Question 1

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)  It is a decree that permits a victim to sue the organization that has victimized him or her based on color,religion,gender,or place of birth.
B)  It is a decree through which the organization agrees to furnish the details regarding the extent of diversity among its staff.
C)  It is a decree through which the organization accepts it has committed discrimination without imposing any requirements to prevent discrimination in the future.
D)  It is an agreement between the EEOC and the organization that the organization will cease certain discriminatory practices.
E)  It is an agreement that binds the organization to respect the rights of its employees to give consent to the nature of conditions at the workplace.

Question 2

Roe vs.Wade and other major court cases often make their way through the court system ending with the court of final appeal,more commonly known as

Accepted Answer

A)  circuit court.
B)  the Supreme Court.
C)  the court of appeals.
D)  state court.
E)  district court.

Question 3

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

A)  Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures
B)  Guidelines for Employment Security
C)  Guidelines for Employee Facilities
D)  Uniform Guidelines for Voluntary Early Retirement
E)  Uniform Guidelines for Job Design and Job Description

Question 4

At a meeting held during Passover,there are two buffet lines.One has matzo and no shrimp and the other has bread and shrimp.This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  disparate treatment.
B)  disparate impact.
C)  reasonable accommodation.
D)  pattern and performance.
E)  quid pro quo.

Question 5

Section 1982 of the Civil Rights Act granted all persons the same property rights as white citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a quasi-judicial body?

Accepted Answer

A)  National Security Agency
B)  Senate
C)  Court of appeals
D)  District court
E)  National Labor Relations Board

Question 7

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)is a quasi-judicial agency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A hotel in Florida has instituted a policy to hire individuals living in close proximity to the hotel premises to reduce instances of employees coming in late.As the area surrounding the hotel is predominantly populated with individuals of Hispanic origin,the Caucasian and African-American communities became underrepresented in the hotel's workforce.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  reverse discrimination.
B)  disparate impact.
C)  disparate treatment.
D)  reasonable accommodation.
E)  sexual harassment.

Question 9

Jason,an African-American,and Robert,a Caucasian,both experienced welders,apply for two openings at Virgo Inc.Robert is hired and Virgo continues to look for candidates to fill the other position.Jason alleges racial discrimination by Virgo,but Virgo denies this.Which of the following statements would both negate Jason's case and support Virgo's case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Virgo deals in building equipment that requires a certified welder and Jason is a certified welder.
B)  Virgo deals in building equipment that requires a certified welder and Robert is a certified welder.
C)  Virgo has had a history of discrimination.
D)  Virgo has never had a history of discrimination.
E)  Virgo deals in building equipment that requires a certified welder and Jason is not a certified welder.

Question 10

Compose an affirmative action plan that addresses each of the components.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Skylar was promised a promotion if she would attend a benefit with her boss.The dinner is out of town and would require an overnight stay in which only one room was reserved.This is an example of quid pro quo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The director of a movie auditions only white males to play the role of Abraham Lincoln in a biographical film on Lincoln's life.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  reasonable accommodation.
B)  disparate treatment.
C)  quid pro quo.
D)  bona fide occupational qualification.
E)  disparate impact. D

Question 13

The written affirmative action plan that specifies what an employer plans to do to reduce underutilization of protected groups is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  utilization analysis.
B)  goal.
C)  consent decree.
D)  timetable.
E)  list of action steps. E

Question 14

In a ________ case,the defendant acknowledges that some discrimination may have occurred but argues that the same hiring decision would have been reached even ignoring the discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A)  prima facie
B)  disparate impact
C)  reasonable accommodation
D)  quid pro quo
E)  mixed-motive

Question 15

Micah has a swimsuit model calendar hanging in his cubicle and often comments to a female employee that he would like to see her in a swimsuit.This is an example of which form of sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual abuse
B)  Quid pro quo
C)  Rape
D)  Domestic violence
E)  Hostile working environment

Question 16

Under disability claims,the plaintiff must show that he or she is a qualified applicant with a disability and that adverse action was taken by a covered entity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Hiring men to be Catholic priests is known as a bona fide occupational qualification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to keep records of deaths,injuries,and illnesses if the employers have ________ or more full-time or part-time employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  100
B)  50
C)  51
D)  11
E)  25

Question 19

Distinguish between disparate treatment and disparate impact.

Accepted Answer

Disparate treatment exists when individuals in similar situations are treated differently and the different treatment is based on the individual's race,color,religion,sex,national origin,age,or disability status.If two people with the same qualifications apply for a job and the employer decides whom to hire based on one individual's race,the individual not hired is a victim of disparate treatment.Disparate impact occurs when a facially neutral employment practice disproportionately excludes a protected group from employment opportunities.A facially neutral employment practice is one that lacks obvious discriminatory intent yet affects one group to a greater extent than other groups,such as an employment test.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
B)  U) S.Office of Personnel Management.
C)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
D)  United States Court of Federal Claims.
E)  U) S.Department of Commerce.

Exam 3: The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety

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?

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Roe vs.Wade and other major court cases often make their way through the court system ending with the court of final appeal,more commonly known as

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

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At a meeting held during Passover,there are two buffet lines.One has matzo and no shrimp and the other has bread and shrimp.This is an example of a

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Section 1982 of the Civil Rights Act granted all persons the same property rights as white citizens.

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Which of the following is an example of a quasi-judicial body?

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)is a quasi-judicial agency.

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Skylar was promised a promotion if she would attend a benefit with her boss.The dinner is out of town and would require an overnight stay in which only one room was reserved.This is an example of quid pro quo.

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The director of a movie auditions only white males to play the role of Abraham Lincoln in a biographical film on Lincoln's life.This is an example of

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In a ________ case,the defendant acknowledges that some discrimination may have occurred but argues that the same hiring decision would have been reached even ignoring the discrimination.

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Micah has a swimsuit model calendar hanging in his cubicle and often comments to a female employee that he would like to see her in a swimsuit.This is an example of which form of sexual harassment?

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Under disability claims,the plaintiff must show that he or she is a qualified applicant with a disability and that adverse action was taken by a covered entity.

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Hiring men to be Catholic priests is known as a bona fide occupational qualification.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to keep records of deaths,injuries,and illnesses if the employers have ________ or more full-time or part-time employees.

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Distinguish between disparate treatment and disparate impact.

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

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Exam 3: The Legal Environment: Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety

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?

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Roe vs.Wade and other major court cases often make their way through the court system ending with the court of final appeal,more commonly known as

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

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Section 1982 of the Civil Rights Act granted all persons the same property rights as white citizens.

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Micah has a swimsuit model calendar hanging in his cubicle and often comments to a female employee that he would like to see her in a swimsuit.This is an example of which form of sexual harassment?

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Under disability claims,the plaintiff must show that he or she is a qualified applicant with a disability and that adverse action was taken by a covered entity.

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