Posttest-POSH - Vidyadhara Consultancy

POSH Post-Test

Welcome to your POSH Post-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

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

Only if a mediator is involved

Yes, within the time prescribed by law

Only if the employer agrees

No, the ICC's decision is final

2 / 15

What is the role of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)?

Offer counseling services

Provide legal representation

Handle workplace conflicts

Investigate sexual harassment complaints

3 / 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

A supervisor promises a promotion in exchange for sexual favors

An employee is excluded from team events

4 / 15

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

Leadership training

Health and safety training

Technical training

Sensitization and awareness training on sexual harassment

5 / 15

Who can an aggrieved woman approach if there is no ICC in the organization?

The labor union

The Ministry of Labour

The Human Resources (HR) department

The Local Complaints Committee (LCC)

6 / 15

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

Consistent and unwelcome sexual advances

Casual conversations among colleagues

High workload assigned by a supervisor

Frequent performance reviews

7 / 15

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

To teach employees how to handle legal cases

To provide training for career advancement

To educate employees on acceptable workplace behavior and POSH policies

To reduce the number of workplace complaints

8 / 15

Who can file a complaint under the POSH Act?

Any aggrieved woman

Only female employees

Male employees

Only senior employees

9 / 15

Which of the following behaviors is NOT considered sexual harassment?

Sending explicit emails or texts

Displaying obscene images in the workplace

Making sexually colored remarks

Offering compliments on someone's work performance

10 / 15

Who can be a member of the ICC?

A senior-level employee

An external expert familiar with POSH laws

All of the above

A representative of non-governmental organizations

11 / 15

Can a contractual worker file a POSH complaint?

No, only permanent employees are eligible

Yes, but only through a mediator

Yes, if the harassment occurs at the workplace

No, unless the employer permits it

12 / 15

What should employees do if they witness sexual harassment?

Support the victim in reporting the incident

Stay silent to avoid involvement

Confront the harasser directly

Ignore it unless they are affected

13 / 15

What action can the ICC take if an employee is found guilty of sexual harassment?

Any of the option

Financial compensation to the victim

Written apology

Termination of employment

14 / 15

Who appoints the members of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)?

The HR department

The government

The employees

The employer

15 / 15

Which of these is NOT a step in handling a POSH complaint?

Providing a resolution

Investigating the complaint

Filing an FIR immediately

Submitting a written complaint