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.

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Definitions:

Skeptical Audience

A group of individuals who are inclined to question or doubt the information presented to them.

Knowledge-Management System

A technology-based system designed to capture, organize, and disseminate knowledge within an organization.

Centralized Database

A database located, stored, and maintained in a single location, accessible by users from different locations through a network.

Journalistic Approach

Verifying the completeness of a message by making sure it answers the who, what, when, where, why, and how questions.