Western Governor’s University
Employment and Labor Law D352
WGU D352
Objective Assessment,
Pre-Assessment & Final Exams
(Latest 2025/2026 Updates)
Verified Test Bank
With Complete SOLUTIONS)
,Pre-Assessment: Employment Law-
WGU D352
Which constitutional provision mandates that federal regulations have priority over state
law? Correct Answer
Supremacy Clause
Which doctrine is used by U.S. courts to align current cases with prior legal decisions?
Correct Answer
Stare decisis
Two corporations have combined their management and operations into a single place with
30 total employees. Which type of business relationship is formed that now requires both
companies to comply with federal employment law? Correct Answer
Integrated enterprise
,Which test is used to distinguish an independent contractor from an employee? Correct
Answer
Economic realities test
The employee handbook used by a temporary employment agency stated, “Employees may
not be terminated except after first receiving an oral warning, then a formal written
warning.” Which principle is demonstrated in the handbook? Correct Answer
Implied contract
No employee with a company has ever been terminated without strict adherence to the
progressive discipline procedures outlined in the employee handbook. How does the
employee handbook apply in this situation? Correct Answer
It is an implied contract for employees.
What determines employer liability under the respondeat superior doctrine? Correct
Answer
The scope of employment
, Which term indicates that an employer may terminate an employee at any time, for any
legal reason, without incurring liability? Correct Answer
Employment-at-will
Which type of employment contract is created by the actions of the employer and
employee rather than through a formal contract negotiation? Correct Answer
Implied
An employee claimed the need for special treatment based on Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964. What is the first question a human resources professional should ask to
determine if this law applies to the employee? Correct Answer
Does the employee meet the eligibility requirements? Correct Answer
To which agency did Title VII give authority to conduct its own enforcement litigation?
Correct Answer
EEOC
Employment and Labor Law D352
WGU D352
Objective Assessment,
Pre-Assessment & Final Exams
(Latest 2025/2026 Updates)
Verified Test Bank
With Complete SOLUTIONS)
,Pre-Assessment: Employment Law-
WGU D352
Which constitutional provision mandates that federal regulations have priority over state
law? Correct Answer
Supremacy Clause
Which doctrine is used by U.S. courts to align current cases with prior legal decisions?
Correct Answer
Stare decisis
Two corporations have combined their management and operations into a single place with
30 total employees. Which type of business relationship is formed that now requires both
companies to comply with federal employment law? Correct Answer
Integrated enterprise
,Which test is used to distinguish an independent contractor from an employee? Correct
Answer
Economic realities test
The employee handbook used by a temporary employment agency stated, “Employees may
not be terminated except after first receiving an oral warning, then a formal written
warning.” Which principle is demonstrated in the handbook? Correct Answer
Implied contract
No employee with a company has ever been terminated without strict adherence to the
progressive discipline procedures outlined in the employee handbook. How does the
employee handbook apply in this situation? Correct Answer
It is an implied contract for employees.
What determines employer liability under the respondeat superior doctrine? Correct
Answer
The scope of employment
, Which term indicates that an employer may terminate an employee at any time, for any
legal reason, without incurring liability? Correct Answer
Employment-at-will
Which type of employment contract is created by the actions of the employer and
employee rather than through a formal contract negotiation? Correct Answer
Implied
An employee claimed the need for special treatment based on Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964. What is the first question a human resources professional should ask to
determine if this law applies to the employee? Correct Answer
Does the employee meet the eligibility requirements? Correct Answer
To which agency did Title VII give authority to conduct its own enforcement litigation?
Correct Answer
EEOC
