1. Who sets the salaries of Federal white-collar workers?
a) the American taxpayer
b) the President
c) the Secretary of Labor
d) the Office of Personnel Management
The correct answer is b) the President
2. In addition to 'regular' within-grade step increases in pay, Federal employees get an annual pay increase in which month?
a) October
b) January
c) June
d) April
The correct answer is b) January
3. Federal employees have life insurance benefits available to them. They are able to choose from several options in a shared cost program. How much does the employee pay?
a) two-thirds
b) one-half
c) one-third
d) one-fourth
The correct answer is a) two-thirds
4. How many paid holidays do Federal employees receive?
a) 15 days
b) 13 days
c) 8 days
d) 10 days
The correct answer is d) 10 days
5. For the first three years of service, employees earn 4 hours of 'vacation time' every two weeks, or 13 days a year. After three years, this increases to 6 hours, or 20 days a year. It increases again to 8 hours, or 26 days a year, after how many years of service?
a) 10 years
b) 8 years
c) 20 years
d) 15 years
The correct answer is d) 15 years
6. Federal employees also receive 'sick leave'. How many hours of 'sick leave' is accrued every two weeks?
a) 4 hours
b) 1 hour
c) 2 hours
d) 3 hours
The correct answer is a) 4 hours
7. Since 1984, all Federal hires are automatically covered under the Federal Employees Retirement System ,and Social Security, and are eligible for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). An employee can voluntarily contribute up to what percent of pay to the TSP?
a) 5 percent
b) 11 percent
c) 10 percent
d) 8 percent
The correct answer b) 11 percent
8. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Federal employment...?
a) Veterans receive preference points in competing for Federal jobs.
b) The Government provides paid training to its employees, even if it's not job-related.
c) Independent Government agencies handle appeals and grievances for employees.
d) Employees can transfer from location to location or from agency to agency without competing for a po
The correct is b) The Government provides paid training to its employees, even it's not job-related.
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