While Interviewing Zarah Qazi for the Post of Marketing Manager,the

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Multiple Choice

While interviewing Zarah Qazi for the post of marketing manager,the Vice President of Glowing Hair Products Inc.asks Zarah about the origin of her first name,if she is married,and if she plans to have children in the near future.Which of the following holds true in this scenario?

• A) These questions are prohibited by federal law because they concern national origin, ethnicity, and marital status.
• B) These questions are not prohibited by federal law but they could be used as evidence of discrimination because they are not job related.
• C) These questions are not prohibited by federal law but there is a risk of liability if all applicants are asked the same questions.
• D) These questions are prohibited by federal law only when an employer is protected under the business necessity defense.

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