Question 1

Which of the following is an acceptable form of DNA sample collection?

Accepted Answer

A)  An employer collecting his employees' DNA to determine genetic defects 
B)  An employer collecting DNA to identify an employee's racial background 
C)  A police officer collecting a DNA sample from someone to determine their racial background 
D)  A police officer collecting a DNA sample from a convicted criminal for the federal database 
A)  An employer collecting his employees' DNA to determine genetic defects 
B)  An employer collecting DNA to identify an employee's racial background 
C)  A police officer collecting a DNA sample from someone to determine their racial background 
D)  A police officer collecting a DNA sample from a convicted criminal for the federal database D

Question 2

Which of the following best describes disparate treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the unintentional perception of an employer about employees with disabilities. 
B)  It is the special treatment intentionally provided to those with disabilities. 
C)  It is the intentional discrimination by an employer against a particular race. 
D)  It is the unintentional perception of an employer against an individual. 
A)  It is the unintentional perception of an employer about employees with disabilities. 
B)  It is the special treatment intentionally provided to those with disabilities. 
C)  It is the intentional discrimination by an employer against a particular race. 
D)  It is the unintentional perception of an employer against an individual. C

Question 3

In all the states, employers are allowed to use genetic information gathered from DNA tests while hiring a person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A disparate class is any group given protection by antidiscrimination laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

State laws totally ban smoking at all job sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

While attending an interview, Jim refused to provide a polygraph test requested by the employer at first. However, the employer stated that he would not be hired if he did not provide consent and Jim conceded. Which of the following is likely to be true in this case?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employer can sue Jim if the polygraph determines that he had lied during the interview. 
B)  The employer is within his rights to discriminate against an interviewee on the basis of a polygraph. 
C)  Jim can sue the employer for coercing him to take the test. 
D)  Jim cannot take action against the employer as he willingly provided consent. 
A)  The employer can sue Jim if the polygraph determines that he had lied during the interview. 
B)  The employer is within his rights to discriminate against an interviewee on the basis of a polygraph. 
C)  Jim can sue the employer for coercing him to take the test. 
D)  Jim cannot take action against the employer as he willingly provided consent.

Question 7

Nonchronic impairments with no long-term impact are considered as disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A _____ is any group given protection by antidiscrimination laws, such as groups based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Accepted Answer

A)  protected class 
B)  racial group 
C)  disparate class 
D)  sectional group 
A)  protected class 
B)  racial group 
C)  disparate class 
D)  sectional group

Question 9

Which of the following is likely to be construed as a hostile work environment under the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Accepted Answer

A)  A factory setting with loud and dangerous heavy machinery 
B)  An airport control tower where one has to control a constant stream of flights 
C)  An office which discriminates people by providing lower pay to a particular racial group 
D)  A chemical factory where employees are exposed to harmful chemicals on a daily basis 
A)  A factory setting with loud and dangerous heavy machinery 
B)  An airport control tower where one has to control a constant stream of flights 
C)  An office which discriminates people by providing lower pay to a particular racial group 
D)  A chemical factory where employees are exposed to harmful chemicals on a daily basis

Question 10

A hostile work environment exists when harassing conduct alters the terms or conditions of employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Private firms are entitled to conduct random drugs tests on their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Family and Medical Leave Act allows an employee to take an unpaid leave of up to twelve workweeks in a twelve-month period in the case of child-birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain how DNA testing is useful in some areas.

Accepted Answer

DNA samples could be useful in a number

Question 14

Under which of the following occasions does The Family and Medical Leave Act allow an employee to take an unpaid leave of up to twelve workweeks in a twelve-month period?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the case of birth or foster care required for a relative's child 
B)  In the case of sickness or serious health condition of an employee's spouse 
C)  In the case of a serious health condition of an uncle in the military 
D)  In the case of an overdue holiday for the employee 
A)  In the case of birth or foster care required for a relative's child 
B)  In the case of sickness or serious health condition of an employee's spouse 
C)  In the case of a serious health condition of an uncle in the military 
D)  In the case of an overdue holiday for the employee

Question 15

If an employer violates the EPPA, a job applicant cannot sue the employer for punitive damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a general protection afforded to an employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protection from heavy duty work if the job requires it 
B)  Protection from second-hand smoke in work areas 
C)  Protection from law suits in case of constant employee negligence 
D)  Protection from the dissolution of the plant due to bankruptcy 
A)  Protection from heavy duty work if the job requires it 
B)  Protection from second-hand smoke in work areas 
C)  Protection from law suits in case of constant employee negligence 
D)  Protection from the dissolution of the plant due to bankruptcy

Question 17

Lie detector tests can be legally applied by an employer to screen applicants for employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is an example likely to be governed under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dan selling a house to Ben under the condition that he accepts a lower price 
B)  Ann making a contract with Ben who is mentally ill 
C)  Dan purchasing a motorcycle from Ben who is a minor 
D)  Dan refusing to hire Ann on the grounds of sex 
A)  Dan selling a house to Ben under the condition that he accepts a lower price 
B)  Ann making a contract with Ben who is mentally ill 
C)  Dan purchasing a motorcycle from Ben who is a minor 
D)  Dan refusing to hire Ann on the grounds of sex

Question 19

The federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not apply to the U.S. Government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Courts have held that requiring a blood test for AIDS is not a search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 29: Employees Rights

Which of the following is an acceptable form of DNA sample collection?

Which of the following best describes disparate treatment?

In all the states, employers are allowed to use genetic information gathered from DNA tests while hiring a person.

A disparate class is any group given protection by antidiscrimination laws.

State laws totally ban smoking at all job sites.

While attending an interview, Jim refused to provide a polygraph test requested by the employer at first. However, the employer stated that he would not be hired if he did not provide consent and Jim conceded. Which of the following is likely to be true in this case?

Nonchronic impairments with no long-term impact are considered as disabilities.

A _____ is any group given protection by antidiscrimination laws, such as groups based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Which of the following is likely to be construed as a hostile work environment under the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

A hostile work environment exists when harassing conduct alters the terms or conditions of employment.

Private firms are entitled to conduct random drugs tests on their employees.

The Family and Medical Leave Act allows an employee to take an unpaid leave of up to twelve workweeks in a twelve-month period in the case of child-birth.

Explain how DNA testing is useful in some areas.

Under which of the following occasions does The Family and Medical Leave Act allow an employee to take an unpaid leave of up to twelve workweeks in a twelve-month period?

If an employer violates the EPPA, a job applicant cannot sue the employer for punitive damages.

Which of the following is a general protection afforded to an employee?

Lie detector tests can be legally applied by an employer to screen applicants for employment.

Which of the following is an example likely to be governed under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

The federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not apply to the U.S. Government.

Courts have held that requiring a blood test for AIDS is not a search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment.

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