EMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGN MANPOWER ACT (EFMA) (Foreign Workers)

Question 1

For foreign professionals, managers and executives. Candidates need to earn at least $4,500 a month and have acceptable qualifications. Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 1

A

Question 2

For eligible foreign entrepreneurs wanting to start and operate a new business in Singapore. Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 2

B

Question 3

For high-earning existing Employment Pass holders or overseas foreign professionals. The PEP offers greater flexibility than an Employment Pass. Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 3

C

Question 4

For mid-skilled technical staff. Candidates need to earn at least $2,500 a month and meet the assessment criteria. Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 4

D

Question 5

For semi-skilled Foreign Workers in the construction, manufacturing, marine, process or services sector. Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 5

e

Question 6

For Foreign Domestic Workers to work in Singapore
Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 6

f

Question 7

For Malaysian confinement nannies to work in Singapore for up to 16 weeks starting from the birth of the employer’s child. Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 7

g

Question 8

For foreign performers working in public entertainment outlets such as bars, hotels and nightclubs. Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 8

h

Question 9

For foreign undergraduates and trainees from foreign offices or subsidiaries undergoing training attachment. Candidates must earn at least $3,000 a month. Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 9

i

Question 10

For students and graduates aged 18 to 25 from selected countries who want to work and holiday in Singapore for up to 6 months. Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 10

j

Question 11

For Australian students and graduates aged 18 to 30 who want to work and holiday in Singapore for 1 year

Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 11

k

Question 12

For semi-skilled foreign trainees or students undergoing practical training in Singapore for up to 6 months.

Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 12

l

Question 13

For foreigners taking on a short-term work assignment of up to 60 days in Singapore.

Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 13

m

Question 14

For performing eligible short-term activities without a work pass. Candidates must still notify MOM of their activities.

Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 14

n

Question 15

For eligible LTVP/LTVP+ holders and Dependant’s Pass holders who want to work in Singapore.

Which type of work pass does this belong to?

a) Employment Pass
b) EntrePass
c) Personalised Employment Pass
d) S Pass
e) Work Permit for Foreign Worker
f) Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker
g) Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
h) Work Permit for Performing Artiste
i) Training Employment Pass
j) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
k) Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
L) Training Work Permit
M) Miscellaneous Work pass
n) Work Pass Exempt Activities
o) Letter of Consent

Answer 15

o

Question 16

The Employment Pass is for foreign professionals who meet these criteria

a) Work in a managerial, executive, or specialised job
b) Fixed monthly salary of at least $4,500 (more experienced candidates need higher salaries)
c) Have acceptable qualifications, usually a good university degree, professional qualifications or specialist skills
d) No Foreign Worker Levy or quota required
e) none
f) all of the above

Answer 16

F

Question 17

How long is the duration of the employment pass for 1st-time candidate?

a) 1 year
b) 2 year
c) 3 year

Answer 17

B

up to 2 years

Renewals: up to 3years

Question 18

What are the formulae for fixed monthly salary?

a) Fixed monthly salary = basic rated salary + unfixed monthly allowances
b) Fixed monthly salary = basic monthly salary + fixed monthly allowances
c) Fixed monthly salary = advanced monthly salary + unfixed monthly allowances + bonus

Answer 18

B

Question 19

What is a Basic monthly salary?

a) This is the payment that does not vary from month to month, regardless of employee or company performance, and regardless of whether the employee takes medical or personal leave.
b) This is the payment that does vary from month to month, regardless of employee or company performance, and regardless of whether the employee takes health care leave.
c) This is the payment that does not vary from month to year, regardless of employee or company performance.

Answer 19

A

Question 20

What is a fixed allowance?

a) These are monthly allowances that do vary from month to year. Examples exclude fixed food and housing allowances.
b) These are monthly allowances that do not vary from month to month. Examples include fixed food and housing allowances.
c) These are monthly allowances that do not vary from month to month. Examples exclude medical bills and workplace injury insurance.

Answer 20

A

Question 21

Fixed monthly salary does not include the following:

a) Variable allowances
b) Overtime payment, bonus, commission or annual wage supplements
c) In-kind payments
d) Any form of reimbursements, including for expenses incurred by an employee in the course of his employment
e) Productivity incentive payments
f) Contributions payable by the Employer to any pension or provident fund, including
any contributions made on the employee’s behalf
g) Gratuity payable on discharge, retrenchment or retirement of the Foreign Employee
h) all of the above
I) none

Answer 21

H

Question 22

What is the entrepass for foreigners who have or are intending to start and operate a new business in Singapore ?

a) No stipulated minimum salary
b) No Foreign Worker Levy or quota required
c) both
d) none

Answer 22

C

Question 23

What is the duration for entre pass Subsequent renewals?

a) 1 year
b) 2 year
c) 3 year

Answer 23

b

New pass or first renewal: 1 year

Question 24

Who can qualify for EntrePass?

a) open to only certain nationalities
b) Have started, or intend to start, a private listed company registered with ACRA
c) Meet any of the following innovative criteria for application as an entrepreneur, innovator, or investor
d) none
e) all of the above

Answer 24

E

 EntrePass is open to all nationalities
 You can apply for an EntrePass if you:
o Have started, or intend to start, a private listed company registered with ACRA
 If registered, the company must be less than 6 months old at point of application of EntrePass

 If not registered, you can do so after you know the outcome of the application
o Meet any of the following innovative criteria for application as an entrepreneur, innovator, or investor:
 Has funding from a government-recognised venture capitalist or business angel
 Is an incubatee at a government-recognised incubator or accelerator
 Has business network and entrepreneurial track record
 Holds an intellectual property
 Has a research collaboration with an Institute of Higher
Learning or research institute in Singapore
 Has extraordinary achievements in key areas of expertise
 Has investment track record
 Certain businesses will not be considered for EntrePass e.g. Coffee shops, Employment Agencies, geomancy business, massage parlours, nightclubs and karaoke lounges

Question 25

Who can qualify for a Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)? a) Overseas foreign professional whose last drawn fixed monthly salary overseas was at least $18,000 (last drawn salary must be within 6 months before PEP application) b) An Employment Pass holder earning a fixed monthly salary of at least $12,000 c)The duration of the pass is up to 3 years d) all of the above e) none

