Question 1

Most online benefits systems are adaptable and transfer information with full security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In a defined-contribution pension plan,the amount an employee is to receive upon retirement is specifically set forth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Organizations of physicians and other health care professionals that provide a wide range of services to subscribers on a prepaid basis are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) preferred provider organizations (PPOs). 
B) major medical plans. 
C) health maintenance organizations (HMOs). 
D) integrated medical practices. 
A) preferred provider organizations (PPOs). 
B) major medical plans. 
C) health maintenance organizations (HMOs). 
D) integrated medical practices. C

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a method that employers commonly use to communicate benefits to employees?

Accepted Answer

A) Brochures 
B) Word-of-mouth 
C) Social media 
D) Blogs 
A) Brochures 
B) Word-of-mouth 
C) Social media 
D) Blogs

Question 5

As of 2014,firms that employ 50 or more people who work 30 or more hours per week but do not offer them health insurance will have to pay a penalty to the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A 401(k)plan transfers responsibility for investment choices to the employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most companies require their employees to either take their vacation days by the end of the year or forfeit them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Social Security Act was designed to protect workers against the loss of earnings?resulting from old age and unemployment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A popular plan that offers employees an opportunity to save through payroll deductions and have their contributions matched by the employer is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A) 401(k) plan. 
B) tax reduction plan. 
C) ERISA benefit plan. 
D) Individual Retirement Plan. 
A) 401(k) plan. 
B) tax reduction plan. 
C) ERISA benefit plan. 
D) Individual Retirement Plan.

Question 10

The _____ mandates that employers make health care coverage,at the same rate the employer would pay,available to employees,their spouses,and their dependents on termination of employment,death,or divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act 
B) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 
C) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 
D) Social Security Act 
A) Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act 
B) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 
C) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 
D) Social Security Act

Question 11

Workers' compensation programs serve to prevent financial disaster to employees who are injured or become ill through their work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Family and Medical Leave Act provides all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave. 
B) promotions missed during leave. 
C) continuation of medical benefits. 
D) job protection. 
A) up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave. 
B) promotions missed during leave. 
C) continuation of medical benefits. 
D) job protection.

Question 13

An advantage of a health savings account is that if there are funds remaining in the account at the end of the year the money:

Accepted Answer

A) goes back to the employer, helping the employer contain costs. 
B) is forfeited. 
C) belongs to the employee. 
D) can be withdrawn and placed in the employee's retirement account. 
A) goes back to the employer, helping the employer contain costs. 
B) is forfeited. 
C) belongs to the employee. 
D) can be withdrawn and placed in the employee's retirement account.

Question 14

Describe issues that employers have to consider while providing domestic partner benefits.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

To help employees pay for the college expenses of their children and other family members,an increasing number of companies are offering _____.

Accepted Answer

A) additional overtime 
B) contributory benefit plans 
C) cafeteria plans 
D) 529 college savings plans 
A) additional overtime 
B) contributory benefit plans 
C) cafeteria plans 
D) 529 college savings plans

Question 16

Unemployment compensation payments to individuals vary according to:

Accepted Answer

A) the type of job held before layoff. 
B) their previous wage rate and length of previous employment. 
C) job type and length of previous employment. 
D) their previous wage rate and the type of job held before layoff. 
A) the type of job held before layoff. 
B) their previous wage rate and length of previous employment. 
C) job type and length of previous employment. 
D) their previous wage rate and the type of job held before layoff.

Question 17

A need for a new benefit should be established through consultation with employees before it is introduced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The communication of employee benefits information improved significantly with the passage of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Employee Retirement Income Security Act 
B) Social Security Act 
C) Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Act 
D) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 
A) Employee Retirement Income Security Act 
B) Social Security Act 
C) Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Act 
D) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

Question 19

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act,if an employee is returned to an equivalent job,rather than his/her original job,the equivalent job must have:

Accepted Answer

A) identical pay, benefits, and terms of employment. 
B) terms of employment and promotional opportunity. 
C) promotional opportunity and benefits. 
D) identical pay, benefits, and promotional opportunity. 
A) identical pay, benefits, and terms of employment. 
B) terms of employment and promotional opportunity. 
C) promotional opportunity and benefits. 
D) identical pay, benefits, and promotional opportunity.

