Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Practice Test

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• Which principle minimizes the physical effort required to use a product or facility?
• What area is addressed by Title I of the ADA?
• Under Title II, accessibility applies to which aspects of government operations?
• Which best describes the ADA's definition of disability?
• Which term refers to a change to the manner in which work is performed to accommodate a disability?
• What is the overall goal of the ADA's protections?
• Title I protects which individuals from discrimination in employment?
• Which of the following are considered major life activities under the ADA?
• What is a reasonable modification?
• Which federal agency is primarily responsible for enforcing employment discrimination claims under the ADA?
• Which department enforces Titles II and III of the ADA?
• There are four titles, five titles, six titles, or three titles in the ADA?
• When may an employer ask for medical information or require a medical examination in the hiring process?
• What are typical requirements for accessibility in new facilities?
• The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 was enacted to:
• Which Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment?
• What does the ADA require in terms of communication for public entities and accommodations?
• Which act is primarily known for establishing special education services for eligible students with disabilities?
• Which entities are covered by Title I versus Titles II and III?
• Which of the following is one of the seven design principles highlighted in the ADA Standards?
• Which area does Title III of the ADA primarily address?
• One of the five sections of the ADA is the ____.
• Which law prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by Federal agencies, in programs receiving Federal funds, and in employment practices of Federal contractors?
• Which title primarily enforces employment protections?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of an auxiliary aid or service?
• ADA Title II prohibits discrimination by which entities?
• Which term refers to services or devices that promote effective communication, such as sign language interpreters or large print?
• Which ADA title prohibits discrimination in private employment?
• Which term describes a modification so significant it changes the essential nature of the goods or services offered?
• Is digital accessibility explicitly mentioned in the ADA text?
• What is the requirement for accessible interviewing locations?
• Which statement about effective communication best describes its purpose?
• Give examples of 'auxiliary aids and services' for effective communication under the ADA.
• Are service animals allowed in places of public accommodation?
• Which agency enforces Titles II and III of the ADA and can bring lawsuits to enforce compliance in public entities and public accommodations?
• Which of the following could be considered a reasonable accommodation?
• A reasonable alteration in policies, practices and procedures to provide equal opportunity for people with disabilities is called what?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the interactive process?
• Which provision is included in the ADA?
• _____ burden means significant difficulty or expense.
• What term describes barrier removal that is easily accomplished without much difficulty or expense?
• Title II covers:
• Who is protected under Title I of the ADA?
• Individuals with a physical or mental _____ may be considered to have a disability under the ADA.
• What does Title III require of public accommodations?
• Which description best captures the interactive process under the ADA?
• Which term describes a significant risk to health or safety that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level?
• Which principle ensures information is perceivable by people with different sensory abilities?
• Which of the following describes a public accommodation under the ADA?
• Under Titles II and III, which term describes significant difficulty or expense?
• Activities such as breathing, reading, walking, or hearing are considered which type of activities?
• Which scenario would illustrate retaliation under the ADA?
• What is the focus of Title II of the ADA?
• Under Title I, which term describes a situation of significant difficulty or expense when providing accommodations?
• Are religious organizations exempt from ADA provisions?
• Which factor is considered in determining whether an accommodation would cause undue hardship?
• Which ADA title covers employment?
• What does an 'accessible route' require?
• Which act is credited with establishing accessibility requirements for voting systems and ensuring protection and advocacy for voters with disabilities?
• Approximately how many million people in the United States have a disability?
• Which statement best reflects service animals under the ADA?
• Enforcement agency for Title I (acronym)
• Which federal agency enforces Titles II and III of the ADA?
• Under Title IV, what service must telephone companies provide to support communication access?
• What term describes a physical or communication obstruction in a public accommodation?
• Help America Vote Act improves the general elections process including establishing accessibility requirements and protection and advocacy programs to protect the voting rights of people with disabilities.
• Can policies with adverse effects on disabled individuals be challenged under the ADA?
• What is the scope of ADA's protections for access?
• Which term is used to describe barrier removal that would impose significant difficulty or expense?
• Which Act amendments require that federal agencies' electronic and information technology be accessible to people with disabilities (Section 508) and adopt Title I standards of ADA for determining employment discrimination in federal agencies?
• Which act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities by federal agencies?
• What is a direct threat defense under the ADA?
• What remedies are available in private ADA violations under Title III?
• The Americans with Disabilities Act is a ____ rights law providing equal rights for individuals with disabilities.
• Differentiate between 'record of' disability and 'regarded as' disability.
• What is the difference between public accommodations and public services under the ADA?
• Under the ADA, which statement accurately distinguishes public entities from public accommodations?
• Which statement about enforcement is true?
