#1
What is the primary purpose of obtaining an applicant's consent for a background check?
To comply with legal requirements
To save time in the hiring process
To discriminate against certain candidates
To avoid liability for the employer
#2
What is the 'two-step' process in the context of employment screening?
A method of drug testing
An approach to interviewing candidates
A background check followed by an interview
A technique for evaluating resumes
#3
Which law governs employment screening and privacy rights in the United States?
#4
What information is typically included in an employment background check?
Social media activity
Credit history
Medical records
All of the above
#5
What is the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the context of employment screening?
Conducting background checks
Enforcing anti-discrimination laws
Providing references for job candidates
Approving job offers
#6
Which of the following is a protected characteristic under anti-discrimination laws?
Work experience
Criminal history
Gender
Credit score
#7
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)?
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Department of Labor (DOL)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Department of Justice (DOJ)
#8
What is the primary purpose of the 'right to work' laws in the United States?
To guarantee job security for employees
To ensure fair wages
To protect employees' privacy rights
To prohibit mandatory union membership as a condition of employment
#9
In the context of employment screening, what does 'Ban the Box' refer to?
Prohibiting the use of criminal history in hiring decisions
Banning the use of background checks
Prohibiting employers from asking about salary history
Banning the use of drug tests
#10
Under what circumstances can an employer perform a drug test on an employee?
Randomly, without any specific cause
Only if the employee has a history of substance abuse
As a routine part of the hiring process
Only with the employee's explicit consent
#11
What does 'informed consent' mean in the context of employment screening?
Obtaining permission without disclosing details
Ensuring the individual is aware of and agrees to the process
Conducting background checks without the candidate's knowledge
Providing false information to the candidate
#12
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), when can an employer inquire about an applicant's disability?
During the initial job application
Only after a job offer has been extended
At any stage of the hiring process
Never
#13
In the context of employment screening, what does 'negligent hiring' refer to?
Hiring employees without conducting background checks
Failing to hire a qualified candidate
Hiring without proper training programs
Hiring someone with a history of violence or misconduct
#14
In the context of employment screening, what is 'adverse action'?
A hiring decision in favor of the candidate
Taking negative employment-related actions based on a background check
A positive outcome of a drug test
Promoting an employee to a higher position