Which group is explicitly named as protected under EO?

• A. Eye color
• B. American Indian or Alaska Native
• C. Hair color
• D. Height

Answer: (B)

Protected groups under Executive Orders are identities that the law explicitly shields from employment discrimination. These orders specifically name certain groups as protected, ensuring that people belonging to those groups receive legal protections in federal employment and contracting.

American Indian or Alaska Native is the only option that fits this criterion, as it is a named protected group reflecting a racial/ethnic identity recognized by the policy. The other choices—eye color, hair color, and height—are physical traits and are not listed as protected classes under these orders, so discrimination based on them isn’t addressed by the executive protections.