Question 1

A majority of sexual harassment claims are found to have reasonable cause to proceed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The U. S. Supreme Court has held that any federal employee may be subjected to drug testing only if the agency has reasonable suspicion to believe an employee is under the influence while on duty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In order to conclude that an accommodation for a disabled person would be an "undue hardship" on the employer, the accommodation must be:

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A)   Unduly costly.
B)   Extensive, substantial or disruptive.
C)   Alter the operation of the business.
D)   Any of the above.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) D

Question 4

The "American rule" regarding employment provides which of the following?

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A)   Employment is for one year unless otherwise agreed.
B)   All employees may be terminated only for good cause.
C)   Employees without a contract for a specific term are considered "at-will" and may be terminated at any time and without cause.
D)   Employees may be fired only for misconduct as described in the employee handbook.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

Law enforcement officers may be required to undergo psychological testing only if the agency has probable cause to believe an officer suffers from some emotional or psychological disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If the supervisor takes appropriate action to stop sexual harassment the supervisor may still face civil liability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A mandatory action of employers under the ADA is to establish and maintain current job descriptions for all positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Exceptions to employment-at-will may be found in which of the following statutes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Civil Rights Act of 1964.
B)   Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
C)   Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
D)   All of the above.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Claims of sexual harassment in the workplace are included in the subject matter of which of the following federal laws?

Accepted Answer

A)   Title 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
B)   Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
C)   Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
D)   None of the above.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The Fair Labor Standards Act is enforced by which federal agency?

Accepted Answer

A)   U. S. Department of Labor
B)   Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
C)   U. S. Department of Justice
D)   Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Reasonable accommodations that an employer must provide for a person with a disability include which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)   Restructuring non-essential parts of the job.
B)   Revising or altering work schedules.
C)   Modifying equipment or machinery used in the job.
D)   All of the above.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Male claimants make up what percentage of claims of sexual harassment in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)   5%
B)   10%
C)   15%
D)   20%E) C) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 13

Sexual harassment claims create exposure to legal liability for which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)   The accused employee.
B)   Supervisors.
C)   All of the above.
D)   None of the above.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following agencies is tasked with enforcement of the ADA?

Accepted Answer

A)   USDA
B)   EEOC
C)   PLRA
D)   None of the above.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following are relevant factors that may be considered in any administrative or judicial proceeding regarding ADA complaints as applied to written job descriptions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Job descriptions are prepared prior to interviewing applicants for a job.
B)   Job descriptions accurately describe the functions of the position.
C)   Descriptions address the outcomes that result from the job.
D)   All of the above.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 16

Assume that an essential function of a security position is the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, and to pursue an intruder in necessary. A part of the application process includes a physical skills test that includes a timed step test and running test. Applicants with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation. The employer may hire which of the following applicants:

Accepted Answer

A)   The person with the disability regardless of score.
B)   The person who scores highest on the step test.
C)   The person who scores highest on the running test.
D)   The person who scores highest on both tests.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

When faced with an applicant with a disability, the employer may take which of the following actions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Determine that the applicant cannot perform the job and reject the application.
B)   Require the applicant to submit to a physical examination before making the decision to offer the job to the person.
C)   Inquire as to the applicant's ability to perform specific job functions.
D)   None of the above.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

A study of Texas police chiefs reported that what percentage of the respondents had experienced a lawsuit for sexual harassment filed by an officer involving the agency?

Accepted Answer

A)   None
B)   10%
C)   25%
D)   50%E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

An employee may have a cause of action for wrongful termination under which constitutional provision?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Sixth Amendment right to a trial by jury.
B)   The due process clause.
C)   The confrontation clause.
D)   Title 42 U.S. Code § 1983.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to which of the following agencies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Any private, state or federal agency.
B)   Agencies with 15 or more employees.
C)   Businesses that provide any public accommodations.
D)   Any business or entity that contracts for services with the federal government.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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A majority of sexual harassment claims are found to have reasonable cause to proceed.

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The U. S. Supreme Court has held that any federal employee may be subjected to drug testing only if the agency has reasonable suspicion to believe an employee is under the influence while on duty.

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In order to conclude that an accommodation for a disabled person would be an "undue hardship" on the employer, the accommodation must be:

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The "American rule" regarding employment provides which of the following?

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Law enforcement officers may be required to undergo psychological testing only if the agency has probable cause to believe an officer suffers from some emotional or psychological disorder.

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If the supervisor takes appropriate action to stop sexual harassment the supervisor may still face civil liability.

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A mandatory action of employers under the ADA is to establish and maintain current job descriptions for all positions.

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Exceptions to employment-at-will may be found in which of the following statutes?

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Claims of sexual harassment in the workplace are included in the subject matter of which of the following federal laws?

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The Fair Labor Standards Act is enforced by which federal agency?

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Reasonable accommodations that an employer must provide for a person with a disability include which of the following:

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Male claimants make up what percentage of claims of sexual harassment in the workplace?

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When faced with an applicant with a disability, the employer may take which of the following actions?

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A study of Texas police chiefs reported that what percentage of the respondents had experienced a lawsuit for sexual harassment filed by an officer involving the agency?

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An employee may have a cause of action for wrongful termination under which constitutional provision?

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The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to which of the following agencies?

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In order to conclude that an accommodation for a disabled person would be an "undue hardship" on the employer, the accommodation must be:

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The "American rule" regarding employment provides which of the following?

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Law enforcement officers may be required to undergo psychological testing only if the agency has probable cause to believe an officer suffers from some emotional or psychological disorder.

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If the supervisor takes appropriate action to stop sexual harassment the supervisor may still face civil liability.

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A mandatory action of employers under the ADA is to establish and maintain current job descriptions for all positions.

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Exceptions to employment-at-will may be found in which of the following statutes?

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Claims of sexual harassment in the workplace are included in the subject matter of which of the following federal laws?

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The Fair Labor Standards Act is enforced by which federal agency?

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When faced with an applicant with a disability, the employer may take which of the following actions?

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An employee may have a cause of action for wrongful termination under which constitutional provision?

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