CMCA Human Resources and Personnel Management 2

Question 1

A board member instructs the community manager to terminate an on-site employee immediately without cause. The best practice before acting is to:

Accepted Answer

Review the employee handbook, applicable employment contracts, and consult legal counsel

Answer

Before termination, the manager should review employment documents for notice requirements and consult the association's attorney to minimize wrongful termination liability.

Question 2

A new Form I-9 must be completed for each employee to verify:

Accepted Answer

Identity and employment authorization in the United States

Answer

Form I-9 is required by federal law (IRCA) to verify that every employee is legally authorized to work in the United States.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes progressive discipline in a community association HR context?

Accepted Answer

Escalating corrective actions (verbal warning → written warning → suspension → termination) to address misconduct

Answer

Progressive discipline applies increasingly serious consequences for repeated or serious infractions, giving employees notice and opportunity to correct behavior while creating a defensible paper trail.

Question 4

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a community association with 15+ employees must provide a qualified employee with a disability:

Accepted Answer

Reasonable accommodation unless it causes undue hardship to the organization

Answer

The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations that enable a qualified person with a disability to perform essential job functions, unless doing so creates undue hardship.

Question 5

A community association manager receives a complaint of workplace sexual harassment between two on-site employees. The immediate required action is to:

Accepted Answer

Investigate promptly, document findings, and take corrective action

Answer

Federal law and best practice require prompt investigation of harassment complaints, documentation of findings, and appropriate corrective action to prevent a hostile work environment.

CMCA - Certified Manager of Community Associations Practice Test

CMCA - Certified Manager of Community Associations Practice Test

CMCA Human Resources and Personnel Management 2