SHRM-CP Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning 2

Question 1

Which workforce planning technique uses historical ratios between a business metric (e.g., revenue) and headcount to project future staffing needs?

Accepted Answer

Ratio analysis

Answer

Regression analysis

Answer

Markov analysis

Answer

Replacement charting

Question 2

A Markov analysis in workforce planning is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Forecast internal workforce movement and attrition rates over time

Answer

Analyze competitors' compensation packages

Answer

Assess employee engagement trends

Answer

Identify high-potential employees for promotion

Question 3

Which interview technique asks candidates to describe past behavior in specific situations to predict future performance?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral interview

Answer

Situational interview

Answer

Stress interview

Answer

Panel interview

Question 4

Employment branding primarily impacts talent acquisition by:

Accepted Answer

Attracting candidates who align with the organization's culture and values

Answer

Reducing the cost of health insurance benefits

Answer

Increasing internal promotion rates

Answer

Improving performance review completion rates

Question 5

Which background check component requires specific written disclosure and authorization under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)?

Accepted Answer

Consumer reports obtained through a third-party agency

Answer

Reference checks conducted by the hiring manager

Answer

Verification of education credentials directly with the institution

Answer

Social media screening conducted by HR internally

Question 6

An organization posts all open positions internally before external recruiting. This practice is called:

Accepted Answer

Internal job posting (IJP) policy

Answer

Succession planning

Answer

Boomerang hiring

Answer

Onboarding alignment