Civil Service Supervisor Exam Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Diversity 2

Question 1

Under EEO guidelines, which of the following scenarios best describes 'quid pro quo' sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A supervisor conditions a promotion on an employee's acceptance of a date

Answer

Quid pro quo harassment occurs when job benefits or adverse employment decisions are made contingent on an employee's submission to or rejection of unwelcome sexual conduct.

Question 2

A supervisor becomes aware of sexual harassment occurring between two subordinate employees. What is the supervisor's primary obligation?

Accepted Answer

Immediately investigate and take appropriate corrective action regardless of whether a complaint was filed

Answer

Supervisors have an affirmative duty to promptly investigate and take corrective action once they become aware of harassment, regardless of whether the victim has formally complained.

Question 3

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Which of the following is the BEST example of a reasonable accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Providing a modified work schedule that allows an employee to attend medical appointments

Answer

A modified work schedule that allows attendance at medical appointments is a classic example of a reasonable accommodation that enables a qualified individual to perform essential job functions.

Question 4

Under the ADA, which standard determines whether an individual with a disability is 'qualified' for a position?

Accepted Answer

The individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Answer

A qualified individual under the ADA is someone who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Question 5

An employee files an internal EEO complaint and shortly thereafter receives a negative performance appraisal from their supervisor. This scenario most likely constitutes which type of prohibited conduct?

Accepted Answer

Retaliation

Answer

Retaliation occurs when an employer takes an adverse employment action against an employee because they engaged in protected EEO activity, such as filing a complaint.

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Civil Service Supervisor Exam Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Diversity 2