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When working, some employers asked if you have a criminal record. The information is in the Home Office CRB. What does CRB stands for?

Crime Recording Bureau
Criminal Records Bureau
Criminal Records Bureacracy
None of the above

NARIC means National Academic __ Information Centre

Recognition
Reform
Reassess
Radiation

What do you call a worker who usually perform lower paid jobs or manual labor

white-collar worker
blue-collar worker
red-collar worker
black-collar worker

It is possible to take up training courses in order to improve your work qualifications and better job opportunities.

True
FALSE

National Insurance number are sent to you before reaching age __

16
17
18
19

The benefits for State Pension are given to elderly when they reach the age of?

60
65
Both a and b
None of the above

Jobseekers Allowance is an additional benefit given once you are employed

TRUE
FALSE

What is a redundancy pay?

payment given to a person when he or she is laid off.
an overtime pay
payment receive for extra work done.
All of the above

A trade Union is otherwise known as?

Personal Union
National Union
Labor Union
Personal Union

Minimum wage rates vary with age.

True
FALSE

In UK, what do you call the government agency responsible for collecting taxes?

Bureau of Internal Revenue
HM Revenue and Customs
National Trade and Industry
None of the above

The __ can help you if you had been unfairly dismissed from work.

Employment Advertising
Employment Adjustment
Employment Assistance
Employment Tribunal

You can ask for help in National Minimum Wage Helpline when?

given a lower rate than the established minimum rate
you want a new job
you claim your health benefits
None of the above

If you are self-employed, you are exempted in paying taxes.

TRUE
False

__ is a government programme design to give help to the people who are unemployed and to give help in getting a new work.

Work Training Program
New Deal
Free Training Workshop
None of the above

EEA stands for?

European Economic Area
European Economy Assessment
European Economic Assembly
European Economic Assessment

What is the minimum wage rate for employees ages 18 to 21?

GBP 5.35/hour
GBP 3.30/hour
GBP 4.45/hour
None of the above

What is the difference between employed and self-employed?

you are self-employed when you work with your own and employed if you work with someone else
you are employed when you work with your own and self-employed when you work with someone else.
can be both
none of the above

Who can join a trade union?

a worker or employee
anyone who wishes to join a trade union even if they are not part of the company
both a and b
none of the above

What is the purpose of the Business Link

design to help a person who is starting with a new business.
a government agency for sports
an agency for trade unions
none of the above

When do you need a CRB check?

when checking for a new job opportunity
when checking for a tax contribution
when checking for a criminal record
when checking for an insurance policy

What do you mean by CV?

curriculum vitae
curriculum virtual
common vitae
none of the above

You are entitled __ weeks maternity leave

20 weeks
25 weeks
26 weeks
30 weeks

What is a paternity leave?

leave given to a father.
leave given to a mother.
leave given to both mother and father.
All of the above.

What is the minimum age when you are legally allowed to work

12
13
14
18

What is the responsibility of local authority in protecting children?

protect against exploitation
protect against robbery
protect against maltreatment
protect against crime

Children aged 14 to 16 can not work for more than 4 hours without an hour break.

TRUE
FALSE

What do employers require when children are working?

employment card and medical certificate
employment card only
medical certificate only
none of the above

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Life in the UK Test Chapter 6 Exam 3

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