Question 1

A Canadian poll published in 2012,reflects which of the following views of Canadian regarding immigration?

Accepted Answer

A) approximately 40 percent saw immigration as having a positive effect,while approximately 40 percent believed immigration had a negative effect 
B) an overwhelming amount of Canadians (75 percent)saw immigration as having a positive effect 
C) an overwhelming amount of Canadians (75 percent)saw immigration as having a negative effect 
D) approximately 30 percent saw immigration as having a positive effect,while approximately 50 percent believed immigration had a negative effect 
A) approximately 40 percent saw immigration as having a positive effect,while approximately 40 percent believed immigration had a negative effect 
B) an overwhelming amount of Canadians (75 percent)saw immigration as having a positive effect 
C) an overwhelming amount of Canadians (75 percent)saw immigration as having a negative effect 
D) approximately 30 percent saw immigration as having a positive effect,while approximately 50 percent believed immigration had a negative effect

Question 2

What is one potential advantage of an ethnic enclave?

Accepted Answer

A) easier to access employment opportunities 
B) form close social networks with residents 
C) attend mainstream schools 
D) connect with others outside the neighbourhood 
A) easier to access employment opportunities 
B) form close social networks with residents 
C) attend mainstream schools 
D) connect with others outside the neighbourhood

Question 3

When Canada's Immigration Act was amended in 1967,one of the reasons driving these changes was to ensure it was in line with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Canadian Multiculturalism Act 
B) Charter of Rights and Freedom 
C) Canadian Bill of Rights 
D) Canada's Multicultural Policy 
A) Canadian Multiculturalism Act 
B) Charter of Rights and Freedom 
C) Canadian Bill of Rights 
D) Canada's Multicultural Policy

Question 4

You're excited that part of the development taking place in your local community includes a family-run produce store.Your neighbour informs you that the gentleman who opened the store is from the largest group of individuals who immigrated to Canada in 2011.What region of the world is the store owner from?

Accepted Answer

A) Africa 
B) Pakistan 
C) Europe 
D) Philippines 
A) Africa 
B) Pakistan 
C) Europe 
D) Philippines

Question 5

In 2012,the Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act was enacted.One area of concern is the fact that the Act gives the federal government the right to detain smuggled men,women,and children without warrant or judicial review.According to some critiques,this Act contravenes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Canadian Bill of Rights 
B) Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
C) Canada's Country of Asylum Act 
D) Immigration and Refugee Protection Act 
A) Canadian Bill of Rights 
B) Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
C) Canada's Country of Asylum Act 
D) Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Question 6

Identify and briefly describe the six activity streams that have been broadly defined under the settlement program umbrella.

Accepted Answer

The six activity streams broadly defined

Question 7

Settlement workers must be sensitive to racism issues and understand its impact in order to help their clients.A growing number of social workers are finding the following theoretical approach to be an effective method when working with immigrant clients?

Accepted Answer

A) structural therapy approach 
B) systems theory approach 
C) anti-oppressive approach 
D) multisystem approach 
A) structural therapy approach 
B) systems theory approach 
C) anti-oppressive approach 
D) multisystem approach

Question 8

In the upcoming years,Canada must admit greater numbers of immigrants.Which of the following does NOT support an explanation of why Canada needs immigrants?

Accepted Answer

A) to offset a declining birth rate and aging population 
B) to encourage international trade and commerce 
C) to fill the labour shortages created by the retiring baby boomers 
D) to support social programs through labour and taxation 
A) to offset a declining birth rate and aging population 
B) to encourage international trade and commerce 
C) to fill the labour shortages created by the retiring baby boomers 
D) to support social programs through labour and taxation

Question 9

According to research studies,which of the following scenarios describes a picture of racism in today's Canadian society?

