Careers, Salaries, and Lifetime Income — Quiz Answers

Which represents an employee benefit?

Tayesha wants to find more information about a career in architecture. Which resource is most likely to give balanced, accurate information?

Joaquin is offered vocational training that will cost $3,000 but will make him eligible for a promotion. Joaquin is trying to decide whether to get the training or put the money in savings for retirement. Which statement is true?

Enjoli enjoys science and foreign language classes. She loves working with people and volunteers in the local shelter and library on a regular basis, but she is not fond of flying. Which career is she most likely to enjoy?

Brenden wants to set aside money for times when he may be without work due to illness or layoffs. Which method would be best?

Which aspect could have a positive impact on future salary in a job position?

Oscar claims that employee benefits have little impact on lifetime income so one should only consider a job with the largest salary. Which statement about his claim is true?

Which statement is an example of post-secondary education?

Which would be considered part of an employee’s salary?

Both Phoebe and Connor are trying to maximize their lifetime income. Each has a different plan on how to do this best: Phoebe claims that she wants a career with no college or trade school requirements because she could save the money for retirement rather than spending it on education. She estimates her average yearly salary at $35,000 per year with no post-secondary education requirements. Connor claims post-secondary education will help him get a career with a higher salary and more benefits that he can use in retirement, so the education costs will more than pay for themselves. Connor estimates paying $80,000 for his post-secondary education and an average yearly salary of $60,000 per year after he earns his college degree. Which statement about their claims is correct?