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

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

Yes, but only during work hours

No, only within the office premises

No, unless both parties agree

Yes, if related to work

2 / 15

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

It must have an equal number of male and female members

It must consist only of senior management

All members must belong to the legal team

At least one external member with POSH expertise

3 / 15

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

Written apology

Financial compensation to the victim

Termination of employment

Any of the option

4 / 15

Which of the following is considered sexual harassment?

Sharing inappropriate jokes

Making unwelcome physical contact

Staring or leering

All of the given options

5 / 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 reduce the number of workplace complaints

To educate employees on acceptable workplace behavior and POSH policies

6 / 15

How can organizations prevent sexual harassment in the workplace?

Punish only repeat offenders

Ignore minor complaints to avoid disputes

Conduct surprise inspections without informing employees

Conduct regular awareness training programs

7 / 15

Under the POSH Act, who is responsible for ensuring a safe workplace?

The Government

Employees

Employers

All of the given options

8 / 15

What should an employer do if a complaint of sexual harassment is made?

Immediately dismiss the accused without investigation

Conduct a public meeting to discuss the case

Formally acknowledge the complaint and begin the ICC process

Ignore it unless the accused admits guilt

9 / 15

Can POSH complaints be withdrawn during the inquiry process?

Yes, if the complainant submits a written request for withdrawal

No, once filed, the complaint cannot be withdrawn

Yes, with mutual consent of the complainant and the accused

Only if the ICC recommends it

10 / 15

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

Within 6 months of the incident

Within 3 days of the incident

Within 1 year of the incident

Within 90 days of the incident

11 / 15

What should employees do if they witness sexual harassment?

Support the victim in reporting the incident

Ignore it unless they are affected

Stay silent to avoid involvement

Confront the harasser directly

12 / 15

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

The Ministry of Labour

The Local Complaints Committee (LCC)

The labor union

The Human Resources (HR) department

13 / 15

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

The ICC can share details with anyone in the organization

There are no confidentiality provisions

The accused can share details publicly for defense

The identity of the complainant must always be protected

14 / 15

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

Frequent performance reviews

High workload assigned by a supervisor

Casual conversations among colleagues

Consistent and unwelcome sexual advances

15 / 15

Which of the following is a responsibility of the employer under the POSH Act?

Ignore complaints unless submitted in writing

Allow harassment cases to be resolved informally

Punish the complainant for false accusations without inquiry

Conduct awareness programs for employees