Accepted Answer

A) Contrary to popular myths about Canada,racism is a growing social problem in this country. 
B) Despite the fact that in recent years Canada's historic racist policies have been exposed,today racism in Canada has been decreasing. 
C) In a recent 2011 poll,fewer than two in ten Canadians witnessed a racist incident in the previous year. 
D) In a recent 2011 poll,more than two-thirds of all Canadians think racism is on the decline. 
A) Contrary to popular myths about Canada,racism is a growing social problem in this country. 
B) Despite the fact that in recent years Canada's historic racist policies have been exposed,today racism in Canada has been decreasing. 
C) In a recent 2011 poll,fewer than two in ten Canadians witnessed a racist incident in the previous year. 
D) In a recent 2011 poll,more than two-thirds of all Canadians think racism is on the decline.

Question 10

Based on a research study released in 2011,which of the following characterizes the comparison between new immigrants and Canadians with respect to education?

Accepted Answer

A) less than 10 percent of recent immigrant have a bachelor's degree,compared with 25 percent of Canadian-born workers 
B) approximately 30 percent of recent immigrant have a bachelor's degree,compared with approximately 35 percent of Canadian-born workers 
C) approximately 40 percent of recent immigrant have at least a bachelor's degree,compared with 50 percent of Canadian-born workers 
D) more than 40 percent of recent immigrant have at least a bachelor's degree,compared with 17 percent of Canadian-born workers 
A) less than 10 percent of recent immigrant have a bachelor's degree,compared with 25 percent of Canadian-born workers 
B) approximately 30 percent of recent immigrant have a bachelor's degree,compared with approximately 35 percent of Canadian-born workers 
C) approximately 40 percent of recent immigrant have at least a bachelor's degree,compared with 50 percent of Canadian-born workers 
D) more than 40 percent of recent immigrant have at least a bachelor's degree,compared with 17 percent of Canadian-born workers

Question 11

What does the specialized area of settlement practice in the social welfare field focus on?

Accepted Answer

A) recent immigrants and refugees 
B) recently divorced couples 
C) welfare recipients 
D) victims of domestic violence 
A) recent immigrants and refugees 
B) recently divorced couples 
C) welfare recipients 
D) victims of domestic violence

Question 12

The Canadian Immigration Acts of 1906 and 1910 imposed restrictions on immigration that were intended to keep out "undesirable" groups.On which of the following immigrant groups did Canada impose a head tax?

Accepted Answer

A) Japanese immigrants 
B) East Indian immigrants 
C) Chinese immigrants 
D) African immigrants 
A) Japanese immigrants 
B) East Indian immigrants 
C) Chinese immigrants 
D) African immigrants

Question 13

Which of the following was NOT specifically identified as one of the three broadly speaking forms of racism?

Accepted Answer

A) individual racism 
B) systemic racism 
C) cultural racism 
D) legislative racism 
A) individual racism 
B) systemic racism 
C) cultural racism 
D) legislative racism

Question 14

Based on statistics,what percentage of newcomers to Canada has refugee status?

Accepted Answer

A) approximately 5 percent 
B) approximately 10 percent 
C) approximately 15 percent 
D) approximately 20 percent 
A) approximately 5 percent 
B) approximately 10 percent 
C) approximately 15 percent 
D) approximately 20 percent

Question 15

Which of the following scenarios describes the findings of Morton Beiser's 1999 study on Canada's boat people?

Accepted Answer

A) Refugee adults were twice as likely as youths were to suffer from depression and the refugee adults were also at a higher risk of suicide. 
B) Refugee adults were twice as likely as youths were to suffer from depression,but the refugee youth were at a higher risk of suicide. 
C) Refugee youth were twice as likely as adults were to suffer from depression and the refugee youth were also at a higher risk of suicide. 
D) Refugee youth were twice as likely as adults were to suffer from depression,but refugee adults were at a higher risk of suicide. 
A) Refugee adults were twice as likely as youths were to suffer from depression and the refugee adults were also at a higher risk of suicide. 
B) Refugee adults were twice as likely as youths were to suffer from depression,but the refugee youth were at a higher risk of suicide. 
C) Refugee youth were twice as likely as adults were to suffer from depression and the refugee youth were also at a higher risk of suicide. 
D) Refugee youth were twice as likely as adults were to suffer from depression,but refugee adults were at a higher risk of suicide.

