Certified Information Privacy Professional – United States (CIPP/US) — Question 108

Which of the following does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibit an employer from asking a job applicant?

Answer options

• A. Questions about age
• B. Questions about a disability
• C. Questions about national origin
• D. Questions about intended pregnancy

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on national origin, making option C the correct answer. Options A and B may not be explicitly prohibited under Title VII but could fall under other laws. Option D, while sensitive, is not covered by Title VII but rather by other legislation concerning pregnancy discrimination.