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HRCI Exam SPHR Topic 2 Question 98 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's SPHR exam
Question #: 98
Topic #: 2
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As a Senior HR Professional, you must be familiar with certain legal terms, laws, and regulations that affect how you and others operate in the workplace. One term is protected class. Which of the following statements best describes a protected class?

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Suggested Answer: C

Answer option C is correct.

A Notice of Contest must be filed within 15 days of the citation. The OSH Act requires employers to allow the CSHO to inspect the workplace (D). Employers may request variances until repairs are made (A) or for processes that provide equal or greater safety for workers. Employers may consult with OSHA to identify possible hazards without fear of a citation or penalty (B); but once a consultant becomes involved, the employer must abate any violations, or the consultant will refer the violation to an OSHA inspector.

Chapter: Risk Management

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Katie
2 months ago
Wait, is a protected class like a secret society where they all wear capes and fight for justice? No? Dang, option B sounds way more fun than the actual definition.
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Paris
21 days ago
B) A group of people who share a common characteristic and who are exempt from discrimination regulations on the basis of that shared characteristic.
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Vivienne
28 days ago
No, it's not like a secret society with capes. Option A is the correct definition of a protected class.
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Kayleigh
1 months ago
A) A group of people who share a common characteristic and who are protected from discrimination and harassment on the basis of that shared characteristic.
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Celestine
2 months ago
Option D is a bit too specific, isn't it? I mean, a protected class can be based on race, but also gender, religion, disability, and a whole bunch of other characteristics. Gotta keep those definitions broad, you know?
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Margurite
2 months ago
B) A group of people who share a common characteristic and who are exempt from discrimination regulations on the basis of that shared characteristic.
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Ines
2 months ago
A) A group of people who share a common characteristic and who are protected from discrimination and harassment on the basis of that shared characteristic.
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Cathrine
3 months ago
Oh, I was totally fooled by option C. I thought a protected class was just a bunch of people who didn't have anything in common. Guess I need to brush up on my legal jargon!
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Marylou
3 months ago
Haha, a protected class is like a secret club, but instead of cool handshakes, it's all about anti-discrimination laws! Option B is so off the mark, it's like saying the 'protected' part means they're exempt from the rules.
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Carmen
3 months ago
A protected class is a group of people who share a common characteristic and are protected from discrimination and harassment. This is the correct answer, option A.
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Lashandra
1 months ago
As HR professionals, we play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees.
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Emmanuel
1 months ago
Discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics are illegal and should not be tolerated in any workplace.
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Rupert
1 months ago
It's important to understand and follow laws and regulations related to protected classes in the workplace.
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Florinda
1 months ago
I agree, a protected class is a group of people who share a common characteristic and are protected from discrimination and harassment. Option A is correct.
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Goldie
3 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think A is correct because it aligns with the purpose of protecting individuals from discrimination based on shared characteristics.
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Lorrine
3 months ago
I agree with Alayna, A makes sense because protected classes are groups of people who are safeguarded from discrimination.
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Alayna
3 months ago
I think the answer is A.
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