PHR Talent Planning and Acquisition 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which workforce planning analysis identifies the difference between an organization's current talent supply and its future talent demand?
- Gap analysis (Correct answer)
- SWOT analysis
- Job analysis
- Turnover analysis
Correct answer: Gap analysis
A gap analysis compares projected labor demand against the expected internal labor supply to reveal surpluses or shortages.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a replacement chart in succession planning?
- To identify ready candidates for key positions (Correct answer)
- To calculate compensation ranges
- To track applicant flow
- To measure cost-per-hire
Correct answer: To identify ready candidates for key positions
A replacement chart maps potential internal successors and their readiness for critical roles.
Question 3: A company hires temporary workers through a staffing agency during a seasonal peak. This is an example of:
- Contingent staffing (Correct answer)
- Job rotation
- Phased retirement
- Reduction in force
Correct answer: Contingent staffing
Contingent staffing uses temporary, contract, or agency workers to meet fluctuating labor needs.
Question 4: Which metric divides total recruiting costs by the number of hires?
- Cost-per-hire (Correct answer)
- Yield ratio
- Time-to-fill
- Quality of hire
Correct answer: Cost-per-hire
Cost-per-hire totals internal and external recruiting expenses divided by the number of positions filled.
Question 5: Under federal law, what document must employers complete to verify a new hire's identity and authorization to work in the U.S.?
- Form I-9 (Correct answer)
- Form W-4
- Form W-2
- Form 1099
Correct answer: Form I-9
Form I-9 documents verification of identity and employment eligibility for all new hires.
Question 6: A yield ratio of 50% from application to interview means that:
- Half of applicants advanced to interviews (Correct answer)
- Half of interviewees were hired
- Half of offers were accepted
- Half of new hires stayed one year
Correct answer: Half of applicants advanced to interviews
A yield ratio measures the percentage of candidates moving from one recruiting stage to the next.
Question 7: Which sourcing strategy relies on current employees recommending candidates from their networks?
- Employee referral program (Correct answer)
- Job fair recruiting
- Campus recruiting
- Boomerang hiring
Correct answer: Employee referral program
Employee referral programs leverage existing staff networks and typically yield strong-quality, lower-cost hires.
PHR Talent Planning and Acquisition 2
Which workforce planning analysis identifies the difference between an organization's current talent supply and its future talent demand?