CDMS ADA Compliance and Reasonable Accommodation 1

Question 1

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what is a 'reasonable accommodation'?

Accepted Answer

A modification or adjustment that enables a qualified person with a disability to perform essential job functions

Answer

A reasonable accommodation is any change to the work environment or job that enables a qualified employee with a disability to perform essential functions.

Question 2

Which of the following best defines 'undue hardship' under the ADA?

Accepted Answer

An accommodation that would cause significant difficulty or expense given the employer's resources

Answer

Undue hardship considers the cost of the accommodation relative to the employer's overall financial resources, size, and operations.

Question 3

Under the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), how was the definition of disability broadened?

Accepted Answer

The 'substantially limits a major life activity' standard was interpreted more broadly

Answer

The ADAAA directed courts to interpret 'substantially limits' broadly, making it easier for individuals to qualify as having a disability.

Question 4

What is the 'interactive process' required by the ADA?

Accepted Answer

A good-faith dialogue between employer and employee to identify effective accommodations

Answer

The interactive process requires the employer and employee to engage in good-faith communication to explore and identify reasonable accommodations.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered a reasonable accommodation under the ADA?

Accepted Answer

Eliminating an essential function of the job

Answer

Employers are not required to eliminate essential job functions; accommodations must enable performance of those functions, not remove them.

CDMS - Certified Disability Management Specialist Exam Practice Test

CDMS - Certified Disability Management Specialist Exam Practice Test

CDMS ADA Compliance and Reasonable Accommodation 1