Section 12 Unit 2

Which of these policies is an example of discrimination based on familial status? a. A landlord charges an extra $100 security deposit for each child living in a property. b. All residents must show a U.S. birth certificate as part of the application process. c. No barbecue grills are allowed on balconies. d. No skateboards, bicycles, wheelchairs, or anything else that could scuff the historic hardwood floors are allowed in the building.

a. A landlord charges an extra $100 security deposit for each child living in a property.

Which of these landlord policies is discriminatory? a. All residents must show a U.S. birth certificate as part of the application process. b. Max occupancy in an apartment may not exceed fire regulations. c. No barbecue grills are allowed on balconies. d. No skateboards allowed on the historic hardwood floors.

a. All residents must show a U.S. birth certificate as part of the application process.

Which of the following is/are illegal? a. Both disparate impact and disparate treatment b. Disparate impact c. Disparate treatment d. Neither disparate impact nor disparate treatment

a. Both disparate impact and disparate treatment

When a policy negatively impacts a protected class more than it negatively impacts others, this is called what? a. Disparate impact b. Disparate treatment c. Targeted discrimination d. Unequal discrimination

a. Disparate impact

What is one of the reasons that illegal discrimination still occurs? a. Discrimination is human nature. b. Discrimination is often not visible to the public. c. Discrimination makes good business sense. d. Not all laws make sense.

b. Discrimination is often not visible to the public.

Real estate licensees are seldom guilty of blatant discrimination, but unintentional discrimination does exist. What's one example of unintentional discrimination? a. Following a landlord's instructions as to income requirements for applicants b. Not showing first-time homebuyers homes outside of their price range c. Not showing homes in neighborhoods where the client may become a victim of racial bias d. Refusing to work with someone based on their race

c. Not showing homes in neighborhoods where the client may become a victim of racial bias

Which of these is illegal: disparate impact or disparate treatment? a. Disparate impact b. Disparate treatment c. These terms mean the same thing. d. They're both illegal.

d. They're both illegal.

What's the purpose of testing for discrimination? a. To create revenue through fines b. To educate the public c. To punish blatant discrimination d. To uncover hidden discrimination

d. To uncover hidden discrimination

How does discrimination testing work? a. A minority applies for housing to test how they're treated. b. Landlords are given a 20-point questionnaire. c. The demographic data for tenants is audited. d. Two different applicants whose only difference is protected class apply for the same property.

d. Two different applicants whose only difference is protected class apply for the same property.