Answer 25

D

Question 26

What are the benefits and characteristics of PEP? a) Foreigner can take on employment in any sector, subjected to sector-specific registration requirements b) Need not re-apply for new pass when changing jobs, only need to inform MOM c) Can be unemployed for up to continuous period of up to 6 months to evaluate employment or work opportunities and not required to leave Singapore during this period d) PEP will be issued only once, for a period of 3 years and is non-renewable e) New PEP holders can bring in their parents, spouses and children. f) all of the above g) none

Answer 26

F

Question 27

PEP will remain valid on condition that: a) PEP holder is not unemployed for more than 4 months b) PEP holder earns a fixed salary of at least $144,000 per calendar year

Answer 27

B

Question 28

The S Pass is for mid-skilled technical staff who meet these criteria a) Fixed monthly salary of at least $2,500 b) Educational qualifications: A degree or diploma. MOM may consider technical certifications; such as courses for qualified technicians or specialists. The certification should include at least 1 year of full-time study. c) No. of years of relevant work experience d) The duration of the pass is up to 2 years e) Subject to quota and levy f) all of the above g) none

Answer 28

F

Question 29

How does the Work Permit apply to (Foreign unskilled or semi-skilled workers) in Singapore? a) Foreign Workers from approved source countries working in the construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process, or services sector b) No minimum qualifying salary is required c) The duration of the pass is up to 4 years, depending on the validity of the worker’s passport, security bond, and employment period d) a,b e) b,c

Answer 29

D

Question 30

What is the minimum age that a Malaysian skilled worker is allowed to work in Singapore? a) 18-58 b) 20-60 c) 30-60

Answer 30

A

Question 31

Which of the following is false for non-Malaysian workers who work in Singapore? a) Between 18 and 50 years old except Foreign Domestic Workers b) Non-traditional sources – Bangladesh, India, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand c) North Asian Sources – Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan

Answer 31

Between 18 and 50 years old except Foreign Domestic Workers  Non-traditional sources – Bangladesh, India, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand  North Asian Sources – Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Taiwan c

Question 32

Which of the following applies to those workers who are working in the construction sector? a) All new Non-Traditional Source (NTS) and People's Republic of China (PRC) workers who have been approved under the Prior Approval (Type: New), must possess either the SEC or SEC(K) before they are allowed to work in Singapore. b) All North Asian Source (NAS) workers, i.e. workers from Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea and Taiwan, must possess either the SEC or SEC(K). c) All Malaysian workers must possess either Secondary 3 education or its equivalent, the SEC or SEC(K), before they are allowed to work in Singapore. d) a,b

Answer 32

D

Question 33

Which of the following applies to those who are working in the marine sector? a) NTC-3 (Practical) Trade Certificate or ITE Skills Evaluation Certificate (Level 1) for Foreign Workers from People’s Republic of China b) For Malaysian Foreign Workers At least a Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia qualification or its equivalent, or a NTC-3 (Practical) Trade Certificate that is relevant to the Foreign Worker's occupation. c) For NAS Foreign Workers At least a high school education or a trade certificate that is relevant to the Foreign Worker's occupation. d) For NTS or PRC Foreign Workers A trade certificate that is relevant to the Foreign Worker's occupation e) all of the above f) none

Answer 33

E

Question 34

Which of the following statement applies to foreign domestic workers? a) Employers are required to apply for a Work Permit if they wish to hire a Foreign Domestic Worker b) The Work Permit is usually valid for 1 year c) both d) none

Answer 34

A

Question 35

What is the minimum work permit requirement for foreign domestic workers? a) Be from an approved source country b) Be 23 to 50 years old at the time of application c) Have a minimum of 8 years of formal education with a recognised certificate d) all of the above e) none

Answer 35

D

Question 36

What is the minimum work permit requirement for a confinement nanny? a) Be Malaysian b) Be 23 to 70 years old at the time of the application c) Work at the Employer’s residence d) all of the above e) none

Answer 36

D

Question 37

How long is the work pass valid for confinement nanny? a) 16 weeks from the birth of the child b) 8 weeks after the birth of the child c) 19 weeks from the birth of the child

Answer 37

A

Question 38

What is the minimum work permit criteria for performing artists? a) The duration of the pass is up to 6 months b) Pass holder cannot get any type of Work Permit until one year after the last one expires or gets cancelled c) both d) none

Answer 38

C

Question 39

Who can qualify for the training employment pass? a) For foreign students or foreign trainees from foreign offices or subsidiaries b) The duration of the pass is up to 3 months (non-renewable) c) Employment Agencies are not allowed to place TEP Holders d) all of the above e) none

Answer 39

D

Question 40

Who can qualify for the Work Holiday Pass (under Work Holiday Programme)? a) For university undergraduates and recent graduates aged between 18 and 25 years old who want to work and holiday in Singapore b) The duration of the pass is valid for 6 months (non-renewable) c) none d) all of the above

Answer 40

D For university undergraduates and recent graduates aged between 18 and 25 years old who want to work and holiday in Singapore o For resident and full-time students of their universities o Valid for students from Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States

Question 41

Who can qualify for the Miscellaneous Work Pass? a) For short term assignments, up to a maximum of 60 days b) Must be sponsored by a Singapore-based organisation or society c) The duration of the pass is up to 60 days d) all of the above e) none

Answer 41

D Miscellaneous Work Pass Who can qualify?  For short term assignments, up to a maximum of 60 days o Anyforeignerinvolvedin,but not limited to,the conduct of seminars, conferences, workshops, and gatherings, or talks relating to religion, race/community, cause, or political end o Any foreign journalist, reporter or crew member covering an event, writing a story in Singapore, not supported or sponsored by any Singapore Government agency  Must be sponsored by a Singapore-based organisation or society  The duration of the pass is up to 60 days

Question 42

Which of the following applies to work pass exempt activities for foreigners who works in singapore? a) A foreigner can work in Singapore for a short time without a work pass. However, this only applies for certain activities. b) The duration that a foreigner can perform a work pass exempt activity cannot exceed a cumulative total of 90 days in a calendar year. c) The foreigner must also note all the requirements to get a work pass exemption for these activities, including notifying MOM of their activities. d) all of the above e) none

