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1
Which stage of team development do members pose challenges and confront each other?
Forming
Norming
Storming
Performing
2
In the spread sheet, John's sales for the first quarter equal?
$2259
$2166
$2475
$2345
3
Being late for appointments
can help you take charge of the situation.
is all right only with friends.
shows a lack of regard for others.
shows your own importance.
4
The process through which unions negotiate with a company for working conditions, and wages.
collective bargaining
collective development
collective soul
collective compenssation
5
A group of people who collaborate to solve a problem or produce an outcome is called a
team
peer group.
pair.
focus group.
6
Ben worked 41 hours at a hospital this week. He makes $12 per hour. How much will he earn?
$508
$396
$498
$412
7
A ____ is an IRS form given to your employer that determines how many exemptions you claim.
W4
social security benefits
W2
income tax return
8
Which question violates the laws aiming to achieve equal opportunity employment?
what is your experience?
what is your religion?
what is your address?
what are your job skills?
9
___ in the workplace refers to unequal treatment based on factors such as age, gender, or race.
discrimination
diversity
sexual harassment
affirmative action
10
An investment in which you deposit money for a fixed amount of time at a stated interest rate.
401(k)plan
dividend
certificate of deposit (CD)
individual retirement account (IRA)
11
A ____ is an IRS form that shows how much income you received and how much tax you must pay.
social security benefits
W2
income tax return
W4
12
In public speaking, nonverbal communication
is unimportant.
makes the audience self-conscious.
makes very little difference to the audience.
"says" a great deal to the audience.
13
The government program that provides income to people who are retired is called
medicare
selective service
workers' compensation
social security
14
One way that good readers are problems solvers is
that they know how to solve problems that arise quickly.
that they know who to call for help
that they are usually good at mathematics, too.
that they are able to skim materials for information.
15
A health maintenance organization (HMO)is an example of medical insurance plans known as ____.
fee-for service plans
managed care organizations
(PPOs)individual plans
preferred provider
16
Disability benefits, survivor's benefits, retirement benefits, and medical benefits are
automobile insurance benefits
Social Security benefits
workers' compensation benefits
OSHA benefits
17
Allowing minors to use hazardous equipment on the job violates which Federal act?
Equal Employment Opportunity Act
Fair Labor Standard Act
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Federal Trade Commission Act
18
Which situation is an example of discrimination?
Craft Construction Company employs two female carpenters.
Peter Pan Playschool has a male teaching assistant on staff.
Johnson Manufacturing hires only men for the assembly line.
Maud M Automotive employs female and male auto mechanics.
19
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are often called ____ because repetitive motion causes them.
emergency action plans (EAPs)
ergonomic injuries (EI)
personal protective equipment (PPE)
repetitive stress injuries (RSIs)
20
Overtime means you get paid
your hourly rate
1.5 x your hourly rate
your hourly rate plus $5.00
twice your hourly rate
21
This branch of government is in charge of determining how laws will be executed.
Civil
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
22
Examples of common ____ include rent, health insurance premiums, and car payments.
flexible expenses
utilities
fixed expenses
total income
23
This branch of government is in charge of making the laws.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Civil
24
____ is a job advancement to a position of greater responsibility and authority.
perseverance
a promotion
prioritizing
an initiative
25
A ___ is a summary of an applicant's personal info, education,skills,experience, and interests.
work permit
cover letter
résumé
job application
26
____ provides financial help to cover lost wages and expenses for those injured on the job.
Medicare
Workers' compensation
OSHA
Life Insurance
27
The most common type of one-to-one communication is found in
interviews.
conversation.
debate.
public speaking.
28
Minimum wage is the ____ hourly wage that an employer can legally pay for a worker's services.
highest
lowest
starting
average
29
Services for your home that include electricity, heat, sanitation, and water are known as ____.
liability insurance
annual percentage rates
utilities
security deposits
30
This an amount of money you can subtract from your Adjusted Gross Income for having dependents.
exemption
deduction
reduction
social security benefit
31
Insurance and pensions are examples of ____, which an employer may offer in addition to pay.
payment methods
incentive plans
benefits
free services
32
This branch of government is in charge of overseeing the court system.
Legislative
Civil
Executive
Judicial
33
When you wish to leave your job, you should ___ to let your employer know that you are leaving.
not show up
give 2 weeks notice
quit and walk out
tell a coworker to tell everyone
34
A sum of money paid regularly (typically quarterly) by a company to its shareholders.
Certificate of deposit
Dividend
IRA
401k
35
Which of the following is a trait of a person with a negative attitude?
Better relationships
Poor self-concept
Increased chance of success
Constructive behavior
36
Your ____ is your basic outlook on life and your way of looking at people and the world.
assertiveness
aptitude
attitude
arrogance
37
____ skills include listening, problem solving, and maintaining a calm and positive attitude.
Academic relations
Management relations
Customer relations
Union relations
38
____ law applies to conflicts between private parties concerning rights and obligations.
federal
criminal
small claims
civil
39
Determining the audience of your writing will help you to do all of the following, except
fix grammatical errors.
use a format that will appeal to them.
select information to include.
write in appropriate language.
40
If you receive 10% commision on all items sold and you sell $1500.00 worth of merchandise.
you make $100.00 in commision
you make $500.00 in commision
you make $15.00 in commision
you make $150.00 in commision
41
Promotes safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards.
Workers' compensation
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Social Security Administration (SSA)
42
Retirement savings contributions provided by an employer, deducted from the paycheck pre tax.
Individual retirement account (IRA)
Certificate of deposit
401 (k)
exemptions
43
A(n) ___ is an informal teacher or guide who helps new employees adjust to their new workplace.
orientation
mentor
apprentice
job shadow
44
The government program that provides income to people who are retired is called
workers' compensation
medicare
social security
selective service
45
_____
is essentially a reduction of income that is able to be taxed.
income tax return
FICA expense
tax exemption
tax deduction
46
This shows the actual amount of income tax that was withheld at the end of the fiscal year.
401k form
w2 form
w4 form
w9 form
47
While working, an employee may need to interpret a graphic display such as a
a brainstorm.
medical chart.
pie graph or database
a news chat room on the Internet.
