The Term Essential Functions of a Job,as Used in the Americans

question 9

Multiple Choice

The term essential functions of a job,as used in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,best refers to:

• A) tasks so designated by an employer as ancillary to the achievement of the job's long-term goals.
• B) tasks so designated by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
• C) those tasks that are required to be performed in case of any emergencies.
• D) those tasks that are fundamental, and not marginal or unnecessary, to fulfillment of the job's objectives.

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Definitions:

Kinesthetic Sense

The awareness of the position and movement of parts of the body through the sense of muscular and skeletal movement.

Muscle Fibers

The cells of muscles that contract to produce movement, classified into types such as slow-twitch and fast-twitch based on their properties.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or neuronal structures that respond to external stimuli such as light, touch, sound, or chemicals, and convert them into neural signals.

Vestibular Sense

Refers to the body's sensory system that contributes to balance and spatial orientation.