Question 1

In Keith v. County of Oakland, where the County refused to hire Keith as a swimming lifeguard because he is deaf, and he sued for disability discrimination, the appeals court held that:

Accepted Answer

In Keith v. County of Oakland, the appeals court held that Keith, who is deaf, could perform the essential functions of the lifeguard position with reasonable accommodation. The court's decision focused on the ability to provide accommodations that would enable Keith to perform the job effectively, rather than excluding him based on his disability. This case underscores the importance of assessing individual capabilities and the potential for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), rather than making assumptions about what a person with a disability can or cannot do.

Question 2

Reasonable accommodations that employers must provide under the ADA is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations unless it causes undue hardship, but it does not specify the other options listed.

Question 3

Suppose a newly hired utility repairman has a fear of heights that means he cannot climb ladders or telephone poles to do repairs. This condition of his:

Accepted Answer

Fear of heights that prevents someone from performing essential job functions, like climbing ladders for a utility repairman, does not qualify as a disability under the ADA, so the employer could terminate employment if the job requires such tasks.

Question 4

The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to employers with:

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to employers with fifteen or more employees.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT defined as a "major life activity" by the Department of Health and Human Services:

Accepted Answer

Swimming is not specifically listed as a major life activity by the Department of Health and Human Services. The other choices (speaking, walking, seeing) are all listed as major life activities.

Question 6

In Keith v. County of Oakland, where the County refused to hire Keith as a swimming lifeguard because he is deaf, and he sued for disability discrimination, the appeals court held that:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D because being deaf is recognized as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the County should have considered Keith's ability to perform the job with reasonable accommodations. The court held that the County did not properly consider his ability to perform the job and therefore violated the ADA. Option A is incorrect because being deaf is recognized as a disability. Option B is incorrect because the court found that Keith could perform the job with reasonable accommodations. Option C is partially correct, but does not account for whether Keith is qualified for the job. Option E is incorrect because one of the options is correct.

Question 7

A person who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities is defined as ____ by the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accepted Answer

The correct term used by both the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act is "a person with disabilities." This term is used to describe individuals who have a physical or mental impairment that significantly affects one or more major life activities, such as walking, seeing, or hearing. It is important to use this terminology to acknowledge and respect the individual's identity and promote inclusivity. The other answer choices are incorrect or insensitive in their language and do not accurately reflect the individual's situation.

Question 8

A person who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities is defined as ____ by the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Accepted Answer

The correct definition according to the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act is a person with a disability, which is not explicitly listed among the provided choices.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an example of a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act:

Accepted Answer

The Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act cover a wide range of disabilities, including severe disfigurement, blindness, deafness, and conditions like a history of heart attacks. These laws are designed to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination.

Question 10

The Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disability Act define a person with disability as one who:

Accepted Answer

The Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) define a person with a disability as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment. This broad definition is inclusive of physical and mental impairments and acknowledges both current limitations and the impact of having a history of such an impairment.

Question 11

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person is "regarded as" having a disability if which of the following conditions is true:

Accepted Answer

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person is "regarded as" having a disability if they are perceived to have an impairment, regardless of whether they actually have such an impairment or whether it substantially limits major life activities. This includes being treated as having a substantially limiting impairment when one does not exist, or when the impairment does not actually limit major life activities but is treated as if it does.

Question 12

Which of the following is a condition not considered a disability under the ADA:

Accepted Answer

Sexual behavior disorders are not considered disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA specifically excludes certain conditions, including sexual behavior disorders, from its definition of disability.

Question 13

A person who has which of the following conditions is not protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is designed to protect individuals with disabilities, which includes those with severe disfigurement, heart attacks, and hearing impairments. A history of drug abuse is also protected under the ADA, provided the individual is not currently using illegal drugs. Therefore, all the conditions listed, except for current illegal drug use, are likely to be protected under the ADA.

Question 14

The Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disability Act define a person with disability as one who:

Accepted Answer

Both the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disability Act define a person with disability as one who has a physical impairment which substantially limits a major life activity or has a record of having a serious physical impairment. Option D includes both these criteria and is the best choice. Option E is not correct as a sincere belief alone is not enough to qualify as a person with disability.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT defined as a "major life activity" by the Department of Health and Human Services:

Accepted Answer

The Department of Health and Human Services defines major life activities as those activities that are important for daily functioning, such as speaking, walking, and seeing. Running a mile in under 6 minutes is not considered a major life activity.

Question 16

In Keith v. County of Oakland, where the County refused to hire Keith as a swimming lifeguard because he is deaf, and he sued for disability discrimination, the appeals court held that:

Accepted Answer

The appeals court held that Keith presented evidence that he could communicate and perform, indicating that his disability did not prevent him from carrying out the duties of a swimming lifeguard. Therefore, he was a victim of disability discrimination.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT defined as a "major life activity" by the Department of Health and Human Services:

Accepted Answer

All of the activities listed (caring for one's self, speaking, walking, seeing) are considered major life activities by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Question 18

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person who has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but is treated by the covered entity as constituting such limitation:

Accepted Answer

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person who has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but is treated by the covered entity as constituting such limitation is regarded as having a disability. This means that the person is protected under the ADA from discrimination based on their perceived disability.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act:

Accepted Answer

All of the other specific choices (severe disfigurement, blindness, deafness, and a history of heart attacks) are protected disabilities covered by the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act. These laws protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination in employment, public transportation, public accommodations, and other areas.

Question 20

Which of the following is defined as a "major life activity" by the Department of Health and Human Services:

Accepted Answer

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, major life activities include caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working. Therefore, all of the options listed are considered major life activities.

Quiz 16: Employment Discrimination

In Keith v. County of Oakland, where the County refused to hire Keith as a swimming lifeguard because he is deaf, and he sued for disability discrimination, the appeals court held that:

Reasonable accommodations that employers must provide under the ADA is defined as:

Suppose a newly hired utility repairman has a fear of heights that means he cannot climb ladders or telephone poles to do repairs. This condition of his:

The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to employers with:

Which of the following is NOT defined as a "major life activity" by the Department of Health and Human Services:

In Keith v. County of Oakland, where the County refused to hire Keith as a swimming lifeguard because he is deaf, and he sued for disability discrimination, the appeals court held that:

A person who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities is defined as ____ by the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

A person who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities is defined as ____ by the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act:

The Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disability Act define a person with disability as one who:

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person is "regarded as" having a disability if which of the following conditions is true:

Which of the following is a condition not considered a disability under the ADA:

A person who has which of the following conditions is not protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

The Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disability Act define a person with disability as one who:

Which of the following is NOT defined as a "major life activity" by the Department of Health and Human Services:

In Keith v. County of Oakland, where the County refused to hire Keith as a swimming lifeguard because he is deaf, and he sued for disability discrimination, the appeals court held that:

Which of the following is NOT defined as a "major life activity" by the Department of Health and Human Services:

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a person who has a physical or mental impairment that does not substantially limit major life activities but is treated by the covered entity as constituting such limitation:

Which of the following is an example of a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act:

Which of the following is defined as a "major life activity" by the Department of Health and Human Services: