USA USA - Hire Assessment EEO and Legal Compliance Questions and Answers 2

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

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Political party membership

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Veteran status

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Credit history

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

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To establish hiring quotas for minority groups

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To replace merit-based hiring with diversity-based hiring

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To comply with union collective bargaining agreements

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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The Fair Labor Standards Act

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The Equal Pay Act of 1963

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The Whistleblower Protection Act

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

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

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The Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A neutral policy that disproportionately affects a protected group

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Intentional discrimination against a specific individual

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Harassment based on a protected characteristic

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Failure to post job vacancy announcements

Question 6

Which entity is responsible for adjudicating federal sector EEO complaints?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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The Department of Labor

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The Office of Personnel Management

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The Merit Systems Protection Board