Employment Sectors in Modern Economies Quiz

Test your knowledge on sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, tertiary, quaternary, seasonal fluctuations, and more in modern economies.

#1

Which sector includes activities like agriculture, forestry, and fishing?

Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Quaternary sector
#2

In which sector do manufacturing and construction activities belong?

Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Quaternary sector
#3

What term is used to describe individuals who are willing and able to work but are unable to find employment?

Underemployment
Unemployment
Disemployment
Employment gap
#4

Which sector is characterized by the extraction and production of natural resources?

Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Quaternary sector
#5

What is the term for a situation where the number of job seekers exceeds the number of available job openings?

Full employment
Job surplus
Unemployment
Labor equilibrium
#6

What characterizes the tertiary sector of the economy?

Production of raw materials
Service-based activities
Heavy manufacturing
Research and development
#7

Which sector involves information technology, education, and research activities?

Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Quaternary sector
#8

What is the term used for the process of moving jobs from one country to another, often for cost savings?

Outsourcing
Offshoring
Insourcing
Resourcing
#9

Which sector is most affected by seasonal fluctuations in demand for goods and services?

Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Quaternary sector
#10

What is the term used for individuals who work part-time or on a temporary basis without a long-term commitment to a single employer?

Freelancers
Contractors
Flexworkers
Gig workers
#11

What is the main focus of the quaternary sector in the modern economy?

Manufacturing
Agriculture
Services and knowledge-based activities
Transportation
#12

Which sector is often referred to as the 'knowledge economy'?

Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Quaternary sector
#13

Which sector contributes the most to a country's gross domestic product (GDP) in many developed economies?

Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Quaternary sector
#14

What does the term 'Luddite' historically refer to in the context of employment sectors?

Supporter of technological advancement
Opponent of technological progress
Skilled artisan
Labor union leader
#15

Which sector is associated with the development and sale of software, data processing, and information services?

Primary sector
Secondary sector
Tertiary sector
Quaternary sector

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