WGU D357 DEI EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/26 NEWEST
100% PASS
Why are group membership categories important for a Human Resources (HR) manager to consider?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Few employees are diverse, so group membership categories are not significant to consider.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
People's group memberships affect their outcomes, opportunities, and experiences.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
An employee must choose and disclose their group membership categories at work.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Group membership categories determine the best-fitting salary and position title
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
People's group memberships affect their outcomes, opportunities, and experiences.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Answer
Correct:That's right! Employment, compensation, advancement, retention, participation, and II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
organizational competitiveness are just a few of the outcomes influenced by people's demographics.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
How have global demographic shifts affected employment?
II! II! II! II! II! II!
More young workers are being added to the U.S. workforce than in the past.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
The workforce is shrinking in some countries.
II! II! II! II! II! II!
Women face less discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Developing countries are providing fewer workers to other countries. II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
The workforce is shrinking in some countries.
II! II! II! II! II! II!
Answer
Correct:That's right! Over 40% of the global workforce considered leaving their jobs in 2021. The need for II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
diversity, equity, and inclusion and the flexibility it can offer (like hybrid work) is important for attracting
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
and maintaining diverse people.
II! II! II! II!
What did Cedric Herring's research on diversity reveal?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
There is little support for the hypothesis that diversity benefits organizations.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Two analyses on diversity revealed contradictory results.
II! II! II! II! II! II!
Racial diversity was associated with increased sales revenue and more customers.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Diversity had an unfavorable impact on organizational functioning.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Racial diversity was associated with increased sales revenue and more customers.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Answer
Correct:That's right! Increased sales income, increased consumers, increased market share, and higher II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
relative profitability were all benefits of racial diversity.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
What are two consequences an organization may face as a result of hiring a diverse workforce without
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
taking steps to ensure this newly diverse workforce is properly supported? Choose 2 answers.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
,Dysfunctional communication processes II! II!
Overqualified workers II!
Decreased profits II!
Increased employee turnover II! II!
Dysfunctional communication processes II! II!
Overqualified workers II!
Correct:"Dysfunctional communication processes" is correct. A diverse workforce can have dysfunctional II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
communication processes when groups speak different languages. Misunderstanding and
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
miscommunication issues can arise if clear communication expectations are not established within the
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
organization."Overqualified workers" is correct. Overqualified workers. While diversity in an organization
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
can create more job security, it can also create a series of issues where workers are overqualified for their
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
work if not supported with appropriate training, development, and growth opportunities.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Why is it important for hiring managers to provide equal opportunities when screening job applicants to
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
avoid employment discrimination? Choose 2 answers.
II! II! II! II! II! II!
To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from being considered
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
To predict candidate suitability based on underrepresentation
II! II! II! II! II! II!
To build a company culture where individuals are likable and can feel they belong
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
To prevent candidates from being discounted due to their group memberships
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from being considered
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
To prevent candidates from being discounted due to their group memberships
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
correct
Answer
Correct:"To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from being considered" is correct.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
When the personal attributes of candidates that are unrelated to production are valued, discrimination
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
develops. This can include excluding people from certain jobs based on having a Black-sounding or Asian
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
name."To prevent candidates from being discounted due to their group memberships" is correct. If a
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
candidate is discounted because of their group membership status, this is known as access
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
discrimination.
II!
What is demonstrated when an organization has a large number of employees representing various
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
backgrounds? Choose 2 answers.
II! II! II! II!
Respect for marginalized groups II! II! II!
Diversity efforts II!
Inclusion
,Efforts toward reducing exclusion
II! II! II!
Diversity efforts II!
Efforts toward reducing exclusion
II! II! II!
correct
Answer
Correct:"Diversity efforts" is correct. When measures are taken in a workplace to ensure that employees II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
have a range of differences (such as race, ethnicity, gender, and age), it is an example of diversity
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
efforts."Efforts toward reducing exclusion" is correct. The more organizations embrace diversity, the more
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
opportunities for inclusion arise.
II! II! II! II!
What are two distinctions between organizations composed of diverse members and organizations
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
composed of homogeneous members? Choose 2 answers.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Diverse groups put less effort into establishing credibility.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Diverse group members pay more attention in interactions than homogeneous groups.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Diverse members produce higher-quality ideas.
II! II! II! II!
Diverse groups initially outperform homogeneous groups.
II! II! II! II! II!
Diverse group members pay more attention in interactions than homogeneous groups.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Diverse members produce higher-quality ideas.
II! II! II! II!
Answer
Correct:"Diverse group members pay more attention in interactions than homogeneous groups" is II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
correct. With diversity comes exposure to new ideas and methods of functioning, necessitating a greater
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
focus in order to learn from people from different backgrounds."Diverse members produce higher-quality
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
ideas" is correct. Diverse groups are more innovative because of differences in ideas and ways of thinking
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
for all to learn from.
II! II! II! II! II!
