Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Privacy

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the Privacy Act of 1974?

• A) It applies directly to federal employees only, but it has served as the impetus for several state laws.
• B) It prohibits employers from using urinalysis, which is the most invasive method of drug testing on the job.
• C) It applies solely to federal contractors and subcontractors receiving $2,500 or more as loans from the federal government.
• D) It allows employers to monitor the behavior of employees outside of work.

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Definitions:

Radioactive

Referring to materials or elements that emit radiation as a result of the decay of atomic nuclei.

Guaiac Test

A diagnostic screening tool used to detect the presence of occult (hidden) blood in stool, an indicator of various gastrointestinal disorders.

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

The loss of blood occurring within the gastrointestinal tract, which can manifest as vomit or stool appearing black or bloody.

Menstruating

The process of shedding the uterine lining, resulting in bleeding through the vagina, which typically occurs as part of the monthly menstrual cycle in human females.