CS CS Business Law & Ethics 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Contract

Answer

A contract is a legally enforceable agreement that requires an offer, acceptance, and consideration between parties.

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

Answer

Maintaining confidentiality means safeguarding sensitive information and sharing it only with those who have a legitimate need for it.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of workplace harassment?

Accepted Answer

Making repeated unwanted comments about a coworker's appearance

Answer

Repeated unwanted comments about a person's appearance create a hostile work environment and constitute harassment.

Question 4

The term 'conflict of interest' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A situation where personal interests could improperly influence professional decisions

Answer

A conflict of interest arises when an employee's personal interests could influence — or appear to influence — their professional judgment.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities

Answer

The ADA requires employers to make reasonable accommodations that allow qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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