Chapter 9: Social Security

Question 1

The amount of monthly disability benefits payable under SS is affected by which of the following factors?

Answer 1

Amount of the benefits available from other sources

Question 2

Q is severely injured in an automobile accident and becomes totally disabled. How many months must Q be disabled before being able to file for SS disability benefits

Answer 2

5

Question 3

All of these are considered to be a benefit under SS, EXCEPT for

Answer 3

unemployement

Question 4

What determines the full amount of SS retirement benefits a qualified individual is entitled to receive?

Answer 4

Primary Insurance Amount (PIA)

Question 5

One becomes eligible for SS disability benefits after having been disabled for

Answer 5

5 months

Question 6

To be eligible for SS disability benefits, an employee must be unable to perform

Answer 6

any occupation

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a source of funding for SS benefits?

Answer 7

Federal government

Question 8

Which of the following does SS NOT provide benefits for?

Answer 8

dismemberment

Question 9

What is Old Age and Survivors Health Insurance (OASDHI) also known as?

Answer 9

Social Security