CLMS CERTIFICATION PRACTICE | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Which of the following examples would NOT qualify as a serious health
condition.
a. Friday/Monday absence due to allergies, with a non-working weekend in
between
b. Morning sickness as a result of normal pregnancy without complications
c. Bi-annual colonoscopy prep day and procedure
d. Bringing a parent to a one-hour physical therapy appointment Answer - c.
Bi-annual colonoscopy prep day and procedure
(T/F?) The individual with the serious health condition must always be under a
treatment plan. Answer - False
(T/F?) The FMLA defines a serious health condition as one in which an
employee is unable to perform ONE of the essential functions of the
employee's position. Answer - True
Which of the following medical conditions would likely have a predictable
absence schedule, requiring the employee to provide advance notice of leave?
a. Migraine Headaches
b. Back Pain
c. Prenatal routine care
, d. Allergies Answer - c. Prenatal routine care
Which option accurately reflects qualified FMLA time off for bonding offered to
an employee?
a. Birth of a biological child, adoption of a child, or placement of a foster child
b. Birth of a biological child, adoption of a child, placement of a foster child,
and/or addition of stepchild
c. Birth of biological child, adoption of a child, or placement of a foster child
and/or a child who is a ward of the state Answer - a. Birth of a biological child,
adoption of a child, or placement of a foster child
Elizabeth works 3 days a week, 8 hours per day. She takes off Friday the week
of Columbus Day, when the office is closed on Monday. What is the fraction of
the week that Elizabeth has taken?
a. 1/5 (20%)
b. 1/3 (33%)
c. 1/2 (50%)
d. 2/3 (67%) Answer - b. 1/3 (33%)
Shannon works 5 days a week, 8 hours per day. She takes off Wednesday
through Friday the week of Columbus Day, when the office is closed Monday.
What fraction of the week has she taken?
a. 3/5 (60%)
b. One week
c. 3/4 (75%)
d. 2/5 (40%) Answer - a. 3/5 (60%)
(T/F?) All employee's who are entitled to leave may take a total of 480 hours of
leave. Answer - False
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Which of the following examples would NOT qualify as a serious health
condition.
a. Friday/Monday absence due to allergies, with a non-working weekend in
between
b. Morning sickness as a result of normal pregnancy without complications
c. Bi-annual colonoscopy prep day and procedure
d. Bringing a parent to a one-hour physical therapy appointment Answer - c.
Bi-annual colonoscopy prep day and procedure
(T/F?) The individual with the serious health condition must always be under a
treatment plan. Answer - False
(T/F?) The FMLA defines a serious health condition as one in which an
employee is unable to perform ONE of the essential functions of the
employee's position. Answer - True
Which of the following medical conditions would likely have a predictable
absence schedule, requiring the employee to provide advance notice of leave?
a. Migraine Headaches
b. Back Pain
c. Prenatal routine care
, d. Allergies Answer - c. Prenatal routine care
Which option accurately reflects qualified FMLA time off for bonding offered to
an employee?
a. Birth of a biological child, adoption of a child, or placement of a foster child
b. Birth of a biological child, adoption of a child, placement of a foster child,
and/or addition of stepchild
c. Birth of biological child, adoption of a child, or placement of a foster child
and/or a child who is a ward of the state Answer - a. Birth of a biological child,
adoption of a child, or placement of a foster child
Elizabeth works 3 days a week, 8 hours per day. She takes off Friday the week
of Columbus Day, when the office is closed on Monday. What is the fraction of
the week that Elizabeth has taken?
a. 1/5 (20%)
b. 1/3 (33%)
c. 1/2 (50%)
d. 2/3 (67%) Answer - b. 1/3 (33%)
Shannon works 5 days a week, 8 hours per day. She takes off Wednesday
through Friday the week of Columbus Day, when the office is closed Monday.
What fraction of the week has she taken?
a. 3/5 (60%)
b. One week
c. 3/4 (75%)
d. 2/5 (40%) Answer - a. 3/5 (60%)
(T/F?) All employee's who are entitled to leave may take a total of 480 hours of
leave. Answer - False
