GCSE BTEC Digital Information Technology Level 2 Practice Test

Which statement reflects equal access requirements?

Providing equipment to assist someone to use a computer is optional.

It is illegal for organisations to discriminate against age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, or disability.

Equal access means everyone should be able to use services, information, or work places without being treated unfairly because of personal characteristics. The statement that it is illegal for organisations to discriminate against protected characteristics—such as age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, or disability—perfectly captures that principle. It states the legal obligation to give people equal access, no matter who they are.

Other options miss the point: making equipment to help someone use a computer optional would undermine access by not guaranteeing needed support; saying discrimination is allowed in some cases conflicts with the idea of universal, non-discriminatory access; and while employers should consider accessibility, the strongest reflection of equal access is the clear prohibition on discrimination.

Discrimination is allowed in some cases.

Employers must adjust accessibility options.