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

Ratio analysis applies past relationships between operational metrics and staffing levels to forecast future headcount needs.

Question 2

A Markov analysis in workforce planning is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Forecast internal workforce movement and attrition rates over time

Answer

Markov analysis tracks historical transition probabilities between job levels to forecast how the workforce will shift internally.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Behavioral interview

Answer

Behavioral interviewing uses the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to evaluate how candidates have actually handled past situations.

Question 4

Employment branding primarily impacts talent acquisition by:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A strong employer brand communicates organizational culture and values, attracting candidates who are a better cultural fit.

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

FCRA requires employers to provide clear written disclosure and obtain written authorization before obtaining consumer reports from third-party agencies.

SHRM-CP - Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional Practice Test

SHRM-CP - Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional Practice Test

SHRM-CP Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning 2