Question 20

Holiday pay,sick leave,and vacation pay are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A) payment for time not worked. 
B) benefits required by law. 
C) categories of health care benefits. 
D) unearned benefits. 
A) payment for time not worked. 
B) benefits required by law. 
C) categories of health care benefits. 
D) unearned benefits.

Most online benefits systems are adaptable and transfer information with full security.

In a defined-contribution pension plan,the amount an employee is to receive upon retirement is specifically set forth.

Organizations of physicians and other health care professionals that provide a wide range of services to subscribers on a prepaid basis are known as:

Which of the following is NOT a method that employers commonly use to communicate benefits to employees?

As of 2014,firms that employ 50 or more people who work 30 or more hours per week but do not offer them health insurance will have to pay a penalty to the government.

A 401(k)plan transfers responsibility for investment choices to the employee.

Most companies require their employees to either take their vacation days by the end of the year or forfeit them.

The Social Security Act was designed to protect workers against the loss of earnings?resulting from old age and unemployment.

A popular plan that offers employees an opportunity to save through payroll deductions and have their contributions matched by the employer is known as the:

The _____ mandates that employers make health care coverage,at the same rate the employer would pay,available to employees,their spouses,and their dependents on termination of employment,death,or divorce.

Workers' compensation programs serve to prevent financial disaster to employees who are injured or become ill through their work.

The Family and Medical Leave Act provides all of the following EXCEPT:

An advantage of a health savings account is that if there are funds remaining in the account at the end of the year the money:

Describe issues that employers have to consider while providing domestic partner benefits.

To help employees pay for the college expenses of their children and other family members,an increasing number of companies are offering _____.

Unemployment compensation payments to individuals vary according to:

A need for a new benefit should be established through consultation with employees before it is introduced.

The communication of employee benefits information improved significantly with the passage of the _____.

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act,if an employee is returned to an equivalent job,rather than his/her original job,the equivalent job must have:

Holiday pay,sick leave,and vacation pay are examples of:

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

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Exam 11: Employee Benefits

Most online benefits systems are adaptable and transfer information with full security.

In a defined-contribution pension plan,the amount an employee is to receive upon retirement is specifically set forth.

Organizations of physicians and other health care professionals that provide a wide range of services to subscribers on a prepaid basis are known as:

Which of the following is NOT a method that employers commonly use to communicate benefits to employees?

As of 2014,firms that employ 50 or more people who work 30 or more hours per week but do not offer them health insurance will have to pay a penalty to the government.

A 401(k)plan transfers responsibility for investment choices to the employee.

Most companies require their employees to either take their vacation days by the end of the year or forfeit them.

The Social Security Act was designed to protect workers against the loss of earnings?resulting from old age and unemployment.

A popular plan that offers employees an opportunity to save through payroll deductions and have their contributions matched by the employer is known as the:

The _____ mandates that employers make health care coverage,at the same rate the employer would pay,available to employees,their spouses,and their dependents on termination of employment,death,or divorce.

Workers' compensation programs serve to prevent financial disaster to employees who are injured or become ill through their work.

The Family and Medical Leave Act provides all of the following EXCEPT:

An advantage of a health savings account is that if there are funds remaining in the account at the end of the year the money:

Describe issues that employers have to consider while providing domestic partner benefits.

To help employees pay for the college expenses of their children and other family members,an increasing number of companies are offering _____.

Unemployment compensation payments to individuals vary according to:

A need for a new benefit should be established through consultation with employees before it is introduced.

The communication of employee benefits information improved significantly with the passage of the _____.

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act,if an employee is returned to an equivalent job,rather than his/her original job,the equivalent job must have:

Holiday pay,sick leave,and vacation pay are examples of:

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High-Performance Work Systems

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