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"Aptitude" refers to: a) a fixed compensation paid regularly for services b) acquired skills or talents c) a milestone one makes in bettering one's career d) an inherent talent or ability
What is d) An inherent talent or ability
100
It is important for goals to have accomplishment dates because: a) it is easy to put off long term goals and deadlines keeps you focused. b) you will want to compare your success to other peoples' successes. c) bonus money always comes with meeting personal goals. d) career goals are based on interests and aptitudes.
What is a) it is easy to put off long term goals and deadlines keeps you focused.
100
a paycheck has withholding tax taken out: if a person earns more than $600 a year. b) that is paid to state and federal taxing authorities. c) that is automatically refunded to workers even without filing a 1040E form. d) that is always equal to $9.54.
What is b) that is paid to the state and federal taxing authorities.
100
The W2 Form: a) reports interest from your bank to the IRS, b) is provided to you by your employer, and it lists total income and all tax withheld amounts. c) is provided by the IRS, and lists your tax paid for the year. d) keeps track of charitable donations made by cash or check outside of work.
What is b) is provided to you by your employer, and it lists total income and all tax withheld amounts.
100
An associate degree is a: a) 4-year degree b) 2-year degree c) 6-year degree d) None of these
What is b) 2-year degree
200
In an interview, an appropriate response to "What is an example of one of your weaknesses? could be: a) I am forgetful, at times." b) "I really don't have many" c) "I am too hard on myself sometimes." d) Let me tell you about my strengths, instead."
What is c) I am too hard on myself sometimes.
200
A plan for a career starting in two years: a) will give you less opportunities than a career starting right away. b) means that no plans or training are necessary, since the goal is two years away. c) Cannot benefit from talking to a counselor or consulting a book. d) will give you more opportunities than a career starting right away.
What is d) will give you more opportunities than a career starting right away.
200
To file your taxes, you need: a) every pay stub from the entire year. b) every deposit slip from your savings account c) W2 and 1099INT reports, and charitable deduction receipts. d) a computer.
What is c) W2 and 1099INT reports, and charitable deduction receipts.
200
A program like Quicken or Money: a) Can help keep track of receipts over a year to make taxes easier to complete. b) is required to complete taxes c) is necessary in order to get the refund owned to the taxpayer. d) can only be used when filing electronically.
What is a) can help keep track of receipts over a year to make taxes easier to complete.
200
Which factor is most important in securing well-paying jobs throughout your career? a) having a car b) having a good education c) having a clean driving record d) having established credit
What is b) having a good education
300
A cover letter begins with a(n) a) argument, and then an introduction. b) introduction, and then a heading c) heading, and then an argument d) heading, and then an introduction
What is d) a heading, and then an introduction
300
No one should choose a goal based on: a) interests, likes. and dislikes. b) the type of work that appeals to that person c) a hobby that person puts free time into that could become a career d) what other people think of the goal, who do not know the person very well.
What is d) what other people think of the goal, who do not know the person very well.
300
A major payroll tax is called: a) Fica, for federal insurance contributions act b) SSN, for social security number c) Capital gains tax d) business tax.
What is a) FICA, for federal insurance contributions act.
300
The penalty for not paying taxes owed: a) can't be calculated if you do not file taxes b) includes penalty fees and interest calculated starting April 15 of the year the taxes are owed. c) can be determined by the social security administration even if withholding is not taken from your paycheck. d) will be $600 plus interest starting April 15 if you do not file a tax return, regardless of the amount of your wages.
What is b) includes penalty fees and interest calculated starting April 15 of the year the taxes are owed.
300
Without health insurance, a routine checkup at the doctor's office can cost you: a) Nothing, because doctors don't charge you if you don't have insurance b) Several hundred dollars c) Almost as much as a car d) Nothing, because you can't get treated without insurance
What is b) Several hundred dollars
400
"Cold Call" refers to: a) a phone call made to a company to find out more about insurance benefits offered. b) a phone call to a company, asking if they are hiring. c) a phone call from a company, in which they ask to interview you. d) None of these.
What is b) a phone call to a company, asking if they are hiring.
400
internships: a) are always paid b) can be paid or unpaid c) can never turn into a paid position d) always last for one year.
What is b) can be paid or unpaid.
400
The federal government: a) is the national government of the U.S. that takes in taxes and funds such programs as maintaining interstate highways and the military. b) does not supply social security cards. c) is not allowed to tax income.
What is a) is the national government of the U.S. that takes in taxes and funds such programs as maintaining interstate highways and the military.
400
Tax Refunds: a) occur when a taxpayer's income tax withholding exceeds what they owe. b) come from extra money the federal government has left over at the end of the year, and are distributed around February 15 c) come to taxpayers regardless of whether they file an income tax return or not d) includes interest paid to the taxpayer by the federal government based on holding that money throughout the tax
What is a) occur when a taxpayer's income tax withholding exceeds what they owe.
400
True or False: Jobs require either specific education or specific work experience, but not both. 1) True 2) False
What is False
500
In a job interview, it is best to broach the topic of salary: a) at the end of the interview, or wait until the subject is brought up. b) never, because it is considered tactless and unprofessional c) at the beginning of the interview d) none of these.
What is a) at the end of the interview, or wait until the subject is brought up.
500
Scholarships: a) are available once a student is enrolled. b) are available for residents of every state, all religious affiliations, and academic interests. c) are always applied for by the student alone without any help from the college or training program. d) are never as good of a deal as loans fro the student's bank.
What is b) are available for residents of every state, all religious affiliations, and academic interest.
500
Taxes go to pay for: a) Social security 10%, national defense 10%, and medicare 12 %. b) social security 50 %, national defense 50 %, and medicare 12 %. C) social security 20 %, nation defense 20 %, and net interest 6 %. d) social security 12 %, national defense 12 %, and medicare 12 %.
What is c) social security 20 %, national defense 20 %, and net interest 6 %.
500
The W4 Form: a) lists the number of people who claim the worker as a dependent on their tax returns b) is filled out by each employees, stating the number of withholding allowances claimed. c) is a report sent from the employer to both the IRS and the employee showing gross wages. d) should be attached to the tax return with a staple when filing.
What is b) is filled out by each employee, stating the number of withholding allowances claimed.
500
a document showing that you have completed a course of study is called a: a) resume b) cover letter c) diploma d)affidavit
What is c) diploma