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OPS 1 ADA Overview & Employmentb.
A is incorrect because ''substantially limits'' factor in the definition pertains to a person's ability to
perform activities as compared to the general population, not the duration (i.e., short- or long-term) of
the disability's effect on the individual's activities. C is incorrect because the rules of construction for
determining if an individual is substantially limited specify that this determination should not demand
extensive analysis. D is incorrect because the ability or inability to use mitigating measures does not
establish whether a disability is substantially limiting. - correct answer ✔✔1. Within the Americans with
Disabilities Act's (ADA's) definition for determining a disability, what does ''substantially limits'' mean?
A. An individual must have a short-term impairment with no long-term significant effects
B. An individual must be unable to perform, or have great difficulty performing an activity compared to
an average person.
C. An individual must have a permanent condition that that requires extensive analysis to determine
whether it is a disability
D. An individual must be unable to use mitigating measures to manage the effects of a disability
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c.
A is incorrect because a person without impairments that limit major life activities would not be disabled
under the ADA definition. B is incorrect because minor, short term conditions are not generally
considered disabilities under the ADA definition. D is incorrect because this is a temporary problem that
will likely be resolved once the person graduates. - correct answer ✔✔2. According to the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAAA),
which individual would be considered a person with a disability?
A. A person who has no impairments that limit major life activities
B. A person who has a minor, non-chronic condition of short duration such as a sprain, infection, or
broken limb
C. A person with a history of cancer that is currently in remission or a person with a history of mental
illness
D. A person who is fatigued due to working and going to school part time
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a.
B, C, and D are incorrect because an adjustment to a job or the work environment that will enable a
qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the application process or to perform
essential job functions is called a reasonable accommodation. - correct answer ✔✔3. Peggy lost the use
of her legs in a skiing accident and uses a wheelchair. A ramp and widened doorway allows Peggy to
access the bank building more easily to submit her application for employment. What do you call this
modification or adjustment to Peggy's work environment that will enable her to participate in the
application process?
A. A reasonable accommodation
B. An unacceptable expectation
C. A reasonable adjustment
D. A job restructuring
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c.
A is incorrect because the employment decision was not based on an applicant's invisible disability
which would have no outward manifestations but still limit daily activities. B is not correct because the
employment decision was not based on the hiring manager's perception that Stuart had an impairment.
D is incorrect because Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protections make it illegal to make an
employment decision based on an actual or perceived impairment, regardless of whether the
impairment limits a major life activity. - correct answer ✔✔4. Ali has required work schedule flexibility to
take her son who has a developmental disability to appointments. Ali applied for a promotion at River
Bank and was declined. The hiring manager declined her application because she anticipated the new
position would not allow the same flexibility. Which statement is true regarding this employment
decision?
A. This is discrimination against a person with an invisible disability
B. This is discrimination based on a perceived disability
C. This is discrimination based on association with a person with a disability
D. This is not discrimination because the head of HR has a valid reason to be concerned
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, a.
B, C, and D are incorrect because the ADA does not protect persons with ordinary glasses and contact
lenses, persons whose job performance is affected by their use of illegal drugs, and persons whose
disabilities are temporary in nature. - correct answer ✔✔5. Four people submitted complaints of unfair
treatment by their employers based on the individuals' respective impairments. Which person is
protected against employment discrimination under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
A. Employment discrimination is prohibited against Sophia who has complete hearing loss but wears
hearing aids
B. Employment discrimination is prohibited against Mala, who uses contact lenses and glasses because
she has 20/40 vision in her left eye
C. Employment discrimination is prohibited against Amani who is currently using heroin and is
chronically absent from work
D. Employment discrimination is prohibited against Jeannie who broke her arm skiing and will be in a
cast for six weeks
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b.
A, C, and D are incorrect because Title I compliance is regulated and enforced by the U.S. Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission. - correct answer ✔✔6. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
is made up of five sections called titles. Banks must be concerned with Title I and Title III, which are
applicable to the financial services industry. Which department of the government enforces compliance
with Title I?
A. The U.S. Department of Labor
B. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
C. U.S. Department of Justice
D. The U.S. Department of the Treasury
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d.
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