Answer 42

D

Question 43

The activities which are exempted include: a) Arbitration or mediation services b) Exhibitions c) Journalism d) Junket activities e) Location filming and fashion shows f) Performances g) Specialised Services related to a New Plant / Operations / Equipment h) Seminars and conferences I) Sports j) Tour facilitation k) all L) none

Answer 43

K

Question 44

The Written Consent by the Controller (Letter of Consent) applies to: a) A Letter of Consent allows a Dependant's Pass or Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP) / (LTVP+) holders to work in Singapore. b) The Employer will need to apply for the Letter of Consent. c) The Dependant's Pass or LTVP/ LTVP+ holder can only begin working after the Employer has received the Letter of Consent. d) all of the above e) none

Answer 44

D

Question 45

To be eligible for a letter of consent: a) Be a Dependant of an Employment Pass holder, EntrePass or PEP holder or LTVP/ LTVP+ holder who is married to a Singaporean or permanent resident b) Secure a job offer with a Singapore Employer c) Have a Dependant's Pass or LTVP/ LTVP+ that is valid for at least three months. d) all of the above e) none

Answer 45

D

Question 46

What is the purpose of the information amended to the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act? a) Established a new administrative penalty regime to quickly and effectively punish those who bend the rules without the need for criminal prosecution b) Included new presumption clauses and enhanced investigatory powers to step up enforcement against syndicates and errant Employers c) Created new offences and infringements with higher penalties for more effective deterrence d) all of the above e) none of the above

Answer 46

D

Question 47

Illegal employment by Employer WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 47

A

Question 48

Foreign Employees working without a valid work pass WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 48

B

Question 49

Permitting Foreign Employees without valid work pass to enter or remain at a workplace WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 49

C

Question 50

Self-employed Foreigners working without a valid work pass WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 50

D

Question 51

Loss / Destruction / Defacement of work pass WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 51

E

Question 52

Breach of work pass conditions involving harm or abuse to the Foreign Employee WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 52

F

Question 53

Foreign employee’s failure to produce work pass upon demand by an authorised officer or employment inspector WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 53

g

Question 54

Obstruction of employment inspector WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 54

h

Question 55

Providing false information to the Controller of work passes WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 55

i

Question 56

Sells, forges, or unlawfully alters or, without lawful authority transfers or allows another person to use an in-principle approval or work pass WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 56

j

Question 57

Uses or possesses a forged, altered or another person’s work pass WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 57

k

Question 58

Failure to declare the commission of the S22(1)(d) false declaration offence WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 58

L

Question 59

Foreign Employees making false statements or furnishing false information to educational qualifications WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 59

M

Question 60

Failure to declare commission of Section 22(3) false declaration of forged educational qualifications offence WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 60

n

Question 61

Employer’s receipt of monies or benefits in consideration of employment WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 61

o

Question 62

Obtaining a work pass for a Foreign Employee for a business that does not exist, or is not in operation or does not require the employment of the Foreign Employee WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 62

p

Question 63

Failure to comply with directions given by Commissioner for Foreign Manpower WHICH POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 63

q

Question 64

A student pass holder works as a stall assistant at a coffee stall for the stall operator  Can the stall operator (alleged illegal Employer) claim that he did not know that the worker was a student pass holder? a) Yes b) No

Answer 64

B Section 5(4), and Section 5(5) states that the alleged illegal Employer needs to exercise due diligence by checking the passport, document of identity or another travel document to confirm the nationality of the employee.

Question 65

What is the penalty for Section 5(1) if an employee is hired without a valid work permit? a)  A fine not less than $3,000 and not more than $30,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 months or to both.  For a second or subsequent conviction o Individual:A fine of not less than$8,000andnotmorethan$30,000 and with imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and not more than 12 months; o Any other case: A fine of not less than $10,000 and not more than $60,000. b)  A fine not less than $5,000 and not more than $30,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.  For a second or subsequent conviction o Individual:A fine of not less than$10,000andnotmorethan$30,000 and with imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and not more than 12 months; o Any other case: A fine of not less than $20,000 and not more than $60,000. c)  A fine not less than $2,000 and not more than $30,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.  For a second or subsequent conviction o Individual: A fine of not less than$10,000andnotmorethan$30,000 and with imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and not more than 4 months; o Any other case: A fine of not less than $20,000 and not more than $60,000.

Answer 65

B

Question 66

Foreign Worker holding a valid work permit to work as an Electrician worker working part-time (moonlighting) as a Car Washer Which POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1)

Answer 66

B

Question 67

What is the penalty for section 5(2)? a) A fine not exceeding $30,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to both. b) A fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both. c) A fine not exceeding $40,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both.

Answer 67

B

Question 68

Section 6A(1) (Foreign ____ valid Work Pass at the workplace) that _______of a workplace who has control of access to the workplace shall ______ any foreigner without a valid work pass to enter or remain at the work place. a) without, no occupier, permit b) with, occupier, not permit

Answer 68

A

Question 69

Section 6A(2) states that where a foreigner without a valid work pass is found at any work place, it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the occupier of the work place a) had control of access to the work place; b) had permitted the foreigner to enter or remain at the work place c) had knowledge that the foreigner did not possess a valid work pass. d) all of the above e) none

Answer 69

D

Question 70

An occupier of the construction site (i.e. the main contractor) is presumed to have committed the offence until otherwise proven if a foreigner is found at a construction site without a valid work pass. Which POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1) r) section 6A (1) s) section 6A (2)

Answer 70

S

Question 71

What is the penalty for Section 6A(1)? a) A fine not exceeding $15,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both b) On a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $30,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both. c) both d) none

Answer 71

C

Question 72

Construction Work Permit holder moonlighting as a car washer or rag-and-bone man. Which POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1) r) section 6A (1) s) section 6A (2)

Answer 72

D

Question 73

What is the penalty for Section 10(1)? a)  A fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to both;  On a second or subsequent conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and not less than 2 years and also be liable to a fine not exceeding $20,000. b)  A fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both;  On a second or subsequent conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than one month and not more than 2 years and also be liable to a fine not exceeding $20,000. c)  A fine not exceeding $60,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 years or to both;  On a second or subsequent conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term of not more than one month and not more than 2 years and also be liable to a fine not exceeding $20,000.

