Human Resources Recruitment & Selection

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a job analysis in the recruiting process?

Accepted Answer

To define job duties, responsibilities, and required qualifications

Answer

A job analysis identifies and documents the duties, responsibilities, required skills, and working conditions for a specific role.

Question 3

An employer uses a cognitive ability test that disproportionately screens out minority applicants. This may constitute which type of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Disparate impact

Answer

Disparate impact occurs when a neutral employment practice has a disproportionately adverse effect on a protected class.

Question 4

What does the 'four-fifths rule' (80% rule) measure in employment selection?

Accepted Answer

Adverse impact

Answer

The four-fifths rule is a guideline stating that a selection rate for a protected group less than 80% of the highest group's rate indicates adverse impact.

Question 5

Which interview format uses pre-determined questions asked in the same order to all candidates?

Accepted Answer

Structured interview

Answer

A structured interview uses standardized questions asked consistently to all candidates, improving reliability and reducing bias.

Human Resources Practice Test

Human Resources Practice Test

Human Resources Recruitment & Selection