What is the primary UK legislation that addresses equality and discrimination issues?
a) Equality Act 2005
b) Human Rights Act 1998
c) Equal Opportunities Act 2010
d) Equality Act 2010
Answer: d) Equality Act 2010
Which of the following is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010?
a) Wealth
b) Political affiliation
c) Religion or belief
d) Marital status
Answer: c) Religion or belief
The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination based on:
a) Socioeconomic status
b) Physical appearance
c) Nationality
d) Age
Answer: d) Age
Positive action is allowed under the Equality Act 2010 to address:
a) Gender inequality
b) Racial discrimination
c) Disability discrimination
d) Religious beliefs
Answer: b) Racial discrimination
Employers are required to make reasonable adjustments for employees with:
a) University degrees
b) Temporary illnesses
c) Physical or mental disabilities
d) Strong work ethic
Answer: c) Physical or mental disabilities
What is the maximum compensation for successful claims of discrimination in an employment tribunal?
a) £10,000
b) No maximum limit
c) £50,000
d) £100,000
Answer: b) No maximum limit
Under the Equality Act 2010, direct discrimination occurs when someone is treated less favorably due to a protected characteristic. What’s a valid defense for direct discrimination?
a) Bona fide occupational requirement
b) Employee’s consent
c) Personal preferences
d) Management’s discretion
Answer: a) Bona fide occupational requirement
The Equality Act 2010 covers discrimination in which of the following areas?
a) Education and healthcare only
b) Employment and education only
c) Employment, education, and services
d) Employment and services only
Answer: c) Employment, education, and services
Which body is responsible for enforcing the Equality Act 2010 in Great Britain?
a) Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
b) Ministry of Justice
c) Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
d) Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Answer: a) Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Indirect discrimination occurs when:
a) An individual is treated unfairly based on personal opinions
b) An individual is treated unfairly due to their direct actions
c) A policy or practice disadvantages a group with a protected characteristic
d) An individual experiences unfair treatment without a clear reason
Answer: c) A policy or practice disadvantages a group with a protected characteristic
Under the Equality Act 2010, what does harassment involve?
a) Only physical violence
b) Unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic that has the purpose or effect of violating someone’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment
c) Discrimination based on gender
d) Discrimination against individuals over 50 years of age
Answer: b) Unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic that has the purpose or effect of violating someone’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment
The term “reasonable adjustments” refers to modifications that must be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities. These adjustments are intended to:
a) Give special treatment to disabled individuals
b) Eliminate all challenges and obstacles for disabled individuals
c) Ensure disabled individuals are not disadvantaged in comparison to non-disabled individuals
d) Meet the preferences of disabled individuals
Answer: c) Ensure disabled individuals are not disadvantaged in comparison to non-disabled individuals
What is the key objective of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) under the Equality Act 2010?
a) To eliminate all forms of discrimination
b) To promote equality of outcome for all individuals
c) To ensure that public bodies consider the needs of individuals with disabilities
d) To encourage preferential treatment for underrepresented groups
Answer: b) To promote equality of outcome for all individuals
In the context of employment, what does the term “protected characteristics” refer to?
a) Characteristics that are commonly shared by most individuals
b) Characteristics that are only protected in certain industries
c) Characteristics that are safeguarded from discrimination under the Equality Act 2010
d) Characteristics that are important for job performance
Answer: c) Characteristics that are safeguarded from discrimination under the Equality Act 2010
The term “victimisation” in the context of UK equality laws refers to:
a) Being unfairly treated due to a perceived disability
b) Treating someone unfairly based on their political beliefs
c) Subjecting an individual to a detriment because they have raised a complaint or taken legal action related to discrimination
d) Discriminating against someone because of their nationality
Answer: c) Subjecting an individual to a detriment because they have raised a complaint or taken legal action related to discrimination
What does the term “associative discrimination” refer to under the Equality Act 2010?
a) Discrimination against individuals who associate with people of different races
b) Discrimination against individuals because they are associated with a particular organization
c) Discrimination against individuals who have a close connection with someone who possesses a protected characteristic
d) Discrimination against individuals who associate with individuals of the same gender
Answer: c) Discrimination against individuals who have a close connection with someone who possesses a protected characteristic
The Equality Act 2010 protects against discrimination based on gender reassignment. What does this mean?
a) It protects individuals who have undergone surgery for cosmetic purposes
b) It protects individuals who have changed their name
c) It protects individuals who have changed their gender identity
d) It protects individuals who are transitioning to a different gender
Answer: d) It protects individuals who are transitioning to a different gender
What is the term used to describe situations where discrimination occurs against a person because they are wrongly perceived to possess a protected characteristic, even if they do not actually possess that characteristic?
