Question 1

Employers primarily use bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)as a defense against charges of discrimination based on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation 
B)  religion 
C)  age 
D)  gender 
E)  nationality

Question 2

What steps can an employee take to address the problem of sexual harassment in the work place?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which Supreme Court case was used to define unfair discrimination in conjunction with EEO laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buckley v. Valeo 
B)  Brown v. Board of Education 
C)  Griggs v. Duke Power Company 
D)  West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish 
E)  Abington School District v. Schempp

Question 4

Sanders Sporting Goods,an international sporting goods chain,is being sued for sexual harassment by a former Sanders employee.The plaintiff asserts that she was the victim of numerous unwanted sexual advances from a male co-worker.The woman claims that Sanders' management condoned a hostile work environment and that the company is liable for the actions of the male employee.
-All of the following are most likely relevant questions to address in this court case EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Does Sanders have a record of employees who claim disparate treatment in the work place? 
B)  Did the plaintiff verbally state to her male co-worker that she found his behavior offensive? 
C)  Did Sanders take reasonable care to prevent sexual harassment in the work place? 
D)  Does Sanders have a policy statement regarding sexual harassment? 
E)  Is the male co-worker a U.S. citizen and is Sanders a U.S. entity?

Question 5

The EEOC describes a(n)________ as an informal process in which a neutral third party assists the opposing parties to reach a voluntary,negotiated resolution of a charge of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A)  fact-finding conference 
B)  voluntary mediation 
C)  voluntary negotiation 
D)  mandatory arbitration 
E)  alternative dispute resolution

Question 6

Under the principles established by Griggs v.Duke Power Company,________ can be used as a defense for any existing program that has adverse impact.

Accepted Answer

A)  occupational qualification 
B)  business necessity 
C)  affirmative action 
D)  burden of proof 
E)  fair in form

Question 7

In which of the following jobs would gender most likely be appropriate to use as a BFOQ?

Accepted Answer

A)  fire fighter in a metropolitan fire department 
B)  parole officer for a county court system 
C)  prison guard at a federal penitentiary 
D)  teacher at a private, all-girls school 
E)  actor in a toothpaste commercial

Question 8

Race,color,religion,sex,or national origin is a motivating factor in a termination,but the employee would have been terminated for failure to perform anyway.Which of the following most likely exists in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  mixed motive 
B)  business necessity 
C)  disparate impact 
D)  liability defense 
E)  burden of proof

Question 9

Shippers Express is accused of adverse impact on a protected group.80% of all male applicants are hired but only 50% of female applicants are hired.Using the formula for disparate rejection rates,adverse impact cannot be shown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Judy was up for a promotion at Simpson Consulting when her supervisor,Will,encouraged her to develop a sexual relationship with him.He suggested that her promotion would be a sure thing if they were involved.When Judy declined his advances,Will fired her.Which of the following would Judy most likely be able to prove in court if she decided to sue Simpson Consulting?

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile environment created by nonemployees 
B)  hostile environment created by supervisors 
C)  hostile environment created by co-workers 
D)  disparate treatment 
E)  quid pro quo

Question 11

The EEOC was initially established to investigate complaints about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job discrimination 
B)  unfair business practices 
C)  sexual harassment in schools 
D)  structural accommodations for disabled people 
E)  overtime payments for labor union members

Question 12

Which Amendment to the U.S.Constitution states that "no person shall be deprived of life,liberty,or property,without due process of the law"?

Accepted Answer

A)  First Amendment 
B)  Fifth Amendment 
C)  Tenth Amendment 
D)  Thirteenth Amendment 
E)  Fourteenth Amendment

Question 13

If a person is in a protected class,he or she is protected by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Department of Labor guidelines 
B)  Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
C)  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 
D)  Consumer Protection Act 
E)  National Labor Relations Board

Question 14

In a brief essay,describe how the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 affects both employers and employees.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 makes it unlawful to discriminate against employees of federal,state,and local agencies who are between 40 and 65 years of age; however,the law does not apply to private businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

To prove sexual harassment,it is necessary to show that the harassment had tangible consequences such as demotion or termination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act bars discrimination on the part of most employers,including all public or private employers of 15 or more persons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a form of sexual harassment according to EEOC guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  unwelcome sexual advances that create an intimidating work environment 
B)  requests for sexual favors made implicitly as a condition of employment 
C)  verbal conduct of a sexual nature that unreasonably interferes with work performance 
D)  physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates an offensive work environment 
E)  mutually consensual physical conduct of a sexual nature between co-workers

Question 19

Which of the following refers to highly recommended procedures issued by federal agencies regarding employee selection,record keeping,and preemployment inquiries?

Accepted Answer

A)  job specifications 
B)  employment metrics 
C)  process charts 
D)  uniform guidelines 
E)  applicant tracking systems

Question 20

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991,once a plaintiff shows disparate impact,who has the burden of proving that the challenged practice is job related?

Accepted Answer

A)  plaintiff 
B)  employee 
C)  employer 
D)  judge 
E)  EEOC

Exam 2: Equal Opportunity and the Law

Employers primarily use bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) as a defense against charges of discrimination based on ________.

What steps can an employee take to address the problem of sexual harassment in the work place?

Which Supreme Court case was used to define unfair discrimination in conjunction with EEO laws?

The EEOC describes a(n) ________ as an informal process in which a neutral third party assists the opposing parties to reach a voluntary,negotiated resolution of a charge of discrimination.

Under the principles established by Griggs v.Duke Power Company,________ can be used as a defense for any existing program that has adverse impact.

In which of the following jobs would gender most likely be appropriate to use as a BFOQ?

Race,color,religion,sex,or national origin is a motivating factor in a termination,but the employee would have been terminated for failure to perform anyway.Which of the following most likely exists in this situation?

Shippers Express is accused of adverse impact on a protected group.80% of all male applicants are hired but only 50% of female applicants are hired.Using the formula for disparate rejection rates,adverse impact cannot be shown.

The EEOC was initially established to investigate complaints about ________.

Which Amendment to the U.S.Constitution states that "no person shall be deprived of life,liberty,or property,without due process of the law"?

If a person is in a protected class,he or she is protected by which of the following?

In a brief essay,describe how the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 affects both employers and employees.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 makes it unlawful to discriminate against employees of federal,state,and local agencies who are between 40 and 65 years of age; however,the law does not apply to private businesses.

To prove sexual harassment,it is necessary to show that the harassment had tangible consequences such as demotion or termination.

Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act bars discrimination on the part of most employers,including all public or private employers of 15 or more persons.

Which of the following is NOT a form of sexual harassment according to EEOC guidelines?

Which of the following refers to highly recommended procedures issued by federal agencies regarding employee selection,record keeping,and preemployment inquiries?

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1991,once a plaintiff shows disparate impact,who has the burden of proving that the challenged practice is job related?