HR Exam: Recruitment, Compensation, Training, and Employee Relations

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  Section 1: Recruitment & Selection Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following laws prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?a) Equal Pay Act (EPA)b) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)c) Title VII of the Civil Rights Actd) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Short Answer   2. What two steps does HR take to determine what to look for in a candidate? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Matching 3. Match the following recruitment terms to their correct definitions:   a) External Recruitment         b) Job Description           c) Internal Recruitment  _____ 1) Posting job openings for current employees to apply_____2) Posting job openings on online job boards_____3) A document outlining the required skills and responsibilities of a job Fill in the Blank 4. Interested applicants will submit a(n) __________, __________, and __________ to HR when applying for a job. Section 2: Compensation & Benefits Multiple Choice 5. What law requires employers to pay men and women equally for the same work?a) Equal Pay Act (EPA)b) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)c) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)d) National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Case Study 6. Read the following case study and answer the question: A company has been paying male and female employees differently for the same job role. The female employees file a complaint with the EEOC. Which law is being violated, and what could be the outcome of the case? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Section 3: Training & Development Multiple Choice 7. Which of the following is NOT a legally required training under OSHA?a) Safety training for hazardous jobsb) Diversity and inclusion trainingc) Emergency evacuation trainingd) Personal protective equipment (PPE) training Short Answer 8. What is the difference between onboarding and orientation? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Matching 9. Match the following training terms to their definitions: a) On-the-Job Training      b) On-the-Job Training        c) E-Learning  ____1) Learning while performing work duties ____2) Pairing employees with experienced colleagues for guidance_____3) Online-based training modules Section 4: Employee Relations Multiple Choice 10. Which law gives employees the right to form unions and engage in collective bargaining?a) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)b) National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)c) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)d) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Case Study 11. Read the following scenario and answer the question: A company has received multiple complaints of sexual harassment. HR has been notified but has not taken any action. Which law protects employees from workplace harassment, and what steps should HR take to address the situation? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Section 5: Overlapping HR Concepts & Miscellaneous Short Answer 12. What steps does HR take in the selection process after reviewing applications? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Multiple Choice 13. Which of the following is NOT part of the selection process?a) Reviewing resumes and applicationsb) Interviewing candidatesc) Providing on-the-job training before hiringd) Conducting background checks Matching 14. Match the following HR processes to their correct functions: a) Recruitment       b) Compensation Management      c) Employee Relations ____ 1) Ensuring employees are paid fairly____ 2) Finding and hiring qualified candidates____ 3) Resolving workplace disputes Essay Question (10 points) 15. Choose one of the following topics and write a well-developed response (at least 2 paragraphs).a) Describe a major HR-related Supreme Court case and its impact on workplace laws.b) Explain the importance of HR policies in maintaining a fair and legal workplace.c) Discuss how training and development programs benefit both employees and companies.      

Worth 10pts.