Question 1

Jim Crow laws were federal and state laws that:

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A)  prohibited racial segregation and labor market discrimination
B)  restricted racial segregation and labor market discrimination
C)  restricted unions' ability to discriminate based on sex
D)  restricted unions' ability to discriminate based on race
E)  none of the other choices are correctF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 2

In EEOC v.Dial Corp.the EEOC found that the strength test used by Dial was
neutral in its impact in that it was part of the job requirement and more men happen to be stronger than women.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act,a part of Title VII,provides protection for which pregnancy-related condition?

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A)  fringe benefits
B)  childbirth
C)  related medical conditions
D)  insurance benefits and childbirth
E)  childbirth and related medical conditions and fringe benefitsF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

If a court finds that a worker suffered illegal discrimination in employment,in addition to back wages the worker may be granted artificial seniority.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disability Act define a person with disability as one who:

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A)  has a physical impairment which substantially limits a major life activity
B)  has a mental impairment which substantially limits a major life activity
C)  has a record of having a serious physical impairment
D)  has a physical impairment which substantially limits a major life activity or has a record of having a serious physical impairment
E)  has a physical impairment which substantially limits a major life activity or has a record of having a serious physical impairment or has a mental impairment which substantially limits a major life activityF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

In EEOC v.Dial Corp. ,where Dial used a weight lifting test to see if people were qualified to do the work needed at a factory,and the EEOC said it discriminated against women,the appeals court held that:

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A)  such tests of strength are discriminatory against women,so are illegal as disparate impact
B)  such tests of strength are part of a bona fide occupational qualification,so are legal
C)  the test was used as a form of harassment toward women
D)  the test used here was a good predictor of ability to do the job,so it was legal
E)  none of the other choicesF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 7

If an employer refuses to consider hiring a non-citizen,it is a clear basis for a national origin discrimination suit.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Choosing to promote a younger worker rather than an older worker,because the older worker may be retiring in several years is an example of:

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A)  sex discrimination
B)  elderly discrimination
C)  age discrimination
D)  geriatric discrimination
E)  quantitative discriminationF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Surveys show that people may prefer to deal with members of their own race.A company assigns white salespersons to white clients and Hispanic salespersons to Hispanic clients.This makes commissions to all the salespersons higher than if the sales-persons were assigned randomly.Assignments based on race are:

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A)  illegal disparate treatment under Title VII
B)  illegal only if the salespersons earn different wages
C)  legal if the salespersons of all races have approved the market division
D)  legal since the effect is to raise gross income on the affected group
E)  legal since the interests of the customers is the same as the interests of the firmF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination in employment against individuals over the age of 50.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Equal Pay Act allows differences in wages between men and women employees if the differences are due to:

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A)  a system that measures earnings by quantity produced
B)  a merit system
C)  a seniority system
D)  a system that measures earnings by quantity produced or a merit system
E)  a system that measures earnings by quantity produced or a merit system or a seniority systemF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

If an employee honors a particular day of the week as a holy day,the employer must be sure to arrange the work schedule to allow the employee to have that day off or face discrimination based on religion suit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is not one of the parts of the McDonnell-Douglas test that a plaintiff must establish to carry forward a claim of hiring discrimination against an employer:

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A)  plaintiff belongs to a protected class
B)  plaintiff meets job qualifications
C)  plaintiff was rejected
D)  employer had a record of discriminatory behavior
E)  all are part of the testF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Surveys show that people may prefer to deal with members of their own race.A company assigns white salespersons to white clients and Hispanic salespersons to Hispanic clients.This makes revenues to all the salespersons higher than if the sales-persons were assigned randomly.Assignments based on race are:

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A)  illegal only if the salespersons earn different wages
B)  legal since the interests of the customers is the same as the interests of the firm
C)  legal if a majority of the salespersons of all races have approved the market division
D)  legal as a BFOQ
E)  none of the other choicesF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 15

About 36% of discrimination charges filed every year are based on discrimination for:

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A)  sex
B)  race
C)  experience
D)  age
E)  religionF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Under Title VII,recognized races include Hispanic and Arab.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Title VII provides equal employment opportunity protection for people who are members of "protected classes."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following situations is most likely to have violated Title VII:

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A)  a Catholic priest is refused a job teaching at a Baptist seminary
B)  a woman is not hired at an auto parts store because women know nothing about auto parts
C)  a man convicted of child molestation is rejected for employment at a day care center
D)  a Hispanic woman with poor English is rejected for consideration to be an operator at a 911 emergency center
E)  an older man is rejected for consideration for being hired at a law firm because he does not have a law degreeF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

