Quiz On EEO Investigator Certification Test! Trivia

1. Module 2

Scenario 2 Complainant files a complaint alleging she has been discriminated against when she received a “Minimally Successful” rating on her 2007 performance review. Is there sufficient information for Complainant to proceed with a complaint? If not, what information is missing? Explain.

No. There is not sufficient information to proceed.

Yes. There is sufficient information to proceed.

Complainant has not alleged a basis(es).

Explanation

Complainant has not alleged a basis(es).

2. Module 2

Scenario 1 Complainant files a complaint alleging she has been discriminated against on the basis of her race. She believes that her supervisor does not like her and as a result treats her unfairly. Is there sufficient information for Complainant to proceed with a complaint? If not, what information is missing? Explain.

No. There is not sufficient information to proceed.

Yes. There is sufficient information to proceed.

Complainant has not cited to an adverse action (employment action) and thus has not accurately alleged a claim.

Explanation

Complainant has not cited to an adverse action (employment action) and thus has not accurately alleged a claim.

3.
Case Study A: Whether or not the Complainant, Aidan Bryant was subjected to discrimination on the basis of his age ( DOB: 8-29-48) when he was not selected for the GS-14 Analyst position advertised under Vacancy Announcement No. AGY-BOC-A-2008-0001.

Claim: Non-hire for the GS-14 Analyst position. Basis: Age (DOB: 8-29-48)

Claim: Non-selection for the GS-14 Analyst position Basis: 8-29-48

Claim: Non-selection for the GS-14 Analyst position. Basis: Age (DOB: 8-29-48)

The correct answer is the claim that the complainant was not selected for the GS-14 Analyst position based on his age (DOB: 8-29-48). This is because the basis for the claim clearly states that the complainant's age was the reason for his non-selection, which suggests that he believes he was discriminated against based on his age.

Explanation

The correct answer is the claim that the complainant was not selected for the GS-14 Analyst position based on his age (DOB: 8-29-48). This is because the basis for the claim clearly states that the complainant's age was the reason for his non-selection, which suggests that he believes he was discriminated against based on his age.

4. Case Study C: Whether or not the Complainant, Paddington Reed was subjected to retaliation when on January 1, 2009, she received a “minimally successful” rating on her 2008 performance review.

Claim: Minimally successful performance rating. Basis: Retailation.

Claim: Retaliation Basis: Retailation.

Claim: Minimally successful performance rating. Basis: Unknown

Retailation is a basis under Title VII and other anti-discrimination statutes. The act of participating in a prior EEO activity is the basis.

Explanation

Retailation is a basis under Title VII and other anti-discrimination statutes. The act of participating in a prior EEO activity is the basis.

5. Case Study B: Whether Complainant, Marie Brown was subjected to a pattern of discrimination, harassment (non-sexual) and a hostile work environment on the bases of her race (Black), sex (female), physical disability (sleep apnea, obesity), when on September 19, 2007, Complainant requested a reasonable accommodation to assist in her duties but it was not granted, and was placed on Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Claim: Placement on a PIP Basis: Race (Black), Sex (Female), Mental disaiblity

Claim: Denial of reasonable accomodation Basis: Race (Black), sex (Female), and Disability (physical – sleep apnea, obsesity).

A complaint can have several basis and more than one adverse employment action.

Explanation

A complaint can have several basis and more than one adverse employment action.