Question 1

The ________ was intended to eliminate job discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.

Accepted Answer

A) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 
B) Fair Employment Practices Act 
C) Title II of GINA 
D) Title I of the ADA 
A) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 
B) Fair Employment Practices Act 
C) Title II of GINA 
D) Title I of the ADA

Question 2

Which of the following is true of employment discriminations defined under Title VII?

Accepted Answer

A) Disparate-treatment discrimination can be proven through statistical data about an employer's employment practices. 
B) Disparate-impact discrimination occurs when an employer adopts a work rule that is neutral on its face but is shown to cause an adverse impact on a protected class. 
C) Disparate-treatment discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates against an individual of a protected class. 
D) Sexual harassment and refusal to hire physically challenged employees are illustrations of disparate-impact discrimination. 
A) Disparate-treatment discrimination can be proven through statistical data about an employer's employment practices. 
B) Disparate-impact discrimination occurs when an employer adopts a work rule that is neutral on its face but is shown to cause an adverse impact on a protected class. 
C) Disparate-treatment discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates against an individual of a protected class. 
D) Sexual harassment and refusal to hire physically challenged employees are illustrations of disparate-impact discrimination.

Question 3

Which of the following is true of religious discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A) Only monotheistic religions are covered under Title VII. 
B) An employer need not accommodate religious observances or practices of its employees at the workplace. 
C) An employee who claims religious discrimination cannot sue the employer for any other violation of Title VII. 
D) Religious organizations can give preference in employment to individuals of a particular religion. 
A) Only monotheistic religions are covered under Title VII. 
B) An employer need not accommodate religious observances or practices of its employees at the workplace. 
C) An employee who claims religious discrimination cannot sue the employer for any other violation of Title VII. 
D) Religious organizations can give preference in employment to individuals of a particular religion.

Question 4

If a light-skinned member of a race refuses to hire a dark-skinned member of the same race, it constitutes racial discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n)________ provides that certain job preferences will be given to members of minority racial and ethnic groups, females, and other protected-class applicants when making employment decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) retaliation 
B) affirmative defense 
C) affirmative action plan 
D) reasonable accommodation plan 
A) retaliation 
B) affirmative defense 
C) affirmative action plan 
D) reasonable accommodation plan

Question 6

U.S.citizens employed by U.S.companies located in foreign countries are not covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If an employer denies a salary hike to an employee because she is a woman, the employer is liable for sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If a person believes that he or she has been discriminated against in the workplace, he or she cannot immediately file a lawsuit against the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Using a sexually explicit picture or screensaver to mock an employee constitutes ________.

Accepted Answer

A) gender discrimination 
B) quid pro quo sex discrimination 
C) sexual harassment 
D) physical abuse 
A) gender discrimination 
B) quid pro quo sex discrimination 
C) sexual harassment 
D) physical abuse

Question 10

QuickMoney LLC is looking to fill its chief executive officer position, as the current CEO is retiring soon.QuickMoney receives applications for this position from many persons, including Joe Thomas, an African-American.Mr.Thomas is the best-qualified applicant for the job.If QuickMoney does not hire Mr.Thomas because he is an African-American, the company has engaged in ________ discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) genetic information 
B) race 
C) color 
D) national origin 
A) genetic information 
B) race 
C) color 
D) national origin

Question 11

The ________ is a federal statute that makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against job applicants and employees based on genetic information.

Accepted Answer

A) ADA 
B) GINA 
C) ADAAA 
D) OWBPA 
A) ADA 
B) GINA 
C) ADAAA 
D) OWBPA

Question 12

To claim under disparate-treatment discrimination, the complainant must prove that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) he or she is physically challenged 
B) he or she was rejected due to over-qualification 
C) he or she belongs to a Title VII protected class 
D) he or she is covered by Title I of the ADA 
A) he or she is physically challenged 
B) he or she was rejected due to over-qualification 
C) he or she belongs to a Title VII protected class 
D) he or she is covered by Title I of the ADA

Question 13

A plaintiff can file a claim against an employer within 180 days of the most recent paycheck violation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ________ is the federal agency responsible for enforcing most federal antidiscrimination laws.

Accepted Answer

A) EEOC 
B) FEPA 
C) ADEA 
D) BFOQ 
A) EEOC 
B) FEPA 
C) ADEA 
D) BFOQ

Question 15

If the EEOC chooses not to bring suit, it issues a(n)________ to the complainant.

Accepted Answer

A) affirmative defense 
B) right to sue letter 
C) filing date 
D) document of claim 
A) affirmative defense 
B) right to sue letter 
C) filing date 
D) document of claim

Question 16

The ADA is a federal statute that imposes obligations on employers and providers of public transportation, telecommunications, and public accommodations to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ________ is a federal statute that prohibits age discrimination regarding employee benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) FEPA 
B) OWBPA 
C) ADEA 
D) EEOC 
A) FEPA 
B) OWBPA 
C) ADEA 
D) EEOC

Question 18

If an employer refuses to promote a qualified female to a management position because of her gender, this would be in violation of Title VII.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 33: Equal Opportunity in Employment

The ________ was intended to eliminate job discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.

Which of the following is true of employment discriminations defined under Title VII?

Which of the following is true of religious discrimination?

If a light-skinned member of a race refuses to hire a dark-skinned member of the same race, it constitutes racial discrimination.

A(n)________ provides that certain job preferences will be given to members of minority racial and ethnic groups, females, and other protected-class applicants when making employment decisions.

U.S.citizens employed by U.S.companies located in foreign countries are not covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

If an employer denies a salary hike to an employee because she is a woman, the employer is liable for sexual harassment.

If a person believes that he or she has been discriminated against in the workplace, he or she cannot immediately file a lawsuit against the employer.

Using a sexually explicit picture or screensaver to mock an employee constitutes ________.

The ________ is a federal statute that makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against job applicants and employees based on genetic information.

To claim under disparate-treatment discrimination, the complainant must prove that ________.

A plaintiff can file a claim against an employer within 180 days of the most recent paycheck violation.

The ________ is the federal agency responsible for enforcing most federal antidiscrimination laws.

If the EEOC chooses not to bring suit, it issues a(n)________ to the complainant.

The ADA is a federal statute that imposes obligations on employers and providers of public transportation, telecommunications, and public accommodations to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The ________ is a federal statute that prohibits age discrimination regarding employee benefits.

If an employer refuses to promote a qualified female to a management position because of her gender, this would be in violation of Title VII.

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Third-Party Rights and Discharge

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Title to Goods and Risk of Loss

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Holder in Due Course and Transferability

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