CERs Background Screening & Verification 2

Question 1

Under the FCRA, how long may a CRA report a civil lawsuit or civil judgment against a candidate?

Accepted Answer

7 years from filing date

Answer

The FCRA limits reporting of civil suits and judgments to 7 years from the date of entry.

Question 2

A recruiter discovers a candidate's background check reveals an arrest with no conviction. What is the most ethical action?

Accepted Answer

Advise the client that arrests without convictions have limited legal weight and may not be used automatically

Answer

Arrests without convictions carry limited evidentiary weight and using them as automatic disqualifiers can violate EEOC guidance and FCRA principles.

Question 3

Which federal agency issued guidance warning that blanket criminal history exclusions may violate Title VII?

Accepted Answer

EEOC

Answer

The EEOC's 2012 Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records addresses how blanket exclusions can create disparate impact.

Question 4

A 'ban-the-box' ordinance most directly affects which stage of the hiring process?

Accepted Answer

Initial job application

Answer

Ban-the-box laws delay or prohibit asking about criminal history on initial job applications to give candidates a fair first chance.

Question 5

An employer in California wants to conduct a background check on a finalist candidate. Which document must be provided separately from the employment application?

Accepted Answer

FCRA Summary of Rights as a standalone document

Answer

The FCRA requires that the disclosure and authorization be a standalone document separate from the employment application.

(CERs) Certified Ethical Recruiters Practice Test

(CERs) Certified Ethical Recruiters Practice Test

CERs Background Screening & Verification 2