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?

AA group of people who share a common characteristic and who are protected from discrimination and harassment on the basis of that shared characteristic.

BA group of people who share a common characteristic and who are exempt from discrimination regulations on the basis of that shared characteristic.

CA group of people who do not share a common characteristic and who are not protected from discrimination and harassment on the basis of that shared characteristic.

DA group of people who share a race and who are protected from discrimination and harassment on the basis of that race.

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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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by Rikki at Jan 23, 2025, 11:43 AM

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Lorrine

2 hours 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

2 days ago

I think the answer is A.

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