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Practice Test
The following questions will help you assess your learning of the concepts offered in this chapter.

This activity contains 10 questions.

Question 1
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Open Hint for Question 1 in a new window		 Which of the following prohibits age discrimination in employment for persons 40 years of age or older?
 
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Question 2
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Open Hint for Question 2 in a new window		 What term describes older workers who were previously in a well-paid position then decide to change careers?
 
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Question 3
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Open Hint for Question 3 in a new window		 Which of the following pieces of legislation set minimum standards for many benefits and health plans voluntarily established in private industry?
 
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Question 4
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Open Hint for Question 4 in a new window		 What term is used to describe those between the ages of 55 and 64?
 
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Question 5
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Open Hint for Question 5 in a new window		 Which piece of legislation amends several sections of the ADEA to prohibit employers from denying benefits to older employees?
 
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Question 6
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Open Hint for Question 6 in a new window		 What term refers to periodic payments to individuals who have retired from work due to age or disability?
 
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Question 7
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Open Hint for Question 7 in a new window		 What term is used to describe positions in administration and management, sales, administrative support, technical and professional fields?
 
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Question 8
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Open Hint for Question 8 in a new window		 By 2015, older workers will comprise ____________ of the total labor workforce.
 
one quarter
half
one third
one fifth
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Question 9
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Open Hint for Question 9 in a new window		 Older workers are more likely than younger workers to be in ________________.
 
forestry and farming positions
blue collar positions
white collar positions
service positions
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Question 10
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Open Hint for Question 10 in a new window		 Which of the following terms best describes when workers stay with a career job but gradually phase from full-time to part time employment over several years until they fully retire?
 
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