Human Resources Recruitment & Selection 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which sourcing method involves encouraging current employees to refer qualified candidates?
- Job fairs
- Employee referral programs (Correct answer)
- Headhunting
- Blind recruitment
Correct answer: Employee referral programs
Employee referral programs incentivize current employees to recommend qualified candidates from their professional networks.
Question 2: What is a 'bona fide occupational qualification' (BFOQ)?
- A mandatory background check requirement
- A legally permissible reason to discriminate based on protected class when essential to the job (Correct answer)
- A minimum wage exception
- A benefits eligibility threshold
Correct answer: A legally permissible reason to discriminate based on protected class when essential to the job
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)?
- To track employee vacation time
- To automate and manage the recruitment and hiring process (Correct answer)
- To calculate payroll deductions
- To monitor employee performance
Correct answer: To automate and manage the recruitment and hiring process
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)?
- Reference checks
- Consumer reports from a third-party agency (Correct answer)
- In-house employment verifications
- Social media reviews
Correct answer: Consumer reports from a third-party agency
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)?
- A probationary employment period
- Providing candidates with accurate information about both positive and negative aspects of a job (Correct answer)
- A skills assessment test
- An on-the-job training module
Correct answer: Providing candidates with accurate information about both positive and negative aspects of a job
A realistic job preview gives candidates an honest picture of the role to reduce turnover by setting accurate expectations.
Question 6: When conducting a telephone screen, what is the primary HR objective?
- Negotiate salary
- Determine if a candidate meets basic minimum qualifications before an in-person interview (Correct answer)
- Conduct a full behavioral interview
- Verify references
Correct answer: Determine if a candidate meets basic minimum qualifications before an in-person interview
A phone screen efficiently filters out candidates who don't meet minimum requirements, saving time for both parties before a full interview.
Human Resources Recruitment & Selection 2
Which sourcing method involves encouraging current employees to refer qualified candidates?