IAPP Exam CIPP-US Topic 2 Question 68 Discussion

Actual exam question for IAPP's CIPP-US exam

Question #: 68
Topic #: 2

Which statement is FALSE regarding the provisions of the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (EPPA)?

AThe EPPA requires that employers post essential information about the Act in a conspicuous location.

BThe EPPA includes an exception that allows polygraph tests in professions in which employee honesty is necessary for public safety.

CEmployers are prohibited from administering psychological testing based on personality traits such as honesty, preferences or habits.

DEmployers involved in the manufacture of controlled substances may terminate employees based on polygraph results if other evidence exists.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Jerry at Sep 15, 2024, 07:22 AM

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5 days ago

Hmm, I thought the EPPA was all about banning polygraph tests. This seems like a pretty specific question.

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6 days ago

The EPPA is supposed to protect employees, so I doubt they'd allow employers to use polygraph tests freely.

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6 days ago

That's a tricky one! I'm pretty sure the EPPA has some exceptions, but I can't remember the details.

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7 days ago

I think the false statement is B.

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