Human Resources Recruitment & Selection 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Correct answer)
- The ADA
- FMLA
- FLSA
Correct answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
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?
- To set the salary range
- To define job duties, responsibilities, and required qualifications (Correct answer)
- To screen resumes
- To conduct background checks
Correct answer: To define job duties, responsibilities, and required qualifications
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?
- Disparate treatment
- Disparate impact (Correct answer)
- Quid pro quo
- Hostile work environment
Correct answer: Disparate impact
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?
- Turnover rate
- Adverse impact (Correct answer)
- Training effectiveness
- Compensation equity
Correct answer: Adverse impact
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?
- Unstructured interview
- Structured interview (Correct answer)
- Panel interview
- Stress interview
Correct answer: Structured interview
A structured interview uses standardized questions asked consistently to all candidates, improving reliability and reducing bias.
Question 6: What is 'employment at will' in the US?
- An employer must provide 30 days notice before termination
- Either party may end the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason (Correct answer)
- Employees may only be fired for cause
- Employment contracts are required for all workers
Correct answer: Either party may end the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason
Employment at will means either the employer or employee can end the relationship at any time for any legal reason without prior notice.
Human Resources Recruitment & Selection 1
Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?