SHRM-CP Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which workforce planning technique uses historical ratios between a business metric (e.g., revenue) and headcount to project future staffing needs?
- Ratio analysis (Correct answer)
- Regression analysis
- Markov analysis
- Replacement charting
Correct answer: Ratio analysis
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:
- Forecast internal workforce movement and attrition rates over time (Correct answer)
- Analyze competitors' compensation packages
- Assess employee engagement trends
- Identify high-potential employees for promotion
Correct answer: Forecast internal workforce movement and attrition rates over time
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?
- Behavioral interview (Correct answer)
- Situational interview
- Stress interview
- Panel interview
Correct answer: Behavioral interview
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:
- Attracting candidates who align with the organization's culture and values (Correct answer)
- Reducing the cost of health insurance benefits
- Increasing internal promotion rates
- Improving performance review completion rates
Correct answer: Attracting candidates who align with the organization's culture and values
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)?
- Consumer reports obtained through a third-party agency (Correct answer)
- Reference checks conducted by the hiring manager
- Verification of education credentials directly with the institution
- Social media screening conducted by HR internally
Correct answer: Consumer reports obtained through a third-party agency
FCRA requires employers to provide clear written disclosure and obtain written authorization before obtaining consumer reports from third-party agencies.
Question 6: An organization posts all open positions internally before external recruiting. This practice is called:
- Internal job posting (IJP) policy (Correct answer)
- Succession planning
- Boomerang hiring
- Onboarding alignment
Correct answer: Internal job posting (IJP) policy
An internal job posting policy gives current employees first opportunity to apply for open roles, supporting engagement and retention.
SHRM-CP Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning 2
Which workforce planning technique uses historical ratios between a business metric (e.g., revenue) and headcount to project future staffing needs?