EPF Unit 2

b) 2-year degree

An associate degree is a: a) 4-year degree b) 2-year degree c) 6-year degree d) None of these

d) Nothing, because you can't get treated without insurance

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

d) $270.48

You earn $420 per week. You pay social security taxes of 7.65%, federal taxes of 22%, and state taxes of 5.95%. What is your take home pay? a) $234.65 b) $243.99 c) $265.43 d) $270.48

b) $450

You find a job that pays $11.25 per hour. You plan to work a 40 hour week. What will your weekly gross pay be? a) $400 b) $450 c) $500 d) $550

b) Having a good education

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

d) An inherent talent or ability

"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

b) A phone call to a company, asking if they are hiring

"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

d) Heading, and then an introduction

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

c) One

A resume is generally____page(s) in length. a) Two to five b) Three c) One d) Any of these page counts

c) $19,696.97

Based on your knowledge of taxes, you estimate that your net pay will be 66% of your gross pay. You think you will need $250 per week after taxes to get by. What annual gross salary will you need? a) $15,667.67 b) $16,789.22 c) $19,696.97 d) $21,432.64

a) 800

If you work an 8 hour shift on each weekend day and take two weeks off during the year, how many hours will you work in a year? a) 800 b) 880 c) 900 d) 960

a) At the end of the interview; or wait until the subject is brought up

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

c) "I am too hard on myself sometimes."

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."

a) Job A

Job A pays $13.00 per hour. Job B pays $11.00 per hour but has health benefits. Health insurance costs $3,400 per year. You expect to work 2,000 hours during the year. Ignoring taxes, which job will leave you with more money at the end of the year? a) Job A b) Job B c) Can't tell

b) False

True or False: Jobs require either specific education or specific work experience, but not both. a) True b) False