WGU D352 Practice Test – Questions With Appropriate
Solutions
A manager has posted false rumors on social media that a terminated
employee is not eligible for rehire based on what they overheard about the
employee. Which workplace tort is the manager committing? Correct
Answer - Libel
A senior financial analyst files a hostile work environment claim against their
manager for inappropriate comments and promises of a promotion if they go
on a date with them. Shortly after the complaint investigation, the senior
financial analyst is moved to a lower pay grade, and their salary is reduced.
What is the name for this type of action? Correct Answer - Retaliatory
Demotion
Two employees were dating at work, and one of them ended the relationship.
The employee who was rejected wanted revenge. To embarrass their ex-
partner, they created a fake social media account and posted private pictures
that were sent during their relationship. Once the postings started spreading
around the workplace, the inflicted employee was embarrassed, missed
several days of work, and started looking for another job. Which type of
violation did the employee commit? Correct Answer - Delivering
emotional distress
An employee was called to act as a witness during a wage and hour
investigation. The employee admitted they had worked off the clock at the
dept. manager's direction. The manager was disciplined and told not to do this
again. A couple of months later, the same employee was removed from their
current dept trainer position and made a regular associate. This change in
status caused the employee to lose the ability to earn extra pay as a trainer.
Which type of tort law is this an example of? Correct Answer -
Retaliatory demotion
A new employee is provided with the company employee handbook their first
day at work. The employee reports to work at 8 a.m. for the first 30 days but
then starts to report to work at 9 a.m. for the next two weeks. The handbook
clearly describes the attendance policy, stating business hours are 8 a.m.-5
p.m. The employer terminates the employee due to unsatisfactory
Solutions
A manager has posted false rumors on social media that a terminated
employee is not eligible for rehire based on what they overheard about the
employee. Which workplace tort is the manager committing? Correct
Answer - Libel
A senior financial analyst files a hostile work environment claim against their
manager for inappropriate comments and promises of a promotion if they go
on a date with them. Shortly after the complaint investigation, the senior
financial analyst is moved to a lower pay grade, and their salary is reduced.
What is the name for this type of action? Correct Answer - Retaliatory
Demotion
Two employees were dating at work, and one of them ended the relationship.
The employee who was rejected wanted revenge. To embarrass their ex-
partner, they created a fake social media account and posted private pictures
that were sent during their relationship. Once the postings started spreading
around the workplace, the inflicted employee was embarrassed, missed
several days of work, and started looking for another job. Which type of
violation did the employee commit? Correct Answer - Delivering
emotional distress
An employee was called to act as a witness during a wage and hour
investigation. The employee admitted they had worked off the clock at the
dept. manager's direction. The manager was disciplined and told not to do this
again. A couple of months later, the same employee was removed from their
current dept trainer position and made a regular associate. This change in
status caused the employee to lose the ability to earn extra pay as a trainer.
Which type of tort law is this an example of? Correct Answer -
Retaliatory demotion
A new employee is provided with the company employee handbook their first
day at work. The employee reports to work at 8 a.m. for the first 30 days but
then starts to report to work at 9 a.m. for the next two weeks. The handbook
clearly describes the attendance policy, stating business hours are 8 a.m.-5
p.m. The employer terminates the employee due to unsatisfactory
