Which characteristic is NOT listed among the protected categories by the EEOC in typical materials?

• A. Race
• B. National Origin
• C. Height
• D. Disability

Answer: (C)

This question tests which characteristics federal employment law protects from discrimination as defined by the EEOC. The EEOC prohibits discrimination based on race, national origin, disability, sex, religion, color, age (40 and older), and genetic information, among others. Height is not listed among these protected categories in typical EEOC materials. That means height itself isn’t a protected characteristic under federal law, so discrimination purely on height wouldn’t fall under these protections. Employers must still avoid discrimination that indirectly targets protected classes, and if a condition affecting height is itself a disability, the disability protections would apply and accommodations may be required.