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Income and Employment Quiz

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following are recommended paths after high school. Select all that apply.
a)
Trades/Certifications
b)
Military
c)
2 Year College
d)
4 Year College
e)
Work
2.
You should go to college if... Mark all correct answers.
a)
The job you want requires you to have a college degree.
b)
You aren't sure what you want to do, so you attend college to take classes to decide what you want to study.
c)
You think you want a 4 year degree in a subject that is not very likely to get you a job after you graduate.
d)
You've researched the career you'd like, and a college degree will help you receive that job.
3.
Which of the following places could you find job openings? Select all that apply.
a)
Indeed
b)
Linked In
c)
Directly on a company's website
4.
Indeed.com, Zip Recruiter, and LinkedIn are examples of...
a)
Job description sites
b)
Job application sites
c)
Job search sites
d)
Job deadline sites
5.
I work 40 hours per week making $25 per hour. I am paid every 2 weeks. How much do I make per paycheck? Gross income.
a)
$1,000
b)
$1,500
c)
$2,000
d)
$2,500
6.
I am a salaried worker making $60,000 per year. I am paid twice per month. How much is each of my paychecks? Gross income.
a)
$1,000
b)
$1,500
c)
$2,000
d)
$2,500
7.
When applying for a job, the ____________ will tell you the pay, hours, minimum qualifications and responsibilities needed to perform the job.
a)
Application
b)
Resume
c)
Job Description
d)
Pay Stub
8.
A _____________ is a document given to you by a potential employer that you fill out and turn back into them. Typically it includes your personal information and work history.
a)
Application
b)
Resume
c)
Job Description
d)
Pay Stub
9.
Which of the following is NOT a common pay period for pay checks?
a)
Once per month
b)
Twice per month
c)
Every two weeks
d)
Once per year
e)
Weekly
10.
What items from the list below should be included on a resume? Select all that apply.
a)
Name, address, and phone number
b)
Current Employer
c)
Past Employer
d)
Skills
e)
Advanced Courses: Accounting, College English, and Psychology
11.
When including including references on a Resume, you should... Select all that apply.
a)
Ask them for their permission.
b)
Include their email and phone number.
c)
Include your relationship to them (i.e. teacher/coach/former boss)
d)
Make sure they have positive things to say about you.
e)
List 1 reference
12.
Which of the follow should you NOT do when completing a resume.
a)
Use 2 colors, one being black and the other being the color of the business you're applying to.
b)
Use consistent font/formatting.
c)
Use professional words that make sense.
d)
Keep it to 2 pages.
e)
Tie your skills to the ones listed on the job description.
13.
True or False: A cover letter is always required when applying for a job.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
The total pay for the year, before deductions, is how much so far?
a)
$5,600
b)
$1,465.19
c)
$4,134.90
d)
$800.00
e)
$209.30
15.
How much did the employee receive in their bank account for this paycheck?
a)
$590.70
b)
$5,600
c)
$1,465.19
d)
$4,134.90
e)
$800.00
16.
What is the pay period of this check?
a)
1 week
b)
1 month
c)
2 weeks
d)
1 year
17.
Is this person paid hourly or salaried?
a)
Hourly
b)
Salaried
18.
Which of the following are the most common benefits you may receive from your employer? Check all that apply.
a)
PTO: Vacation Days, Sick, Grievance, Floating Holidays
b)
Insurance: Health, Dental and Vision
c)
Extra Pay: Pay you an extra $500 per child on your taxes
d)
Retirement Accounts: 401K, 403B
19.

Which of the following documents provides a summary of your earnings and deductions for a specific pay period?

a)

Job Description

b)

Application

c)

Resume

d)

Pay Stub

20.

If you are paid $18 per hour and work 35 hours in one week, what is your gross pay for that week?

a)

$700

b)

$540

c)

$580

d)

$630

21.

Which of the following should you include when filling out a job application?

a)

Personal information

b)

Work history

c)

References

d)

All of the above

22.

Which of the following is typically NOT included in a job application?

a)

Work history

b)

Salary history

c)

Personal information

d)

References

23.

If you are paid $22 per hour and work 40 hours in one week, what is your gross pay for that week?

a)

$840

b)

$900

c)

$880

d)

$800

24.

Which document summarizes your skills, education, and work experience when applying for a job?

a)

Resume

b)

Pay Stub

c)

Application

d)

Job Description

25.

Which of the following is NOT typically found on a pay stub?

a)

Job title

b)

Net pay

c)

Deductions

d)

Gross pay

26.

If you are paid $20 per hour and work 30 hours in one week, what is your gross pay for that week?

a)

$600

b)

$500

c)

$700

d)

$800

27.

Which document would you use to highlight your qualifications when applying for a job?

a)

Pay Stub

b)

Resume

c)

Job Application

d)

Job Description