Question 1

The ________ is a federal statute that prohibits age discrimination regarding employee benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)  FEPA 
B)  OWBPA 
C)  ADEA 
D)  EEOC 
A)  FEPA 
B)  OWBPA 
C)  ADEA 
D)  EEOC

Question 2

Which of the following is a remedy for the violations of Title VII?

Accepted Answer

A)  Successful plaintiffs can recover back pay and reasonable attorneys' fees. 
B)  Courts can revoke the fictional seniority provided to a plaintiff. 
C)  Employers can lower the wages of other employees. 
D)  Punitive damages are awarded against employees. 
A)  Successful plaintiffs can recover back pay and reasonable attorneys' fees. 
B)  Courts can revoke the fictional seniority provided to a plaintiff. 
C)  Employers can lower the wages of other employees. 
D)  Punitive damages are awarded against employees.

Question 3

The ________ was intended to eliminate job discrimination based on race,color,national origin,sex,and religion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 
B)  Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Title II of GINA 
D)  Title I of the ADA 
A)  Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 
B)  Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Title II of GINA 
D)  Title I of the ADA

Question 4

In 1978,the ________ which prohibits employment discrimination because of pregnancy,childbirth,or related medical conditions was enacted as an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
B)  Sex Discrimination Act 
C)  Gender Discrimination Act 
D)  Sexual Harassment Act 
A)  Pregnancy Discrimination Act 
B)  Sex Discrimination Act 
C)  Gender Discrimination Act 
D)  Sexual Harassment Act

Question 5

A member of a minority race applies for a position for which he is well-qualified.However,the company rejects him and hires a nonminority applicant for the position.The minority applicant can sue under ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Title I of ADA 
B)  Title II of GINA 
C)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 
D)  the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 
A)  Title I of ADA 
B)  Title II of GINA 
C)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 
D)  the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Question 6

The right of an employee to practice his or her religion is not absolute under Title VII.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A religious organization employing members for its association requires its applicants to be of the same religion,and modest in dress and grooming.Does the organization's requirement discriminate applicants of other religions?

Accepted Answer

Title VII expressly permits religious or

Question 8

An isolated incident or offhand remark that is not very serious and that does not create a hostile work environment or adverse employment decision does not violate Title VII.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How do email harassments differ from other forms of harassment? Discuss how employers can protect employees from such harassments.

Accepted Answer

Email harassment and other forms of elec

Question 10

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act permits age discrimination where it is a necessary requirement of a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following terms best describes discrimination against an individual because of the person's nonconformance with sex stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

A)  sex-plus discrimination 
B)  gender identity discrimination 
C)  quid pro quo sec discrimination 
D)  pregnancy discrimination 
A)  sex-plus discrimination 
B)  gender identity discrimination 
C)  quid pro quo sec discrimination 
D)  pregnancy discrimination

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The plaintiff-employee has the burden of proving the affirmative defense. 
B)  There are similar liability rules regardless of whether the harassing employee is a coworker or supervisor. 
C)  If the employer is strictly liable for the harassing supervisor's conduct, the employer cannot raise a defense to avoid liability. 
D)  If the employer was negligent in controlling the working situation, the employer may invoke an affirmative defense. 
A)  The plaintiff-employee has the burden of proving the affirmative defense. 
B)  There are similar liability rules regardless of whether the harassing employee is a coworker or supervisor. 
C)  If the employer is strictly liable for the harassing supervisor's conduct, the employer cannot raise a defense to avoid liability. 
D)  If the employer was negligent in controlling the working situation, the employer may invoke an affirmative defense.

Question 13

The prohibition against sex discrimination under Title VII applies equally to men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of national origin discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  It forbids discrimination against persons because of their accents. 
B)  It does not occur if an employer treats persons unfavorably because they are married to a person of a certain national origin. 
C)  It does not include discrimination against persons of a certain culture. 
D)  It forbids an English-only rule that is limited to the work area. 
A)  It forbids discrimination against persons because of their accents. 
B)  It does not occur if an employer treats persons unfavorably because they are married to a person of a certain national origin. 
C)  It does not include discrimination against persons of a certain culture. 
D)  It forbids an English-only rule that is limited to the work area.

