data; similar occupations; and sources of additional information for most jobs in the economy? a. Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)Correct! Check out the OOH at www.bls.gov/ooh.
b. Professional GuideSorry, that’s incorrect. That is not the name of a BLS publication.
c. The Ultimate Career JournalSorry, that’s incorrect. That is not the name of a BLS publication.
d. Employment EssentialsSorry, that's incorrect. That is not the name of a BLS publication.5) Which of the following types of inflation and price data are NOT published by BLS? a. Workplace injury costsCorrect! Although BLS publishes a wide range of information about workplace injuries and illnesses, BLS does not publish the costs associated with workplace injuries.
b. Consumer pricesBLS publishes data on consumer prices, which can be found at www.bls.gov/cpi.
c. Producer pricesBLS publishes data on producer prices, which can be found at www.bls.gov/ppi.
d. U.S. import and export pricesBLS publishes data on U.S. import and export prices, which can be found at www.bls.gov/mxp.
 e.Employment costsBLS publishes data on employment costs, which can be found at www.bls.gov/eci.6) Principal Federal Economic Indicators (PFEIs) are a set of designated economic data series that have significant commercial value and may effect the movement of commodity and financial markets upon release. How may PFEIs are published by BLS? a. 3Sorry, that's incorrect. Try again.
b. 15Sorry, that’s incorrect. Try again.
c. 7Correct! BLS publishes the following PFEIs: Consumer Price Index, Producer Price Index, Employment Cost Index, U.S. Import and Price Indexes, Real Earnings, Productivity and Costs, and The Employment Situation.
d. 10Sorry, that's incorrect. Try again.7) Which of the following groups use BLS data?  a. Business leadersBusiness leaders use BLS data, but so do other groups! Try again.
 b. ConsumersConsumers use BLS data, but so do other groups! Try again.
 c. Economists, financial investors, and researchers.Economists, financial investors and researchers use BLS data, but so do other groups! Try again.
d. Job seekersJob seekers use BLS data, but so do other groups! Try again.
e. MediaMedia use BLS data, but so do other groups! Try again.
f. Public policy makersPublic policy makers use BLS data, but so do other groups! Try again.
g. Students and teachersStudents and teachers use BLS data, but so do other groups! Try again.
h. All of the aboveCorrect! The groups listed above use BLS data in addition to many other groups.8) In what year was the Bureau of Labor Statistics (then called the Bureau of Labor) established? a. 1963Sorry, that's incorrect. BLS was established prior to 1963.
b. 1995Sorry, that’s incorrect. BLS was established prior to 1995.
c. 1917Sorry, that’s incorrect. BLS was established prior to 1917.
d. 1884Correct! Carroll D. Wright was the first commissioner of BLS and served in that role until 1905.Submit Answers!  **Last Modified Date:** August 18, 2020
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