APA FPC-Remote Exam - Topic 3 Question 14 Discussion

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Question #: 14
Topic #: 3

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Under the FLSA, all of the following categories are defined as "white-collar" exemptions EXCEPT:

AExecutive

BAdministrative

COutside Sales

DComputer Hardware Operators

US. Department of Labor -- FLSA Exemptions
Payroll.org -- White-Collar Exemption Criteria

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Suggested Answer: D

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 'white-collar exemptions' apply to certain salaried employees who meet specific duties and salary tests. The three main categories are:

Executive (Option A) -- Managers with supervisory responsibilities.

Administrative (Option B) -- Employees in non-manual work related to business operations.

Outside Sales (Option C) -- Sales employees working away from the employer's place of business.

Option D (Computer Hardware Operators) is incorrect because this role does not qualify for exemption under the FLSA white-collar rules. Only certain IT professionals (software engineers, systems analysts, etc.) qualify under the Computer Employee Exemption.

by Gladis at Oct 27, 2025, 12:52 PM

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Delmy

4 months ago

Just to clarify, the other three are all exempt categories.

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Lelia

4 months ago

Classic case of confusion with job titles!

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Jean

5 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that? I thought it was.

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Cherelle

5 months ago

Totally agree, it's definitely not included!

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Rikki

5 months ago

D) Computer Hardware Operators isn't a white-collar exemption.

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Lili

5 months ago

D) is the obvious answer. Computer hardware operators? Really? That's so outdated.

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Junita

5 months ago

Wait, they actually have a category called "computer hardware operators"? What is this, the 90s?

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Lasandra

5 months ago

D) is the right choice. Computer hardware operators are not considered "white-collar" workers under the FLSA.

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Kristofer

6 months ago

Hmm, I was leaning towards B) Administrative, but D) Computer Hardware Operators makes more sense. The FLSA is tricky!

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Jennifer

6 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is D. Computer hardware operators don't fit the "white-collar" exemption criteria.

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Rene

6 months ago

D) Computer Hardware Operators is the correct answer. The FLSA defines executive, administrative, and outside sales as "white-collar" exemptions, but not computer hardware operators.

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Adaline

6 months ago

I remember the Department of Labor guidelines mentioning specific roles, but I’m uncertain if Computer Hardware Operators were listed as exempt.

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Tula

6 months ago

I feel like I might be mixing up the categories. I know Executive and Administrative are exemptions, but I can't recall if Computer Hardware Operators are included.

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Eugene

6 months ago

I practiced a similar question about FLSA exemptions last week, and I think Outside Sales is definitely an exemption.

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Buffy

7 months ago

Agreed! White-collar usually means more managerial roles.

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Bernardo

7 months ago

I think it's D) Computer Hardware Operators. They don't fit the white-collar mold.

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Millie

7 months ago

Definitely D. The others are clearly defined exemptions.

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Chauncey

7 months ago

I was torn between C and D, but D seems right.

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Theresia

8 months ago

I remember studying the white-collar exemptions, but I'm not entirely sure about the Computer Hardware Operators. I think they might not fit the exemption criteria.

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Shenika

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not 100% sure on this one. I'll make sure to review the provided resources and definitions before answering.

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Linn

8 months ago

I've got a good handle on the FLSA exemptions. I think the answer is D) Computer Hardware Operators, since that's not typically considered a white-collar role.

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