Question 1

Which of the following is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Accepted Answer

Cosmetic disfigurement is considered a disability under the ADA if it substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Question 2

Which of the following agencies is responsible for enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment. The remaining choices are responsible for other areas of labor and employment regulation, but do not enforce Title VII or the ADA.

Question 3

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991,what is the damage limit for a firm that employs 14 to 100 employees?

Accepted Answer

The damage limit for a firm that employs 14 to 100 employees under the Civil Rights Act of 1991 is $50,000.

Question 4

The ________ is a set of guidelines on the ways an organization should develop and administer recruitment systems so as not to violate Title VII.

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures provide guidance on the development and administration of recruitment systems to ensure they are fair and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Question 5

Directives issued and amended unilaterally by the president are known as

Accepted Answer

Directives issued and amended unilaterally by the president are known as executive orders.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the consent decree that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)enters into with an organization that has been found to be discriminating?

Accepted Answer

A consent decree is an agreement between the EEOC and the organization that the organization will cease certain discriminatory practices. The decree may also include requirements to prevent future discrimination and may entail monitoring by the EEOC. It does not necessarily permit a victim to sue the organization or require the organization to disclose details about diversity among its staff. The decree does not imply that the organization has committed discrimination, but rather that it agrees to take necessary steps to prevent future discrimination. It also does not relate to the rights of employees to give consent to the nature of conditions at the workplace.

Question 7

Executive Order 11246,which prohibits discrimination based on race,color,religion,sex,and national origin,is enforced by the

Accepted Answer

Executive Order 11246 is enforced by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), which is responsible for ensuring that federal contractors and subcontractors comply with the order's nondiscrimination requirements. The other options listed do not have the specific responsibility for enforcing Executive Order 11246.

Question 8

The U.S.Office of Personnel Management is in charge of

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is primarily responsible for implementing Executive Order 11478, which prohibits discrimination in the federal workforce based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or age.

Question 9

Which of the following is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Accepted Answer

Heart disease is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as it substantially limits major life activities such as cardiovascular or circulatory functions. Lefthandedness, eye and hair color, and obesity are not considered disabilities under the ADA. Substance abuse may be considered a disability if the individual has completed or is currently participating in a rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs.

Question 10

Individuals who feel they have been discriminated against must file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)or a similar state agency within ________ days of the incident.

Accepted Answer

Individuals must file a complaint with the EEOC or a similar state agency within 180 days of the incident.

Question 11

The EEOC analyzes EEO-1 reports to look for patterns of discrimination,especially in companies with a minimum of ________ employees.

Accepted Answer

The EEOC analyzes EEO-1 reports of companies with a minimum of 100 employees, so the best choice is B.

Question 12

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is enforced by the

Accepted Answer

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is enforced by the Employment Standards Administration of the Department of Labor.

Question 13

Which of the following agencies or institutions is responsible for enforcing the executive orders that cover companies doing business with the federal government?

Accepted Answer

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is responsible for enforcing the executive orders that cover companies doing business with the federal government. OFCCP ensures that federal contractors and subcontractors comply with non-discrimination and affirmative action obligations through their equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs.

Question 14

Executive Order 11478 requires the federal government to

Accepted Answer

Executive Order 11478 requires the federal government to base all its employment policies on merit and fitness, and prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or age. It does not abolish affirmative action, prevent privatization of banking and financial services, or specify the use of any specific selection methods.

Question 15

Which of the following is responsible for enforcing the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing various anti-discrimination laws, including the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The EEOC investigates complaints of age discrimination and can file lawsuits against employers who violate the ADEA.

Question 16

Which of the following is true about how the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)responds to a claim of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

If the EEOC cannot come to an agreement with an offending employer, it can issue a "right to sue" letter to the alleged victim. This allows the complainant to pursue legal action in federal court on their own behalf.

Question 17

Which of the following states that it is illegal for an employer to refuse to hire an individual or otherwise discriminate against this individual with respect to compensation,terms,conditions,or privileges of employment because of such individual's race,color,religion,sex,or national origin?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It is illegal for an employer to refuse to hire an individual or discriminate against them with regard to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment based on any of these protected characteristics.

Question 18

After the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)has taken responsibility for investigating a claim of discrimination,the complainant must give the EEOC ________ days to investigate the complaint.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)has...

Question 19

Which of the following agencies is responsible for investigating and resolving discrimination complaints,gathering information,and issuing guidelines?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employee Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for investigating and resolving discrimination complaints, gathering information, and issuing guidelines. The other agencies listed may have some responsibilities in relation to employment, but they are not primarily responsible for investigating and resolving discrimination complaints.

Question 20

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination against employees over the age of

Accepted Answer

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination against employees over the age of 40.

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