USA - Hire Assessment New Hire Onboarding Process Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which federal form must new hires complete to designate beneficiaries for their life insurance benefits?
Answer: SF-2823
The SF-2823 is the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) designation of beneficiary form completed during onboarding.
What is the standard probationary period for most new federal employees hired through the competitive service?
Answer: 1 year
Most competitive service federal employees serve a one-year probationary period during which their performance and conduct are closely evaluated.
During onboarding, new employees must select a health insurance plan within how many days of their appointment?
Answer: 60 days
New federal employees have 60 days from their appointment date to enroll in a Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plan.
What is the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) automatic enrollment contribution rate for new federal employees?
Answer: 5% of basic pay
Since 2020, new federal employees are automatically enrolled in TSP at 5% of basic pay to maximize the agency matching contribution.
Which document provides new federal employees with the specific terms, conditions, and benefits of their position?
Answer: SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action
The SF-50 is the official document that records all personnel actions including appointment terms, pay grade, and position details.
What training must all new federal employees complete within their first 90 days regarding workplace conduct?
Answer: No FEAR Act training
The Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation (No FEAR) Act training is mandatory for all new federal employees within 90 days.
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