A person who thinks they have been the victim of discrimination in employment must file a complaint within 100 days or lose the right.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sam owns Speedy Bricklayers,Inc. ,a company that specializes in bricklaying.To maintain his business's reputation for quick,quality bricklaying,Sam requires that all employees are experienced bricklayers.This discriminates against potential employees who have never laid bricks before.Sam is likely:

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A)  in violation of Title VII because his employment practices do not pass the business necessity test
B)  not in violation of Title VII because his employment practices pass the business necessity test
C)  probably in violation of Title VII in some states,but not in others
D)  in violation of Title VII because women cannot lay bricks as fast as men
E)  in violation of Title VII because people over 40 cannot lay bricks as fast as people under 40F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 17: Employment Discrimination

Sam owns Speedy Bricklayers,Inc. ,a company that specializes in bricklaying.To maintain his business's reputation for quick,quality bricklaying,Sam requires that all employees are experienced bricklayers.This discriminates against potential employees who have never laid bricks before.Sam is likely:

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If an employer refuses to consider hiring a non-citizen,it is a clear basis for a national origin discrimination suit.

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The Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disability Act define a person with disability as one who:

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Title VII provides equal employment opportunity protection for people who are members of "protected classes."

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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act,a part of Title VII,provides protection for which pregnancy-related condition?

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If an employee honors a particular day of the week as a holy day,the employer must be sure to arrange the work schedule to allow the employee to have that day off or face discrimination based on religion suit.

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In EEOC v.Dial Corp.the EEOC found that the strength test used by Dial was neutral in its impact in that it was part of the job requirement and more men happen to be stronger than women.

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In EEOC v.Dial Corp. ,where Dial used a weight lifting test to see if people were qualified to do the work needed at a factory,and the EEOC said it discriminated against women,the appeals court held that:

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If a court finds that a worker suffered illegal discrimination in employment,in addition to back wages the worker may be granted artificial seniority.

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Which is not one of the parts of the McDonnell-Douglas test that a plaintiff must establish to carry forward a claim of hiring discrimination against an employer:

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination in employment against individuals over the age of 50.

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Under Title VII,recognized races include Hispanic and Arab.

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Choosing to promote a younger worker rather than an older worker,because the older worker may be retiring in several years is an example of:

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Jim Crow laws were federal and state laws that:

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About 36% of discrimination charges filed every year are based on discrimination for:

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A person who thinks they have been the victim of discrimination in employment must file a complaint within 100 days or lose the right.

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The Equal Pay Act allows differences in wages between men and women employees if the differences are due to:

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Which of the following situations is most likely to have violated Title VII:

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Exam 17: Employment Discrimination

Sam owns Speedy Bricklayers,Inc. ,a company that specializes in bricklaying.To maintain his business's reputation for quick,quality bricklaying,Sam requires that all employees are experienced bricklayers.This discriminates against potential employees who have never laid bricks before.Sam is likely:

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If an employer refuses to consider hiring a non-citizen,it is a clear basis for a national origin discrimination suit.

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The Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disability Act define a person with disability as one who:

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Title VII provides equal employment opportunity protection for people who are members of "protected classes."

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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act,a part of Title VII,provides protection for which pregnancy-related condition?

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If an employee honors a particular day of the week as a holy day,the employer must be sure to arrange the work schedule to allow the employee to have that day off or face discrimination based on religion suit.

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In EEOC v.Dial Corp.the EEOC found that the strength test used by Dial was neutral in its impact in that it was part of the job requirement and more men happen to be stronger than women.

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In EEOC v.Dial Corp. ,where Dial used a weight lifting test to see if people were qualified to do the work needed at a factory,and the EEOC said it discriminated against women,the appeals court held that:

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If a court finds that a worker suffered illegal discrimination in employment,in addition to back wages the worker may be granted artificial seniority.

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Which is not one of the parts of the McDonnell-Douglas test that a plaintiff must establish to carry forward a claim of hiring discrimination against an employer:

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits discrimination in employment against individuals over the age of 50.

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Under Title VII,recognized races include Hispanic and Arab.

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Choosing to promote a younger worker rather than an older worker,because the older worker may be retiring in several years is an example of:

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Jim Crow laws were federal and state laws that:

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About 36% of discrimination charges filed every year are based on discrimination for:

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A person who thinks they have been the victim of discrimination in employment must file a complaint within 100 days or lose the right.

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The Equal Pay Act allows differences in wages between men and women employees if the differences are due to:

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Which of the following situations is most likely to have violated Title VII:

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