Image, Inc. uses a standard application form for most jobs in its organization. One of the questions on this form inquires as to the financial liability record of applicants. Which of the following would help to establish the adverse impact of this question?
A) The applicant's response had no impact on the chances of being hired.
B) Minorities are less likely to have financial liability.
C) Financial liabilities have nothing to do with job performance.
D) Women would be impacted favorably.
E) None of these.

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Financial liabilities are not related to job performance, so using them as a criterion could disproportionately affect certain groups, establishing adverse impact.