Human Resources Recruitment & Selection 2

Question 1

Which sourcing method involves encouraging current employees to refer qualified candidates?

Accepted Answer

Employee referral programs

Answer

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

Question 2

What is a 'bona fide occupational qualification' (BFOQ)?

Accepted Answer

A legally permissible reason to discriminate based on protected class when essential to the job

Answer

A BFOQ is a narrow legal exception allowing an employer to make job decisions based on a protected characteristic when it is essential to job performance.

Question 3

What is the purpose of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)?

Accepted Answer

To automate and manage the recruitment and hiring process

Answer

An ATS streamlines recruiting by managing job postings, collecting applications, and tracking candidates through the hiring pipeline.

Question 4

Which background check requires separate written authorization under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)?

Accepted Answer

Consumer reports from a third-party agency

Answer

The FCRA requires employers to obtain separate written consent before conducting background checks through a consumer reporting agency.

Question 5

What is 'realistic job preview' (RJP)?

Accepted Answer

Providing candidates with accurate information about both positive and negative aspects of a job

Answer

A realistic job preview gives candidates an honest picture of the role to reduce turnover by setting accurate expectations.

Human Resources Practice Test

Human Resources Practice Test

Human Resources Recruitment & Selection 2