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HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 10 Question 24 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam
Question #: 24
Topic #: 10
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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?

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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

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Ronna
4 months ago
Totally agree with C! It’s crucial for HR to get this right.
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Stanford
4 months ago
Wait, are we sure about this? Seems like a tricky definition.
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Glendora
4 months ago
I thought it was A at first, but C makes way more sense.
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Dan
4 months ago
Definitely C! It’s all about treating people unfairly based on their identity.
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Gracia
5 months ago
Disparate treatment is when someone is treated differently based on protected characteristics.
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Kasandra
5 months ago
I vaguely recall that disparate treatment is linked to unfair treatment based on personal attributes. I think C is the right choice, but I could be mixing it up with another concept.
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Cassi
5 months ago
I feel like option A is about equal treatment, which doesn't fit the definition of disparate treatment. I think it's definitely C, but I hope I remember correctly!
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Mozell
5 months ago
I remember practicing a question about discrimination types, and I think the answer involves treating someone differently based on protected characteristics.
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Salome
5 months ago
I think disparate treatment is when someone is treated differently because of their race or gender, but I'm not entirely sure which option that is.
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Joni
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The question is asking where the information about the business user or users who requested the requirement would be recorded. I'm leaning towards A. Owner, since that seems like the most logical place to put that information.
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Kanisha
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different possibilities carefully.
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Eliz
5 months ago
The ability to use AMPscript and SQL Query Activities with Send Logs seems really useful. I'll make sure I select those options.
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Gerald
5 months ago
I remember discussing network segmentation in class; it seems like a solid way to reduce threats in surface areas.
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Cruz
5 months ago
I feel like there's a lot to consider, but Service Statelessness could be relevant since it simplifies interactions. Maybe that relates to option B too?
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