Fundamental Payroll Certification Fundamental Payroll Systems and Administration 2

Question 1

Which payroll system feature automatically calculates overtime pay based on an employee's hours worked?

Accepted Answer

Automated time-and-attendance integration

Answer

Automated time-and-attendance integration feeds hours directly into the payroll system to calculate overtime without manual entry.

Question 2

A company switches from a biweekly to a semimonthly pay schedule. How does this affect the number of pay periods per year?

Accepted Answer

Decreases from 26 to 24

Answer

Biweekly schedules produce 26 pay periods per year, while semimonthly schedules produce only 24.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a payroll register?

Accepted Answer

To document each employee's earnings and deductions for a pay period

Answer

A payroll register is a summary record showing each employee's gross pay, deductions, and net pay for a specific pay period.

Question 4

An employee's direct deposit fails on payday. Under most state laws, the employer must:

Accepted Answer

Issue a paper check or replacement payment promptly

Answer

Employers are generally required to ensure employees receive their pay on time, so a failed direct deposit must be remedied with a prompt replacement payment.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a self-service payroll portal for employees?

Accepted Answer

An online platform where employees can view pay stubs and update personal information

Answer

Employee self-service portals allow workers to independently access pay stubs, W-2s, and update direct deposit or personal details.

Fundamental Payroll Certification Practice Test

Fundamental Payroll Certification Practice Test

Fundamental Payroll Certification Fundamental Payroll Systems and Administration 2