Federal Employment Benefits

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Who sets the salaries of Federal white-collar workers? the President the Secretary of Labor the American taxpayer the Office of Personnel Management

2. In addition to 'regular' within-grade step increases in pay, Federal employees get an annual pay increase in which month? April October January June

3. There is more job security in Federal service. Layoffs are very rare. True or False..? Answer: (One Word)

4. 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? two-thirds one-half one-third one-fourth

5. How many paid holidays do Federal employees receive? 13 days 15 days 10 days 8 days

6. 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? 15 years 20 years 10 years 8 years

7. Federal employees also receive 'sick leave'. How many hours of 'sick leave' is accrued every two weeks? 2 hours 3 hours 1 hour 4 hours

8. 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? 8 percent 5 percent 11 percent 10 percent

9. The Federal Government is very strict about work schedules. True or False..? Answer: (One Word)

10. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Federal employment...? Veterans receive preference points in competing for Federal jobs. The Government provides paid training to its employees, even if it's not job-related. Independent Government agencies handle appeals and grievances for employees. Employees can transfer from location to location or from agency to agency without competing for a po