Labor Force Quiz

Which of the following groups are not counted as part of the workforce?

• Military Personnel

• Institutionalized individuals (prison, hospitals)

• Retired workers

• All of the above

What is the United States shifting from in terms of its economy?

• Manufacturing economy to a service economy

• Service economy to a manufacturing economy

• Agricultural economy to a manufacturing economy

• Manufacturing economy to an agricultural economy

Who is considered unemployed?

• Someone who is temporarily laid off from their job

• Someone who will report to a new job within 30 days

• Someone who is not working but has looked for work in the last 4 weeks

• All of the above

Which category of labor requires no specialized skills, education, or training?

• Unskilled Labor

• Semi-Skilled Labor

• Skilled Labor

• Professional Labor

Who is considered employed?

• Someone who worked at least one hour for pay within the last week

• Someone who worked 15 or more hours without pay in a family business

• Someone who held a job but did not work due to illness, vacation, labor disputes, or bad weather

• All of the above

What does the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 state?

• Everyone in the same workplace, performing the same job, should receive the same amount of pay

• Age, gender, race, ethnicity, etc. should not matter in determining pay

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What is the term used to describe the unofficial barrier that prevents some women and minorities from advancing to top-level positions in companies?

• The Glass Ceiling

• The Invisible Barrier

• The Advancement Barrier

• The Career Limit

What is the reason for the increase in demand for skilled labor?

• Fewer jobs available without a college degree

• Rising wages for skilled workers

• Increased automation in the manufacturing sector

• All of the above

Why do college graduates earn more money?

• Education increases productivity and results in higher wages

• Completion of college indicates intelligence and hard work

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What is a benefit of temporary employment?

• Flexible work arrangements

• Easy discharge due to lack of severance pay

• Paid less and receive fewer benefits than full-time employees

• All of the above