Answer key to IS 21.23 Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster Assistance. The civil rights of American Citizens are protected by numerous laws and statutes. The most recognizable being the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which addresses race, color, and national origin. However, their are other laws that will prevent discrimination for housing, loans, or federal assistance based on gender, disability, and even age. Contains correct FEMA IS 21 answers to pass the final examination! You may also be interested in our FEMA IS 20 Answer Key, FEMA IS 368 Answer Key, and FEMA IS 505 Answer Key.
FEMA IS 21.23 TEST ANSWERS
An effective way to help ensure that funding decisions are fair to all segments of the community is to:
A. Vary the experience requirements for different applicants to even the playing field for disadvantaged groups.
B. Advertise hiring and contracting opportunities only to selected companies.
C. Offer noncompetitive pricing to applicants from underserved populations.
D. Notify community organizations such as minority, ethnic, disability, and other advocacy groups of grant opportunities.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
A. Modifying rules, policies, practices, and procedures for providing services to persons with disabilities is a form of discrimination.
B. Emergency programs, services, and activities for individuals with disabilities typically must be provided in an integrated setting.
C. People with disabilities may be charged to cover the costs of measures taken to ensure equal access and nondiscriminatory treatment.
D. Information provided to individuals with sensory impairments need only cover the main concepts of information provided to the general public, without the detail.
All of the following are true statements EXCEPT:
A. Providing information in alternative formats helps ensure that persons with disabilities can access the information.
B. One way to provide all socioeconomic groups access to a facility is to situate the facility in a central location on a major public transportation route.
C. It is acceptable to house a disaster-related program in a non-accessible building if no accessible buildings are readily available.
D. The content of all public meetings must be available to individuals with hearing impairments.
Under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975:
A. Programs receiving Federal assistance may not provide different or lesser services based on age.
B. Protections against age discrimination apply only to individuals over 40 years of age.
C. Federal entities providing disaster assistance may not consider age in employment decisions.
D. Age discrimination is prohibited in any program regardless of funding.
Which law authorizes Federal assistance in Presidentially declared disasters and prohibits discrimination during disaster relief and assistance activities?
A. Civil Rights Act (1964), as amended.
B. Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (2008).
C. Stafford Act (1988), as amended.
D. Rehabilitation Act (1973).
If you feel something you have said or done may be perceived as a civil rights violation, the best approach is to:
A. Wait to see if a complaint is filed before raising an issue.
B. Record the facts and maintain them in your records so you’ll be prepared if an issue is raised.
C. Discuss the matter with your supervisor or Equal Rights Officer immediately.
D. If you were doing your best to help the individual, forget about it and move on.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race. It also prohibits discrimination based on:
A. Sexual orientation and familial status.
B. Disability and age.
C. Religion and sex.
D. Color and national origin.
A Federally assisted disaster relief program is trying to streamline its services and provide one-stop shopping for residents with special needs. As part of this effort, program planners decide to coordinate all “special” services, such as language interpreters, sign language interpreters, and readers for the visually impaired, at a single facility at the edge of town. Individuals who require these services must therefore travel farther than other residents. Providing services in this way:
A. Is discriminatory because it serves persons with disabilities and limited English proficiency in a different manner than the rest of the population.
B. Is acceptable because there is no intent to discriminate.
C. Is a good strategy because it improves overall services and provides needed services to persons with special needs.
D. Is permissible only if the facility is located on a major public transportation route.
The Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits housing discrimination:
A. Only in housing intended for long-term residence.
B. In all housing except disaster-related temporary housing.
C. In all types of housing regardless of funding.
D. Only in housing paid for with Federal funds.
Under the laws that protect civil rights, which of the following actions is acceptable?
A. Change established application procedures to accommodate an individual with a disability.
B. Require proof of citizenship before distributing emergency food and water supplies.
C. Provide information and services for non-English-speaking applicants in a separate facility.
D. Schedule home inspections based on relative home values in the neighborhoods.
From IS 21.22 Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster Assistance Official Course