BBC Industry Regulations 2

Question 1

Under the California Public Records Act (CPRA), how quickly must a public agency respond to a records request?

Accepted Answer

Within 10 calendar days

Answer

The CPRA requires agencies to determine within 10 calendar days whether records are disclosable and notify the requester.

Question 2

Which federal law governs the protection of employees' personal health information held by employers?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets national standards for protecting individuals' medical records and health information.

Question 3

A clerical employee receives a subpoena for office records. The correct first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Notify a supervisor or legal counsel before taking action

Answer

Employees should always notify a supervisor or the agency's legal counsel before responding to a subpoena to ensure proper legal compliance.

Question 4

Under LA County policy, which of the following is considered a breach of confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Sharing client information with an unauthorized third party

Answer

Sharing confidential client or case information with unauthorized parties violates confidentiality policies and may violate state and federal law.

Question 5

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires public employers to provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would cause:

Accepted Answer

Undue hardship

Answer

The ADA exempts employers from accommodation requirements only when the accommodation would cause undue hardship, meaning significant difficulty or expense.

(BBC) LA County Broad-Based Clerical/Secretarial examination Practice Test

(BBC) LA County Broad-Based Clerical/Secretarial examination Practice Test

BBC Industry Regulations 2