1a). There are __________ steps in the suggested pay cycle process.

Multiple Choice

• 10
• 5
• 13
• 11
• 2

1b). Pensionable earnings are calculated as:

Multiple Choice

• Gross earnings less non-taxable allowances and termination payments plus taxable benefits
• Gross earnings less non-taxable allowances plus termination payments and taxable benefits
• Gross earnings plus non-taxable allowances and termination payments less taxable benefits
• Gross earnings excluding taxable benefits and non-taxable allowances
• Gross earnings less termination payments plus taxable benefits

1c). Gross earnings are:

Multiple Choice

• The total amount the employer will pay the worker after withholdings and deductions
• The total amount the employer will pay the worker prior to withholdings and deductions
• Equal to the employee cost of deductions
• Equal to the employee cost of deductions times 1.4
• The total amount the employer will pay the worker after statutory withholdings