Work and Income Quiz

What is the workforce made up of?

• Only retired people

• Both employed and and people seeking work

• Only unemployed people

• Only employed people

What is the definition of work?

• None of the above

• Physical activity only

• Physical or mental effort directed towards producing a good or service

• Mental effort only

What are the financial reasons for working?

• To gain new skills and experiences

• To meet daily living expenses

• To contribute to the community

• To build a sense of purpose

What type of work involves working about 38 hours a week on a continuing basis?

• Full-time work

• Self-employed work

• Casual work

• Part-time work

What is the source of income for property owners who rent or lease buildings, land, or space to others?

• Interest

• Profit

• Wages/salary

• Rent

What is a part of a company's profits paid to people who invest in shares?

• Dividends

• Social welfare payments

• Commissions

• Royalties

What type of work involves essential work in the community where no financial payment is received?

• Paid work

• Casual work

• Volunteer work

• Self-employed work

What are the social reasons for working?

• To support their lifestyle

• To meet new people

• To improve their standard of living

• To purchase material goods and services

What type of work involves being employed on an hourly or daily basis with no regular hours of work?

• Full-time work

• Self-employed work

• Part-time work

• Casual work

What type of work involves work that goes unrecognised such as parenting duties and caring for elderly relatives?

• Paid work

• Volunteer work

• Unpaid work

• Self-employed work