Instructors must teach and not discriminate on the basis of which characteristics?

• A. Race, Color, Origin, Sex
• B. Height, Eye Color, Handedness, Favorite Food
• C. Religion, Political Belief, Nationality, Language
• D. Age, Veteran Status, Disability, Socioeconomic Status

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that instructors must deliver instruction without bias and must not discriminate based on protected characteristics. In this context, race, color, national origin, and sex are the key attributes that must not influence how someone is taught, evaluated, or given access to training. The standard practice is to judge learners by their qualifications, performance, and conduct, not by who they are racially, culturally, or biologically.

Treating all learners equally helps ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to learn and succeed, and it aligns with civil rights expectations that prohibit bias in education and training programs. The other options mix attributes that aren’t appropriate bases for judging a learner’s capability, or include characteristics that may be protected in other contexts but aren’t the focus of this particular standard in relation to teaching and access.