Question 1

Regarding medical plans, what is the out-of-pocket maximum?

Options :

A : The most that the member will be liable for in relation to co-insurance

B : The maximum the plan will pay if the member is covered by another insurance plan

C : The limit the member will be required to pay at each doctor visit

D : The lifetime limit for benefits to any one employee

Answer: A

Question 2

Upon which criterion are step increases typically based?

Options :

A : Market adjustment

B : Longevity

C : Individual performance

D : Skills

Answer: B

Question 3

What happens to the marginal cost if revenue accelerates slower than variable costs but fixed costs remain the same?

Options :

A : It remains the same.

B : It decreases because variable costs are increasing.

C : It increases at the same rate as variable costs.

D : It becomes increasingly higher as revenues increase.

Answer: D

Question 4

Who are you most likely to hear from if there are questions about an employee’s compensation?

Options :

A : The employee

B : A concerned co-worker

C : The employee’s manager

D : The employee’s department head

Answer: C

Question 5

Why are lump-sum increases generally used?

Options :

A : To control annual fixed costs from base pay adjustments

B : To elevate employees who are below the midpoint in the range

C : To reward employees under short-term incentive plans

D : To make up for benefits not provided by the organization

Answer: A