Which of the Following Statements Regarding Vesting in a Defined

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding vesting in a defined benefit plan is correct?

• A) Under a cliff vesting schedule, a portion of an employee's benefits vest each year.
• B) Under a graded vesting schedule, an employee's entire benefit vests all at the same time.
• C) When an employee's benefits vest, she is entitled to participate in the employer's defined benefit plan.
• D) When an employee's benefits vest, she is legally entitled to receive the vested benefits.

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