Understanding Social Security Numbers

What was the original purpose of creating Social Security numbers in the 1930s?

• To assign tax identification numbers

• To track citizens' earnings for retirement benefits

• To provide a unique identity for each citizen

• To monitor immigration status

Which part of the Social Security number indicates the geographical location where the card was issued?

• Zip code

• Area number

• Group number

• Serial number

How are group numbers assigned in Social Security numbers since 2011?

• Based on the state of issuance

• In odd and even order

• Sequentially

• Randomly

What is the range of serial numbers in a Social Security number?

• 01 to 99

• 001 to 9999

• 0001 to 9999

• 1 to 1000

What is expected to happen when the available Social Security numbers run out?

• New numbers will be created

• Older numbers will be recycled

• Numbers will be issued internationally

• The system will be discontinued