a) Perceptual discrimination
b) Imaginary discrimination
c) Discriminatory assumption
d) Discrimination by association
Answer: a) Perceptual discrimination
Which of the following is NOT one of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?
a) Gender reassignment
b) Socioeconomic status
c) Age
d) Religion or belief
Answer: b) Socioeconomic status
The Equality Act 2010 allows employers to treat individuals with a protected characteristic more favorably than others in certain circumstances. What is this practice called?
a) Preferential treatment
b) Positive action
c) Reverse discrimination
d) Special consideration
Answer: b) Positive action
Which of the following actions is considered a breach of the Equality Act 2010’s provisions on reasonable adjustments?
a) Refusing to hire an individual with a protected characteristic
b) Providing additional support for an individual with a disability to perform their job effectively
c) Offering training opportunities to all employees, regardless of their characteristics
d) Making architectural changes to a building to improve access for disabled individuals
Answer: a) Refusing to hire an individual with a protected characteristic
In the context of the Equality Act 2010, what does the term “direct discrimination” refer to?
a) Discrimination that occurs without any specific intent
b) Discrimination that occurs indirectly through organizational policies
c) Discrimination that is intentionally based on a protected characteristic
d) Discrimination that takes place in private settings
Answer: c) Discrimination that is intentionally based on a protected characteristic
Which of the following organizations is NOT covered by the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)?
a) Government departments
b) Local authorities
c) Private companies
d) Publicly funded organizations
Answer: c) Private companies
What is the maximum prison sentence for a hate crime that involves violence or incites violence based on a victim’s protected characteristic?
a) 2 years
b) 5 years
c) 10 years
d) 15 years
Answer: d) 15 years
The Equality Act 2010 introduced the concept of “discrimination arising from disability.” What does this refer to?
a) Treating disabled individuals unfairly in all situations
b) Treating individuals with disabilities as inferior
c) Treating disabled individuals unfairly because of their disability-related behavior or circumstances
d) Treating all individuals with disabilities equally
Answer: c) Treating disabled individuals unfairly because of their disability-related behavior or circumstances
What is the purpose of the Equal Pay Act 1970?
a) To ensure equal pay for all employees regardless of their role or experience
b) To address pay inequality between different professions
c) To prohibit unequal pay for men and women who are doing equal work
d) To encourage employers to increase overall wages
Answer: c) To prohibit unequal pay for men and women who are doing equal work
What is the legal term for treating someone unfairly due to their pregnancy, childbirth, or maternity leave?
a) Maternal discrimination
b) Pregnancy-based unfairness
c) Maternity disadvantage
d) Pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Answer: d) Pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Under the Equality Act 2010, what is the term for treating someone less favorably due to their association with a disabled person?
a) Disability-related discrimination
b) Associative discrimination
c) Caregiver bias
d) Secondary victimization
Answer: b) Associative discrimination
The concept of “pay secrecy” in the context of the Equality Act 2010 refers to:
a) Employers being required to publicly disclose employee salaries
b) Employers being prohibited from discussing salaries with employees
c) Employers being allowed to keep pay information confidential to prevent disputes
d) Employees being required to disclose their pay to colleagues
Answer: b) Employers being prohibited from discussing salaries with employees
In which year did the UK enact the Gender Recognition Act, allowing individuals to legally change their gender?
a) 2000
b) 2004
c) 2010
d) 2015
Answer: b) 2004
Which of the following is NOT a category of harassment recognized under the Equality Act 2010?
a) Unwanted conduct related to age
b) Sexual harassment
c) Harassment based on disability
d) Harassment related to race
Answer: a) Unwanted conduct related to age
The term “reasonable adjustments” in the context of disability discrimination refers to:
a) Making accommodations that are financially beneficial for the company
b) Implementing changes that significantly disadvantage non-disabled employees
c) Modifications that are practical and do not cause undue hardship to the employer
d) Providing preferential treatment to disabled employees
Answer: c) Modifications that are practical and do not cause undue hardship to the employer
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Equality Act 2010 and religious organizations?
a) Religious organizations are exempt from all provisions of the Act
b) Religious organizations are not required to comply with any provisions related to employment
c) Religious organizations are allowed to discriminate based on sexual orientation
d) Religious organizations are subject to certain exceptions when it comes to employment and services
Answer: d) Religious organizations are subject to certain exceptions when it comes to employment and services
Which UK legislation addresses the duty of public authorities to promote equality in relation to race, gender, and disability?
