WGU D357 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Exam 2025: Comprehensive
Assessment on Inclusive Practices and Cultural Competency
1. What term describes discrimination or prejudice based on socioeconomic
status?
Ableism
Racism
Sexism
Classism
2. If a company implements a diversity training program aimed at reducing
employment hardship, what outcomes might they expect to see?
Higher rates of employment hardship among minority groups.
Increased turnover rates and employee dissatisfaction.
Improved employee retention and a more inclusive workplace
culture.
No change in workplace dynamics.
3. If a company implements a diversity and inclusion program that
addresses weight stigma, what potential outcomes might arise for
employees?
Increased instances of weight-related discrimination as a backlash.
Decreased collaboration among teams due to focus on weight
issues.
Improved employee morale and increased productivity due to a
more inclusive environment.
Higher turnover rates due to employee dissatisfaction.
,4. Describe how racial or ethnic harassment can impact workplace diversity.
Racial or ethnic harassment encourages individuals to embrace
their cultural identities.
Racial or ethnic harassment has no impact on workplace diversity.
Racial or ethnic harassment fosters collaboration among diverse
groups.
Racial or ethnic harassment undermines workplace diversity by
creating a hostile environment that discourages individuals from
different backgrounds.
5. In a company with a strong gendered organizational culture, what
strategy could be implemented to promote inclusivity?
Reducing employee benefits for certain genders
Implementing diversity training programs
Increasing gender-specific hiring quotas
Limiting promotions to a single gender
6. If a company implements policies that support gender nonbinary
employees, what potential impact could this have on the overall
workplace culture?
It could lead to a more inclusive and respectful workplace
culture.
It might alienate employees who identify as binary genders.
It may create confusion among employees about gender roles.
It could result in increased turnover rates.
7. What is discrimination?
The study of cultural identity
The belief in the equality of all individuals
, The unjust treatment of individuals based on their cultural,
racial, or other characteristics
The practice of treating people of different backgrounds with
respect and fairness
8. In a workplace that values diversity and inclusion, how might an
individual's religiosity affect their interactions with colleagues from
different backgrounds?
An individual's religiosity has no impact on workplace interactions.
An individual's religiosity may lead to both positive and
negative interactions, depending on their openness and respect
for diverse beliefs.
Religiosity guarantees harmonious relationships among
colleagues.
Religiosity will always create conflict in diverse workplaces.
9. Describe the significance of diversity-related initiatives in the workplace
and their potential impact on organizational culture.
Diversity-related initiatives aim to eliminate all forms of bias.
Diversity-related initiatives foster an inclusive environment that
enhances collaboration and innovation.
Diversity-related initiatives are only necessary in large
organizations.
Diversity-related initiatives primarily focus on hiring more
employees.
10. What term is used to describe individuals who support and advocate for
marginalized groups?
Supporters
Allies
, Activists
Advocates
11. What is Ableism?
Discrimination based on race or ethnicity
This is a trick question as this is not a word currently used in
society
A term that disability rights people would like to create and use in
society one day
Form of discrimination or prejudice against individuals with
physical, mental, or developmental disabilities
12. The unfair treatment of a person, racial group, or minority is
Oppression
Prejudice
Discrimination
Racism
13. Under Title VII, unintentional discrimination is
illegal and called disparate impact
the same as affirmative action
illegal and called disparate treatment
legal and called disparate impact
14. In your own words, explain how disparate impact can occur in
workplace policies.
Disparate impact is the same as intentional discrimination.
Assessment on Inclusive Practices and Cultural Competency
1. What term describes discrimination or prejudice based on socioeconomic
status?
Ableism
Racism
Sexism
Classism
2. If a company implements a diversity training program aimed at reducing
employment hardship, what outcomes might they expect to see?
Higher rates of employment hardship among minority groups.
Increased turnover rates and employee dissatisfaction.
Improved employee retention and a more inclusive workplace
culture.
No change in workplace dynamics.
3. If a company implements a diversity and inclusion program that
addresses weight stigma, what potential outcomes might arise for
employees?
Increased instances of weight-related discrimination as a backlash.
Decreased collaboration among teams due to focus on weight
issues.
Improved employee morale and increased productivity due to a
more inclusive environment.
Higher turnover rates due to employee dissatisfaction.
,4. Describe how racial or ethnic harassment can impact workplace diversity.
Racial or ethnic harassment encourages individuals to embrace
their cultural identities.
Racial or ethnic harassment has no impact on workplace diversity.
Racial or ethnic harassment fosters collaboration among diverse
groups.
Racial or ethnic harassment undermines workplace diversity by
creating a hostile environment that discourages individuals from
different backgrounds.
5. In a company with a strong gendered organizational culture, what
strategy could be implemented to promote inclusivity?
Reducing employee benefits for certain genders
Implementing diversity training programs
Increasing gender-specific hiring quotas
Limiting promotions to a single gender
6. If a company implements policies that support gender nonbinary
employees, what potential impact could this have on the overall
workplace culture?
It could lead to a more inclusive and respectful workplace
culture.
It might alienate employees who identify as binary genders.
It may create confusion among employees about gender roles.
It could result in increased turnover rates.
7. What is discrimination?
The study of cultural identity
The belief in the equality of all individuals
, The unjust treatment of individuals based on their cultural,
racial, or other characteristics
The practice of treating people of different backgrounds with
respect and fairness
8. In a workplace that values diversity and inclusion, how might an
individual's religiosity affect their interactions with colleagues from
different backgrounds?
An individual's religiosity has no impact on workplace interactions.
An individual's religiosity may lead to both positive and
negative interactions, depending on their openness and respect
for diverse beliefs.
Religiosity guarantees harmonious relationships among
colleagues.
Religiosity will always create conflict in diverse workplaces.
9. Describe the significance of diversity-related initiatives in the workplace
and their potential impact on organizational culture.
Diversity-related initiatives aim to eliminate all forms of bias.
Diversity-related initiatives foster an inclusive environment that
enhances collaboration and innovation.
Diversity-related initiatives are only necessary in large
organizations.
Diversity-related initiatives primarily focus on hiring more
employees.
10. What term is used to describe individuals who support and advocate for
marginalized groups?
Supporters
Allies
, Activists
Advocates
11. What is Ableism?
Discrimination based on race or ethnicity
This is a trick question as this is not a word currently used in
society
A term that disability rights people would like to create and use in
society one day
Form of discrimination or prejudice against individuals with
physical, mental, or developmental disabilities
12. The unfair treatment of a person, racial group, or minority is
Oppression
Prejudice
Discrimination
Racism
13. Under Title VII, unintentional discrimination is
illegal and called disparate impact
the same as affirmative action
illegal and called disparate treatment
legal and called disparate impact
14. In your own words, explain how disparate impact can occur in
workplace policies.
Disparate impact is the same as intentional discrimination.
