Phr Updated Database

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1 Bills go through a complicated legal process before becoming laws. What is this fifth step for a bill to become a law?

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Committee Action to report a bill

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2 Melissa is an employee of Company D. She recommends her friend Mandy for a vacancy in the company. Mandy is found to be a great candidate and is ultimately given the job. What do you call this kind of recruitment?

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Employee Referral

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3 There is one consistent format to collect potential job-related applicant data. What is it?

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Employment Application

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4 Glass ceilings and walls are an unfortunate problem in many businesses. What do glass walls accomplish?

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Sees to it that nonrevenue functions and cannot transfer

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5 Jane is a manager at Company A. Her produces very effective products that target few select markets. What generic Porter strategy does Company A utilize?

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Focus Strategy

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6 Intentional discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status which involves a negative impact on employees due to actions is called:

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Adverse Treatment

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7 Discrimination has a very clear legal definition. It is defined as which one of the following?

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Distinctions made only on traits or characteristics that are unlawful

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8 Eric cannot get a job in the US because he doesn’t possess lawful work authorization. What act restricts Eric’s ability to get a job in the US?

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Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

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9 The Age Discrimination Act of 1967 did much for the citizenry. The Age Discrimination Act of 1967 states that:

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Discrimination against any employee age 40 or older

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10 Katie is pregnant and can’t perform her job. She will be treated as a temporary disabled employee by modifying tasks under which of the following?

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Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978

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11 There is an act that states that answers to questions should be based on Federal Law. Which one of the following is this?

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Privacy Act of 1974

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12 An offensive, intimidating work environment pervasive enough to alter the conditions or work. This is the definition of which one of the following?

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Hostile Work Environment

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13 Company A is looking for a candidate who can lead an interview and push sales. When a candidate leads the interview, it is a:

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Direct interview

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14 A certain government institution investigates, mediates and, if necessary, files lawsuits on behalf of employees. Which one of the following is this?

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EEOC

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15 Bills go through an extremely complicated process before becoming laws. What is this third step for a bill to become a law?

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Subcommittee Review

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16 As per record retention requirements according to the EEOC, an employee’s records must be kept for how long if they were involuntarily terminated?

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1 year from date of termination

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17 Physical, written, or verbal unwelcome sexual advance, requests for sexual favors, verbal and physical sexual conduct that interferes with work performance and acceptance of advancements is a condition of employment. This is a definition of which one of the following?

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Sexual Harassment

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18 Which one of the following must have a reasonable victim complaint, investigation, and solution process?

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Employer

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19 Bills go through an extremely complicated process before becoming laws. What is this seventh step for a bill to become a law?

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Scheduling Floor Action

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20 Bills go through an extremely complicated process before becoming laws. What is this fifth step for a bill to become a law?

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Committee Action to report a bill

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21 As per record retention requirements according to the EEOC, payroll records must be kept for how long?

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3 years

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22 Job specifications are vital in any workplace. Job specifications are:

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Credentials of requirements to successfully complete the job

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23 Job relatedness is essential in the workforce. It is best defined as:

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Content validity to prove job related, criteria to prove test valid indicator of successful future performance

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24 Lucky employees receive pay and benefits when they leave a company. What is this called?

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Severance

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25 A certain phrase is used when referring to laws that protect certain protected classed from discrimination. This phrase is which one of the following?

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Equal Employment

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26 The Worker Adjustment Returning Notification Act of 1988 has some exceptions, such as:

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Natural disasters and unseen business conditions

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27 When random experts give recommendations separately, it is said to be:

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Delphi Technique

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28 This position requires specific certification of studies to perform its job functions. This position is:

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Business Necessity

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29 Bills go through a complicated legal process before becoming laws. What is this eighth step for a bill to become a law?

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Debate

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30 Company A mass produces fast food hamburgers and cheeseburgers. They have a very broad market and are in countries with big economies. What generic Porter strategy does Company A utilize?

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Cost Leadership Strategy

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31 One technique of forecasting involves management using their experience to predict outcomes. What is this called?

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Management Forecasts

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32 Bills go through an extremely complicated process before becoming laws. What is this sixth step for a bill to become a law?

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Written Report Publication

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33 Bills go through an extremely complicated process before becoming laws. What is this first step for a bill to become a law?

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It is referred to a committee

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34 If you want to run a smooth business, turnover analysis is essential. How do you analyze turnover?

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# of terminations in time period / Average # of employees in workforce

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35 Companies employing 100+ full-time employees must give notice to their employees of a coming mass layoff or plant closing. How many days notice must they give?

