#1
Which law prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in federal employment?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Equal Pay Act of 1963
#2
What does the term 'reasonable accommodation' refer to in the context of disability discrimination?
Providing any accommodation requested by the employee
Making modifications or adjustments to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform their job duties
Excluding individuals with disabilities from the workplace
Not making any adjustments for employees with disabilities
#3
What is the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in enforcing disability discrimination laws?
To provide reasonable accommodations directly to employees
To investigate complaints of disability discrimination and enforce compliance with the law
To advise employers on how to discriminate against employees with disabilities
To fund disability awareness programs in federal workplaces
#4
Which federal agency oversees compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
Department of Justice (DOJ)
Department of Labor (DOL)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
#5
Which of the following is NOT a major life activity as defined by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
Breathing
Walking
Reading
Speaking
#6
What is the term for an adjustment to a job or work environment that enables a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential job functions?
Reasonable adjustment
Job modification
Workplace adaptation
Reasonable accommodation
#7
Which of the following is NOT considered a reasonable accommodation in a federal workplace?
Providing accessible parking spaces
Modifying job duties
Lowering performance standards
Adjusting work schedules
#8
Who is responsible for initiating the process of providing reasonable accommodations in a federal workplace?
The employee with a disability
The immediate supervisor
The HR department
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
#9
What is the primary purpose of providing reasonable accommodations in the workplace?
To give preferential treatment to employees with disabilities
To ensure equal employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities
To increase productivity among employees without disabilities
To avoid any legal liabilities for the employer
#10
If an employer can demonstrate that providing a reasonable accommodation would cause undue hardship, what may they be exempt from?
Providing any accommodations for employees with disabilities
Providing accommodations beyond a certain cost threshold
Hiring individuals with disabilities
Providing accommodations only for temporary disabilities
#11
Which federal agency is responsible for ensuring that federal agencies comply with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act regarding reasonable accommodations?
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Department of Justice (DOJ)
#12
What is the definition of undue hardship in the context of providing reasonable accommodations?
Any accommodation that requires a significant expenditure of money
Any accommodation that disrupts the workplace environment
Any accommodation that causes harm to other employees
Any accommodation that imposes significant difficulty or expense on the employer
#13
Under the Rehabilitation Act, what is the threshold for determining whether an individual is considered to have a disability?
The individual must be completely unable to perform any job duties
The individual must have a physical disability only
The individual must have a condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities
The individual must have a disability recognized by the Social Security Administration
#14
What recourse does an employee have if they believe their employer has denied them a reasonable accommodation?
File a complaint with the Department of Labor
File a lawsuit in federal court under the Rehabilitation Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Contact the Social Security Administration for assistance
Submit a request for accommodation to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
#15
In addition to reasonable accommodations, what else does the Rehabilitation Act require federal agencies to provide for employees with disabilities?
Special training programs
Financial compensation
Equal access to benefits and privileges of employment
Assistance from outside consultants
#16
In which year was the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signed into law?
#17
What is the primary role of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regarding disability discrimination?
Enforcing compliance with the Rehabilitation Act for federal contractors
Enforcing compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for private employers
Providing financial assistance to individuals with disabilities
Offering guidance on reasonable accommodations for federal employees