SHRM-CP Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Question 1

Which sourcing strategy is most effective for reaching passive candidates who are not actively job searching?

Accepted Answer

Employee referral programs and professional networking

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Job board postings

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Career fair attendance

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Walk-in application drives

Question 2

A structured interview is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A standardized set of job-related questions asked of all candidates in the same order

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An informal conversation between the interviewer and candidate

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A panel interview with multiple interviewers

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A technical skills assessment administered online

Question 3

Under the EEOC's Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, a selection tool has adverse impact if the selection rate for a protected group is less than what fraction of the highest-scoring group's rate?

Accepted Answer

4/5 (80%)

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1/2 (50%)

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2/3 (67%)

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3/4 (75%)

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a realistic job preview (RJP)?

Accepted Answer

Sharing both positive aspects and genuine challenges of the role with candidates

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Only presenting the most attractive aspects of the job

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Conducting a background check before extending an offer

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Administering a personality assessment during screening

Question 5

Which federal law requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

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The ADA Amendments Act

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The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act

Question 6

An organization uses a pre-employment cognitive ability test. To ensure content validity, the test must:

Accepted Answer

Measure skills and knowledge directly required to perform the job

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Be administered consistently to all applicants

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Be developed by a licensed psychologist

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Comply with state privacy laws