Inappropriate or illegal questions that should be avoided during the interview include which of the following examples (select all that apply)?
a. What are your goals for the future?
b. Do you plan on having any more children?
c. How do you feel about taking call on weekends?
d. How does your husband feel about you working?
e. Will going to church interfere with Sun-day shifts?
B, D, E
Questions that should be avoided during the interview relate specifically to personal information about the candidate, such as the following: age, marital status, living arrangements, children, li-mitations or disabilities, religion, substance abuse, and membership in professional organizations.
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