Which of the Following Is the Requirement for an Individual

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the requirement for an individual to qualify for full retirement benefits under the Social Security system?

• A) The individual must be employed in a job covered by Social Security for at least 60 quarters,or 15 years,which need not be consecutive.
• B) The individual must be employed in a job covered by Social Security for at least 50 quarters,or 12.5 years,which need not be consecutive.
• C) The individual must be employed in a job covered by Social Security for at least 50 consecutive quarters,or 12.5 years.
• D) The individual must be employed in a job covered by Social Security for at least 40 quarters,or 10 years,which need not be consecutive.
• E) The individual must be employed in a job covered by Social Security for at least 40 consecutive quarters,or 10 years.

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