Farm Labor Contractor Practice Test

Which of the following is an example of sexual harassment?

1. Complimenting a coworker's attire

2. Sharing harmless jokes

3. Touching, offensive language, or posting sexual images

4. Offering to help with work tasks

The correct answer is: Touching, offensive language, or posting sexual images

The correct response identifies behaviors that are widely recognized as constituting sexual harassment. Touching, offensive language, and posting sexual images create an environment that can be intimidating, hostile, or abusive, which undermines a person's ability to work effectively and respectfully. These actions are explicit violations of workplace policies regarding acceptable conduct and show a disregard for personal boundaries, demonstrating a clear intent to objectify or intimidate individuals based on their sex. Complimenting a coworker's attire, sharing harmless jokes, or offering to help with work tasks may not cross the line into harassment depending on context and reception; they can be interpreted as friendly or supportive gestures. However, when the behavior involves unwanted sexual advances or creates a threatening environment, as described in the correct answer, it constitutes a serious issue that needs to be addressed in any workplace.