What defines stereotypes in the workplace?
II! II! II! II! II!
Stereotypes are not part of the categorization process that helps individuals order their work
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
environment.
II!
Stereotypes prevent individuals from being fired. II! II! II! II! II!
Stereotypes are overgeneralizations of the characteristics of large human groups.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Stereotypes are typically viewed as negative. II! II! II! II! II!
Stereotypes are overgeneralizations of the characteristics of large human groups.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Answer
Correct:That's right! When prompted to think of someone from each group who does not fit the
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
stereotype, many people can do so.
II! II! II! II! II! II!
, We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
A hiring manager believes women are incompetent at work and makes statements about that topic but
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
also makes statements implying women must be protected.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Which behavior is this hiring manager displaying?
II! II! II! II! II! II!
Benevolent sexism II!
Neosexism
Ambivalent sexism II!
Hostile sexism II!
Ambivalent sexism II!
Correct:That's right! Ambivalent sexism is the simultaneous holding of both hostile (e.g., "women are II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
incompetent at work") and benevolent (e.g., "women must be protected") sexist beliefs about women.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Benevolent sexism is harmful to women despite its benevolent label. II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
True
False
This statement is true. Making comments to a female coworker on her appearance or attractiveness could
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
undermine her being taken seriously at work. Although benevolent sexism is viewed as less negative than
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
hostile sexism, it is still detrimental.
II! II! II! II! II! II!
Which two statements depict the differences between minority and majority groups at work? Choose 2
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
answers.
II!
At work, minority groups are always fewer in number than majority groups.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
The terms nondominant and minority are interchangeable.
II! II! II! II! II! II!
Minority can refer to a variety of groups in an organization that have few or no positions of power.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Nondominant is a more accurate term than minority. II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Minority can refer to a variety of groups in an organization that have few or no positions of power.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Nondominant is a more accurate term than minority. II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
correct
Answer
Correct:"Minority can refer to a variety of groups in an organization that have few or no positions of II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
power." is correct. Those in the minority are frequently discriminated against by those in positions of
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
social power within an organization."Nondominant is a more accurate term than minority" is correct.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
White people, for example, are the majority in South Africa, despite being outnumbered by people of
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
color. People of color in Africa are more in number but not dominant.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
What is the correlation between stereotypes and unconscious processes in the workplace?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Stereotypes in the workplace are often formed through both conscious and unconscious processes. II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Stereotypes formed by conscious processes help decision-makers in the workplace. II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025/26 NEWEST
100% PASS
Why are group membership categories important for a Human Resources (HR) manager to consider?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Few employees are diverse, so group membership categories are not significant to consider.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
People's group memberships affect their outcomes, opportunities, and experiences.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
An employee must choose and disclose their group membership categories at work.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Group membership categories determine the best-fitting salary and position title
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
People's group memberships affect their outcomes, opportunities, and experiences.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Answer
Correct:That's right! Employment, compensation, advancement, retention, participation, and II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
organizational competitiveness are just a few of the outcomes influenced by people's demographics.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
How have global demographic shifts affected employment?
II! II! II! II! II! II!
More young workers are being added to the U.S. workforce than in the past.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
The workforce is shrinking in some countries.
II! II! II! II! II! II!
Women face less discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Developing countries are providing fewer workers to other countries. II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
The workforce is shrinking in some countries.
II! II! II! II! II! II!
Answer
Correct:That's right! Over 40% of the global workforce considered leaving their jobs in 2021. The need for II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
diversity, equity, and inclusion and the flexibility it can offer (like hybrid work) is important for attracting
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
and maintaining diverse people.
II! II! II! II!
What did Cedric Herring's research on diversity reveal?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
There is little support for the hypothesis that diversity benefits organizations.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Two analyses on diversity revealed contradictory results.
II! II! II! II! II! II!
Racial diversity was associated with increased sales revenue and more customers.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Diversity had an unfavorable impact on organizational functioning.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Racial diversity was associated with increased sales revenue and more customers.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Answer
Correct:That's right! Increased sales income, increased consumers, increased market share, and higher II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
relative profitability were all benefits of racial diversity.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
What are two consequences an organization may face as a result of hiring a diverse workforce without
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
taking steps to ensure this newly diverse workforce is properly supported? Choose 2 answers.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
,Dysfunctional communication processes II! II!
Overqualified workers II!
Decreased profits II!
Increased employee turnover II! II!
Dysfunctional communication processes II! II!
Overqualified workers II!
Correct:"Dysfunctional communication processes" is correct. A diverse workforce can have dysfunctional II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
communication processes when groups speak different languages. Misunderstanding and
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
miscommunication issues can arise if clear communication expectations are not established within the
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
organization."Overqualified workers" is correct. Overqualified workers. While diversity in an organization
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
can create more job security, it can also create a series of issues where workers are overqualified for their
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
work if not supported with appropriate training, development, and growth opportunities.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Why is it important for hiring managers to provide equal opportunities when screening job applicants to
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
avoid employment discrimination? Choose 2 answers.
