Question 1

A disparate impact exists when an employer's facially neutral employment practices have a significantly adverse impact on a protected group and the practice is not shown to be job-related and necessary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Proof of an employer's discriminatory motive is immaterial in a disparate treatment case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Equal Pay Act prohibits variation in wage rates paid to men and women based solely on gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Testing of prospective employees:

Accepted Answer

A)   cannot have been developed by one employer and applied by another.
B)   can be adjusted to favor members of a particular race.
C)   must bear a relationship to job performance.
D)   all of the above.

Question 5

It is unlawful for employers to undertake special recruiting efforts to hire and train minorities and women in an effort to have a diverse workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An affirmative action plan that "unnecessarily trammels" the interests of nonminority employees:

Accepted Answer

A)   is an example of reverse discrimination.
B)   is lawful if women are the favored group.
C)   is lawful to aid in the hiring of blacks and Native Americans.
D)   is unlawful unless the favored group has been severely disadvantaged.

Question 7

Equal employment opportunity laws provide protection for minorities and women,but the disabled are not within the protection of the laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act forbids discrimination by employers,unions,and employment agencies against persons:

Accepted Answer

A)   over 40 years of age.
B)   over 50 years of age.
C)   over 60 years of age.
D)   between the ages of 40 and 65.

Question 9

Title VII applies to the hiring process and to discipline,discharge,promotion,and benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Hostile work environment sexual harassment:

Accepted Answer

A)   cannot be created by unwelcome sexual flirtation and propositions.
B)   cannot result in an injunction being granted against offensive conduct.
C)   occurs when a supervisor's conduct does not affect an employee's economic benefits,but causes anxiety and "poisons" the work environment for the employee.
D)   can result in the court ordering the business to be sold,upon proper notice,at a publicly-held auction.

Question 11

Tom was a tall man who operated a successful restaurant that he owned.He believed that tall people commanded more respect in a restaurant.Accordingly,he never hired a waiter or waitress who was less than six feet tall.Because of this,he had seventeen waiters and no waitresses working at the restaurant.Lucinda,a woman less than six feet tall,applied for a job as a waitress and was not hired.Later,Lucinda learned that a man who was over six feet in height was hired to fill the position.After a few inquiries,she learned of Tom's height requirements and alleged that she was the victim of illegal discrimination.Decide.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

What is the principal law regulating equal employment opportunity in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
B)   The United States Constitution
C)   The Fair Labor Standards Act
D)   The Equal Pay Act

Question 13

When an employer intentionally treats some employees less favorably than others,the legal theory that applies is:

Accepted Answer

A)   disparate impact.
B)   affirmative action.
C)   reverse discrimination.
D)   disparate treatment.

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