USA Pre-Employment Screening 5

Question 1

Under EEOC guidance, which factor is NOT relevant when conducting an individualized assessment of a criminal record?

Accepted Answer

Whether the applicant is currently enrolled in college

Answer

The EEOC's Green factors focus on offense severity, recency, and job relatedness—not general educational status, which has no direct bearing on recidivism risk for a specific role.

Question 2

A candidate's background report contains an error showing a criminal conviction that actually belongs to someone with a similar name. Under the FCRA, what is the CRA required to do upon dispute?

Accepted Answer

Reinvestigate and correct or delete inaccurate information within 30 days

Answer

When a consumer disputes information, the FCRA requires the CRA to reinvestigate and correct or delete inaccurate or unverifiable items, typically within 30 days.

Question 3

What distinguishes a 'statewide' criminal search from a 'county' criminal search in the context of background screening?

Accepted Answer

A statewide search uses a centralized state repository, while a county search checks courthouse records at the local level

Answer

Statewide searches query a central state repository, which may lag in updates, while county searches pull directly from courthouse records and tend to be more current.

Question 4

Which of the following is a lawful pre-employment medical inquiry under the ADA?

Accepted Answer

Asking whether the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Answer

Before a conditional offer, employers may only ask whether applicants can perform essential job functions; detailed medical questions are permitted only post-offer.

Question 5

An applicant voluntarily discloses a past DUI conviction on their application. The employer is in a state where DUI records are expunged after seven years. What is the correct approach?

Accepted Answer

Conduct an individualized assessment considering the job's requirements and the age of the offense

Answer

Even with voluntary disclosure, the employer should apply the same individualized assessment framework—especially since the offense may be legally expunged and thus not officially reportable.

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USA Pre-Employment Screening 5