Home Depot Assessment Home Depot Safety & Compliance 3

Question 1

Which federal law governs how Home Depot must handle I-9 employment eligibility verification?

Accepted Answer

Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)

Answer

IRCA requires employers including Home Depot to verify and document the work eligibility of all employees using Form I-9.

Question 2

What action should be taken if a fire alarm sounds while customers are in the store?

Accepted Answer

Follow the emergency evacuation plan, guide customers calmly to the nearest exit

Answer

Emergency evacuation plans must be followed immediately upon alarm — the safety of customers and associates takes absolute priority.

Question 3

What is the correct way to handle a cash drawer discrepancy at the end of a shift?

Accepted Answer

Report the discrepancy to a supervisor and document it per store procedures

Answer

All cash discrepancies must be documented and reported — making up shortages with personal funds or ignoring them are policy violations.

Question 4

Home Depot has a zero-tolerance policy for which of the following in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Harassment, discrimination, and workplace violence

Answer

Home Depot maintains strict zero-tolerance policies for harassment, discrimination, and violence to ensure a safe and respectful workplace.

Question 5

An associate notices that the emergency exit in their department is blocked by merchandise. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Clear the exit immediately and report the issue to their supervisor

Answer

Blocked emergency exits are a serious fire code violation — they must be cleared immediately and reported to prevent future recurrence.

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