According to your text, a bona fide occupational qualification precludes an interviewer from asking an applicant's age.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) allows for certain job requirements that might otherwise be considered discriminatory if they are reasonably necessary to the normal operation of a particular business. However, asking an applicant's age directly is generally not allowed under age discrimination laws, unless age is a BFOQ for the specific position, which is rare.

According to Your Text, a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification Precludes