CESP Disability Awareness 2

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act Title I

Answer

Title I of the ADA prohibits disability discrimination by employers with 15 or more employees.

Question 2

A person with a disability who can perform the essential functions of a job with or without reasonable accommodation is considered:

Accepted Answer

A qualified individual with a disability

Answer

A 'qualified individual with a disability' is the ADA term for someone who meets job requirements and can perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Question 3

Under the social model of disability, the primary barriers to participation are located in:

Accepted Answer

Society's structures, attitudes, and environments

Answer

The social model identifies societal barriers—not individual impairments—as the main cause of disability-related exclusion.

Question 4

Which type of accommodation would BEST address the needs of an employee with chronic fatigue syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Allowing flexible scheduling or rest breaks

Answer

Flexible scheduling and rest breaks directly address energy management needs common in chronic fatigue syndrome.

Question 5

Person-first language prioritizes which communication approach when referring to individuals with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Placing the person before the disability descriptor

Answer

Person-first language (e.g., 'person with a disability') emphasizes the individual's humanity before their disability.

(CESP) Certified Employment Support Professional Practice Test

(CESP) Certified Employment Support Professional Practice Test

CESP Disability Awareness 2