Income: Minimizing income security threats

Automation is: More then one answer is correct

• a) replacing humans with robots in the workplace.

• b) moving jobs to other locations in the world.

• c) using technology to perform tasks previously carried out by humans.

• d) employees working entirely online, from a remote location.

A job that was traditionally done outside of a company, but is now being moved inside the company, is an example of outsourcing.

• True

• False

Which of these positions is/are more susceptible to automation? More than one answer may be correct.

• a) Positions that require highly repetitive work

• b) Positions that require a high level of skill and attention to detail

• c) Positions that require a high level of low-skilled workers

• d) Positions that require personal contact.

Individuals working in tech-related industries need to be more concerned about lifelong learning and continued professional skill development than their counterparts working in other industries.

• True

• False

Charlie has just started working as a part-time freelancer. Which of the following are benefits he can enjoy in his new freelance career? More than one answer may be correct.

• a) The ability to work around his personal schedule

• b) Guaranteed steady, regular work from one employer

• c) The ability to supplement his full-time income

• d) Contract-based employers who will also pay some benefits

Based on their skills, which of the following individuals is least likely to have to worry about their position being replaced by automation?

• a) Marco pulls data from one source to the main database.

• b) Elizabeth is a technical salesperson and is responsible for generating sales and making sure the customers understand how her product can benefit them.

• c) Pete has worked as a barista for 4 years and has good customer service skills.

• d) Elaine has worked in retail clothing store for the last 10 years. She is knowledgeable about her job, but has poor customer service skills.