Succeeding in the World of Work

Chapter 8: Beginning a New Job

Interactive Practice Tests

1
Wages, salary, and commission are typical forms of
A)payment
B)incentive
C)retention
D)orientation
2
What is an element of company culture?
A)salary
B)interviews
C)job applications
D)values
3
When does orientation take place?
A)at the job interview
B)your first day at a new job
C)when you are laid off
D)your last day at a job
4
A worker who is covered by a law requiring that he or she be paid overtime is a(n)
A)exempt employee.
B)nonexempt employee.
C)temporary employee.
D)commission worker.
5
Employees who work on commission typically work in
A)manufacturing.
B)sales.
C)education.
D)health care.
6
In some companies, workers who increase the quantity or quality of their work receive
A)benefits.
B)pension plans.
C)performance bonuses.
D)orientation.
7
Dress codes at work vary, but you should never wear
A)jewelry.
B)a business suit.
C)worn-out clothes.
D)casual clothes.
8
An example of a convenience benefit is
A)a retirement plan.
B)disability insurance.
C)day care for employees' children.
D)a cash bonus for selling more merchandise.
9
To show employees that their efforts are appreciated, many companies offer
A)convenience benefits.
B)incentive plans.
C)pension plans.
D)retirement plans.
10
A cafeteria plan allows employees to
A)save for retirement.
B)handle personal issues like financial planning and child care.
C)pay for lunches through payroll deduction.
D)choose only the benefits they need or want.
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