Discuss HRCI PHR Exam Topic 10 Question 24

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?

AWhen an employer treats all applicants the same regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or military or veteran status.

BWhen an employer creates a quid pro quo status based on an employee's rebuttal of unwelcome sexual advances.

CWhen an employer treats a candidate differently based on the person's race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or military or veteran status

DWhen an employee treats other employees differently based on their past work efforts.

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.

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14 comments · newest first

Ronna 11 months ago

Totally agree with C! It’s crucial for HR to get this right.

Stanford 12 months ago

Wait, are we sure about this? Seems like a tricky definition.

Glendora 12 months ago

I thought it was A at first, but C makes way more sense.

Dan 12 months ago

Definitely C! It’s all about treating people unfairly based on their identity.

Gracia 1 year ago

Disparate treatment is when someone is treated differently based on protected characteristics.

Kasandra 1 year 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.

Cassi 1 year 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!

Mozell 1 year ago

I remember practicing a question about discrimination types, and I think the answer involves treating someone differently based on protected characteristics.

Salome 1 year 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.

Joni 1 year 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.

Kanisha 1 year ago

This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different possibilities carefully.

Eliz 1 year ago

The ability to use AMPscript and SQL Query Activities with Send Logs seems really useful. I'll make sure I select those options.

Gerald 1 year ago

I remember discussing network segmentation in class; it seems like a solid way to reduce threats in surface areas.

Cruz 1 year 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?

HRCI PHR Exam - Topic 10 Question 24 Discussion