Question 1

The most controversial type of drug testing is _____ drug testing.

Accepted Answer

Random drug testing is the most controversial type of drug testing as it can be seen as an invasion of privacy and can potentially create a hostile work environment. Pre-employment and post-offer drug testing are generally accepted as part of the hiring process, while random drug testing is often subject to debate and legal challenges.

Question 2

In most key areas, federal laws provide privacy rights at work.

Accepted Answer

In the United States, there is no single, comprehensive federal law that governs privacy in the workplace. Instead, workplace privacy is protected under a patchwork of federal laws and state laws that address specific issues.

Question 3

Constitutional liberties such as the right to privacy protect people from government tyranny, but not from private organizations such as companies.

Accepted Answer

Constitutional liberties such as the right to privacy are specifically designed to limit government power and protect individuals from government intrusion. They do not apply to private organizations, such as companies, that are not bound by constitutional constraints. While there may be other laws or regulations that govern the conduct of private organizations with regard to privacy, these would not be considered constitutional liberties.

Question 4

What is the origin of the right to privacy?

Accepted Answer

The right to privacy is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. Instead, the Supreme Court has interpreted the Constitution, considering various amendments together, to imply a right to privacy in certain "zones." This interpretation has been used in landmark cases to protect personal freedoms.

Question 5

Most people who are addicted to illegal drugs are unemployed.

Accepted Answer

This statement is a stereotype and not necessarily true. People who are addicted to illegal drugs may include those who are employed, unemployed, or seeking employment. Drug addiction does not discriminate based on employment status.

Question 6

EPPA requires companies to

Accepted Answer

Both options A and B are required by EPPA. Companies must give employees notice before administering a polygraph exam and allow them to bring legal representation.

Question 7

In which area does drug and alcohol abuse increase employer expenses?

Accepted Answer

Drug and alcohol abuse can increase employer expenses in all of these areas. In production, there may be decreased productivity, errors, and accidents. In recruiting, hiring, and training, drug and alcohol abuse can lead to higher turnover rates and increased costs for finding and training new employees. Additionally, insurance costs can increase due to employee health issues related to substance abuse.

Question 8

The railroad industry case study suggests that workers who abuse drugs and alcohol should be

Accepted Answer

The best choice is to provide workers with medical assistance and counseling. Drug and alcohol abuse is a treatable condition, and if workers are provided with the necessary support, they may be able to overcome their addiction and return to work as productive employees. Firing workers who abuse drugs and alcohol may not address the root of the problem and may not be beneficial for the company in the long term. Probation or giving a limited amount of time to reform may not provide sufficient support for workers to address their addiction.

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: A law that sets ground rules for companies and workers when companies ask workers to take a certain kind of exam
Drug testing of applicants who are offered jobs
The liberal approach to interpreting laws that calls for considering their purpose
A major concern of employers, according to a recent survey
Drug testing of job applicants
A law passed by Congress
Drug testing that may be administered to any employee with little or no advance notice
A constitutional liberty first recognized in the cases Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade
The conservative approach to interpreting laws that calls for applying laws literally

Accepted Answer

The Answer of post-offer drug testing and Employee Polygraph Protection is...

Question 10

Independent tests have found polygraphs to be _____ percent accurate.

Accepted Answer

Independent tests have found polygraphs to be 80 to 90 percent accurate. While polygraphs are often portrayed as being completely accurate, they are not foolproof and can be influenced by a variety of factors such as anxiety or physical conditions. Therefore, it is important to interpret polygraph results with caution and not solely rely on them as evidence.

Question 11

The 1973 Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade put the right to privacy on the map.

Accepted Answer

The Roe v. Wade case established that the right to privacy encompasses a woman's right to choose to have an abortion. This case is often cited as a landmark decision in regards to privacy rights in the United States.

Question 12

Practitioners of judicial restraint generally believe that privacy is a weak or nonexistent legal standard.

Accepted Answer

Practitioners of judicial restraint believe that the Constitution does not explicitly protect privacy, and that the courts should therefore defer to the legislature on this issue.

Question 13

Most private companies can administer lie detector tests to employees

Accepted Answer

Private companies cannot administer lie detector tests to employees anytime or before hiring them. However, they may administer them after an event that demands investigation has taken place, such as an accusation of theft or misconduct in the workplace.

Question 14

Literalist judges tend to favor a stronger and broader application of privacy rights.

Accepted Answer

Literalist judges interpret the Constitution strictly according to its original wording and intent, and may not support a broad interpretation of privacy rights. It is typically the opposite, textualist judges who favor broader interpretations of constitutional protections, including those related to privacy.

Question 15

It is legal for a company to "snoop" on the social networking pages of job applicants.

Accepted Answer

It is legal for a company to view publicly available information on social networking sites about job applicants. However, they cannot use information such as age, religion, race, or other factors protected under anti-discrimination laws in making hiring decisions.

Question 16

The right to privacy is probably the most controversial of all constitutional liberties.

Accepted Answer

The right to privacy has been the subject of much debate and controversy regarding its scope and limitations.

Question 17

Employees may be required to take drug tests if they

Accepted Answer

Employees may be required to take drug tests in various situations, including if they display signs of drug abuse, have been injured on the job, or in other circumstances as determined by company policy.

Quiz 6: Technology, Testing, and Workplace Privacy