Rick, a Computer Consultant, Owns a Separate Business (Not Real

question 105

Multiple Choice

Rick, a computer consultant, owns a separate business (not real estate) in which he participates. He has one employee who works part-time in the business.

• A) If Rick participates for 500 hours and the employee participates for 620 hours during the year, Rick qualifies as a material participant.
• B) If Rick participates for 550 hours and the employee participates for 2,000 hours during the year, Rick qualifies as a material participant.
• C) If Rick participates for 120 hours and the employee participates for 120 hours during the year, Rick does not qualify as a material participant.
• D) If Rick participates for 95 hours and the employee participates for 5 hours during the year, Rick probably does not qualify as a material participant.
• E) None of the above.

Distinguish between connotative and denotative meanings of words.

Identify and avoid ethnically and racially biased language.

Apply strategies to maintain and protect goodwill in communication.

Recognize and correct organizational errors in documents.

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Definitions:

Tariff

A tax imposed on imported goods and services to protect domestic industries or raise government revenue.

Opportunity Cost

The forfeiture of potential benefits from other options when a particular choice is made.

Protective Tariffs

Tariffs imposed by a government to protect domestic industries from foreign competition by raising the price of imported goods.

Standard Of Living

The level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a person, group, or society.