Question 1

It is illegal,under the Americans with Disabilities Act,to ask a potential employee which of the following questions:

Accepted Answer

All of the other specific choices are illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These questions could be seen as discriminatory against individuals with disabilities and may not be used to disqualify them from employment. Employers may only ask questions related to an applicant's ability to perform specific job duties.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reasonable accommodations that employers must provide under...

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a reasonable accommodation required of employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act:

Accepted Answer

While the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, these accommodations cannot impose an undue burden on the employer or be financially unreasonable. Redesigning a factory at high cost would likely be an undue burden and not a reasonable accommodation.

Question 4

Physical exams for new employees are legal if:

Accepted Answer

All of the other specific choices (A, B, and C) are necessary to make physical exams for new employees legal. The exam must be the same for all new employees, the results must be kept confidential, and the exam must be directly related to the ability to perform the job. It is important for employers to follow these guidelines to avoid discrimination or unfair treatment of employees. However, it is also important to note that some disabilities may not affect an employee's ability to do the job and should not be used as a basis for discrimination.

Question 5

Which of the following questions would not violate the Americans with Disability Act to ask of a job applicant:

Accepted Answer

Asking about the job requirements and if the applicant is capable of fulfilling them is considered a legitimate question. However, questions about sick days, stress, and treatment for drug abuse could be perceived as discriminatory against individuals with disabilities.

Question 6

It is NOT illegal,under the Americans with Disabilities Act,to ask a potential employee which of the following questions:

Accepted Answer

It is not illegal to ask a potential employee if they have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. However, it is illegal to ask about their medical history or any disabilities they may have.

Question 7

Under the Disabilities Act,employers are required to make reasonable accommodations.This could include:

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed are examples of reasonable accommodations that employers may be required to make under the Disabilities Act to ensure that employees with disabilities have equal employment opportunities.

Question 8

Which of the following questions would not violate the Americans with Disability Act to ask of a job applicant:

Accepted Answer

Asking about an applicant's capability to perform the job functions is acceptable, as long as it is related to the job requirements and not based on assumptions about the applicant's disability. The other options could potentially reveal information about the applicant's disability and violate the ADA.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a reasonable accommodation required of employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act:

Accepted Answer

All of the other specific choices listed (making existing facilities accessible, job restructuring, providing readers to blind employees, and modifying equipment) are reasonable accommodations required of employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Question 10

It is NOT illegal,under the Americans with Disabilities Act,to ask a potential employee which of the following questions:

Accepted Answer

It is legal to ask whether an applicant is currently using illegal drugs, as drug use is not considered a protected disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, it is illegal to ask about an applicant's medical history or whether they have received treatment for a specific disability or condition, including AIDS, mental health disorders, and drug addiction.

Question 11

An employee who works at a grocery store for many years as a checkout clerk becomes unable to operate the cash register because of pain in her fingers that has developed from pushing keys on the cash register for so long.Unqualified for any other job at the store,she is dismissed and sues for disability discrimination.Most likely she will:

Accepted Answer

The employee's condition does not qualify as a disability that limits her from other forms of employment, only from performing specific tasks associated with her role as a checkout clerk. Disability discrimination laws typically protect individuals who are unable to work in a broad range of jobs, not just a specific position or task.

Question 12

In Gretillat v.Care Initiatives,where Gretillat sued for disability discrimination because her physical problems made it difficult for her to perform her job and she was forced to quit,the appeals court held that:

Accepted Answer

The appeals court held that Gretillat's limitations did not meet the ADA's demanding standard for being disabled, and none of the other options accurately reflect the court's decision.

Question 13

Which of the following would not be a violation of the Rehabilitation Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act,because it goes beyond the scope of the legislation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following would not be...

Question 14

Kelsey is being interviewed for a job and she volunteers that she has diabetes and has to occasionally take breaks to give herself insulin shots.The interviewer asks her how often she needs to take these breaks and how long the breaks take.These questions are:

Accepted Answer

These questions are not illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The interviewer is trying to determine if Kelsey can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Asking about the frequency and duration of breaks needed for insulin shots is directly related to her ability to perform the job.

Question 15

Which of the following would not be likely to be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act,because it goes beyond the scope of the legislation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following would not be...

Question 16

It is NOT illegal,under the Americans with Disabilities Act,to ask a potential employee which of the following questions:

Accepted Answer

It is not illegal to ask whether the potential employee has held a position like the one they are applying for. This is a legitimate question that helps the employer gauge the level of experience and suitability for the role. Asking about medical conditions or treatment history is illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Question 17

Which of the following is a reasonable accommodation required of employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act:

Accepted Answer

All of the other specific choices are reasonable accommodations required of employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employers are required to make existing facilities accessible, restructure jobs, provide readers to blind employees, modify equipment, and any other accommodation that would enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

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

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 is regarded as having a disability. This is known as the "regarded as" prong of the ADA definition of a disability. This means that the person is protected from discrimination by the ADA, even if their impairment does not actually limit a major life activity.

Question 19

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 20

An employee who works at a grocery store for many years as a checkout clerk becomes unable to operate the cash register because of pain in her fingers that has developed from pushing keys on the cash register for so long.Unqualified for any other job at the store,she is dismissed and sues for disability discrimination.Most likely she will:

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, but it does not mandate specific outcomes such as reinstatement with an assistant, damages equal to pay until retirement, arbitrary jury awards, or guaranteed repositioning within the company. The correct resolution would depend on the specifics of the case, including the availability of reasonable accommodations and the nature of the employee's disability.

Quiz 17: Employment Discrimination

It is illegal,under the Americans with Disabilities Act,to ask a potential employee which of the following questions:

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

Which of the following is NOT a reasonable accommodation required of employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act:

Physical exams for new employees are legal if:

Which of the following questions would not violate the Americans with Disability Act to ask of a job applicant:

It is NOT illegal,under the Americans with Disabilities Act,to ask a potential employee which of the following questions:

Under the Disabilities Act,employers are required to make reasonable accommodations.This could include:

Which of the following questions would not violate the Americans with Disability Act to ask of a job applicant:

Which of the following is NOT a reasonable accommodation required of employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act:

It is NOT illegal,under the Americans with Disabilities Act,to ask a potential employee which of the following questions:

In Gretillat v.Care Initiatives,where Gretillat sued for disability discrimination because her physical problems made it difficult for her to perform her job and she was forced to quit,the appeals court held that:

Which of the following would not be a violation of the Rehabilitation Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act,because it goes beyond the scope of the legislation?

Kelsey is being interviewed for a job and she volunteers that she has diabetes and has to occasionally take breaks to give herself insulin shots.The interviewer asks her how often she needs to take these breaks and how long the breaks take.These questions are:

Which of the following would not be likely to be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act,because it goes beyond the scope of the legislation?

It is NOT illegal,under the Americans with Disabilities Act,to ask a potential employee which of the following questions:

Which of the following is a reasonable accommodation required of employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act:

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:

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