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Question 1

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which of the following is considered a protected class in federal employment?

Accepted Answer

National origin

Answer

Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an affirmative action plan in a federal agency?

Accepted Answer

To proactively address underrepresentation and eliminate barriers to equal employment

Answer

Affirmative action plans aim to identify and eliminate barriers that prevent equal opportunity, not to establish rigid quotas.

Question 3

Which federal law requires agencies to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Answer

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, particularly Sections 501 and 504, mandates reasonable accommodations for federal employees with disabilities.

Question 4

An applicant believes they were not selected for a federal position due to their age. Under which law would they file a complaint?

Accepted Answer

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Answer

The ADEA protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age.

Question 5

What does 'disparate impact' mean in the context of EEO law?

Accepted Answer

A neutral policy that disproportionately affects a protected group

Answer

Disparate impact occurs when a facially neutral employment practice has an unjustified adverse effect on members of a protected class.

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