Answer 73

B

Question 74

Section 14(1) (Reporting loss, destruction or defacement of work pass) states that when a work pass has been_______, the Foreign Employee or the Employer or the self-employed foreigner, as the case may be, shall report to the Controller ______ days of such loss, destruction or defacement, and the Controller may issue a _____ work pass on payment of the prescribed fee. a) lost, destroyed or defaced, within 7 day, duplicate b) lost, after 1 day, hard copy

Answer 74

A

Question 75

What is the penalty for Section 14(1)? a) The penalty for failing to do so is a fine not exceeding $10,000. b) The penalty for failing to do so is a fine not exceeding $50,000. c) The penalty for failing to do so is a fine not exceeding $40,000.

Answer 75

A

Question 76

An employer refusing to pay the medical bills of a Foreign Worker whose arm got fractured. Which POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1) r) section 6A (1) s) section 6A (2)

Answer 76

F

Question 77

What is the penalty for Section 22(1)(a)? a) A fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 months or to both. b) A fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both. c) A fine not exceeding $8,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 months or to both.

Answer 77

B ``` Section 22(1)(a) (Breach of work pass conditions) states any person, being an Employer, a Foreign Employee or a self-employed foreigner to whom a work pass applies or had applied, contravenes any condition (other than a regulatory condition) of the work pass or in-principle approval of the application for the work pass.  Refers to anyone bound by, and has breached the work pass conditions  Refers to the person specified in the Work Pass as the Employer ```

Question 78

What is the penalty for Section 22(1)(b)? a) A fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both. b) A fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 months or to both. c) A fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 months or to both.

Answer 78

A

Question 79

Section 22(1)(c) (willful obstruction of an employment inspector) states that it is an offence for any person who willfully obstructs an employment inspector in the exercise of his powers under: a) Section 16 – Powers of Employment Inspector b) Section 21 – Powers to arrest without warrant c) Section 21A – Arrest how made d) Section 21B – No unnecessary restraint e) Section 21C – Search of persons arrested f) Section 21E – Powers to seize offensive weapons g) Section 21F – Powers on escape to pursue and arrest h) all of the above I) none

Answer 79

h

Question 80

Company falsely declared salaries of its Foreign Workers in order to apply for Employment Passes for them. The declared Salary in Employment Pass Application form is S$3,601 but the workers are paid less than S$1,000. Which POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1) r) section 6A (1) s) section 6A (2)

Answer 80

i

Question 81

What is the penalty for section 22(1) (d)? a) A fine not exceeding $30,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both. b) A fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to both. c) A fine not exceeding $40,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to both.

Answer 81

B Section 22(1)(d) (False Statement to Controller / Employment Inspector) states that any person who in connection with any application for or to renew a work pass or for any other purpose under this Act, makes any statement or furnishes any information to the Controller or an authorised officer or employment inspector which he knows, or ought reasonably to know, is false in any material particular or is misleading by reason of the omission of any material particular shall be guilty of an offence.

Question 82

Ali was arrested when he was trying to sell a work pass to an overstayer. Which POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1) r) section 6A (1) s) section 6A (2)

Answer 82

j Section 22(1)(e) (Gives, sells, forges, or unlawfully alters a work pass) states any person who sells, forges, unlawfully alters or, without lawful authority, transfers or allows another person to use any in-principle approval or work pass will be guilty of an offence.

Question 83

What is the penalty for Section 22(1)(e)? a) A fine not exceeding $40,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years. b) A fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both. c) A fine not exceeding $30,000 or to imprisonment for a term exceeding 2 years or to both.

Answer 83

B

Question 84

Ali was arrested when he was doing cleaning duty at ABC Company. During the inspection, it was discovered that he was in possession of a work pass, which expiry date had been altered. Which POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1) r) section 6A (1) s) section 6A (2)

Answer 84

K Section 22(1)(f) (Uses or possesses a forged, altered, or another person’s work pass) states any person uses or, without lawful authority, has in his possession a work pass or an in-principle approval that is forged or unlawfully altered, or which is issued to another person is guilty of an offence

Question 85

What is the penalty for Section 22(1)(f)? a) A fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both. b) A fine not exceeding $30,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both. c) A fine not exceeding $20,000 or imprisonment for a term exceeding 2 years.

Answer 85

A A fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both.

Question 86

Section 22(2) (Failure to declare section 22(1)(d) false declaration offence) states that any Employer, Foreign Employee, self‐employed foreigner, or any agent involved in the employment of the Foreign Employee or the engagement of the self-employed foreigner, who (a) Knows, or has reason to believe, that an offence has been committed under subsection (1)(d) (b) Intentionally omits to furnish any information to the Controller in respect of that offence shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction. (c) both (d) none

Answer 86

C

Question 87

Employment Agent found out that the Employer did not intend to pay his S-Pass holders the declared salary after the S-Pass had been approved and did not report it to MOM. Which POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1) r) section 6A (1) s) section 6A (2)

Answer 87

I

Question 88

What is the penalty for section 22(2)? a) A fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both. b) A fine not exceeding $8,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 months. c) A fine not exceeding $18,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 months.

Answer 88

A

Question 89

Foreigner applied for an Employment Pass by falsely declaring that he had graduated from a certain university. He submitted a forged university degree certificate together with his Employment Pass application. Which POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1) r) section 6A (1) s) section 6A (2)

Answer 89

M Section 22(3) (False information on educational qualifications) states that any Foreign Employee or self-employed foreigner who makes any statement or submits any document to the Controller under this Act relating to his qualifications which he knows or ought reasonably to know is false in any material particular, or is misleading by reason of the omission of any material particular, shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction.

Question 90

What is the penalty for section 22(3)? a) A fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 years. b) A fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both. c) A fine not exceeding $40,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 4 years or to both.