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At least 60 days

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36 Rita works in Company A, and she is responsible for recruitment, selection, performance management, and training. What activities does she participate in?

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Manager relations program

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37 Company B is describing the scope of a potential job to a new hiree. What does the scope of the job include?

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All responsibilities and essential functions - Required knowledge & skills; Physical demands

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38 Job specifications are vital to any workforce. They are best defined as:

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Credentials of requirements to successfully complete the job

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39 Bills go through a complicated legal process before becoming laws. What is this third step for a bill to become a law?

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Subcommittee Review

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40 One technique of forecasting involves examination of trends over time, uses 2 variables simultaneously, and establishes a base. What is this called?

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Ratio Analysis

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41 Laws exist to protect “unprotected classes.” Which of the following are these?

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Equal Employment Laws

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42 Company A published ads on a website and a newsletter to hire a new HR manager. This is called:

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External recruiting

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43 Interviews are integral to the hiring process. Interviews provide the employer with:

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Enough information to make a decision as to whether or not a candidate is qualified and other applicant facts

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44 Orienting a new hire into the organization through introductions, safety reviews, rule reviews, and paperwork is essential. This is a part of:

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Onboarding

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45 Jane is a manager at Company A. Her company is aimed at the broad market and very unique products. What generic Porter strategy does Company A utilize?

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Differentiation

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46 Mark is a manager at Company A. His company mass produces ballpoint pens and owns most of the industry. What generic Porter strategy does Company A utilize?

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Cost Leadership Strategy

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47 Bills go through an extremely complicated process before becoming laws. What is this twelfth step for a bill to become a law?

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Bill is sent to the President

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48 Intentional discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability and veteran status is called which one of the following?

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Adverse Treatment

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49 Job relatedness is essential in any workplace. Job relatedness is:

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Content validity to prove job related, criteria to prove test valid indicator of successful future performance

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50 The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 made headway for women in the workplace. Under this Act, pregnant women:

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Are treated as equal to other employees

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51 Personnel or employment records should be retained for how long, according to EEOC requirements?

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One year

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52 One technique of forecasting involves analyzing changes in one variable to predict future events and can estimate uncertain events to happen over time. What is this called?

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Trend Analysis

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53 There are several different kinds of interview methods. In the case of a direct interview:

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The interviewer leads

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54 Bills go through a complicated legal process before becoming laws. What is this first step for a bill to become a law?

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It is referred to a committee

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55 A temporary or part-time worker working under contract for a fixed period or specific project is not considered a:

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Permanent Employee

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56 Availability analysis is something that any HR manager needs to be familiar with. What does availability analysis do?

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It evaluates the availability of minorities and women based upon the availability of skilled workers and the internal promotion

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57 Wendy applied for a position as a computer programmer in a mid-sized company. She later found out that she was not considered for the position because she was Muslim. This is a case of which one of the following?

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Discrimination

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58 Workplace Strategic Planning needs four things. What four things does it need?

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Job specifications, job relatedness, business necessity, and bona fide occupational qualification

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59 One technique of forecasting involves random experts giving recommendations separately. What is this called?

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Delphi Technique

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60 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 did much for the citizenry. Which one of the following does it guarantee?

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That an employer cannot discriminate against a person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

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61 A bill has to go through a lot to become Law. It becomes Law if:

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There is no action by the President within 10 days while Congress in session

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62 One technique of forecasting is called simple linear regression. Simple linear regression:

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Evaluates the relationship of one variable compared to another

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63 Bob belongs to a historically disadvantaged group, whereas Stephen belongs to a different historically disadvantaged group. If Bob is favored at the expense of Stephen, it is:

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Reverse discrimination

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64 Company A wants to better define the roles of their employees. They decide to better develop organization policy on promotions and awards. What stage is this company in?

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Growth

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65 Bills go through an extremely complicated process before becoming laws. What is this fourteenth step for a bill to become a law?

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Veto Override

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66 Employers must have an explicit policy for which one of the following?

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Sexual Harassment

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67 Bona fide occupational qualification is vital to any workforce. It is best defined as:

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Employer can exclude specific people because of the job requirements

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68 As per record retention requirements according to the EEOC, personnel or employee records must be kept for how long?

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1 year

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69 International companies that can be managed from any location are called:

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Geocentric

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70 A certain Order prohibits federal contractors and federally-assisted construction contractors and subcontractors who do over $10,000 in government business in one year from discriminating in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Which of the following is this?

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Executive Order 11246

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71 Bills go through a complicated legal process before becoming laws. What is this fourth step for a bill to become a law?

