CERs Background Screening & Verification 3

Question 1

A candidate disputes the accuracy of a criminal record found in their background check. Under the FCRA, what must the CRA do?

Accepted Answer

Reinvestigate the disputed information within 30 days

Answer

The FCRA requires CRAs to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed items, generally within 30 days of receiving the dispute.

Question 2

Which employment eligibility verification form must U.S. employers complete for every new hire, regardless of citizenship?

Accepted Answer

I-9

Answer

Form I-9 must be completed by all U.S. employers to verify the identity and employment authorization of every person hired.

Question 3

When conducting reference checks, which question is most appropriate under ethical recruiting standards?

Accepted Answer

Would you rehire this candidate?

Answer

Asking whether a former employer would rehire a candidate is a job-relevant, legally safe reference question that elicits meaningful insight.

Question 4

An ethical recruiter discovers that a candidate fabricated a prior employer on their resume. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Inform the candidate and withdraw their candidacy

Answer

Resume fraud is a serious integrity issue; the ethical recruiter must inform the candidate and withdraw them from consideration to protect the client and maintain professional standards.

Question 5

Under EEOC guidance, employers conducting individualized assessments of criminal history should consider all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The candidate's religion

Answer

Religion is a protected class and has no bearing on individualized criminal history assessment; the EEOC's Green factors focus on offense nature, time, and job relevance.

(CERs) Certified Ethical Recruiters Practice Test

(CERs) Certified Ethical Recruiters Practice Test

CERs Background Screening & Verification 3