D. Economic activity: All persons aged 5 years and above
[Questions 23-27 were asked of persons aged 5+]
Economic activity
24. In the week preceding census' night did [the respondent] mainly...
Write and shade the appropriate code. If code greater than '3', skip to section E. Codes are in a separate handbook.
[] Worked for payment
[] Worked without payment
[] Worked for own benefit
[] Not worked but actively seeking for work
[] Available for work but not actively seeking for work
[] Household chores (e.g. cooking)
[] Full time student
[] Unable to work / sick / too old / disable
Questions 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 ask about economic activities in the past 24 months and past one week, employments status, work, and main activities at work place [industry] for individuals aged 5 years and above.
For census purposes, a job is any economic activity, whether you get paid, make profit, do barter trade, or for domestic paid jobs.
Explanation/clarification of the question: Questions on economic activities will enable the nation understand the level of employment in various economic sectors, types of employment, scarcity of employment, amount of available labor force, and areas of employment.