by alex
Telework has become an integral part of the modern federal workforce, driven by a series of legislative acts and policies designed to enhance flexibility and productivity. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the key laws and regulations that have shaped federal telework practices. Dive in and see how well you know the legislative framework that supports teleworking in the federal government!
Federal Telework Legislation Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which act first established the framework for telework in the federal government?
Telework Enhancement Act of 2010
Federal Employees Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules Act of 1978
Government Performance and Results Act of 1993
Telework Improvement Act of 2008
2. What is the primary goal of the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010?
To reduce federal spending
To enhance the work-life balance of federal employees
To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of federal operations
To increase the number of federal employees
3. Which federal agency is responsible for overseeing the implementation of telework policies?
Department of Labor
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
General Services Administration (GSA)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
4. Which of the following is a key requirement for federal agencies under the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010?
Establishing telework eligibility criteria
Providing telework training for all employees
Reducing the number of telework days
Increasing the number of telework supervisors
5. What is the purpose of the annual telework report submitted to Congress?
To request additional funding for telework programs
To provide an overview of telework participation and outcomes
To highlight telework success stories
To identify telework challenges and propose solutions
6. Which legislation requires federal agencies to incorporate telework into their continuity of operations plans?
Telework Enhancement Act of 2010
Federal Employees Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules Act of 1978
Homeland Security Act of 2002
Government Performance and Results Act of 1993
7. Which of the following is a benefit of telework highlighted in federal telework policies?
Increased commuting time
Reduced employee productivity
Improved work-life balance
Higher operational costs
8. Which federal agency provides technical assistance and resources to support telework implementation?
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
General Services Administration (GSA)
Department of Labor
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
9. What is the role of the Telework Managing Officer (TMO) in federal agencies?
To oversee telework training programs
To manage telework technology infrastructure
To coordinate and implement telework policies
To handle employee telework complaints
10. Which act requires federal agencies to report telework participation data to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)?
Telework Enhancement Act of 2010
Federal Employees Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules Act of 1978
Homeland Security Act of 2002
Government Performance and Results Act of 1993
