Question 30
A man in a wheelchair has applied for a position as an accountant. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job solely because …
German original: Ein Mann im Rollstuhl hat sich auf eine Stelle als Buchhalter beworben. Was ist ein Beispiel für Diskriminierung? Er bekommt die Stelle nur deshalb nicht, weil er …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- is in a wheelchair. — Correct answer
- has no experience.
- has salary expectations that are too high.
- does not speak English.
Explanation
Rejecting an applicant because of a disability is discrimination and violates the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG). Employers must assess applicants regardless of any disabilities.
Key terms in this question
- age — Age refers to the number of years a person has lived since birth. It can also describe a specific stage of life, such as childhood or retirement age.
- because — 'Weil' is a conjunction used to express a reason or cause. It connects two clauses, introducing the explanation for the main action (e.g., 'I study because I want to pass the test').
- receives / gets — 'Bekommt' is the third person singular present tense of the verb 'bekommen', meaning that someone receives or gets something.
- man / husband — An adult human being of male sex. The word can also refer to a woman's husband.
- example — An example is a specific case or situation used to illustrate or explain something more clearly.
- position / job — A position is a specific role or job within a company or organization. It describes the tasks and responsibilities assigned to a particular person.
- Discrimination — Discrimination means treating people unfairly or unequally because of characteristics such as their origin, gender, religion, or disability. The German Basic Law prohibits all forms of discrimination.
- applied — 'Beworben' is the past participle of 'sich bewerben' (to apply). It means that someone has formally requested a job, a university place, or a position by submitting an application.