3.1.1 The terms ‘legislation’, ‘policy’ and ‘procedure’ Quiz: NCFE Health and Social Care, Unit 3

The 20 questions

1. How is legislation best defined within the context of health and social care?

   • Voluntary guidelines
   • Personal opinions
   • Parliamentary laws
   • Internal workplace rules

2. What term describes organisational guidelines put in place to meet legal requirements?

   • Procedure
   • Sanction
   • Policy
   • Legislation

3. Which term describes the step-by-step way of carrying out tasks to comply with policy?

   • Act
   • Legislation
   • Procedure
   • Statute

4. In workplace rules, what represents a specific step-by-step procedure?

   • Equality Act law
   • Handwashing steps
   • Organisation mission
   • Human rights bill

5. What term describes the set of rules put in place by an organisation to meet legal requirements?

   • Legislation
   • Procedure
   • Policy
   • Act

6. Which term describes a law passed by government with legal force?

   • Guidance note
   • Policy
   • Legislation
   • Procedure

7. Which of these is an example of a workplace procedure?

   • Equality rule
   • Handwashing steps
   • Safety policy
   • Health act

8. A care home says staff must sign in all visitors. Which term describes this rule?

   • Procedure
   • Legislation
   • Policy
   • Regulation of inspection

9. Which term correctly describes the origin of legislation?

   • Care manager
   • Parliament
   • Inspection body
   • Staff team

10. Why must a care setting have written workplace policies?

    • To decorate the office
    • To set parking fees
    • To meet legal requirements
    • To advertise job vacancies

11. A new law changes the minimum standard for safe handling. Which term describes the law itself?

    • Procedure
    • Care plan
    • Legislation
    • Policy

12. What is the primary purpose of a workplace procedure?

    • Electing MPs
    • Setting budgets
    • Step-by-step guidance
    • Passing laws

13. Which option is an example of national legislation rather than a local policy?

    • Equality Act
    • Uniform code
    • Parking rules
    • Visitor rota

14. Which term best describes a step-by-step guide to using a hoist safely?

    • Policy statement
    • Legislation
    • Procedure
    • Regulation of inspection

15. Who is responsible for writing internal workplace policies in a care home?

    • The police
    • Parliament
    • Management team
    • Service users

16. Who has the legal authority to pass primary legislation in the UK?

    • Managers
    • Care workers
    • Inspectors
    • Parliament

17. Which term describes a rule that has a legal consequence if it is broken?

    • Policy
    • Legislation
    • Guidance
    • Procedure

18. A worker must follow the steps for disposing of waste in the correct bin each shift. Which level is this?

    • Legislation
    • Policy
    • Regulator's register
    • Procedure

19. Which term describes how an organisation translates a general rule into guidance for staff?

    • Legislation
    • Policy
    • Care plan
    • Inspection report

20. What do workplace procedures give new care workers?

    • Legal powers
    • Financial ownership
    • Parliamentary seats
    • Practical instructions

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