A Canadian poll published in 2012,reflects which of the following views of Canadian regarding immigration?

What is one potential advantage of an ethnic enclave?

When Canada's Immigration Act was amended in 1967,one of the reasons driving these changes was to ensure it was in line with which of the following?

In 2012,the Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act was enacted.One area of concern is the fact that the Act gives the federal government the right to detain smuggled men,women,and children without warrant or judicial review.According to some critiques,this Act contravenes which of the following?

Identify and briefly describe the six activity streams that have been broadly defined under the settlement program umbrella.

Settlement workers must be sensitive to racism issues and understand its impact in order to help their clients.A growing number of social workers are finding the following theoretical approach to be an effective method when working with immigrant clients?

In the upcoming years,Canada must admit greater numbers of immigrants.Which of the following does NOT support an explanation of why Canada needs immigrants?

According to research studies,which of the following scenarios describes a picture of racism in today's Canadian society?

Based on a research study released in 2011,which of the following characterizes the comparison between new immigrants and Canadians with respect to education?

What does the specialized area of settlement practice in the social welfare field focus on?

The Canadian Immigration Acts of 1906 and 1910 imposed restrictions on immigration that were intended to keep out "undesirable" groups.On which of the following immigrant groups did Canada impose a head tax?

Which of the following was NOT specifically identified as one of the three broadly speaking forms of racism?

Based on statistics,what percentage of newcomers to Canada has refugee status?

Which of the following scenarios describes the findings of Morton Beiser's 1999 study on Canada's boat people?

The Nature of Canadian Social Welfare

Social Welfare Policy

Historical Foundations

Social Welfare in the Globalization ERA

Service Sectors

Social Agencies

Service Providers

Planned Change in Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Systems

The Social Welfare of Low Income Groups

The Social Welfare of Children and Their Families

Social Welfare and Older Canadians

The Social Welfare of Aboriginal Canadians

Social Welfare and People With Disabilities

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Exam 13: The Social Welfare of Recent Immigrants

A Canadian poll published in 2012,reflects which of the following views of Canadian regarding immigration?

What is one potential advantage of an ethnic enclave?

When Canada's Immigration Act was amended in 1967,one of the reasons driving these changes was to ensure it was in line with which of the following?

Identify and briefly describe the six activity streams that have been broadly defined under the settlement program umbrella.

Settlement workers must be sensitive to racism issues and understand its impact in order to help their clients.A growing number of social workers are finding the following theoretical approach to be an effective method when working with immigrant clients?

In the upcoming years,Canada must admit greater numbers of immigrants.Which of the following does NOT support an explanation of why Canada needs immigrants?

According to research studies,which of the following scenarios describes a picture of racism in today's Canadian society?

Based on a research study released in 2011,which of the following characterizes the comparison between new immigrants and Canadians with respect to education?

What does the specialized area of settlement practice in the social welfare field focus on?

The Canadian Immigration Acts of 1906 and 1910 imposed restrictions on immigration that were intended to keep out "undesirable" groups.On which of the following immigrant groups did Canada impose a head tax?

Which of the following was NOT specifically identified as one of the three broadly speaking forms of racism?

Based on statistics,what percentage of newcomers to Canada has refugee status?

Which of the following scenarios describes the findings of Morton Beiser's 1999 study on Canada's boat people?

The Nature of Canadian Social Welfare

Social Welfare Policy

Historical Foundations

Social Welfare in the Globalization ERA

Service Sectors

Social Agencies

Service Providers

Planned Change in Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Systems

The Social Welfare of Low Income Groups

The Social Welfare of Children and Their Families

Social Welfare and Older Canadians

The Social Welfare of Aboriginal Canadians

Social Welfare and People With Disabilities

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