The Equality Act 2010: A Comprehensive Guide for Disability Studies Students

Question 1

The duty to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 applies to:

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All service providers

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Only individuals with disabilities

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Only employers

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Only public bodies

Question 2

Which of the following is a principle of the social model of disability?

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Barriers in society create disability

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Disability is caused by individual impairments

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Disability is a personal tragedy

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Disability is a medical condition

Question 3

Which characteristic is NOT protected under the Equality Act 2010?

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Political affiliation

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Disability

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Age

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Pregnancy

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'reasonable adjustment' under the Equality Act?

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To accommodate the specific needs of individuals with disabilities

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To provide special treatment to disabled individuals

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To excuse disabled individuals from legal obligations

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To eliminate all barriers for disabled individuals

Question 5

Which body is responsible for enforcing the Equality Act 2010?

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Equality and Human Rights Commission

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Citizens Advice

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Department for Work and Pensions

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Local councils

Question 6

What type of discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favourably because of their association with a disabled person?

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Associative discrimination

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Direct discrimination

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Indirect discrimination

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Victimisation

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an example of a reasonable adjustment that an employer could make for a disabled employee?

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Offering a promotion without considering qualifications

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Modifying workstations to improve accessibility

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Providing extended breaks or flexible working hours

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Implementing staff training on disability awareness

Question 8

What is the primary duty of public authorities under the Equality Act 2010?

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To promote equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination

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To provide essential public services

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To enforce the law

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To provide financial assistance to disabled individuals

Question 9

What is the maximum penalty for breaching the provisions of the Equality Act 2010?

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Unlimited fine

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£5,000

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£10,000

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£50,000

Question 10

Under the Equality Act 2010, which of these is NOT a protected characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Political affiliation

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Age

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Disability

Question 11

Which of the following is a fundamental principle enshrined in the Equality Act 2010?

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Non-discrimination

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Positive action

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Segregation

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Preferential treatment

Question 12

Under the Equality Act 2010, what is an example of a 'reasonable adjustment'?

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Providing a wheelchair ramp for a person with a physical disability

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Hiring only people with disabilities

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Lowering academic standards for students with disabilities

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Excluding people with disabilities from certain activities

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) introduced by the Equality Act 2010?

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To ensure that public bodies consider the impact of their policies and practices on people with disabilities

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To abolish all forms of discrimination against people with disabilities

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To establish separate services for people with disabilities

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To punish employers who discriminate against people with disabilities

Question 14

Under the Equality Act 2010, what is the definition of 'indirect discrimination'?

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Discrimination that results from a policy or practice that appears neutral but disproportionately affects people with a particular disability

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Discrimination that is intended to disadvantage people with a particular disability

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Discrimination that occurs when an employer fails to make reasonable adjustments for an employee with a disability

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Discrimination that is based on a person's assumption of someone's disability, regardless of whether they actually have a disability

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of the Equality Act 2010?

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Punish those who discriminate against people with disabilities

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Promote equality of opportunity

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Protect people from discrimination

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Create a fully accessible society

Question 16

Which of the following is **NOT** a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010?

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Height

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Age

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Religion or belief

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Disability

Question 17

According to the Equality Act 2010, what is the meaning of 'reasonable adjustments'?

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Changes that must be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals.

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Financial compensation paid to disabled individuals

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Legal exemptions for disabled individuals

Question 18

Who is the primary body responsible for enforcing the Equality Act 2010?

Accepted Answer

The Equality and Human Rights Commission

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The Health and Safety Executive

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Local authorities

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The courts

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of indirect discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A policy that has a disproportionate impact on a specific protected group.

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Failing to make reasonable adjustments for a disabled person.

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Intentionally treating someone less favourably based on their protected characteristic.

Question 20

What is the main purpose of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED)?

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To require public bodies to promote equality and eliminate discrimination.

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To enforce the Equality Act 2010.

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To provide financial support to disabled individuals.

Question 21

What is the role of the courts in enforcing the Equality Act 2010?

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To hear complaints of discrimination and award remedies if appropriate.

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To provide guidance on how to interpret the Act.

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To create new laws related to disability rights.

Question 22

What are the potential consequences of violating the Equality Act 2010?

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Compensation, injunctions, and fines.

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Exclusion from public places

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Imprisonment

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Loss of employment

Question 23

How does the Equality Act 2010 promote equality of opportunity for disabled people?

Accepted Answer

By requiring employers and service providers to make reasonable adjustments and eliminate barriers.

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By providing financial incentives to businesses that hire disabled people.