Which of the following is described as a major life activity?

• A. Only working
• B. A minor task
• C. None
• D. Includes breathing, learning, communicating, and major bodily functions among others

Answer: (D)

Under the ADA, major life activities are broad, essential functions that people rely on to live and participate in daily life. This includes physical and cognitive processes such as breathing, learning, and communicating, as well as major bodily functions. The option that lists breathing, learning, and communicating plus major bodily functions captures the wide scope of what counts as a major life activity, reflecting the law’s inclusive approach to these functions. It shows that protections aren’t limited to a single task like working but apply to broad life activities that people may have difficulty performing. The other choices are too narrow or incorrect: a minor task isn’t a major life activity, none is inaccurate because the statute does define several broad categories, and focusing only on working misses the broader set of activities the ADA covers.