Answer 90

B

Question 91

Section 22(4) (Failure to declare commission of 22(3) offence) states that any Employer of a Foreign Employee or any agent involved in the employment of the Foreign Employee, or any agent involved in the engagement of a self-employed foreigner, who a) Knows, or has reason to believe, that an offence has been committed by the Foreign Employee or self-employed foreigner, as the case may be, under subsection (3) b) Intentionally omits to furnish any information to the Controller in respect of that offence ...shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction. c) none d) both

Answer 91

D

Question 92

Employment Agent placed a foreigner on Employment Pass (EP), declaring that he graduated from University. After the EP was issued, the foreigner admitted to the EA that his university certificate is forged. The Employment Agent did not report the matter to MOM. Which POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1) r) section 6A (1) s) section 6A (2)

Answer 92

N

Question 93

What is the penalty for section 22(4)? a) A fine not exceeding $8,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both. b) A fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both. c) A fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.

Answer 93

B

Question 94

Section 22A(1) (Receipt of Benefits in Consideration of Employment) states that no person shall deduct from any salary payable to a Foreign Employee, or demand or receive, directly or indirectly and whether in Singapore or elsewhere, from a Foreign Employee any sum or other benefit a) As consideration or as a condition for the employment of the Foreign Employee, whether by that person or any other person b) As consideration or as a condition for the continued employment of the Foreign Employee, whether by that person or any other person c) As a financial guarantee related, in any way, to the employment of the Foreign Employee, whether by that person or any other person. d) none e) all of the above

Answer 94

E  An Employer collects $2,000 from a Foreign Jobseeker before he agrees to employ the jobseeker (Section 22A(1)(a))  An Employer collects $2,000 from a Foreign Employee as consideration for renewing his/her work pass (Section 22A(1)(b))  An Employer collects $2,000 from a Foreign Employee and promises to return the money only if he successfully completes his contract at the end of 2 years. (Section 22A(1)(c))

Question 95

What is the penalty for Section 22B (1)? a) A fine not exceeding $30,000 or to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or to both. b) A fine not exceeding $4,000 not exceeding 2 years. c) A fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or to both.

Answer 95

A

Question 96

Section 22B(1) (Illegal labour importation) states that any person who a) Obtains a work pass for a Foreign Employee for a trade or business that does not exist, that is not in operation or that does not require the employment of such a Foreign Employee b) Fails to employ the Foreign Employee, shall be guilty of an offence c) none d) all of the above

Answer 96

D

Question 97

An Employer submits a work permit application for a foreigner when there is no work for the foreigner or when the company is not in operation. The foreigner is told to look for his own job after his work permit is approved. Which POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1) r) section 6A (1) s) section 6A (2)

Answer 97

p

Question 98

What is the penalty for Section 22B(1)? a) Imprisonment of a term of not less than 6 months and not more than 2 years and shall also be liable to a fine not exceeding $6,000. If convicted of 6 or more charges, caning in addition to prescribed punishment [Only offence in the EFMA that attracts caning] b) Imprisonment of a term of not less than 4 months and not less than 1 years and shall also be liable to a fine not exceeding $3,000. If convicted of 5 or more charges, caning in addition to prescribed punishment [Only offence in the EFMA that attracts caning] c) Imprisonment of a term of not less than 4 months and not less than 8 year and shall also be liable to a fine not exceeding $7,000. If convicted of 5 or more charges, caning in addition to prescribed punishment [Only offence in the EFMA that attracts caning]

Answer 98

A

Question 99

Failure to pay S Pass holder salary through GIRO is a regulatory condition and hence an infringement. The CFM may direct the Employer to rectify the infringement and direct the Employer to pay all his S Pass holders their salary by GIRO. If the Employer does not comply with the direction, it would be an offence under Section 25B(2). Which POSSIBLE TYPES OF OFFENCES? a) Section 5(1) b) Section 5(2) c) Section 6A(1) d) Section 10(1) e) Section 14 f) Section 22(1)(a) g) Section 22(1)(b) h) Section 22(1)(c) i) Section 22(1)(d) j) Section 22(1)(e) k) Section 22(1)(f) l) Section 22(2) M) Section 22(3) N) Section 22(4) O) Section 22A(1) p) Section 22B(1) q) Section 25B(1) r) section 6A (1) s) section 6A (2) t) Section 25B(2)

Answer 99

t

Question 100

What is the penalty for Section 25B(2)? a) A fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both. b) A fine not exceeding $8,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 8 months or to both. c) A fine not exceeding $14,000 or to imprisonment for a term exceeding 8 months or to both.

Answer 100

A

Question 101

Section 21 (powers of arrest) states that any police officer or employment inspector may arrest without warrant any person whom he reasonably suspects a) is committing or has committed an offence under section 5(6), (7) or (7A), 10(2), 22(1)(a), (c), (d), (e) or (f), (2), (3) or (4), 22A(2) or 22B(1) b) has abetted the commission of any offence referred to in paragraph (a). c) none d) all of the above

Answer 101

D

Question 102

Section 20(1) states that where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved a) to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer of the body corporate b) to be attributable to any neglect on his part, the officer as well as the body corporate shall be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. c) none d) all of the above

Answer 102

D Where the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, the offence shall apply in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection with his functions of management as if he were a director of the body corporate.

Question 103

Section 23(1) states that any person who abets the commission of an offence under this Act shall be guilty of the offence and shall be liable on conviction to be punished with the punishment provided for that offence. What are the three main limbs of abetment? a) Instigation b) Conspiracy c) Intentionally Aiding by an act d) none e) all of the above

Answer 103

E

Question 104

Employer to terminate employment of Foreign Worker upon receiving notification from controller on suspension or revocation of work pass What Possible Types of Administrative Infringements? a) Section 9(1) b) Section 25(1) c) Section 25(2) d) Section 25(3) e) Section 25(4)

Answer 104

A

Question 105

Breach of work pass regulatory conditions that are administrative in nature e.g. Failure to make salary payments to S Pass holder via GIRO What Possible Types of Administrative Infringements? a) Section 9(1) b) Section 25(1) c) Section 25(2) d) Section 25(3) e) Section 25(4)

