Skills Funding Agency (SFA)

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    What's the SFA's mission?

    • To ensure that people and businesses access the necessary skills training.
    • To ensure that people access the necessary random assistance.
    • To ensure random assistance to random people.
    • To ensure that people get proper healthcare.
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The SFA is the succeeded organization that emerged from the closure of the Learning and Skills Council. Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced the restructuring of the English Skills System in 2007. Let's walk along some of its main facts and information by completing this quiz.

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  • 2. 
    What's its parent organization? - ProProfs

    What's its parent organization?

    • The DE

    • The DfE

    • The DA

    • The FDA

    Correct Answer
    A. The DfE
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The DfE. The question is asking for the parent organization, and out of the given options, The DfE (Department for Education) is the most likely choice as it is commonly known as the parent organization for educational matters in many countries. The DE, DA, and FDA are not commonly associated with being parent organizations in this context.

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  • 3. 
    What's the estimated amount of funding it provides to institutions covered by it? - ProProfs

    What's the estimated amount of funding it provides to institutions covered by it?

    • 2 billion pounds.

    • 4 billion pounds.

    • 4 million pounds.

    • 2 million pounds.

    Correct Answer
    A. 4 billion pounds.
    Explanation
    The estimated amount of funding provided to institutions covered by it is 4 billion pounds.

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  • 4. 
    Who was the chief executive in 2012? - ProProfs

    Who was the chief executive in 2012?

    • George Russel

    • Geoff Russel.

    • Tom Russel.

    • Geoff Russ

    Correct Answer
    A. Geoff Russel.
    Explanation
    Geoff Russel is the correct answer because he is the only option that matches the given question. The question asks for the chief executive in 2012, and Geoff Russel is the only name provided that could potentially be the chief executive during that year.

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  • 5. 
    What's its legal status? - ProProfs

    What's its legal status?

    • It's a private agency

    • It's a public agency

    • It's an executive agency

    • It's a State Private agency

    Correct Answer
    A. It's an executive agency
    Explanation
    The given correct answer suggests that the legal status of the agency in question is that of an executive agency. This means that the agency is a part of the executive branch of the government and operates under its authority. It is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws and policies within a specific area of government.

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  • 6. 
    How many people work there? - ProProfs

    How many people work there?

    • 925

    • 1000

    • 900

    • 850

    Correct Answer
    A. 925
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 925 because it is the closest option to the question "How many people work there?" It is assumed that the number of people working there is 925 based on the given options.

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  • 7. 
    How many colleges are supported by it? - ProProfs

    How many colleges are supported by it?

    • 3000

    • 1000

    • 10,000

    • 5000

    Correct Answer
    A. 1000
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1000. This suggests that "it" supports 1000 colleges.

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  • 8. 
    In what year was it founded? - ProProfs

    In what year was it founded?

    • In 2009

    • In 2010

    • In 2008

    • In 2007

    Correct Answer
    A. In 2010
    Explanation
    The organization was founded in 2010.

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  • 9. 
    Where is it located? - ProProfs

    Where is it located?

    • In Cheylesmore House, Coventry.

    • In East London.

    • In Aberdeen London.

    • In Belfast.

    Correct Answer
    A. In Cheylesmore House, Coventry.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "In Cheylesmore House, Coventry." This answer provides a specific location where "it" is located. Cheylesmore House in Coventry is the correct place, while the other options (East London, Aberdeen London, and Belfast) are incorrect as they do not specify a location called Cheylesmore House in Coventry.

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  • 10. 
    Who is its chief executive? - ProProfs

    Who is its chief executive?

    • Tom Laverner

    • Pierre Lauener

    • Peter Laverner

    • Peter Lauener

    Correct Answer
    A. Peter Lauener
    Explanation
    Peter Lauener is the correct answer because he is mentioned as one of the options for the chief executive position. The question is asking for the name of the chief executive, and out of the four options given, Peter Lauener is the only one that matches.

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