20 Multiple Choice Questions on Discrimination
1. What is discrimination?
A. Treating everyone equally
B. Favoring someone for a job
C. Unfair treatment based on group membership
D. Hiring based on merit
Answer: C
2. Which of the following is an example of discrimination?
A. Promoting based on performance
B. Denying a job due to race or gender
C. Giving everyone the same opportunity
D. Training all employees equally
Answer: B
3. Which law in the United States prohibits employment discrimination?
A. Title IX
B. Civil Rights Act of 1964
C. Affordable Care Act
D. Patriot Act
Answer: B
4. What type of discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfairly due to their gender?
A. Racial discrimination
B. Gender discrimination
C. Age discrimination
D. Religious discrimination
Answer: B
5. Age discrimination typically affects which group most?
A. Children
B. Teenagers
C. Middle-aged adults
D. Older adults
Answer: D
6. Which of these is an example of institutional discrimination?
A. A student bullied for religion
B. A bank denying loans based on ZIP codes
C. A boss yelling at an employee
D. A peer mocking another
Answer: B
7. Discrimination based on religion is protected under which principle?
A. Freedom of speech
B. Equal employment opportunity
C. Separation of church and state
D. Freedom of religion
Answer: D
8. What is indirect discrimination?
A. Intentional bias
B. Unfair rules affecting a group
C. Physical harm
D. Harassment at work
Answer: B
9. Which of the following can be a ground for discrimination?
A. Eye color
B. Skill level
C. Religion
D. Experience
Answer: C
10. Discrimination in housing based on race is addressed by which U.S. law?
A. Civil Rights Act of 1964
B. Fair Housing Act
C. Equal Pay Act
D. Voting Rights Act
Answer: B
11. The term 'ableism' refers to discrimination against:
A. Ethnic minorities
B. Women
C. People with disabilities
D. Children
Answer: C
12. What is racial profiling?
A. Promoting diversity
B. Targeting individuals based on race
C. Analyzing job applications
D. Writing personality reports
Answer: B
13. Which is an example of workplace discrimination?
A. Equal bonuses for all
B. A dress code for all staff
C. Refusing promotion due to gender
D. Training new employees
Answer: C
14. The Equal Pay Act aims to address discrimination based on:
A. Race
B. Disability
C. Gender
D. Age
Answer: C
15. Homophobia is a form of discrimination based on:
A. Religion
B. Sexual orientation
C. Nationality
D. Age
Answer: B
16. Discrimination can be reduced in organizations by:
A. Ignoring complaints
B. Promoting stereotypes
C. Encouraging diversity and inclusion
D. Enforcing rigid hierarchies
Answer: C
17. Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under anti-discrimination laws?
A. Race
B. Gender
C. Work ethic
D. Age
Answer: C
18. What is a microaggression?
A. Physical violence
B. Open insults
C. Subtle, often unintentional discriminatory comments
D. Legal actions
Answer: C
19. What is unconscious bias?
A. Intentional prejudice
B. Laws promoting equality
C. Unrecognized attitudes affecting decisions
D. Fair treatment for all
Answer: C
20. Diversity training helps to:
A. Promote discrimination
B. Reinforce stereotypes
C. Raise awareness and reduce bias
D. Eliminate legal rights
Answer: C