Answer 105

C

Question 106

Providing inaccurate information, without fraudulent intent, to the Controller of Work Passes, e.g., providing inaccurate details of S Pass/EP holders’ monthly salaries in application form What Possible Types of Administrative Infringements? a) Section 9(1) b) Section 25(1) c) Section 25(2) d) Section 25(3) e) Section 25(4)

Answer 106

D

Question 107

Providing inaccurate information, without fraudulent intent, to the Controller of Work Passes, e.g., providing inaccurate details of S Pass/EP holders’ monthly salaries in application form What Possible Types of Administrative Infringements? a) Section 9(1) b) Section 25(1) c) Section 25(2) d) Section 25(3) e) Section 25(4)

Answer 107

D

Question 108

employer's recovery of employment costs from Foreign Workers What Possible Types of Administrative Infringements? a) Section 9(1) b) Section 25(1) c) Section 25(2) d) Section 25(3) e) Section 25(4)

Answer 108

E

Question 109

Foreign Employee continues to be under the employment of the Employer even when the work pass is revoked/suspended. What are the Possible Types of Administrative Infringements? a) Section 9(1) b) Section 25(1) c) Section 25(2) d) Section 25(3) e) Section 25(4)

Answer 109

A

Question 110

What is the penalty for Administrative Infringements Section 9(1)? a) Where any Employer contravenes subsection (1), the Controller may impose on him a financial penalty of such amount, exceeding $20,000, as the dealer may determine. b) Where any Employer contravenes subsection (1), the Controller may impose on him a financial penalty of such amount, not exceeding $10,000, as the Controller may determine. c) Where any Employer contravenes subsection (11), the Controller may impose on him a financial penalty of such amount, not exceeding $44,000, as the Controller may determine.

Answer 110

B

Question 111

Section 25(1) (Making Work Pass applications based on Foreign Employee entitlement inflated by CPF contributions to persons who are not employed) states that where any Employer a) Makes, or causes to be made, to the Controller, on the application for a work pass on the basis of his Foreign Employee entitlement; b) Commits, or causes or permits to be committed, any act or omission which facilitates, or which results in the inflation of his Foreign Employee entitlement, the Controller may impose on the Employer a financial penalty of such amount, not exceeding $20,000, as the Controller may determine. c) none d) all of the above

Answer 111

D

Question 112

Employer makes CPF contributions to 3 Singaporean friends even though they are not working for him, so that Employer can bring in more Foreign Workers. What are the Possible Types of Administrative Infringements? a) Section 9(1) b) Section 25(1) c) Section 25(2) d) Section 25(3) e) Section 25(4)

Answer 112

B

Question 113

Section 25(2) (Breach of Work Pass Regulatory Conditions) states that where any person fails to comply with a) any regulatory condition subject to which an in-principle approval is or had been issued to him by the Controller b) being an Employer, a Foreign Employee or a self-employed foreigner to whom a work pass applies or had applied, any regulatory condition of the work pass, the Controller may impose on the person a financial penalty of such amount, not exceeding $10,000, as the Controller may determine. c) none d) all of the above

Answer 113

D

Question 114

How does the work pass regulatory condition affect those S pass and EP holders? a) Employers that wish to reduce the salary of any S Pass and EP holder will be required to submit a request to the Controller of Work Passes for re-assessment of work pass eligibility. b) Employers of S Pass holders are required to pay the wages through GIRO. c) both d) none

Answer 114

C This will apply to:  Employers who fail to comply with S Pass and Employment Pass fixed monthly salary criteria after they have obtained the work pass Employers who reduce fixed monthly salaries during employment, without informing the Controller of Work Passes.

Question 115

An Employer who unintentionally, or due to a lack of attentiveness, makes an erroneous or inaccurate statement as to the salary payable to the Foreign Employee.An Employer who unintentionally, or due to a lack of attentiveness, makes an erroneous or inaccurate statement as to the salary payable to the Foreign Employee. What are the Possible Types of Administrative Infringements? a) Section 9(1) b) Section 25(1) c) Section 25(2) d) Section 25(3) e) Section 25(4)

Answer 115

D

Question 116

Section 25(4) (Employer’s recovery of employment costs from Foreign Workers) states that where any Employer... a) Deducts from any salary payable to a Foreign Employee, or demands or receives, directly or indirectly and whether in Singapore or elsewhere, from the Foreign Employee any fee, cost, levy, penalty, charge or amount that the Employer shall bear and be liable for under subsection (6), or any part thereof b) Causes any Foreign Employee to bear any fee, cost, levy, penalty, charge or amount that the Employer shall bear and be liable for under subsection (6), or any part thereof the Controller may impose on the person a financial penalty of such amount, not exceeding $20,000, as the Controller may determine. c) both d) none

Answer 116

C

Question 117

An Employer who deducts from the salary of a Foreign Employee in order to cover cost acquired through the levy. What are the Possible Types of Administrative Infringements? a) Section 9(1) b) Section 25(1) c) Section 25(2) d) Section 25(3) e) Section 25(4)

Answer 117

E

Question 118

There are a total of 6 schedules in Employment of Foreign Manpower (Work Pass) Regulations: a) First schedule – Conditions and Regulatory Conditions of In-Principle Approval for a Work Permit b) Second schedule – Conditions and Regulatory Conditions of In-Principle Approval for S Pass c) Third schedule – Conditions of In-Principle Approval for Employment Pass d) Fourth schedule – Conditions and Regulatory Conditions of Work Permit e) Fifth schedule – Conditions and Regulatory Conditions of S Pass f) Sixth schedule – Conditions and Regulatory Conditions of Employment Pass g) all of the above h) none

Answer 118

G

Question 119

For _________schedules, the conditions and regulatory conditions are tied to work passes before issuance (i.e. IPA stage). As for the ________ schedules, the conditions and regulatory conditions are related to the work passes after their issuance. a) 1st to 3rd, 4th to 6th b) 4th to 6th, 1st to 3rd c) 7th to 9th, 4th to 6th

Answer 119

A

Question 120

What is the difference between Work Pass Conditions and Work Pass Regulatory Conditions? a) Contravention of a work pass condition (court) will result in an offence as stated in Section 22(1)(a) [*see “Possible Types of Offences”] b) Contravention of a work pass regulatory condition (administrative penalty regime) will result in an administrative infringement as stated in Section 25(2). c) none d) all of the above

