1.
What is the annual Contingency leave entitlement of a member?
Correct Answer
E. 12
Explanation
The correct answer is 12. This means that a member is entitled to 12 days of annual Contingency leave.
2.
What is the annual Privileged leave entitlement of a member?
Correct Answer
A. 14
Explanation
The annual Privileged leave entitlement of a member is 14.
3.
How many Contingency leaves does a member receive on the third quarter of the year?
Correct Answer
E. 3
Explanation
A member receives 3 contingency leaves on the third quarter of the year.
4.
How many Privileged leaves does a member receive on the fourth quarter of the year?
Correct Answer
A. 3.5
Explanation
A member receives 3.5 privileged leaves on the fourth quarter of the year.
5.
There be a 1 PL reduction for every optional public holiday booked in the LPS.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Every time an optional public holiday is booked in the LPS, there will be a 1 PL reduction. This means that if someone chooses to take an optional public holiday, they will have 1 PL deducted from their total PL balance. Therefore, the statement "There be a 1 PL reduction for every optional public holiday booked in the LPS" is true.
6.
This Leave is used when the member can’t report to work due to illness.
Correct Answer
C. Contingency Leave
Explanation
Contingency Leave is the correct answer because it is a type of leave that is used when a member is unable to report to work due to unforeseen circumstances or emergencies, such as illness. It is different from Sick Leave, which specifically refers to leave taken due to illness. Contingency Leave covers a broader range of reasons for absence, including illness, personal emergencies, or unexpected events. Therefore, it is the most appropriate option given the explanation provided.
7.
In time off in lieu, who is the final approver of this leave in the LPS?
Correct Answer
B. Manager
Explanation
The manager is the final approver of the time off in lieu leave in the LPS.
8.
If a member joins the company on the 1st of July, how many PL’s will the member have for the rest of the year?
Correct Answer
B. 7
Explanation
Since the member joins the company on the 1st of July, they will have the remaining months of July, August, September, October, November, December, and January (assuming the year ends in January) to accumulate PL's. Therefore, the member will have a total of 7 PL's for the rest of the year.
9.
Member X started in CGI on January 5, 2013. By December 31, 2013, member X has a total of 9 PL’s. Member X will have a total of 9 days carried over to 2014 since Member X has not yet rendered 1 year of service.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Member X started working at CGI on January 5, 2013. By December 31, 2013, they have accumulated a total of 9 Paid Leaves (PLs). Since Member X has not completed one year of service by the end of 2013, they will have 9 days of PLs carried over to the next year, 2014. Therefore, the statement "Member X will have a total of 9 days carried over to 2014 since Member X has not yet rendered 1 year of service" is true.
10.
It is alright to adjust a leave in LPS with the request of the member alone.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Adjusting a leave in a Leave and Pay System (LPS) should not be done solely based on the request of the member alone. It is important to consider various factors such as workload, availability of other team members, and company policies before making adjustments to leave. Decisions regarding leave adjustments should be made in a fair and consistent manner, taking into account the needs of both the member and the organization. Therefore, the statement that it is alright to adjust a leave in LPS with the request of the member alone is false.
11.
The maximum CL’s that could be carried over is 7 days.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The maximum CL's that could be carried over is not 7 days.
12.
There is no need to inform the member that changes were made in his records by his/her request.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
It is necessary to inform the member when changes are made in his/her records by his/her request. This is important for transparency and to ensure that the member is aware of any modifications made to their information. Failing to inform the member can lead to confusion and mistrust in the organization's handling of their records.
13.
The encashment of the PL will happen only once a year. On what month?
Correct Answer
A. January
Explanation
The encashment of the PL will happen only once a year, and according to the given options, it will occur in January.
14.
The maximum PL days carried over couldn’t exceed ( ) days.
Correct Answer
A. 30
Explanation
The maximum PL days carried over couldn't exceed 30 days. This means that if an employee has any remaining paid leave days from the previous year, they can carry over a maximum of 30 days into the next year. Any additional unused leave days beyond 30 will be forfeited.
15.
Since the maximum carry over days for PL is 30, the exceeding PL’s will be encashed.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that if the maximum carry over days for PL (Paid Leave) is 30, it means that any PL days exceeding this limit will not be carried forward to the next period and will be encashed instead. Therefore, the statement "the exceeding PL's will be encashed" is true.
16.
What is the max PL’s that could be carried over? (For members who already rendered 1 year of service)
Correct Answer
D. 7
Explanation
The maximum PL's that could be carried over is 7. This means that employees who have already rendered 1 year of service can carry over a maximum of 7 paid leaves to the next year.
17.
We update the carry over leaves in the LPS through bulk upload.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement is true because when updating carry over leaves in the Leave Planning System (LPS), a bulk upload is used. This means that instead of manually entering each individual leave, a large amount of leave data is uploaded all at once. This method is more efficient and saves time compared to inputting each leave separately.
18.
Where could we find the number of carry over leaves that has already been uploaded in the LPS professional form?
Correct Answer
A. Accruals
Explanation
In the LPS professional form, the number of carry over leaves that have already been uploaded can be found under the "Accruals" section. This section likely contains information related to the accumulation and allocation of leaves, including any carry over leaves from previous periods.
19.
There is no expiration for the carryover leaves for PL.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement "There is no expiration for the carryover leaves for PL" means that the accrued or unused paid leave (PL) from one year can be carried over to the next year without any time limit or expiration date. This implies that employees can accumulate their unused PL and use it at a later time, providing flexibility and ensuring that their earned leave does not go to waste.
20.
It is mandatory to avail at least 6 days of CL in a year for the carry forward.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement is false because there is no requirement to avail at least 6 days of CL (Casual Leave) in a year for carry forward. The carry forward policy may vary depending on the company's rules and regulations. Some companies may allow employees to carry forward unused CL, while others may not have any carry forward policy at all. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.