Question 1

What were the main factors that led to the development of EEO?

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Question 2

Any employer having a contract with the federal government of at least _______________ and employing at least 50 individuals must have an affirmative action plan in writing.

Accepted Answer

A)  $5,000 
B)  $25,000 
C)  $50,000 
D)  $250,000

Question 3

One method to evaluate if disparity exists is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  five-fourths rule 
B)  two-thirds rule 
C)  four-fifths rule 
D)  selection rule

Question 4

As Congress turned its attention to civil rights,laws were passed prohibiting discriminating in five areas.What were the five areas?

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Question 5

ADAA generally excludes consideration of mitigating measures in the determination of disability.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not a covered disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bipolar disorder 
B)  Uncorrected vision 
C)  HIV/AIDS 
D)  Past drug use

Question 7

What is quid pro quo harassment?

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Question 8

All of the following federal regulations prohibit retaliation against employees who oppose discriminatory practices except:

Accepted Answer

A)  The Occupational Safety and Health Act 
B)  The Age Discrimination in Employment Act 
C)  The Americans with Disabilities Act 
D)  The Equal Pay Act

Question 9

Research indicates that ______ percent of ADA accommodations may cost employers virtually nothing.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 25 
B)  less than 50 
C)  more than 50 
D)  More than 75

Question 10

Which of the following may be considered retaliatory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Denial of promotion 
B)  Threats 
C)  Refusal to hire 
D)  All of the above.

Question 11

The __________ enforces Executive Order 11246.

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHC 
B)  EEOC 
C)  Federal courts 
D)  OFCCP

Question 12

A BFOQ defense may be upheld for customer preferences in narrow situations related to authenticity and privacy.Name a job where authenticity might be an issue.

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Question 13

Congress passed the Equal Pay Act (EPA)as an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act to eliminate wage differentials _____________ performing the same work in organizations.

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A)  based on race 
B)  between men and women 
C)  between people of differing national origin 
D)  All of the above.

Question 14

The EEOC _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has the power to bring lawsuits against employers in federal court 
B)  has the power to issue directly enforceable orders 
C)  may place leans on the properties of employers that it has found in violation 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 15

__________ was the first major piece of federal legislation prohibiting disability discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A)  Equal Pay Act of 1963 
B)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
D)  Civil Rights Act of 1991

Question 16

Have you ever been discriminated against,or witnessed discrimination against others? What happened,and what did you do about it?

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Question 17

The Ninth Circuit court decision regarding Spun Steak's rule ___________________________________________.

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A)  established that English-only rules are a direct violation of Title VII 
B)  found that the plaintiffs,whose spoken language was a matter of choice,were unable to prove a disparate impact on the terms,conditions,or privileges of employment of a protected class 
C)  established that language may be considered a BFOQ 
D)  upheld the need for employee accommodations in regard to language

Question 18

Plaintiffs may defend the termination of protected employees with legitimate reasons,such as poor performance.However,employees may overcome this defense.How?

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Question 19

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 requires employers to _________________.

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A)  reframe from any "negative" employment action against pregnant women 
B)  provide disability coverage for pregnancy 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  None of the above.

Question 20

Generally,an employer may fulfill its duty to prevent or remedy hostile work environment harassment by doing all of the following,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing an anti-harassment policy 
B)  Promptly and thoroughly investigating harassment allegations 
C)  Making the details of the case public 
D)  Properly disciplining offenders

Exam 3: Legal Environment of Human Resource Management Equal Employment Opportunity