CS CS Business Law & Ethics

Question 1

What is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties called?

Accepted Answer

Contract

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Memorandum

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Policy

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Directive

Question 2

Confidentiality in the workplace means a secretary should:

Accepted Answer

Protect private business information and disclose it only on a need-to-know basis

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Share sensitive information only with close colleagues

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Post updates about projects on social media

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Discuss client details openly in common areas

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of workplace harassment?

Accepted Answer

Making repeated unwanted comments about a coworker's appearance

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Assigning additional tasks to an employee

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Giving constructive performance feedback

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Scheduling mandatory team meetings

Question 4

The term 'conflict of interest' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A situation where personal interests could improperly influence professional decisions

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Disagreements between coworkers

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Competing deadlines on projects

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Legal disputes between companies

Question 5

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers must provide:

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Reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities

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Free parking for all employees

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Premium health insurance plans

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Guaranteed promotions for disabled workers

Question 6

What does 'at-will employment' mean in the US?

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Either employer or employee can end the employment relationship at any time for any legal reason

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Employees can only be fired for documented misconduct

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Employees are guaranteed a minimum term of employment

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Employers must give 30 days' notice before termination