Question 1

​Which of the following is not part of the records employers keep in employee files?
A) ​Regular rate of pay
B) ​Gender
C) ​Wages subject to tax for the calendar year
D) ​Health care account withdrawals
E) ​None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Which of the following is not part...

Question 2

​Which of the following is a multicolumn form used to assemble and summarize the data needed at the end of each payroll period?
A) ​Payroll register
B) ​Reference inquiry form
C) ​Change in payroll rate form
D) ​Employee history record
E) ​None of the above

Accepted Answer

The payroll register is a multicolumn form that is used to assemble and summarize the data needed at the end of each payroll period, including hours worked, gross pay, deductions, and net pay for each employee. This form is essential for tracking payroll-related expenses and ensuring accurate record-keeping. The other options listed do not apply to this specific task.

Question 3

Pre-hire questions pertaining to religion,gender,national origin,or age are allowed if:
A) all employees are asked the same questions.
B) only foreign-born applicants are asked these questions.
C) these factors are bona fide occupational qualifications for the job.
D) they are not in written form.
E) the applicant is married.

Accepted Answer

Questions pertaining to religion, gender, national origin, or age are only allowed if these factors are deemed as bona fide occupational qualifications for the job. Asking the same questions to all employees or only foreign-born applicants does not make it acceptable. The questions should not be in written form, and an applicant's marital status should not be a factor in the hiring process.

Question 4

The Affordable Care Act defines applicable large employers (ALEs)as employers with:
A) 15 or more full-time employees during the previous year.
B) 1 or more full-time employees during the previous year.
C) 200 or more full-time employees during the previous year.
D) 50 or more full-time employees during the previous year.
E) 200 or more full- and part-time employees during the previous year.

Accepted Answer

The Affordable Care Act defines ALEs as employers with 50 or more full-time employees (or an equivalent combination of full-time and part-time employees) during the previous year.

Question 5

Which of the following laws protect employees against losses due to work-related injury:​
A) ​Workers' Compensation
B) ​Federal Wage and Hour
C) ​Family and Medical Leave
D) ​State Disability
E) ​Federal Unemployment

Accepted Answer

Workers' Compensation laws protect employees against losses due to work-related injury by providing benefits such as medical expenses and lost wages. Federal Wage and Hour, Family and Medical Leave, State Disability, and Federal Unemployment laws do not specifically address work-related injuries.

Question 6

Which of the following is not allowed as part of a company's pre-hire inquiries:
A) Past employment and experience records
B) Social security numbers
C) Lie detector tests
D) Educational background
E) List of references

Accepted Answer

The use of lie detector tests as part of pre-hire inquiries is not allowed by federal law. The other options (A, B, D, E) are commonly used in pre-hire inquiries and are allowed, but with certain limitations and guidelines.

Question 7

Which of the following records lists all employees who earn remuneration,the amount of remuneration,the deductions,and the net amount paid for each payroll period?
A) Employee history record
B) Payroll register
C) Change in payroll rate form
D) Reference inquiry form
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The payroll register is a record that lists all employees who earn remuneration, the amount of remuneration, deductions, and the net amount paid for each payroll period. The other options listed are not related to this specific record.

Question 8

​Which of the following is used to provide a continuous record of the relationship between employer and employee?
A) ​Change in payroll rate form
B) ​Employee history record
C) ​Hiring notice
D) ​Employee's earnings record
E) ​None of the above

Accepted Answer

The Employee history record is used to provide a continuous record of the relationship between employer and employee, documenting various aspects of the employment history, including positions held, changes in job responsibilities, performance evaluations, and other significant employment events.

Question 9

​Which of the following is included in a job description?
A) ​Secondary duties
B) ​Education requirements and special skills needed
C) ​Attendance requirements
D) ​Job's essential functions,including any physical requirements
E) ​All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed are typically included in a job description. Secondary duties may be listed to give a complete picture of the job responsibilities. Education requirements and necessary skills are important to include because they help candidates determine if they are qualified for the position. Attendance requirements are listed to inform potential candidates of any attendance policies. Essential job functions, including physical requirements, are listed to inform candidates of the job expectations and to comply with ADA regulations.

Question 10

Which of the following acts gives a tax credit to employers for offering health insurance to their employees?
A) Civil Rights Act
B) Fair Labor Standards Act
C) Family and Medical Leave Act
D) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare, provides tax credits and incentives to small businesses (fewer than 50 full-time employees) that offer health insurance to their employees. These tax credits are meant to offset the cost of providing health insurance and encourage small businesses to provide coverage to their employees.

Quiz 1: The Need for Payroll and Personal Records

Which of the following is not part of the records employers keep in employee files?

Which of the following is a multicolumn form used to assemble and summarize the data needed at the end of each payroll period?

Pre-hire questions pertaining to religion,gender,national origin,or age are allowed if:

The Affordable Care Act defines applicable large employers (ALEs) as employers with:

Which of the following laws protect employees against losses due to work-related injury:

Which of the following is not allowed as part of a company's pre-hire inquiries:

Which of the following records lists all employees who earn remuneration,the amount of remuneration,the deductions,and the net amount paid for each payroll period?

Which of the following is used to provide a continuous record of the relationship between employer and employee?

Which of the following is included in a job description?

Which of the following acts gives a tax credit to employers for offering health insurance to their employees?

Quiz 1: The Need for Payroll and Personal Records

​Which of the following is not part of the records employers keep in employee files?

​Which of the following is a multicolumn form used to assemble and summarize the data needed at the end of each payroll period?