HRCI Exam PHR Topic 10 Question 24 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam

Question #: 24
Topic #: 10

HR Professionals must recognize types of unlawful discrimination to be in compliance with US law. One type of discrimination is disparate treatment. Which one of the following is the best definition of disparate treatment?

AWhen an employer treats all applicants the same regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or military or veteran status.

BWhen an employer creates a quid pro quo status based on an employee's rebuttal of unwelcome sexual advances.

CWhen an employer treats a candidate differently based on the person's race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or military or veteran status

DWhen an employee treats other employees differently based on their past work efforts.

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: C

Disparate treatment is when an employer treats an employee or applicant differently based on the person's race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or military or veteran status. Disparate treatment is an unlawful discrimination.

Answer option B is incorrect. This statement defines a type of sexual harassment.

Answer option A is incorrect. Employers should treat all applicants the same regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or military or veteran status.

Answer option D is incorrect. This is not an example of harassment, but a workplace environment.

by Caprice at May 08, 2022, 12:58 AM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium PHR Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

Submit Cancel

Currently there are no comments in this discussion, be the first to comment!