Pretest-POSH - Vidyadhara Consultancy

POSH Pre-Test

Welcome to your POSH Pre-Test

Instructions:

There are 15 multiple choice questions.

1 mark is allotted to each question.

The assessment duration is 10 minutes.

There is only one correct answer.

No negative marking in this assessment.

Please read the question and options carefully and select the most appropriate answer.

1 / 15

Which of the following is an example of quid pro quo harassment?

A manager yells at an employee for missing deadlines

A colleague shares offensive jokes in a team meeting

An employee is excluded from team events

A supervisor promises a promotion in exchange for sexual favors

2 / 15

What is the minimum number of employees required to mandate an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in an organization?

20 employees

15 employees

5 employees

10 employees

3 / 15

What is considered a hostile work environment under the POSH Act?

High workload assigned by a supervisor

Frequent performance reviews

Consistent and unwelcome sexual advances

Casual conversations among colleagues

4 / 15

What type of training is mandatory under the POSH Act for employees?

Health and safety training

Sensitization and awareness training on sexual harassment

Leadership training

Technical training

5 / 15

Which of the following is a key principle of the POSH Act?

Protecting only senior employees

Ensuring gender equality in the workplace

Punishing false accusations harshly

Ignoring complaints from non-permanent employees

6 / 15

What is the purpose of the POSH Act?

To create a safe and respectful work environment for women

To penalize all forms of workplace disputes

To provide promotions to employees who report harassment

To regulate employment contracts

7 / 15

What is the purpose of workplace sensitization programs under the POSH Act?

To reduce the number of workplace complaints

To provide training for career advancement

To educate employees on acceptable workplace behavior and POSH policies

To teach employees how to handle legal cases

8 / 15

Which legislation governs the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the workplace in India?

Equality Act, 2010

Labour Code, 2019

POSH Act, 2013

Indian Penal Code, 1860

9 / 15

Which of the following is true about confidentiality under the POSH Act?

The identity of the complainant must always be protected

There are no confidentiality provisions

The ICC can share details with anyone in the organization

The accused can share details publicly for defense

10 / 15

What is the role of an external member in the ICC?

Offer expertise on POSH laws and impartiality

Provide legal advice to the accused

Represent the employer's interests

Mediate between the complainant and the accused

11 / 15

Who can file a complaint under the POSH Act?

Male employees

Only senior employees

Only female employees

Any aggrieved woman

12 / 15

Can the POSH Act be applied to incidents occurring outside the workplace?

No, unless both parties agree

Yes, if related to work

Yes, but only during work hours

No, only within the office premises

13 / 15

Which of the following is an essential feature of the ICC?

All members must belong to the legal team

It must have an equal number of male and female members

It must consist only of senior management

At least one external member with POSH expertise

14 / 15

What is the timeline for filing a complaint under the POSH Act?

Within 1 year of the incident

Within 6 months of the incident

Within 90 days of the incident

Within 3 days of the incident

15 / 15

Can an aggrieved woman approach the court if dissatisfied with the ICC's findings?

Yes, within the time prescribed by law

Only if a mediator is involved

No, the ICC's decision is final

Only if the employer agrees