Question 1

Employers institute affirmative action __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   When a protected-class group is underrepresented relative to its availability in the recruiting labor market
B)   Because they are required to do so as a government contractor with more than 20 employees
C)   Because they are required to do so as a government contractor with more than $20,000 in government contracts annually
D)   All of the above A

Question 2

Which of the following is not a federal EEO law?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pregnancy Discrimination Act
B)   Americans with Disabilities Act
C)   Promotion Discrimination Act
D)   Civil Rights Act of 1991 C

Question 3

Discrimination is determined based on __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   The motives and intentions of the employer
B)   The outcome of the employer's actions
C)   Whether one group of employees is treated differently from others
D)   Whether the employee has proven that employment-related decisions were not specifically job related B

Question 4

What have some firms done to break down the " glass ceilings" that keep women from progressing in certain fields?

Accepted Answer

A)   Established formal mentoring programs
B)   Recruited from distant geographical areas
C)   Hired unqualified staff and encouraged on the job training
D)   Conducted more frequent training and development sessions

Question 5

What was the major impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

Accepted Answer

A)   It allows victims of discrimination to receive compensatory damages
B)   It allows victims of discrimination to receive punitive damages
C)   It allows victims of discrimination to receive compensatory and punitive damages
D)   The amount of damages are determined by judges rather than jury trial

Question 6

Employers having federal defense contracts are exempt from EEO regulations and guidelines to the extent that is otherwise required by federal law for security purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Other bases of discrimination as determined by various laws include __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Allowing for excessive absences due to religious activities
B)   Requirements to accommodate language barriers for immigrants
C)   Prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or lifestyle
D)   Leaves of absence with reemployment rights up to seven years for military service

Question 8

The Americans with Disabilities Act contains the following requirements dealing with employment.

Accepted Answer

A)   Discrimination is prohibited against individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential job functions
B)   Employers must make reasonable accommodations, unless undue hardship would be placed on the employer
C)   Pre-employment medical examinations are prohibited, except after a conditional employment offer is made
D)   All of the above

Question 9

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 clarifies that the plaintiffs bringing discrimination charges must identify the particular employment practice being challenged and must show that protected-class status was a major factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following activities are performed during the analyses and comparisons phase of an affirmation action plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   Job title/salary analysis
B)   Workforce analysis
C)   Timelines determined
D)   Analysis of external availability by job group

Question 11

Generally,employers have prevailed when charges of discrimination against a person with a mental disability have been brought against them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the purpose of the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990?

Accepted Answer

A)   Requires employers to have flexible work schedules
B)   Requires retirement benefit plans to include comprehensive medical care
C)   Prohibits age-based discrimination in early retirement
D)   Prohibits termination due to high utilization of benefit plans

Question 13

Options to consider following an EEO complaint investigation could be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Settle the complaint
B)   Negotiate different terms of the settlement
C)   Oppose the charges and begin court proceedings
D)   All of the above

Question 14

Sexual harassment __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
B)   Occurs when a supervisor links specific employment outcomes to the individuals' granting sexual favors
C)   Occurs when the harassment unreasonably interferes with work performance
D)   All of these

Question 15

Stages in responding to EEO complaints are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Review, investigate, and settle
B)   Review, cooperate, and oppose in court
C)   Review, take no retaliatory action, investigate, cooperate, and determine employer action
D)   Review, and then settle or oppose in court

Question 16

Potential sexual harassers include __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Former employees
B)   Customers
C)   Co-workers
D)   All of the above

Question 17

All affirmative action plans are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Voluntary, except for employers with government contracts
B)   The same length and format
C)   Relatively easy to complete, requiring minimal staff time
D)   To be made available for review by managers and supervisors

Question 18

The Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If a healthcare employee feels they are discriminated based on their race,which organization would assist in enforcing the applicable law?

Accepted Answer

A)   Office of Federal Contract Compliance
B)   Department of Labor
C)   National Institute of Health (NIH) 
D)   Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO
C)

Question 20

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Legal Issues Affecting the HR Workplace

Employers institute affirmative action __________.

Which of the following is not a federal EEO law?

Discrimination is determined based on __________.

What have some firms done to break down the " glass ceilings" that keep women from progressing in certain fields?

What was the major impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1991?

Employers having federal defense contracts are exempt from EEO regulations and guidelines to the extent that is otherwise required by federal law for security purposes.

Other bases of discrimination as determined by various laws include __________.

The Americans with Disabilities Act contains the following requirements dealing with employment.

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 clarifies that the plaintiffs bringing discrimination charges must identify the particular employment practice being challenged and must show that protected-class status was a major factor.

Which of the following activities are performed during the analyses and comparisons phase of an affirmation action plan?

Generally,employers have prevailed when charges of discrimination against a person with a mental disability have been brought against them.

What is the purpose of the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990?

Options to consider following an EEO complaint investigation could be __________.

Sexual harassment __________.

Stages in responding to EEO complaints are __________.

Potential sexual harassers include __________.

All affirmative action plans are __________.

The Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

If a healthcare employee feels they are discriminated based on their race,which organization would assist in enforcing the applicable law?

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964.