Answer 120

D

Question 121

All ___________ found in these 6 schedules are _________ and may be prosecuted in Court; while the _____________ conditions (which are infringements under EFMA) are non- arrest able and will be dealt with via Commission route. a) conditions, arrestable, regulatory b) regulatory, non-arrestable, condition c) cases, arrestable, regulatory

Answer 121

B

Question 122

What are some of the Key Work Pass Conditions Relevant to Employers of Non-Domestic Work Permit Holders? a) Shall not demand or receive any sums or benefit from anyone in connection with employing a Foreign Employee b) Must ensure acceptable accommodation, register the Foreign Employee’s accommodation address prior to issuance of Work Permit, and update any changes in address within 5 days c) Must purchase and maintain medical insurance coverage of at least $15,000 per 12 months for each Foreign Employee to cover in-patient care and surgery costs d) Is responsible for and must bear costs of Foreign Employee’s upkeep and maintenance in Singapore, including the provision of food and medical treatment. e) none f) all of the above

Answer 122

F The Employer:  Shall not demand or receive any sums or benefit from anyone in connection with employing a Foreign Employee  Must ensure acceptable accommodation, register the Foreign Employee’s accommodation address prior to issuance of Work Permit, and update any changes in address within 5 days  Must purchase and maintain medical insurance coverage of at least $15,000 per 12 months for each Foreign Employee to cover in-patient care and surgery costs o Entry requirement due to COVID-19: For work permit holders and S Pass holders entering Singapore from 1 Jan 2021 onwards, employers are required to purchase a COVID-19 medical insurance with coverage of at least $10,000 for medical expenses if the worker develops COVID-19 symptoms or test positive within the first 14 days of arrival in Singapore. This insurance must be purchased before worker’s arrival in Singapore.  Is responsible for and must bear costs of Foreign Employee’s upkeep and maintenance in Singapore, including provision of food and medical treatment. Must bear cost of medical examination required by MOM  Must ensure the full IPA is sent to Foreign Employee within a reasonable timeframe before Foreign Employee departs for Singapore o With effect from 18 December 2020, the IPA for foreign workers (Work Permit holders) has been enhanced to include four additional key employment terms (KETs): 1. Normal working hours per week 2. Number of working days per week 3. Rate of pay for overtime (“OT”) work 4. Daily basic rate of pay (for work done on rest days and public holidays) o EAsactingonbehalfofemployers,arerequiredtospecifythenormal hours of work per week and number of working days per week, for all work permit applications for new FWs and those who are transferred to another employer.  Must pay the Foreign Employee the fixed monthly salary as declared to MOM, no later than 7 days after the end of the salary period and regardless of whether there is actual work for the Foreign Employee  Must not reduce the Foreign Employee’s salary, unless the employer has obtained the Foreign Employee’s written consent and MOM is informed of the change in salary  Must pay the monthly levy for each Foreign Employee  Must buy a security bond for each non-Malaysian Foreign Employee  Cannot repatriate the Foreign Employee if it would frustrate or deny any statutory claims for salary arrears or work injury compensation. The Employer continues to be responsible and must bear costs for the Foreign Employee’s upkeep and maintenance while the Foreign Employee is awaiting resolution of such claims.  Must allow the Foreign Employee to hold his/her own Work Passcard  Must inform MOM of any change to the business address within 14 days of such change

Question 123

When the employment is completed or terminated, or if the Foreign Employee resigns, the Employer must a) Give reasonable notice of repatriation b) Cancel the work permit within 7 days of termination of employment c) Clear all outstanding salaries or payments d) Return the Work Permit/ S Pass card to MOM within 7 days after the pass is cancelled e) none f) all of the above

Answer 123

F Bear the cost of repatriation, including buying an air ticket with check-in luggage allowance to send the Foreign Employee to an international port of entry that affords reasonable access to the Foreign Employee’s hometown. This includes the cost of burial of body in Singapore, cremation of the body in Singapore and return of the ashes, or return of the body, should the worker die while in Singapore.

Question 124

What is the key Work Pass Conditions Relevant to Non-Domestic Work Permit Holders? a) The Foreign Employee cannot marry a Singapore citizen or permanent resident without the prior approval from MOM b) A female Foreign Employee cannot be pregnant or deliver a child unless she is married to a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, or unless MOM gives approval c) both d) none

Answer 124

C

Question 125

What are the additional Key Work Pass Conditions Relevant to Construction Work Permit Holders? a) With the consent of the Foreign Employee, the Employer may enter into a contract for the supply of labour with an eligible third party in the construction industry b) The Employer must check the third party’s eligibility via WPOL. c) both d) none

Answer 125

C The third party must abide by certain rules including: o theForeignEmployeecannotbesenttoworkforanyotherpersonsor businesses o The third party shall inform the Employer of the worksite address where the Foreign Employee will work o The third party shall produce the Foreign Employee to the Employer once the Foreign Employee’s services are no longer required or if the contract for labour supply is terminated

Question 126

What are some of the Key Work Pass Conditions Relevant to S Pass Holders? a) The Employer shall not demand or receive any sum or benefit from anyone in connection with employing a Foreign Employee b) The Employer must purchase and maintain medical insurance coverage of at least $15,000 per 12 months for each Foreign Employee to cover in-patient care and surgery costs c) The Employer is responsible for and must bear the costs of the Foreign Employee’s medical treatment in Singapore except where the Foreign Employee agrees to bear part of the medical costs in accordance to the EFMR. d) both e) none

