Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Be an Independent

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least likely to be an independent contractor?

• A)A worker who is paid inconsistent amounts at irregular intervals.
• B)A worker who decides upon their own hours of work.
• C)A worker who provides their own tools and equipment.
• D)A worker whose income tax instalments are deducted and paid by the employer.

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Definitions:

HML Beta

A measure of sensitivity to the HML (High Minus Low) factor, part of the Fama-French three-factor model, indicating how much a stock's return is affected by the value premium.

Risk Premium

The additional return expected on an investment for taking on higher risk compared to a risk-free asset.

SMB Beta

A measure used in financial models to estimate the sensitivity of a stock’s return relative to the return of a small-minus-big (SMB) factor, part of the Fama-French three-factor model.

HML Beta

A measure of sensitivity relative to the HML (High Minus Low) factor, part of the Fama-French three-factor model, indicating how much a stock's return is affected by small versus big market capitalization stocks.