Q.1
Under the Equality Act, there are nine protected “characteristics”. Which of the following is not one of them?
  • Disability
  • Gender
  • Height
  • Age
Q.2
Not everyone agrees with the Equality Act. Some claim it is too “PC”. What does PC stand for in this context?
  • Politically correct
  • Personally controlling
  • Power craving
  • Parent commanding
Q.3
The Equality Act protects us in certain situations. Which of the following is on the list?
  • When you are at work
  • When you are at school
  • When you are on a bus
  • All of the above
Q.4
In 2018 a baker was taken to court three times for refusing to make a cake with the slogan “Support Gay Marriage”. According to the court, was the baker guilty of discrimination?
  • No, no and yes
  • Yes, yes and no
  • Yes, yes and yes
  • No, no and no
Q.5
There are four specific types of discrimination. Which of these is an example of “direct discrimination”?
  • Turning a job applicant down because of their race
  • Holding a meeting open to the public in a place with no disabled access
  • Homophobic comments by the staff in a restaurant
  • Being sacked for standing as a witness in a colleague’s complaint at work
Q.6
There are four specific types of discrimination. Which of these is an example of “harassment”?
  • Turning a job applicant down because of their race
  • Holding a meeting open to the public in a place with no disabled access
  • Homophobic comments by the staff in a restaurant
  • Being sacked for standing as a witness in a colleague’s complaint at work
Q.7
There are four specific types of discrimination. Which of these is an example of “victimisation”?
  • Turning a job applicant down because of their race
  • Holding a meeting open to the public in a place with no disabled access
  • Homophobic comments by the staff in a restaurant
  • Being sacked for standing as a witness in a colleague’s complaint at work
Q.8
If you think that you are being discriminated against, who should you go to?
  • The perpetrator
  • The Citizens’ Advice Bureau
  • A solicitor
  • Any of the above
Q.9
The Equality Act says discrimination can be justified if the person discriminating can show it is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim. Three of the following are “legitimate aims” and one is not. Which one is not?
  • Health and safety
  • Having an efficient service
  • Religious persuasion
  • Aim to make profit
Q.10
Local authorities must find out what effect any changes they plan to make affect minorities. What must they do if a minority is adversely affected by any change?
  • Look for ways to fix the problem
  • Abandon any changes
  • Carry on with the changes
  • Pay compensation to the minority
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