Answer 126

D  The Employer shall not demand or receive any sum or benefit from anyone in connection with employing a Foreign Employee  The Employer must purchase and maintain medical insurance coverage of at least $15,000 per 12 months for each Foreign Employee to cover in-patient care and surgery costs o Entry requirement due to COVID-19: For work permit holders and S Pass holders entering Singapore from 1 Jan 2021 onwards, employers are required to purchase a COVID-19 medical insurance with coverage of at least $10,000 for medical expenses if the worker develops COVID-19 symptoms or test positive within the first 14 days of arrival in Singapore. This insurance must be purchased before worker’s arrival in Singapore.  The Employer is responsible for and must bear the costs of the Foreign Employee’s medical treatment in Singapore except where the Foreign Employee agrees to bear part of the medical costs in accordance to the EFMR  The Employer must bear costs of medical examination required by MOM  The Employer must pay the Foreign Employee the fixed monthly salary as declared to MOM, no later than 7 days after the end of the salary period  The Employer must notify MOM when there is a change to the Foreign Employee’s salary  The Employer must pay the monthly levy for each Foreign Employee  The Employer must allow the Foreign Employee to hold his/her own Work Pass card  The Employer must inform MOM of any change to the business address within 14 days of such change  The Employer or Foreign Employee must update MOM within 5 days of any change in the Foreign Employee’s residential address or personal contact details

Question 127

What are the Key Work Pass Conditions Relevant to Employment Pass Holders? a) The Employer shall not demand or receive any sum or benefit from anyone in connection with employing a Foreign Employee b) The Employer must pay the Foreign Employee the fixed monthly salary as declared to MOM, no later than 7 days after the end of the salary period c) The Employer must notify MOM when there is a change to the Foreign Employee’s salary d) The Foreign Employee must update MOM within 5 days of any change in residential address or personal contact details e) all of the above f) none

Answer 127

E

Question 128

From 1 Jan 2017, non- Malaysians from manufacturing sector are only allowed to rent individual rooms, not an entire HDB flat Maximum number of occupancy:  For 3-room: 6  For 4-room and bigger: 6 who is this for? a) Non-Malaysians from service or manufacturing sectors b) Malaysians c) all of the above d) none

Answer 128

C where do they stay? Housing Development Board (HDB) Flats agency involved - HDB

Question 129

``` Under URA’s guidelines:  Such premises must be leased out on a long-term tenancy of 6 months or more  The maximum number of unrelated occupants is 6. (E.g. a family of 4 people residing in the property can only rent to 2 more tenants.) ``` who is this for? a) local b) foreigners c) all

Answer 129

A where do they stay? Private Residential Premises (including condominiums, terrace, semi- detached houses, and bungalows) agency involved -URA

Question 130

An Employer or Employment Agency can perform the following transactions using WP Online: a) Apply for a Work Permit (except Foreign Domestic Worker work permit) b) Issue a Work Permit (except Foreign Domestic Worker work permit) c) Renew a Work Permit (except Foreign Domestic Worker work permit) d) all of the above e) none

Answer 130

D WP Online Work Permit Online (WP Online) allows business Employers and Employment Agencies to perform Work Permit transactions, such as applying and requesting for issuance of a Work Permit. An Employer or Employment Agency can perform the following transactions using WP Online:  Apply for a Work Permit (except Foreign Domestic Worker work permit)  Issue a Work Permit (except Foreign Domestic Worker work permit)  Renew a Work Permit (except Foreign Domestic Worker work permit)  Cancel a Work Permit (except Foreign Domestic Worker work permit)  Reinstate a Work Permit (except Foreign Domestic Worker work permit)  Apply to replace a Work Permit card  Resident and common contractors in the ship-building or ship-repairing industry cannot apply for or get a Work Permit issued. They must approach their shipyards for these transactions.

Question 131

The appointed administrator and user can do the following transactions using EP Online: a) Apply for new Employment Pass (excluding Sponsorship scheme), S Pass, Dependant's Pass (except dependants of Personalised Employment Pass), Long Term Visit Pass, Letter of Consent and Training Employment Pass (not applicable to Employment Agencies). b) Renew Employment Pass (excluding Sponsorship scheme), S Pass, Dependant's Pass (except dependants of Personalised Employment Pass), Long Term Visit Pass and Letter of Consent. c) Upload relevant supporting documents for a work pass or related pass application. d) all of the above e) none

Answer 131

D An Employer or Employment Agency can use EP Online to perform Employment Pass and S Pass transactions such as applying, checking status, issuing, renewing and cancelling. Employment Pass and S Pass holders can also use this eService to update their residential address. The appointed administrator and user can do the following transactions using EP Online:  Apply for new Employment Pass (excluding Sponsorship scheme), S Pass, Dependant's Pass (except dependants of Personalised Employment Pass), Long Term Visit Pass, Letter of Consent and Training Employment Pass (not applicable to Employment Agencies).  Renew Employment Pass (excluding Sponsorship scheme), S Pass, Dependant's Pass (except dependants of Personalised Employment Pass), Long Term Visit Pass and Letter of Consent.  Upload relevant supporting documents for a work pass or related pass application.  Appeal for rejected applications.  Check application and renewal status.  Issue Employment Pass, S Pass and related passes.  Cancel Employment Pass, S Pass and related passes.  View rejection reasons for most of the unsuccessful applications.  Print application outcome letter and Issuance of Notification Letter.  Check organisation's S Pass quota and tier information.

Question 132

What is the Employment / S Pass Self-Assessment Tool (SAT)? a) to check the Employment Pass or S Pass eligibility of your candidate before you apply or appeal. b) assesses if a person is likely to qualify for an Employment or S Pass based on the information you provide c) It does not guarantee the actual outcome of the application. This is because there are checks, such as Employer's quota (for S Pass) and candidate’s history, which are not considered in this SAT. d) all of the above e) none

Answer 132

D

Question 133

Use iSubmit to submit _________ copies of documents to the Work Pass Division. An _______ will be sent to acknowledge once the documents are submitted successfully. a) electronic or copies, email b) email, SMS c) mail, email

Answer 133

A

Question 134

Register and update the addresses of your Foreign Workers online. You can use OFWAS if you're any of the following: a) Employers of non-domestic Work Permit (WP) holders b) Employment Agencies authorised to transact on behalf of the Employer c) both d) none

Answer 134

C

Question 135

Employment Agencies Directory (Employment Agencies and Personnel search) can be used to find Employment Agencies that match Employer’s needs, check the agencies' service quality and performance, and shortlist and compare different Employment Agencies. You can search for Employment Agencies for: a) Foreign Workers b) Foreign Domestic Workers c) Confinement nannies d) all of the above e) none

Answer 135

D