Question 1

Which of the following best describes the scope of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Accepted Answer

A) It applies to all employers irrespective of the number of employees. 
B) It does not apply to labor unions. 
C) It does not cover state and local governments. 
D) It does not apply to Native American tribes. 
A) It applies to all employers irrespective of the number of employees. 
B) It does not apply to labor unions. 
C) It does not cover state and local governments. 
D) It does not apply to Native American tribes. D

Question 2

A(n)________ letter is issued by the EEOC if it chooses not to bring an action against an employer that authorizes a complainant to sue the employer for employment discrimination.

Accepted Answer

right to sue

Question 3

________ refers to a policy which provides that certain job preferences will be given to minority or other protected class applicants when an employer makes an employment decision.

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action

Question 4

Based on his religion,an employee feels discriminated against by his employer.Who must he approach before filing a lawsuit against the employer? Describe the process.

Accepted Answer

If a person believes that he or she has

Question 5

Which of the following types of employment discrimination is carried out against a person because of his or her heritage or cultural characteristics?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the right to sue letter issued by the EEOC?

Accepted Answer

A) It is issued when the EEOC chooses to bring suit. 
B) It is issued when the EEOC does not find a violation. 
C) It is issued when the complainant is found guilty. 
D) It is issued only when the discrimination is racial in nature. 
A) It is issued when the EEOC chooses to bring suit. 
B) It is issued when the EEOC does not find a violation. 
C) It is issued when the complainant is found guilty. 
D) It is issued only when the discrimination is racial in nature.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the EEOC?

Accepted Answer

A) It can seek injunctive relief. 
B) Its members are elected from state legislatures. 
C) Its jurisdiction is limited to charges of racial discrimination. 
D) A person should file a complaint with EEOC after filing a discriminatory lawsuit against the employer. 
A) It can seek injunctive relief. 
B) Its members are elected from state legislatures. 
C) Its jurisdiction is limited to charges of racial discrimination. 
D) A person should file a complaint with EEOC after filing a discriminatory lawsuit against the employer.

Question 8

The ________ is a federal statute that permits a complainant to file an employment discrimination claim against an employer within 180 days of the most recent paycheck violation.

Accepted Answer

A) Civil Rights Act of 1968 
B) Title II of GINA 
C) Civil Rights Act of 1964 
D) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 
A) Civil Rights Act of 1968 
B) Title II of GINA 
C) Civil Rights Act of 1964 
D) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Question 9

Which of the following is true of the Equal Pay Act?

Accepted Answer

A) It protects both sexes from pay discrimination based on gender. 
B) Federal workers are covered under the Equal Pay Act. 
C) Employees cannot bring a private cause of action against an employer for violating the Equal Pay Act. 
D) An employer who has violated the Equal Pay Act must lower the wages of employees whose wages had been increased. 
A) It protects both sexes from pay discrimination based on gender. 
B) Federal workers are covered under the Equal Pay Act. 
C) Employees cannot bring a private cause of action against an employer for violating the Equal Pay Act. 
D) An employer who has violated the Equal Pay Act must lower the wages of employees whose wages had been increased.

Question 10

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not apply to labor unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is an instance of disparate-treatment discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A) An employer does not promote Kelly,as she is only 24 years old and the employer believes she is too young to successfully perform the job. 
B) Ghalib,who is fluent in English,is not hired as a writer due to his Iraqi heritage. 
C) An employer refuses to install a wooden ramp to accommodate Lin,who is restricted to a wheelchair. 
D) A factory hires 22-year-old Jerry over 46-year-old Barry,citing age as the reason. 
A) An employer does not promote Kelly,as she is only 24 years old and the employer believes she is too young to successfully perform the job. 
B) Ghalib,who is fluent in English,is not hired as a writer due to his Iraqi heritage. 
C) An employer refuses to install a wooden ramp to accommodate Lin,who is restricted to a wheelchair. 
D) A factory hires 22-year-old Jerry over 46-year-old Barry,citing age as the reason.

Question 12

The U.S.Supreme Court has held that sexual harassment that creates a hostile work environment violates ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
B) the Fair Employment Practices Act 
C) Title II of the GINA 
D) Title I of the ADA 
A) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
B) the Fair Employment Practices Act 
C) Title II of the GINA 
D) Title I of the ADA

Question 13

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 14

If a light-skinned member of a race refuses to hire a dark-skinned member of the same race,this will constitute discrimination in violation of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Title I of the ADA 
B) Title II of the GINA 
C) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
D) Title IV of the GINA 
A) Title I of the ADA 
B) Title II of the GINA 
C) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
D) Title IV of the GINA

Question 15

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ is discrimination against a group which is usually thought of as a majority.

Accepted Answer

Reverse di

Question 17

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 18

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 19

Discriminating against a possible job applicant because of his or her family history of heart ailments is forbidden under ________.

Accepted Answer

Title II of the Gene

Question 20

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

Exam 19: Equal Opportunity in Employment

Which of the following best describes the scope of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

A(n)________ letter is issued by the EEOC if it chooses not to bring an action against an employer that authorizes a complainant to sue the employer for employment discrimination.

________ refers to a policy which provides that certain job preferences will be given to minority or other protected class applicants when an employer makes an employment decision.

Based on his religion,an employee feels discriminated against by his employer.Who must he approach before filing a lawsuit against the employer? Describe the process.

Which of the following types of employment discrimination is carried out against a person because of his or her heritage or cultural characteristics?

Which of the following is true of the right to sue letter issued by the EEOC?

Which of the following is true of the EEOC?

The ________ is a federal statute that permits a complainant to file an employment discrimination claim against an employer within 180 days of the most recent paycheck violation.

Which of the following is true of the Equal Pay Act?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not apply to labor unions.

Which of the following is an instance of disparate-treatment discrimination?

The U.S.Supreme Court has held that sexual harassment that creates a hostile work environment violates ________.

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.

If a light-skinned member of a race refuses to hire a dark-skinned member of the same race,this will constitute discrimination in violation of ________.

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.

________ is discrimination against a group which is usually thought of as a majority.

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

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

Discriminating against a possible job applicant because of his or her family history of heart ailments is forbidden under ________.

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

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