Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
When is African-American/Black History Month? - CORRECT ANSWER - February 1-
28/29
Which special observance event is recognized every yer in May? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Why is Women's Equality Day celebrated? - CORRECT ANSWER - Commemorates the
passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote
When is Women's Equality Day observed? - CORRECT ANSWER - 26 August
What must be done prior to running any fund raisers for a special observance? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Funding should be reviewed by the legal office to ensure compliance with
service, DoD, and joint ethics regulations and federal law
What is the role of the project officer for a special observance? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Oversees overall planning, coordination, and execution. May be the EOA.
What actions should the special observance team conduct after the observance? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Obtain copies of publicity coverage & Compile an After Action Report
When is Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday observed & why? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3rd
Monday every January. "To honor the civil rights leader, and allow Americans to reflect on
racial equality/democratic principles"
When is Women's History Month & why is it recognized? - CORRECT ANSWER -
March, "Recognize the contributions of American (...)and their struggle for equality
, When is Days of Rememberance & why? - CORRECT ANSWER - Month: April/May,
Sunday to Sunday for Yom Hashoah.
"..Learn, reflect, and never forget what happened..."
Why do we observe Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The imigration of the 1st Japanese to the U.S. on May 7, 1843 and to mark the
completion of the transcontinental railroad; May 10, 1869.
When is LGBT Pride Month & why is it observed? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-30 June.
"To honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The riots were a tipping point for the Gay
Liberation Movement in the U.S."
When is Hispanic Heritage Month and why is it observed? - CORRECT ANSWER -
15Sep-15Oct. "Celebrates culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain,
Mexico, and Spanish-speaking nations of S. America, C. America and the Caribbean.
When is National Disability Awareness Month & why is it observed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - October, " to increase public awareness of contributions and skills of workers
with disabilities and hihglights employment barriers"
What is the definition of an EO complaint? - CORRECT ANSWER - An allegation of
unlawful discrimination based upon the six bases of discrimination made either orally or in
writing.
Define what a formal complaint is? - CORRECT ANSWER - Am allegation of unlawful
discrimination or sexual harassment submitted in writing to the authority designated for receipt
of complaints.
What are the four elements of an intake interview for an EO complaint? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Greeting, Body, Closing, Follow-up
What are the two possiable outcomes of an EO complaint? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Substantiated or Unsubstaniated