SHRM-CP Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning 3

Question 1

Which onboarding activity has the greatest long-term impact on new hire retention?

Accepted Answer

Building social connections and assigning a mentor or buddy

Answer

Social integration and mentorship during onboarding are strongly linked to long-term retention and faster time-to-productivity.

Question 2

Time-to-fill is measured from:

Accepted Answer

The day a job requisition is approved to the day an offer is accepted

Answer

Time-to-fill tracks the recruiting cycle from when the hiring need is approved to when a candidate accepts the offer.

Question 3

Which selection method has the highest predictive validity for job performance according to research?

Accepted Answer

Work sample tests

Answer

Work sample tests, which require candidates to perform actual job tasks, consistently show among the highest predictive validity for future job performance.

Question 4

A company experiences high early turnover (within 90 days of hire). The ROOT cause is most likely found in which area?

Accepted Answer

Recruitment and onboarding process misalignment with job reality

Answer

High 90-day turnover often signals a mismatch between what was communicated during recruiting and the actual job experience.

Question 5

Which law prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants or employees based on genetic information, including family medical history?

Accepted Answer

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)

Answer

GINA prohibits the use of genetic information in employment decisions and restricts employers from requesting or requiring genetic information.

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 3