ADA Final Exam Questions and Correct
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The purpose of this act is to Provides civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to
those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age and religion - Answer-
Americans with Disabilities Act
When was the ADA passes? When was it amended (ADAAA)? - Answer-1990, 2008
What are the 5 titles under the ADA - Answer-I - Private employers
II - State and local governments
III- PUBLIC ACCOMODATIONS
IV- Telecommunications
V - Implementation
How does the ADA define disability - Answer-An individual who has physical or mental impairment that
significantly limits one or more major life activity
The ADA also stipulates that a person with a disability also must:
-Has a record of such an impairment
, -Be regarded as having such an impairment
(t/f) - Answer-TRUE
Title __ requires employers to provide "reasonable accommodations" - Answer-I
Title I is enforced by ____ - Answer-Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
What is REASONABLE accomodation - Answer-1. Any modification or adjustment to a job or work
environment that will allow a qualified job applicant or employee to participate in the application
process or perform job functions
2. Does not impose UNDUE HARDSHIP on the employer (not just money related, could also refer to
disruptions of business, other employees, etc)
Title I prohibits discrimination in employment by businesses having ___ (#) or more employees or by ___
and ___ governments. - Answer-15, state and local
-Job restructuring
-Modified work schedule
-Reassignment to vacant position
-Acquiring or modifying equipment
-Adjusting or modifying exams
-Making existing facilities readily accessible
Are all examples of WHAT? - Answer-Reasonable Accommodation
o Does worker have a disability?
o Is worker qualified?
o Is accommodation reasonable (cost? Tax credits? Interfere with operation of business?)?
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The purpose of this act is to Provides civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to
those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age and religion - Answer-
Americans with Disabilities Act
When was the ADA passes? When was it amended (ADAAA)? - Answer-1990, 2008
What are the 5 titles under the ADA - Answer-I - Private employers
II - State and local governments
III- PUBLIC ACCOMODATIONS
IV- Telecommunications
V - Implementation
How does the ADA define disability - Answer-An individual who has physical or mental impairment that
significantly limits one or more major life activity
The ADA also stipulates that a person with a disability also must:
-Has a record of such an impairment
, -Be regarded as having such an impairment
(t/f) - Answer-TRUE
Title __ requires employers to provide "reasonable accommodations" - Answer-I
Title I is enforced by ____ - Answer-Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
What is REASONABLE accomodation - Answer-1. Any modification or adjustment to a job or work
environment that will allow a qualified job applicant or employee to participate in the application
process or perform job functions
2. Does not impose UNDUE HARDSHIP on the employer (not just money related, could also refer to
disruptions of business, other employees, etc)
Title I prohibits discrimination in employment by businesses having ___ (#) or more employees or by ___
and ___ governments. - Answer-15, state and local
-Job restructuring
-Modified work schedule
-Reassignment to vacant position
-Acquiring or modifying equipment
-Adjusting or modifying exams
-Making existing facilities readily accessible
Are all examples of WHAT? - Answer-Reasonable Accommodation
o Does worker have a disability?
o Is worker qualified?
o Is accommodation reasonable (cost? Tax credits? Interfere with operation of business?)?
