Your understanding of fundamental ADA concepts scored:

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/10

Your understanding of fundamental ADA rules and regulations scored:
1/10, 2/10, 3/10, 4/10, and 5/10

The average score for this quiz is 7/10. The higher your score, the better understanding you have of ADA rules and regulations.

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  1. 1. True or false: The definition of disability for ADA can include someone with a record of a previous impairment or regarded as having an impairment. Incorrect
    True
    False
  2. 2. True or false: The purpose of granting an accommodation is to allow the employee to complete all the essential functions of their job. Incorrect
    True
    False
  3. 3. True or false: The ADA process to request an accommodation should be clearly outlined in your HR policies. Incorrect
    True
    False
  4. 4. True or false: An impairment only needs to substantially limit one major life activity to be considered a disability. Incorrect
    True
    False
  5. 5. True or false: When there are several qualified applicants, the one with a disability must be given priority. Incorrect
    True
    False
  6. 6. True or false: Employers must engage in an interactive accommodation process with employees with known disabilities even if they know an accommodation isn't possible. Incorrect
    True
    False
  7. 7. True or false: During an employee's return-to-work confirmation call, she states, “I'm not sure I'm feeling up to returning to work just yet. I still have periods where I feel really sick.” This should trigger the interactive process. Incorrect
    True
    False
  8. 8. True or false: An employer can offer an alternative accommodation instead of the one requested. Incorrect
    True
    False
  9. 9. True or false: An ADA request requires a Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave to be open. Incorrect
    True
    False
  10. 10. True or false: An employer’s HR policy can state that an employee will be terminated once job protected leave is exhausted. Incorrect
    True
    False

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