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What is Social Security?

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 3hrs 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What word most closely means "keeps back your contributions?"

a)

Contributions

b)

Eligible

c)

Withholds

d)

Paycheck

2.

If you need to talk to someone about a company policy concerning disabled workers, you should go to the ___________ office.

a)

Enrollment

b)

Administration

c)

Survivor

d)

Paycheck

3.

What word most closely means "qualified to receive survivor benefits?"

a)

Eligible

b)

Disabled

c)

Survivor

d)

Obtain

4.

This word most closely means "amounts put into or towards something."

a)

Administration

b)

Contributions

c)

Paychecks

d)

Survivors

5.

The total amount an employee is paid for the hours in attendance at work may be made in cash or by a...

a)

Administration

b)

Contribution

c)

Paycheck

d)

Survivor

6.

This word most closely means "got hurt and can no longer work like they used to."

a)

Withholds

b)

Eligible

c)

Survivor

d)

Disabled

7.

When you are applying to join something, you are seeking...

a)

Contributions

b)

Withholds

c)

Enrollment

d)

Disabled

8.

This word most closely means "the person who receives all property when someone dies."

a)

Survivor

b)

Eligible

c)

Disabled

d)

Administration

9.

What are three benefits provided by the FICA Tax?

a)

Survivor Benefits

b)

Retirement Pension

c)

Disability Benefits

d)

Life Insurance

10.

How is money collected for Social Security benefits?

a)

Employees and their employers pay an equal amount in a tax (FICA)

b)

Only employers pay the Social Security Tax

c)

Only employees pay the Social Security Tax

d)

Employers pay a higher percentage of the Social Security Tax than employees do

11.

Which are two uses of your Social Security number by the Social Security Administration?

a)

Keeping track of earnings

b)

Keeping track of the benefits you receive

c)

Keeping track of credit card statements

d)

Applying for a job

e)

None of the above

12.

Which are situations for which you may need to give your Social Security number?

a)

Applying for a job

b)

Enrolling in school

c)

Income Tax records

d)

Open a bank account

e)

None of the above