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Mark Up

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72 A salaried employee makes $355 a week from their employer and gets no overtime. They also cannot collect unemployment benefits. What makes them non-exempt?

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They make less than $455 per week & cannot collect unemployment

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73 Bills go through an extremely complicated process before becoming laws. What is this thirteenth step for a bill to become a law?

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Signature

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74 Employers should prevent harassment. They can do this by which one of the following?

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Implementing clear company policy, training, having an employee complaint process, and internal investigations

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75 Bills go through an extremely complicated process before becoming laws. What is this second step for a bill to become a law?

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Committee Action

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76 There are four protected classes under Equal Employment Law. They are which one of the following?

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Race, sex, veteran status, and disability

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77 Bills go through an extremely complicated process before becoming laws. What is this eleventh step for a bill to become a law?

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Conference Committee Action

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78 Shaun operates an operation HR company. What are some of his responsibilities?

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Planning, implementation, evaluation, of Human resource program activities

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79 Bills go through an extremely complicated process before becoming laws. What is this fourth step for a bill to become a law?

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Mark Up

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80 Members of Congress vote to make Bills into Laws. How do Congressmen and -women choose not to vote?

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By voting “present’

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81 One act requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment Vietnam-era veterans or disabled veterans. Which of the following is this?

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Vietnam Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974

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82 Bona fide occupational qualification is vital in any workplace. Bona fide occupational qualification is:

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Employer can exclude specific people because of the job requirements

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83 One of the court cases below emphasizes that discrimination is still unlawful. Which court case is it?

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Griggs vs. Duke Power 1971

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84 If a potential hire fits into the job requirement and culture of the company, then they can be:

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Selected

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85 One entity investigates, mediates and may file lawsuits on behalf of employees. Which of the following is this?

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EEOC

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86 Employers must have verification of a candidate’s factual past employment and their education, financial, and driving records as part of a:

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Reference Check

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87 Bills go through an extremely complicated process before becoming laws. What is this eighth step for a bill to become a law?

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Debate

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88 Bills go through a complicated legal process before becoming laws. What is this seventh step for a bill to become a law?

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Scheduling Floor Action

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89 What should an employer do in case of EEOC complaint?

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Internally investigate complaint claims, cooperate with the EEOC

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90 The Privacy Act of 1974 did much for the citizenry. Which one of the following does it protect against?

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Unwarranted invasion of privacy

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91 HR managers must have excellent interviewing skills. While interviewing a candidate:

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Avoid guaranteeing earnings and long-term employment

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92 Bills go through a complicated legal process before becoming laws. What is this second step for a bill to become a law?

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Committee Action

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93 A certain act puts the burden of proof on the employer with respect to class discrimination. Which of the following is this?

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Civil Rights Act of 1991

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94 A human resource manager is trying to determine whether or not a new hire is an employee or an independent contractor. What is different about an independent contractor that separates them from an employee?

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An independent contractor has more control over their pay, benefits and expenses

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95 Lay-offs are unfortunate, but sometimes necessary. Lay-offs can be avoided by:

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Having legal early retirement options and a reduction in hours and new hires

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96 One act gives displaced workers time and resources to find new employment. Which of the following is this?

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Worker Adjustment Returning Notification (WARN) Act of 1988

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97 Glass ceilings and walls are an unfortunate problem in many businesses. What does a glass ceiling accomplish?

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Sees to it that protected individuals do not rise to high levels

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98 Bills go through an extremely complicated process before becoming laws. What is this ninth step for a bill to become a law?

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Voting

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99 Bills go through an extremely complicated process before becoming laws. What is this tenth step for a bill to become a law?

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Referred to other chamber

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100 A bill has to go through a lot to become Law. It finally becomes Law when:

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The President signs the Bill

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101 Some HR managers use replacement charts and succession planning. What do they use these tools for?

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Forecasting the internal supply of candidates

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102 A certain act protects the rights of individuals against unwarranted invasions of their privacy. Which of the following is this?

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Privacy Act of 1974

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103 Carrie is physically disabled, but a qualified employee. What act protects Carrie’s rights?

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Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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104 Bills go through a complicated legal process before becoming laws. What is this sixth step for a bill to become a law?

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Written Report Publication

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105 What did the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures 1978 state?

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That no protected class should be negatively affected by hiring procedures

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106 There is one entity which is responsible for preventing and stopping sexual harassment that occurs on the job. This entity is which one of the following?

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Employer

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107 What four things does Workplace Strategic Planning require?

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Job specifications, job relatedness, business necessity, and bona fide occupational qualification