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Which of the following best describes the primary function of a last name or surname?
Which of the following best describes the primary function of a last name or surname?
- To indicate a person's age and date of birth.
- To serve as a unique identifier for postal services.
- To describe a person's skills, education and social status.
- To denote the family to which an individual belongs. (correct)
Why is accurately recording a person's age important in many societies?
Why is accurately recording a person's age important in many societies?
- Age primarily affects navigation and identification processes.
- Age is crucial only when the individual is seeking higher education opportunities.
- Age determines a person's eligibility for certain occupations.
- Age can have legal and social implications related to rights and responsibilities. (correct)
What combination of elements is most crucial for accurately identifying a specific residence?
What combination of elements is most crucial for accurately identifying a specific residence?
- Street number, street name, city, and postal code. (correct)
- Apartment number and country.
- City, state and occupation.
- Street name and postal code only.
How might a person's occupation provide insight into their background?
How might a person's occupation provide insight into their background?
Which scenario demonstrates the most critical need for accurate personal information?
Which scenario demonstrates the most critical need for accurate personal information?
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Personal Information
Personal Information
Data that identifies an individual.
Name
Name
Word(s) to identify, address, or refer to someone.
Last Name
Last Name
Identifies the family to which a person belongs, usually inherited.
Age
Age
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Address
Address
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Study Notes
- Personal information encompasses data that can be used to identify an individual
Name
- A name is a word or set of words by which a person is known, addressed, or referred to
- It serves as a primary identifier
- Typically composed of a given name and a family name
Last Name
- The last name, also known as family name or surname, indicates the family to which a person belongs
- It is usually inherited
- In many cultures, the last name appears at the end of a person's full name
Age
- Age is the length of time a person has lived
- Usually expressed in years, months, and days
- Age can have legal and social implications
Address
- An address is a set of information describing the location of a person's residence
- Typically includes street number, street name, apartment or unit number, city, state/province, postal code, and country.
- It is used for mail delivery, navigation, and identification purposes.
Occupation
- Occupation refers to a person's main job or profession
- It describes the type of work a person does to earn a living
- It can indicate a person's skills, education, and social status
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Explanation of personal information, including name, last name, age, address and occupation. Personal information encompasses data that can be used to identify an individual. Addresses are used for identification and navigation purposes.
