CDT Diversity & Inclusive Practices 2

Question 1

Which concept describes the cumulative disadvantage experienced by individuals who belong to multiple marginalized groups simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Intersectionality

Answer

Intersectionality, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, describes how overlapping social identities create compounded forms of discrimination.

Question 2

A company's ERG (Employee Resource Group) for LGBTQ+ employees wants to include allies. What is the BEST practice for structuring ally membership?

Accepted Answer

Welcome allies as non-voting members who support without dominating

Answer

Best practice allows allies to participate and support while ensuring the group remains primarily led by and centered on the community it serves.

Question 3

When facilitating a diversity training session, a participant makes a microaggression toward another attendee. What should a skilled trainer do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Pause the session and address the impact of the comment in the room

Answer

Addressing microaggressions in the moment validates the impacted person and turns the incident into a learning opportunity for the group.

Question 4

Which hiring practice is MOST effective at reducing affinity bias in candidate selection?

Accepted Answer

Using structured interviews with standardized questions for all candidates

Answer

Structured interviews reduce affinity bias by ensuring all candidates are evaluated against the same criteria rather than subjective impressions.

Question 5

What does 'psychological safety' mean in the context of inclusive team environments?

Accepted Answer

The belief that one will not be punished for speaking up with ideas, questions, or mistakes

Answer

Psychological safety, studied by Amy Edmondson, is the shared belief that interpersonal risk-taking like voicing concerns is safe in a group.

(CDT) Certified Diversity Trainer Practice Test

(CDT) Certified Diversity Trainer Practice Test

CDT Diversity & Inclusive Practices 2