Question 1
Question
Which of the following statements is false about workforce analytics?
Answer
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Workforce analytics focuses on efficiency metrics
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Workforce analytics correlates business and people data
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Workforce analytics uncovers unique performance drivers within an
organization
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Workforce analytics measures HR's impact on the organization
Question 2
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ABC restaurant has decided to bottle its special sauces and, as a result, will need
to expand, open up a bottling plant, and hire new staff with different skills. What
kind of forecasting will it engage to assess the number and type of people
needed?
Answer
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Event-based forecasting
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Process-based forecasting
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Transaction-based forecasting
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Expansion-based forecasting
Question 3
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Which of the following describes SMART goals?
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Specific, Meaningful, Actionable, Realistic, Timely
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Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely
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Systems, Methods, Authority, Responsibility, Tactics
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Strategic, Manageable, Accurate, Responsible, Tangible
Question 4
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Which of the following is NOT one of the personality characteristics found to be a
predictor of high performance?
Answer
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Optimism
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Conscientiousness
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Emotional Stability
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Agreeableness
Question 5
Question
Which of the following employee sourcing methods can lead to discriminatory
hiring practices?
Question 6
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Which of the following types of interview question tests for a candidate’s ability to
make appropriate decisions under tight deadlines?
Question 7
Question
What process is used in organizations for reinforcing the organization's values,
goals, and priorities?
Question 8
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Which of the following is a "trait method" of performance evaluation?
Answer
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Behavioural checklist method
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Graphic rating scale method
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Behaviour observation scale
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Personal scorecard method
Question 9
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Which of the following is NOT a key performance category in a balanced
scorecard?
Answer
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Financial
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Customer
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Key Stakeholder
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Process
Question 10
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Which of the following is NOT a step in a succession planning process?
Answer
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Provide employees with developmental opportunities
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Identify high-performing employees
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Identify the skills needed to meet strategic objectives
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Identify performance goals
Question 11
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Which of the following HR programs would effectively address a human resource
surplus?
Answer
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Worksharing
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Hiring part-time workers
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Contracting work out
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Re-hiring retirees
Question 12
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Which of the following methods helps employers to determine their personnel
supply?
Answer
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Markov Models
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Scenario Planning
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Time Series Models
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Trend/Ratio Analysis
Question 13
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Which of the following set of information is held in a skills inventory database?
Answer
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Job applicant's knowledge, skills, abilities, and job preferences
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Employees' skills, education, performance ratings, and career preferences
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The knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform specific jobs
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The skill gaps and training needs of employees
Question 14
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Which of the following is true about boundaryless career model?
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It enables employees to explore more than one career.
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It can effectively address employees experiencing content career plateaus.
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It allows employees to be "self-directed free agents".
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It enables non-management employees to earn as much as management
employees.
Question 15
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What is the purpose of creating a chart that consists of individuals who have the
competencies required to fill senior management positions?
Question 16
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Which of the following is a reason for outsourcing?
Answer
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To access specialized expertise
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To gain access to foreign markets
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To eliminate labour unions
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To serve as a wake-up call for employees
Question 17
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What does it imply when the performance measures fail to assess all the
competencies required to perform a job?
Answer
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A criterion deficiency occurs.
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A criterion contamination occurs.
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A low criterion relevancy occurs.
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The criterion assessment is unreliable.
Question 18
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When testing applicants, what do cognitive ability tests measure?
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Ability to perceive and appraise others' feelings
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Ability to apply ideas in real-life situations
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Ability to learn, solve problems, and adapt to new situations
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Ability to perform proficiently on a given task