ADA Quiz Questions with Verified
Solutions
There have been no changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act since it was passed
in 1990. - ANSWER-F
The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, state and
local governments, public accommodations, telecommunications, and transportation -
ANSWER-T
The ADA only addresses disability issues as they relate to state and local government
programs and to employment. - ANSWER-F
Civil rights laws are built on the belief that all individuals, regardless of their
circumstances, are entitled to equal treatment in American society - ANSWER-T
The ADA is the only piece of Federal legislation that protects the rights of individuals
with disabilities. Your answer wa - ANSWER-F
The ADA is built on the principles of equal opportunity, full participation, independent
living and economic self-sufficiency. - ANSWER-T
The 1964 Civil Rights Act did not include individuals with disabilities as a protected
class. - ANSWER-T
Title I of the ADA only applies to private employers with 50 or more employees. -
ANSWER-F
Title V contains miscellaneous provisions that are intended to apply broadly across all
the other Titles of the ADA. - ANSWER-T
State and local government programs and services are covered under Title II. -
ANSWER-T
Title III only covers transportation provided to the public by private entities. - ANSWER-
T
Title III only covers transportation provided to the public by private entities. Your answer
was - ANSWER-T
, There is no time limit on when Title I complaints must be filed with the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). - ANSWER-F
Title IV of the ADA is enforced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). -
ANSWER-T
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are the only federal agencies
that enforce the ADA. - ANSWER-F
Individuals with disabilities can file private civil lawsuits to enforce the provisions of Title
II and Title III of the ADA without filing an initial administrative complaint with the
Department of Justice. - ANSWER-T
Under Title I of the ADA, an administrative complaint must be filed with the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) before starting a civil action. - ANSWER-
T
A museum provides a sign language interpreter for one of its regularly scheduled tours.
However, a person who is hard-of-hearing requests an assistive listening device
because he doesn't know sign language. Does the museum have to honor this person's
request? Your answer was - ANSWER-Yes
An entity may offer separate or special programs when necessary to provide individuals
with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from the program. - ANSWER-True
If separate or special programs are offered, individuals with disabilities are required to
use them and may not insist on participating in the programs offered to people without
disabilities. - ANSWER-False
(Review this scenario, and then, at its end, answer a yes/no question.) Mr. Jones goes
shopping at the mall with his wife. Mrs. Jones is elderly and has difficulty walking. She
rarely gets out of the house, and, because it is almost holiday time, he would like her
join him to help select several gifts and to see the holiday decorations. When they arrive
at the mall, Mr. Jones inquires about a wheelchair for his wife. The information desk
clerk tells them they no longer provide this service due to prior experience in costly
repairs. Did the mall violate the ADA? - ANSWER-No
When checking into a large vacation resort, Mr. and Mrs. Carter meet with what they
consider very unfair treatment. Mr. Carter, who is deaf, asked the front desk for a TTY
to use in his guest room. The front desk has the TTY, but asks Mr. Carter for a deposit
on the equipment. Did the resort violate the ADA by asking for a deposit? - ANSWER-
No
Solutions
There have been no changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act since it was passed
in 1990. - ANSWER-F
The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, state and
local governments, public accommodations, telecommunications, and transportation -
ANSWER-T
The ADA only addresses disability issues as they relate to state and local government
programs and to employment. - ANSWER-F
Civil rights laws are built on the belief that all individuals, regardless of their
circumstances, are entitled to equal treatment in American society - ANSWER-T
The ADA is the only piece of Federal legislation that protects the rights of individuals
with disabilities. Your answer wa - ANSWER-F
The ADA is built on the principles of equal opportunity, full participation, independent
living and economic self-sufficiency. - ANSWER-T
The 1964 Civil Rights Act did not include individuals with disabilities as a protected
class. - ANSWER-T
Title I of the ADA only applies to private employers with 50 or more employees. -
ANSWER-F
Title V contains miscellaneous provisions that are intended to apply broadly across all
the other Titles of the ADA. - ANSWER-T
State and local government programs and services are covered under Title II. -
ANSWER-T
Title III only covers transportation provided to the public by private entities. - ANSWER-
T
Title III only covers transportation provided to the public by private entities. Your answer
was - ANSWER-T
, There is no time limit on when Title I complaints must be filed with the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). - ANSWER-F
Title IV of the ADA is enforced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). -
ANSWER-T
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are the only federal agencies
that enforce the ADA. - ANSWER-F
Individuals with disabilities can file private civil lawsuits to enforce the provisions of Title
II and Title III of the ADA without filing an initial administrative complaint with the
Department of Justice. - ANSWER-T
Under Title I of the ADA, an administrative complaint must be filed with the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) before starting a civil action. - ANSWER-
T
A museum provides a sign language interpreter for one of its regularly scheduled tours.
However, a person who is hard-of-hearing requests an assistive listening device
because he doesn't know sign language. Does the museum have to honor this person's
request? Your answer was - ANSWER-Yes
An entity may offer separate or special programs when necessary to provide individuals
with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from the program. - ANSWER-True
If separate or special programs are offered, individuals with disabilities are required to
use them and may not insist on participating in the programs offered to people without
disabilities. - ANSWER-False
(Review this scenario, and then, at its end, answer a yes/no question.) Mr. Jones goes
shopping at the mall with his wife. Mrs. Jones is elderly and has difficulty walking. She
rarely gets out of the house, and, because it is almost holiday time, he would like her
join him to help select several gifts and to see the holiday decorations. When they arrive
at the mall, Mr. Jones inquires about a wheelchair for his wife. The information desk
clerk tells them they no longer provide this service due to prior experience in costly
repairs. Did the mall violate the ADA? - ANSWER-No
When checking into a large vacation resort, Mr. and Mrs. Carter meet with what they
consider very unfair treatment. Mr. Carter, who is deaf, asked the front desk for a TTY
to use in his guest room. The front desk has the TTY, but asks Mr. Carter for a deposit
on the equipment. Did the resort violate the ADA by asking for a deposit? - ANSWER-
No