• What emergency accessibility measures are required under the ADA?
• Why are alternative formats important for information access under the ADA?
• To use reassignment as a reasonable accommodation, what must be true about the vacant position?
• Public service announcements must contain closed _____.
• Which is generally not a remedy available for ADA violations?
• What is the purpose of barrier removal in the ADA?
• Regarding medical information collected during the accommodation process, which statement is correct?
• The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design include scoping and technical requirements for which of the following?
• Which agency enforces Title I of the ADA, investigates discrimination complaints, and provides guidance on disability protections?
• Title III requires the removal of physical barriers in existing buildings if their removal is readily _____.
• Under Title III, what is the general standard for alterations to existing facilities to provide access?
• Which Act protects qualified individuals with disabilities in employment, state and local government programs, and places of public accommodations?
• What should an employer do if an accommodation request is not readily achievable?
• Which principle requires providing adequate space for approach and use?
• What considerations are typical for accessible parking?
• Under Title I, who is considered a 'qualified individual'?
• How does the ADA treat the use of assistive technology in the workplace?
• What is the DOJ's role in ADA enforcement?
• Under the Fair Housing Act, protection from disability discrimination applies to which housing transactions?
• What is the minimum number of employees a private employer must have for Title I to apply?
• Which Act requires manufacturers of telecommunications equipment and providers of telecommunications service to ensure that equipment and services are accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities?
• Under Title I of the ADA, which term denotes a significant difficulty or expense as a barrier to compliance?
• What is the interactive process in ADA employment?
• Which statement describes enforcement of ADA Titles II and III?
• Who enforces Titles II and III, and how can individuals seek relief?
• What is the overarching compliance message for employers under the ADA?
• How does the ADA interact with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act?
• How is discrimination defined in employment context under the ADA?
• Which of the following are examples of auxiliary aids and services?
• Which term describes changes to policies, practices, or procedures to grant disability access to government programs or services?
• Which of the following are major life activities?
• _____ communication may include the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Which federal department serves as the enforcement agency for Titles II and III?
• A modification or alteration in workplace policies or procedures that allows equal employment opportunity is called an:
• Which Act requires physical accessibility in all federally funded new construction and alterations?
• What concept involves barrier removal that is readily achievable without significant difficulty or expense?
• Under the ADA, service animals must be allowed in public accommodations with limited exceptions.
• What is the essential eligibility standard for employment under the ADA?
• What is an 'essential function' of a job?
• Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, which areas are protected?
• How is 'undue hardship' determined for a proposed accommodation?
• How does the ADA interact with state and local building codes?
• What is the difference between 'essential functions' and 'marginal tasks' of a job?
• When may an employer request medical examinations or medical information during hiring?
• Which ADA concept covers accommodations that promote effective communication, such as sign language interpreters or large print?
• In ADA Title I, what defines a 'qualified individual'?
• Which term denotes a significant difficulty or expense under Titles II and III?
• What is required by the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design for new construction?
• Which section of the Rehabilitation Act mandates accessibility of federal agencies' electronic and information technology?
• What is the purpose of the interactive process in ADA accommodations?
• Which Act allows employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year to care for a newborn or adopted child, for personal medical leave, or to care for an immediate family member?
• Are individuals currently using illegal drugs protected under the ADA?
• Which statement about ADA enforcement agencies is true?
• What is the overall goal of the ADA?
• What is the primary purpose of Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
• Which branch of the federal government is covered by Title V of the ADA?
• Which act prohibits discrimination based on disability in housing transactions?
• The ADA is a civil rights law providing equal rights for individuals with disabilities. What category does this place the ADA in?
• After what step may an employer request medical information for a job applicant?
• Which statement about alterations is most consistent with ADA guidelines?
• Which statement best distinguishes 'essential functions' from 'marginal tasks'?
• What is reassignment as a reasonable accommodation?
• Which remedies may be pursued for Title II violations?
• How is an essential function defined in the ADA context?
• Which remedy is generally not available for ADA violations?
• What is the significance of 'job restructuring' as an accommodation?
• Disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
• What is a reasonable accommodation?
• Are private clubs generally subject to the ADA?
• Can episodic disabilities qualify for protection under the ADA when active?
• Which president signed the ADA into law on July 26, 1990?
• Is pregnancy considered a disability under the ADA?
• What is the EEOC's role in ADA enforcement?
• Which of the following is an example of an auxiliary aid or service?
• What is the difference between an episodic disability and a permanent disability?
• Which of the following is described as a major life activity?
• Besides Department of Justice enforcement, how can individuals seek relief for ADA accessibility obligations under Titles II and III?
• What is a common legal remedy for ADA violations in private employment cases?