Question 15

Title VII does not cover the discrimination of a woman employee having a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a limitation to employers' ability to inquire into an applicant's disability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers cannot ask about the severity of a disability. 
B)  The information obtained by employers should not be kept confidential. 
C)  The job-related performance of an applicant should not be inquired about by employers. 
D)  Postemployment medical examinations should not be conducted on applicants. 
A)  Employers cannot ask about the severity of a disability. 
B)  The information obtained by employers should not be kept confidential. 
C)  The job-related performance of an applicant should not be inquired about by employers. 
D)  Postemployment medical examinations should not be conducted on applicants.

Question 17

Norwing LLC is looking to fill its chief executive officer position as its current CEO will soon be retiring.Norwing receives applications for this position from many persons,including Henry,an African-American.Henry is the best-qualified applicant for the job.If Norwing does not hire him because he is an African-American,the company has engaged in ________ discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  race 
C)  color 
D)  gender 
A)  age 
B)  race 
C)  color 
D)  gender

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inadvertent discovery of genetic information violates the act. 
B)  An employer may use genetic information when providing benefits. 
C)  Voluntary submission of genetic information to an employer violates the act. 
D)  Individuals have a right to pursue private lawsuits to seek hiring and reinstatement damages. 
A)  Inadvertent discovery of genetic information violates the act. 
B)  An employer may use genetic information when providing benefits. 
C)  Voluntary submission of genetic information to an employer violates the act. 
D)  Individuals have a right to pursue private lawsuits to seek hiring and reinstatement damages.

Question 19

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that employers may differentiate regarding the payment of compensation provided to employees on the basis of an employee's national origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following best describes quid pro quo sex discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  employment discrimination because of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions 
B)  discrimination where sexual favors are requested in order to obtain a job or be promoted 
C)  discrimination in hiring or promotion based on the gender of the employee under consideration 
D)  selective or partial treatment offered to an employee or a group of employees based on their gender 
A)  employment discrimination because of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions 
B)  discrimination where sexual favors are requested in order to obtain a job or be promoted 
C)  discrimination in hiring or promotion based on the gender of the employee under consideration 
D)  selective or partial treatment offered to an employee or a group of employees based on their gender

Exam 36: Equal Opportunity in Employment

The ________ is a federal statute that prohibits age discrimination regarding employee benefits.

Which of the following is a remedy for the violations of Title VII?

The ________ was intended to eliminate job discrimination based on race,color,national origin,sex,and religion.

In 1978,the ________ which prohibits employment discrimination because of pregnancy,childbirth,or related medical conditions was enacted as an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

A member of a minority race applies for a position for which he is well-qualified.However,the company rejects him and hires a nonminority applicant for the position.The minority applicant can sue under ________.

The right of an employee to practice his or her religion is not absolute under Title VII.

A religious organization employing members for its association requires its applicants to be of the same religion,and modest in dress and grooming.Does the organization's requirement discriminate applicants of other religions?

An isolated incident or offhand remark that is not very serious and that does not create a hostile work environment or adverse employment decision does not violate Title VII.

How do email harassments differ from other forms of harassment? Discuss how employers can protect employees from such harassments.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act permits age discrimination where it is a necessary requirement of a job.

Which of the following terms best describes discrimination against an individual because of the person's nonconformance with sex stereotypes?

Which of the following statements is true of harassment?

The prohibition against sex discrimination under Title VII applies equally to men and women.

Which of the following statements is true of national origin discrimination?

Title VII does not cover the discrimination of a woman employee having a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth.

Which of the following is a limitation to employers' ability to inquire into an applicant's disability?

Which of the following statements is true of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)?

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that employers may differentiate regarding the payment of compensation provided to employees on the basis of an employee's national origin.

Which of the following best describes quid pro quo sex discrimination?

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