SCWK WITH ELDERS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
In what year did social security pass?
1935
What percentage of people do not really financially plan for their post-retirement phase of
life?
40%
In a 2011 survey, what percentage of respondents felt they will need to work until they are
80 years old?
25%
In addition to chronological age, what else factors into retirement?
All of the Above
Social Relationships
Economic Status
Health
True or False: Most workers favor a later retirement age.
False
True or False: The combination of poor health, inadequate income and lack of health
insurance often delays retirement.
True
True or False: According to your book, unemployment rates for older adults have doubled
since 2007.
True
_______________________ reduced the blatant forms of age descrimintation and in 1986 it
eliminated mandatory retirement for most occupations.
, Age Discrimination in Employment Act
True or False: Social Security is the major source of income for 66% of older beneficiaries.
True
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) was established in 1974 as a way to raise the income
level of lower-income older adults and provide a minimum guaranteed income.
True
____________ is the distance a person travels to perform activities over a specified time.
Life Space
True/False: Individuals in smaller communities interact more with neighbors and friends
than do those in urban areas.
True
True/False: Older adults are more likely to change residence than other age groups.
False
Urban elders are ______ times as likely to be dissatisfied with safety as their rural
counterparts.
2 times
________________ is the most common living arrangement for older adults.
Independent Housing
Roughly how much of an older adults income goes towards housing costs?
30%
_______________ is a housing option where older adults may rent out a room with the
renter helping with household duties.
Home Sharing
_____________ refers to individualizing services to each residents needs and preferences.
AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
In what year did social security pass?
1935
What percentage of people do not really financially plan for their post-retirement phase of
life?
40%
In a 2011 survey, what percentage of respondents felt they will need to work until they are
80 years old?
25%
In addition to chronological age, what else factors into retirement?
All of the Above
Social Relationships
Economic Status
Health
True or False: Most workers favor a later retirement age.
False
True or False: The combination of poor health, inadequate income and lack of health
insurance often delays retirement.
True
True or False: According to your book, unemployment rates for older adults have doubled
since 2007.
True
_______________________ reduced the blatant forms of age descrimintation and in 1986 it
eliminated mandatory retirement for most occupations.
, Age Discrimination in Employment Act
True or False: Social Security is the major source of income for 66% of older beneficiaries.
True
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) was established in 1974 as a way to raise the income
level of lower-income older adults and provide a minimum guaranteed income.
True
____________ is the distance a person travels to perform activities over a specified time.
Life Space
True/False: Individuals in smaller communities interact more with neighbors and friends
than do those in urban areas.
True
True/False: Older adults are more likely to change residence than other age groups.
False
Urban elders are ______ times as likely to be dissatisfied with safety as their rural
counterparts.
2 times
________________ is the most common living arrangement for older adults.
Independent Housing
Roughly how much of an older adults income goes towards housing costs?
30%
_______________ is a housing option where older adults may rent out a room with the
renter helping with household duties.
Home Sharing
_____________ refers to individualizing services to each residents needs and preferences.