a) Equality Act 2010
b) Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)
c) Human Rights Act 1998
d) Gender Recognition Act 2004
Answer: b) Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)
Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010?
a) Sexual orientation
b) Marriage status
c) Gender
d) Disability
Answer: b) Marriage status
The term “direct discrimination” includes discrimination based on perceived characteristics. What does this mean?
a) Discrimination based on actual characteristics possessed by the individual
b) Discrimination based on the assumption that someone possesses a certain characteristic, even if they do not
c) Discrimination based on characteristics that are shared by many people
d) Discrimination based on personal opinions about someone’s characteristics
Answer: b) Discrimination based on the assumption that someone possesses a certain characteristic, even if they do not
Which of the following statements accurately represents the purpose of the Equality Act 2010?
a) To create inequality by providing special treatment to certain groups
b) To eliminate all differences among individuals
c) To promote equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics
d) To establish a hierarchy of characteristics with some being more protected than others
Answer: c) To promote equal opportunity and prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics
The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. What does this mean?
a) It is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their romantic relationships
b) It is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their sexual preferences
c) It is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation
d) It is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their marital status
Answer: c) It is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation
What is the term used to describe the practice of treating someone unfairly due to their religious beliefs or lack thereof?
a) Religious bias
b) Religious prejudice
c) Religious discrimination
d) Religious favoritism
Answer: c) Religious discrimination
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Gender Recognition Act 2004?
a) It grants legal recognition to non-binary individuals
b) It allows individuals to change their gender identity without any legal documentation
c) It requires individuals to undergo surgery in order to change their gender on legal documents
d) It only applies to individuals aged 18 and above
Answer: d) It only applies to individuals aged 18 and above
The term “perceived disability” refers to:
a) An individual’s self-identification as disabled
b) An individual’s actual disability
c) Discrimination based on an assumption that someone has a disability
d) Discrimination against individuals who have a history of disability
Answer: c) Discrimination based on an assumption that someone has a disability
The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination based on which of the following protected characteristics in the provision of goods, facilities, and services?
a) Sexual orientation
b) Socioeconomic status
c) Political beliefs
d) Marital status
Answer: a) Sexual orientation
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Human Rights Act 1998 and equality rights?
a) The Human Rights Act 1998 does not include any provisions related to equality
b) The Human Rights Act 1998 incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights, which includes protections for certain equality rights
c) The Human Rights Act 1998 only applies to government organizations, not private companies
d) The Human Rights Act 1998 specifically excludes protection against discrimination based on gender
Answer: b) The Human Rights Act 1998 incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights, which includes protections for certain equality rights
Under the Equality Act 2010, when can a public authority lawfully discriminate against an individual based on a protected characteristic?
a) When the individual’s behavior is offensive to others
b) When the discrimination is justified as a legitimate aim and the means of achieving it are proportionate
c) When the individual’s political beliefs are in opposition to the authority’s
d) When the authority is under financial strain
Answer: b) When the discrimination is justified as a legitimate aim and the means of achieving it are proportionate
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of discrimination recognized under the Equality Act 2010?
a) Indirect discrimination
b) Associative discrimination
c) Perceptual discrimination
d) Direct discrimination
Answer: c) Perceptual discrimination
What is the term used to describe a practice or rule that appears neutral but has a disproportionately negative effect on individuals with a particular protected characteristic?
a) Indirect discrimination
b) Positive action
c) Perceived discrimination
d) Associative discrimination
Answer: a) Indirect discrimination
The Equality Act 2010 allows employers to provide single-sex services or facilities under certain circumstances. What is the term for this practice?
a) Gender segregation
b) Exemption rule
c) Exception provision
d) Positive action
Answer: a) Gender segregation
The concept of “protected characteristic” under the Equality Act 2010 is designed to:
a) Identify characteristics that are more important than others
b) Establish a hierarchy of rights among individuals
c) Highlight traits that must be considered for protection against discrimination
d) Define characteristics that are completely irrelevant in legal matters
Answer: c) Highlight traits that must be considered for protection against discrimination
The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination based on marital status. What does this mean?
a) It is illegal to discriminate against married individuals
b) It is illegal to discriminate against individuals who are not married
c) It is illegal to discriminate against individuals based on their choice to be single or married
d) It is illegal to discriminate against individuals who have been married multiple times
Answer: c) It is illegal to discriminate against individuals based on their choice to be single or married
What is the term used to describe a practice that puts individuals with a particular protected characteristic at a disadvantage?
a) Negative action
b) Unfavorable treatment
c) Discriminatory practice
d) Substantial disadvantage
Answer: d) Substantial disadvantage
