CODESP Legal and Ethical Compliance 3

Question 1

Which EEOC-enforced law specifically prohibits pay discrimination based on sex for employees performing substantially equal work?

Accepted Answer

Equal Pay Act of 1963

Answer

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires equal pay for equal work regardless of sex and applies to jobs requiring substantially equal skill, effort, and responsibility.

Question 2

In the context of CODESP examinations, 'banding' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Treating scores within a statistically determined range as equivalent for selection purposes

Answer

Banding groups candidates whose score differences fall within the standard error of measurement, treating them as statistically indistinguishable.

Question 3

Which Supreme Court case established the legal framework for analyzing disparate treatment discrimination using a three-step burden-shifting approach?

Accepted Answer

McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green

Answer

McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green (1973) created the prima facie case / legitimate reason / pretext burden-shifting framework for disparate treatment claims.

Question 4

An agency modifies an oral board interview to allow a hearing-impaired candidate to use a sign language interpreter. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A reasonable accommodation under the ADA

Answer

Providing interpreter services during an oral examination is a reasonable accommodation that allows a qualified individual to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.

Question 5

Under UGESP, which validation strategy is most appropriate when a test measures a psychological construct like 'supervisory judgment' that is important for the job?

Accepted Answer

Construct validity

Answer

Construct validity demonstrates that a test measures a defined psychological trait (construct) that is shown to be important for job performance.

CODESP - Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures Practice Test

CODESP - Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures Practice Test

CODESP Legal and Ethical Compliance 3