CDR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 2

Question 1

Which term best describes giving each candidate the specific resources they need so they have a fair chance of reaching the same outcome?

Accepted Answer

Equity

Answer

Equity means adjusting support to individual needs, while equality means giving everyone identical treatment.

Question 2

A recruiter notices that a hiring manager keeps favoring candidates who went to the manager's own alma mater. Which bias is most likely at work?

Accepted Answer

Affinity bias

Answer

Affinity bias is the tendency to favor people who share our background, interests, or experiences.

Question 3

Which practice most directly reduces bias at the resume screening stage?

Accepted Answer

Blind or anonymized resume review

Answer

Removing names, photos, and other identifying details helps screeners focus on qualifications instead of demographic signals.

Question 4

What does 'inclusion' refer to in a DEI framework?

Accepted Answer

Creating an environment where all employees feel valued and can fully participate

Answer

Inclusion is about belonging and full participation, while diversity refers to representation.

Question 5

An employer relies almost entirely on employee referrals, and its workforce is already demographically uniform. What is the main DEI risk?

Accepted Answer

Replicating the existing workforce's lack of diversity

Answer

Referral networks tend to mirror existing employees' networks, which can perpetuate homogeneity.

CDR - Certified Diversity Recruiter Practice Test