Question 1

The FLSA contains detailed specifications of the methods that employers must follow in keeping time records.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In May 2013, workers who receive the minimum hourly wage are paid $6.10 an hour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To determine a pieceworker's regular hourly rate for one week:

Accepted Answer

A)  divide the total weekly earnings from piece rates and all other sources by the hours worked in the week. 
B)  divide the total weekly earnings from piece rates by the number of pieces produced. 
C)  divide the total weekly earnings from piece rates, less earnings from other sources, by the hours worked in a week. 
D)  add the total weekly earnings from piece rates and all other sources and divide by the total number of pieces produced. 
E)  do none of the above. 
A)  divide the total weekly earnings from piece rates and all other sources by the hours worked in the week. 
B)  divide the total weekly earnings from piece rates by the number of pieces produced. 
C)  divide the total weekly earnings from piece rates, less earnings from other sources, by the hours worked in a week. 
D)  add the total weekly earnings from piece rates and all other sources and divide by the total number of pieces produced. 
E)  do none of the above.

Question 4

The courts have ruled that preliminary and postliminary activities, even if indispensable to the main activities of an employee, do not constitute work time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The FLSA requires:

Accepted Answer

A)  that employers use time cards to record the employees' time worked. 
B)  that employers use the continental time system to record all time worked by employees. 
C)  that employers keep records that show the hours each employee worked each workday and each workweek. 
D)  that employees sign each clock card. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  that employers use time cards to record the employees' time worked. 
B)  that employers use the continental time system to record all time worked by employees. 
C)  that employers keep records that show the hours each employee worked each workday and each workweek. 
D)  that employees sign each clock card. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 6

Which of the following is not required by the FLSA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extra pay for work on holidays 
B)  Two weeks' vacation pay after one year of service 
C)  Restriction on hours worked by a 17-year-old worker 
D)  All of the above are required. 
E)  None of the above is required. 
A)  Extra pay for work on holidays 
B)  Two weeks' vacation pay after one year of service 
C)  Restriction on hours worked by a 17-year-old worker 
D)  All of the above are required. 
E)  None of the above is required.

Question 7

Under no conditions may children under age 16 be employed in food service establishments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In converting semimonthly wage rates to hourly rates, divide the semimonthly rate by 4 to arrive at the weekly rate, then divide this rate by the standard number of hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An employer can credit up to $5.12 of a tipped employee's minimum wage as coming from the tips received by that employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Under the FLSA enterprise coverage test, hospitals and nursing homes are only covered if their annual charges for services are at least $500,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Equal Pay Act stipulates that there cannot be any wage differentials between the sexes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A stated percentage of revenue paid an employee who transacts a piece of business or performs a service is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  a piece rate. 
B)  a commission. 
C)  a regular hourly rate. 
D)  a remunerative salary. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  a piece rate. 
B)  a commission. 
C)  a regular hourly rate. 
D)  a remunerative salary. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 13

Under the piece-rate system, workers are paid according to their output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Training sessions are counted as working time when the following condition is met:

Accepted Answer

A)  the employee's attendance is voluntary. 
B)  the employer requires the employee's attendance. 
C)  the training sessions are for the primary benefit of the employee. 
D)  the session takes place outside the regular working hours. 
E)  the session is not directly related to the employee's work. 
A)  the employee's attendance is voluntary. 
B)  the employer requires the employee's attendance. 
C)  the training sessions are for the primary benefit of the employee. 
D)  the session takes place outside the regular working hours. 
E)  the session is not directly related to the employee's work.