II! II! II! II! II! II!
To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from being considered
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
To predict candidate suitability based on underrepresentation
II! II! II! II! II! II!
To build a company culture where individuals are likable and can feel they belong
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
To prevent candidates from being discounted due to their group memberships
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from being considered
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
To prevent candidates from being discounted due to their group memberships
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
correct
Answer
Correct:"To prevent the unrelated personal attributes of candidates from being considered" is correct.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
When the personal attributes of candidates that are unrelated to production are valued, discrimination
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
develops. This can include excluding people from certain jobs based on having a Black-sounding or Asian
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
name."To prevent candidates from being discounted due to their group memberships" is correct. If a
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
candidate is discounted because of their group membership status, this is known as access
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
discrimination.
II!
What is demonstrated when an organization has a large number of employees representing various
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
backgrounds? Choose 2 answers.
II! II! II! II!
Respect for marginalized groups II! II! II!
Diversity efforts II!
Inclusion
,Efforts toward reducing exclusion
II! II! II!
Diversity efforts II!
Efforts toward reducing exclusion
II! II! II!
correct
Answer
Correct:"Diversity efforts" is correct. When measures are taken in a workplace to ensure that employees II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
have a range of differences (such as race, ethnicity, gender, and age), it is an example of diversity
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
efforts."Efforts toward reducing exclusion" is correct. The more organizations embrace diversity, the more
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
opportunities for inclusion arise.
II! II! II! II!
What are two distinctions between organizations composed of diverse members and organizations
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
composed of homogeneous members? Choose 2 answers.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Diverse groups put less effort into establishing credibility.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Diverse group members pay more attention in interactions than homogeneous groups.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Diverse members produce higher-quality ideas.
II! II! II! II!
Diverse groups initially outperform homogeneous groups.
II! II! II! II! II!
Diverse group members pay more attention in interactions than homogeneous groups.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Diverse members produce higher-quality ideas.
II! II! II! II!
Answer
Correct:"Diverse group members pay more attention in interactions than homogeneous groups" is II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
correct. With diversity comes exposure to new ideas and methods of functioning, necessitating a greater
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
focus in order to learn from people from different backgrounds."Diverse members produce higher-quality
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
ideas" is correct. Diverse groups are more innovative because of differences in ideas and ways of thinking
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
for all to learn from.
II! II! II! II! II!
What defines stereotypes in the workplace?
II! II! II! II! II!
Stereotypes are not part of the categorization process that helps individuals order their work
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
environment.
II!
Stereotypes prevent individuals from being fired. II! II! II! II! II!
Stereotypes are overgeneralizations of the characteristics of large human groups.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Stereotypes are typically viewed as negative. II! II! II! II! II!
Stereotypes are overgeneralizations of the characteristics of large human groups.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Answer
Correct:That's right! When prompted to think of someone from each group who does not fit the
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
stereotype, many people can do so.
II! II! II! II! II! II!
, We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
A hiring manager believes women are incompetent at work and makes statements about that topic but
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
also makes statements implying women must be protected.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Which behavior is this hiring manager displaying?
II! II! II! II! II! II!
Benevolent sexism II!
Neosexism
Ambivalent sexism II!
Hostile sexism II!
Ambivalent sexism II!
Correct:That's right! Ambivalent sexism is the simultaneous holding of both hostile (e.g., "women are II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
incompetent at work") and benevolent (e.g., "women must be protected") sexist beliefs about women.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Benevolent sexism is harmful to women despite its benevolent label. II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
True
False
This statement is true. Making comments to a female coworker on her appearance or attractiveness could
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
undermine her being taken seriously at work. Although benevolent sexism is viewed as less negative than
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
hostile sexism, it is still detrimental.
II! II! II! II! II! II!
Which two statements depict the differences between minority and majority groups at work? Choose 2
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
answers.
II!
At work, minority groups are always fewer in number than majority groups.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
The terms nondominant and minority are interchangeable.
II! II! II! II! II! II!
Minority can refer to a variety of groups in an organization that have few or no positions of power.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Nondominant is a more accurate term than minority. II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Minority can refer to a variety of groups in an organization that have few or no positions of power.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Nondominant is a more accurate term than minority. II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
correct
Answer
Correct:"Minority can refer to a variety of groups in an organization that have few or no positions of II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
power." is correct. Those in the minority are frequently discriminated against by those in positions of
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
social power within an organization."Nondominant is a more accurate term than minority" is correct.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
White people, for example, are the majority in South Africa, despite being outnumbered by people of
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
color. People of color in Africa are more in number but not dominant.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
What is the correlation between stereotypes and unconscious processes in the workplace?
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Stereotypes in the workplace are often formed through both conscious and unconscious processes. II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Stereotypes formed by conscious processes help decision-makers in the workplace. II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
