The Underrepresentation of Workers in Specific Protected Classes in Highly

question 4

Multiple Choice

The underrepresentation of workers in specific protected classes in highly desired jobs may be an indication that

• A) an informal discrimination system is in place.
• B) the performance appraisal system is use is valid.
• C) the performance appraisal system is use is unreliable.
• D) a 360-degree appraisal method has been used excessively.

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Definitions:

Derated

The process of operating a device below its rated maximum capability in order to prolong its life or ensure safety under certain conditions.

Raceway

An enclosed conduit that forms a physical pathway for electrical wiring, protecting wires and cables from damage and interference.

Ampacity

The maximum amount of electric current a conductor or device can carry before sustaining immediate or progressive deterioration.

Circular Mils

A unit of area used specifically in the calculation of wire cross-sectional areas, defined as the area of a circle with a diameter of one mil (one-thousandth of an inch).