Question 15

Under enterprise coverage, all employees of a business are covered by the FLSA if the organization is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a nursing home. 
B)  a public agency. 
C)  a hospital. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  a nursing home. 
B)  a public agency. 
C)  a hospital. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 16

Under individual employee coverage, the worker is covered by the FLSA if:

Accepted Answer

A)  the worker produces goods for interstate commerce. 
B)  the worker is a housekeeper in a private home for 16 hours a week. 
C)  the domestic receives cash wages of at least $1,800 from the employer in the calendar year. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  the worker produces goods for interstate commerce. 
B)  the worker is a housekeeper in a private home for 16 hours a week. 
C)  the domestic receives cash wages of at least $1,800 from the employer in the calendar year. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 17

"Engaged to wait" and "waiting to be engaged" are both considered work time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Domestics are excluded from coverage under the FLSA individual employee coverage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To calculate the overtime pay rate for a commissioned worker, divide the total commission by the hours worked, and then take one-half of the resulting rate of pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Employees paid biweekly receive their remuneration every two weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The FLSA contains detailed specifications of the methods that employers must follow in keeping time records.

In May 2013, workers who receive the minimum hourly wage are paid $6.10 an hour.

To determine a pieceworker's regular hourly rate for one week:

The courts have ruled that preliminary and postliminary activities, even if indispensable to the main activities of an employee, do not constitute work time.

The FLSA requires:

Which of the following is not required by the FLSA?

Under no conditions may children under age 16 be employed in food service establishments.

In converting semimonthly wage rates to hourly rates, divide the semimonthly rate by 4 to arrive at the weekly rate, then divide this rate by the standard number of hours.

An employer can credit up to $5.12 of a tipped employee's minimum wage as coming from the tips received by that employee.

Under the FLSA enterprise coverage test, hospitals and nursing homes are only covered if their annual charges for services are at least $500,000.

The Equal Pay Act stipulates that there cannot be any wage differentials between the sexes.

A stated percentage of revenue paid an employee who transacts a piece of business or performs a service is called:

Under the piece-rate system, workers are paid according to their output.

Training sessions are counted as working time when the following condition is met:

Under enterprise coverage, all employees of a business are covered by the FLSA if the organization is:

Under individual employee coverage, the worker is covered by the FLSA if:

"Engaged to wait" and "waiting to be engaged" are both considered work time.

Domestics are excluded from coverage under the FLSA individual employee coverage.

To calculate the overtime pay rate for a commissioned worker, divide the total commission by the hours worked, and then take one-half of the resulting rate of pay.

Employees paid biweekly receive their remuneration every two weeks.

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Exam 2: Computing Wages and Salaries

The FLSA contains detailed specifications of the methods that employers must follow in keeping time records.

In May 2013, workers who receive the minimum hourly wage are paid $6.10 an hour.

To determine a pieceworker's regular hourly rate for one week:

The courts have ruled that preliminary and postliminary activities, even if indispensable to the main activities of an employee, do not constitute work time.

The FLSA requires:

Which of the following is not required by the FLSA?

Under no conditions may children under age 16 be employed in food service establishments.

In converting semimonthly wage rates to hourly rates, divide the semimonthly rate by 4 to arrive at the weekly rate, then divide this rate by the standard number of hours.

An employer can credit up to $5.12 of a tipped employee's minimum wage as coming from the tips received by that employee.

Under the FLSA enterprise coverage test, hospitals and nursing homes are only covered if their annual charges for services are at least $500,000.

The Equal Pay Act stipulates that there cannot be any wage differentials between the sexes.

A stated percentage of revenue paid an employee who transacts a piece of business or performs a service is called:

Under the piece-rate system, workers are paid according to their output.

Training sessions are counted as working time when the following condition is met:

Under enterprise coverage, all employees of a business are covered by the FLSA if the organization is:

Under individual employee coverage, the worker is covered by the FLSA if:

"Engaged to wait" and "waiting to be engaged" are both considered work time.

Domestics are excluded from coverage under the FLSA individual employee coverage.

To calculate the overtime pay rate for a commissioned worker, divide the total commission by the hours worked, and then take one-half of the resulting rate of pay.

Employees paid biweekly receive their remuneration every two weeks.

The Need for Payroll and Personnel Records

Social Security Taxes

Income Tax Withholding

Unemployment Compensation Taxes

Analyzing and Journalizing Payroll Transactions

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