All of the Following Are Protected by Federal Law EXCEPT

question 20

Multiple Choice

All of the following are protected by federal law EXCEPT:*

• A) an HIV job applicant.
• B) a 40-year-old worker.
• C) a pregnant worker.
• D) a job applicant who smokes.

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Definitions:

Lead Time

The total time that elapses from the initiation of a process or order until its completion, often used in manufacturing and project management to measure efficiency.

Ohno's Seven Wastes

A foundational concept in lean manufacturing, identifying seven types of waste to eliminate: overproduction, waiting, transport, over-processing, inventory, motion, and defects.

Distance Reductions

A strategy aimed at minimizing the distance traveled during manufacturing or supply chain operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Safety Stock

Additional inventory kept on hand to mitigate the risk of stockouts due to unpredictable demand.