• Telephone companies must establish and maintain this type of service under Title IV.
• What is the purpose of the disability definition including 'having a record of such impairment' or 'being regarded as having a disability'?
• What accommodation is considered reasonable for a deaf employee who uses sign language?
• Title III covers:
• What is the design principle 'Equitable Use' in the ADA?
• What does undue hardship mean in the ADA context?
• What is the goal of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
• Which federal act is associated with equal access in housing?
• What restrictions may public accommodations place on service animals?
• What is the rule about sign language interpreters for meetings when a participant has a hearing disability?
• How does Title III address modifications to existing facilities?
• What describes a fundamental alteration?
• Which act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in air travel and requires air carriers to accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilities?
• What should organizations strive for regarding digital content under the ADA?
• Which areas does the ADA cover?
• What does 'reasonable accommodation' mean in the employment context?
• Explain 'readily achievable barrier removal' for existing facilities.
• What is the purpose of reassignment as a reasonable accommodation?
• Are pre-employment medical inquiries allowed for all candidates?
• Title I covers:
• Which Act is an educational programming law that establishes special education services for eligible students with disabilities?
• Which prongs comprise the ADA's disability definition?
• Which ADA titles cover public entities and public accommodations?
• What is the 'interactive process' in the public sector?
• Which statement best describes the ADA requirements for public transportation?
• Which term describes a significant risk to health or safety that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level?
• Under Title III, which statement about construction and alteration requirements is accurate?
• What does 'reassignment' mean as a reasonable accommodation?
• Which federal act addresses equal access in residential housing?
• Which term refers to a significant difficulty or expense under Titles II and III?
• Which principle emphasizes designs that are easy to learn and operate?
• What is a transition plan in the context of the ADA?
• The ADA’s Title I employment protections apply to which individuals?
• The 1964 Civil Rights Act offered the statutory foundation for Section 504 and the ADA, but did not include people with disabilities as a protected class.
• In ADA terminology, an undue burden is defined as what?
• What document describes the design requirements for new facilities?
• Who is protected under Title I of the ADA?
• Which statement best defines retaliation under the ADA?
• How many titles are there in the ADA?
• What does 'readily achievable' mean in the context of Title III?
• Which principle best supports accessibility for users with varying abilities and preferences?
• Which defines reasonable accommodations in employment under the ADA?
• Are employers required to provide accommodations during recruitment processes?
• How does the ADA define a disability after the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA)?
• Which statement about the 2010 ADA Standards is accurate?
• Which of the following is an example of an auxiliary aid or service for communication?
• Which federal agency enforces Title I of the ADA?
• Which factor is considered when determining whether an accommodation would cause undue hardship?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act?
• How does the ADA address undue hardship for accommodations?
• Which statement accurately describes enforcement of Titles II and III vs Title I?
• How does the ADA address accessibility of public transportation?
• Which of the following was not listed as a new provision in the revised ADA regulations published September 10, 2010?
• Which of the following is the typical type of service animal used under the ADA?
• Under Title I, which term describes significant difficulty or expense?
• What is a 'direct threat' and how should it be evaluated?
• Which principle focuses on tolerating errors and minimizing hazards?
• Which life activities are commonly used to define a disability?
• Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act bars employers from using an individual's genetic information when making employment decisions.
• Readily achievable in Title III terms means what?
• What does program accessibility under Title II require?
• Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act covers which entities?
• What does 'effective communication' require of public entities and accommodations?
• Which term refers to services or devices that promote effective communication, such as sign language interpreters or large print?
• Which statement about digital accessibility and the ADA is true?
• Who is protected under Title I of the ADA?
• Which of the following statements about ADA enforcement agencies is true?
• Which term describes barrier removal that is easily accomplished without much difficulty or expense?
• Which agency is responsible for enforcing ADA when it comes to public entities and public accommodations?
• What accommodations support individuals with hearing impairments?
• Can an employer require a family medical history as part of the accommodation process?
• What is meant by reasonable modification in the context of public services under the ADA?
• Which statement about service animals in public accommodations is accurate?
• What constitutes a reasonable accommodation in employment?
• Are service animals allowed in all public accommodations regardless of training?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between reasonable accommodations and undue hardship?
• Which statement best describes ADA protections?
• Which statement best describes reasonable accommodations under the ADA?
• What is the role of confidentiality regarding medical information collected through the interactive process under the ADA?
• How does the ADA distinguish between new construction and alterations?
• Does pregnancy auto qualify as a disability under the ADA?
• Is website accessibility an explicit requirement of the ADA?
• Under Title II, accessibility must be provided for what when viewed in their entirety?
• Which of the following statements about damages under the ADA in private employment cases is correct?