#1
Which law prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in federal employment?
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
ExplanationProhibits discrimination based on disabilities in federal employment.
#2
What does the term 'reasonable accommodation' refer to in the context of disability discrimination?
Making modifications or adjustments to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform their job duties
ExplanationRefers to modifications enabling disabled individuals to perform job duties.
#3
What is the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in enforcing disability discrimination laws?
To investigate complaints of disability discrimination and enforce compliance with the law
ExplanationEEOC investigates and enforces compliance with disability discrimination laws.
#4
Which federal agency oversees compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
ExplanationOFCCP oversees compliance with the Rehabilitation Act for federal contractors.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a major life activity as defined by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
Reading
ExplanationReading is not considered a major life activity under the Rehabilitation Act.
#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 accommodation
ExplanationA reasonable accommodation enables a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential job functions.
#7
Which of the following is NOT considered a reasonable accommodation in a federal workplace?
Lowering performance standards
ExplanationLowering performance standards is not considered a reasonable accommodation.
#8
Who is responsible for initiating the process of providing reasonable accommodations in a federal workplace?
The employee with a disability
ExplanationResponsibility lies with the employee with a disability to initiate reasonable accommodations.
#9
What is the primary purpose of providing reasonable accommodations in the workplace?
To ensure equal employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities
ExplanationReasonable accommodations aim to ensure equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
#10
If an employer can demonstrate that providing a reasonable accommodation would cause undue hardship, what may they be exempt from?
Providing accommodations beyond a certain cost threshold
ExplanationExempt from providing accommodations beyond a certain cost threshold if undue hardship is demonstrated.
#11
Which federal agency is responsible for ensuring that federal agencies comply with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act regarding reasonable accommodations?
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
ExplanationOPM ensures compliance with Rehabilitation Act requirements for reasonable accommodations in federal agencies.
#12
What is the definition of undue hardship in the context of providing reasonable accommodations?
Any accommodation that imposes significant difficulty or expense on the employer
ExplanationUndue hardship is any accommodation imposing 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 have a condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities
ExplanationA disability is determined by substantial limitations in major life activities.
#14
What recourse does an employee have if they believe their employer has denied them a reasonable accommodation?
File a lawsuit in federal court under the Rehabilitation Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
ExplanationRecourse is filing a lawsuit in federal court under the Rehabilitation Act or ADA.
#15
In addition to reasonable accommodations, what else does the Rehabilitation Act require federal agencies to provide for employees with disabilities?
Equal access to benefits and privileges of employment
ExplanationRehabilitation Act requires equal access to benefits and privileges for employees with disabilities.
#16
In which year was the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signed into law?
1990
ExplanationADA was signed into law in 1990.
#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
ExplanationOFCCP enforces compliance with the Rehabilitation Act for federal contractors.