Employment requirements such as test scores and other qualifications are legally defined as having a(n) _____ on minorities and women when such individuals meet or pass the requirement at a rate less than 80 percent of the rate of majority group members.
A) affirmative action
B) adverse impact
C) confirmatory action
D) lien
E) divergent impact

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Employment requirements such as test scores and other qualifications are legally defined as having an adverse impact on minorities and women when such individuals meet or pass the requirement at a rate less than 80 percent of the rate of majority group members.

Employment Requirements Such as Test Scores and Other Qualifications Are