HRCI Talent Acquisition 2

Question 1

What is an 'employer brand' in the context of talent acquisition?

Accepted Answer

The organization's reputation as a place to work

Answer

Employer brand is the perception job seekers and employees hold about the organization as an employer, influencing attraction and retention.

Question 2

Which background-check law requires employers to obtain written consent before conducting a consumer report?

Accepted Answer

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Answer

The FCRA requires employers to obtain written authorization from the applicant before ordering a background check through a consumer reporting agency.

Question 3

What is 'yield ratio' in recruiting?

Accepted Answer

Percentage of applicants who advance from one stage to the next

Answer

Yield ratio tracks the proportion of candidates who move forward at each recruiting funnel stage, helping identify bottlenecks.

Question 4

The practice of referring current employees' contacts for open positions is known as:

Accepted Answer

Employee referral program

Answer

Employee referral programs incentivize current staff to recommend qualified candidates from their professional networks.

Question 5

Which US federal law prohibits employers with 100+ employees from interfering with union organizing during a plant closing?

Accepted Answer

WARN Act

Answer

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires 60-day notice before mass layoffs or plant closings for covered employers.

HRCI - Human Resource Certification Institute Practice Test

HRCI - Human Resource Certification Institute Practice Test

HRCI Talent Acquisition 2