CDR Process Improvement 2

Question 1

A recruiting team finds that underrepresented applicants drop out mostly between the phone screen and the onsite interview. Which process improvement tool best pinpoints where this happens?

Accepted Answer

Recruiting funnel analysis broken down by demographic group

Answer

Funnel analysis by demographic group shows the exact stage where pass-through rates diverge.

Question 2

Under the EEOC Uniform Guidelines, which rule of thumb is commonly used to flag possible adverse impact at a selection step?

Accepted Answer

The four-fifths (80%) rule

Answer

If a group's selection rate is less than 80% of the highest group's rate, that is generally treated as evidence of adverse impact.

Question 3

Which Lean concept describes removing steps in the hiring process that add time but no value for the candidate or hiring manager?

Accepted Answer

Waste (muda) elimination

Answer

In Lean, muda means waste, meaning any activity that uses resources without adding value.

Question 4

A recruiter wants to test whether a rewritten, inclusive job description raises the number of female applicants. What is the most rigorous approach?

Accepted Answer

Run an A/B test posting both versions at the same time to similar audiences

Answer

A simultaneous A/B test controls for timing and market changes, so any difference can be tied to the wording.

Question 5

In the DMAIC cycle, which phase focuses on finding the root causes of a diversity hiring gap?

Accepted Answer

Analyze

Answer

The Analyze phase uses data to find the root causes of the problem defined earlier.

CDR - Certified Diversity Recruiter Practice Test

CDR - Certified Diversity Recruiter Practice Test

CDR Process Improvement 2