CCD CCD Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Compliance

Question 1

Under US law, which federal act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Question 2

What is the legal term for a camp's obligation to protect campers from foreseeable harm?

Accepted Answer

Duty of care

Answer

Duty of care is the legal obligation that requires camps to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm to campers.

Question 3

Which US law requires camps to provide reasonable accommodations for campers and staff with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires camps to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Question 4

Mandatory reporting laws in the US require camp staff to report suspected:

Accepted Answer

Child abuse and neglect

Answer

Mandatory reporting laws designate camp staff as mandated reporters who must report suspected child abuse and neglect to authorities.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a liability waiver signed by a camper's parent or guardian?

Accepted Answer

To acknowledge risks and limit (but not eliminate) the camp's legal exposure

Answer

Liability waivers acknowledge inherent risks and may limit but do not completely eliminate a camp's legal liability.

(CCD) Certified Camp Director Practice Test