CHRP Talent Management and Acquisition 2

Question 1

Which metric best measures the effectiveness of a talent acquisition strategy over time?

Accepted Answer

Quality of hire

Answer

Cost per hire

Answer

Time to fill

Answer

Offer acceptance rate

Question 2

An organization wants to reduce unconscious bias in résumé screening. Which approach is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Use blind résumé screening software

Answer

Require a standardized résumé format

Answer

Have multiple reviewers score each résumé

Answer

Limit résumé review to HR staff only

Question 3

What does a talent pipeline primarily help an organization accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Proactively develop candidates for future roles

Answer

Fill current open roles faster

Answer

Reduce training costs for new hires

Answer

Standardize compensation across departments

Question 4

Under the EEOC guidelines, which pre-employment test practice is considered legally defensible?

Accepted Answer

Using tests validated for the specific job

Answer

Testing only finalists to save costs

Answer

Administering different tests to different demographic groups

Answer

Waiving tests for internal applicants

Question 5

Which sourcing strategy is generally most cost-effective for high-volume hourly positions?

Accepted Answer

Employee referral programs

Answer

Executive search firms

Answer

Social media advertising

Answer

Campus recruiting events

Question 6

A hiring manager wants to ask applicants about their future family plans during an interview. What should an HR professional do?

Accepted Answer

Advise the manager that the question is unlawful and explain why

Answer

Allow the question if it relates to scheduling requirements

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Document the question and report it after the hire is made

Answer

Let the candidate decide whether to answer

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a structured behavioral interview?

Accepted Answer

To predict future behavior based on past experiences

Answer

To evaluate a candidate's cultural fit quickly

Answer

To assess technical knowledge through scenario exercises

Answer

To compare candidates on salary expectations