2024 TALENT ACQUISITION APHR
STUDY GUIDE TEST PREP BOOK
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
How can a company guarantee their demographic data is not being used for
a hiring decision - CORRECT ANSWERS-They must clearly disclose why they
collecting applicant flow data
Forecasting - CORRECT ANSWERS-the attempts to determine the supply of
and demand for various types of human resources to predict areas within the
organization where there will be labor shortages or surpluses
Qualitative Forecasting - CORRECT ANSWERS-Forecasting that utilizes the
opinions or estimations of industry experts or managers
Management Forecasting - CORRECT ANSWERS-Forecasting method to
determine needs from managers of each department
Potential consequences of referral programs - CORRECT ANSWERS-Leaning
to heavily on referrals can result in workplace cliques
Many cliques are filled with like minded individuals and can limit innovation
Social media and networking recruiting - CORRECT ANSWERS-A great tool for
recruiting passive and active employees via popular websites like facebook,
linkedin, and twitter
Advantages of social media recruiting - CORRECT ANSWERS-A companies
social media profile allow potential candidates an easy view into a
companies personality and culture.
In addition potential candidates can easily discover new positions if the
companies social media profile is ran by a dedicated staff member
Diversity group recruiting - CORRECT ANSWERS-A potential group of
candidates sought after by recruiters in an effort to increase diversity and
inclusion efforts. LGBTQIA, multicultural professionals, and women
, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Software application
that automates organizations' recruitment needs. (Sorting resumes,
screening, submitting and receiving applications and searching through them
for various keywords).
What are some advantage of an applicant tracking system? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Allows employers to stay better organized, save time, and
efficiently stay on top of the hiring process
What are all institutions that receive federal contracts required to track? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Applicant flow data
What is applicant flow data? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Information regarding the
gender and race of all applicants that apply for open positions within an
organization
Why collect applicant flow data? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To perform an
analysis of the difference in selection rates among various groups for a
position to ensure a proper demographic pool is being sourced.
What is a way applicant flow data can be collected? - CORRECT ANSWERS-An
Equal Employment Opportunities form (EEO)
Who can view the Applicant flow data within an organization? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Only the HR, it can not be used or obtained for any hiring
decisions and cannot be kept with an employee's application or personnel
file.
Expert Forecasting - CORRECT ANSWERS-Forecasting method utilizing
staffing needs from industry experts that can make decisions based on wider
changes in the industry
Delphi Method - CORRECT ANSWERS-Form of qualitative forecasting that
involves creating a consensus between industry leaders via survey, where
their answers are gathered.
Quantitative Forecasting - CORRECT ANSWERS-Forecasting based on raw
mathematical data and previous trends, such as employee productivity and
output.
Four examples of Quantitative Forecasting - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ratio
Analysis, Trend Analysis, turnover analysis, and probability Models.
Ratio Analysis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Quantitative forecasting method that
compares current with past employment ratios to determine staffing needs.
STUDY GUIDE TEST PREP BOOK
EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
How can a company guarantee their demographic data is not being used for
a hiring decision - CORRECT ANSWERS-They must clearly disclose why they
collecting applicant flow data
Forecasting - CORRECT ANSWERS-the attempts to determine the supply of
and demand for various types of human resources to predict areas within the
organization where there will be labor shortages or surpluses
Qualitative Forecasting - CORRECT ANSWERS-Forecasting that utilizes the
opinions or estimations of industry experts or managers
Management Forecasting - CORRECT ANSWERS-Forecasting method to
determine needs from managers of each department
Potential consequences of referral programs - CORRECT ANSWERS-Leaning
to heavily on referrals can result in workplace cliques
Many cliques are filled with like minded individuals and can limit innovation
Social media and networking recruiting - CORRECT ANSWERS-A great tool for
recruiting passive and active employees via popular websites like facebook,
linkedin, and twitter
Advantages of social media recruiting - CORRECT ANSWERS-A companies
social media profile allow potential candidates an easy view into a
companies personality and culture.
In addition potential candidates can easily discover new positions if the
companies social media profile is ran by a dedicated staff member
Diversity group recruiting - CORRECT ANSWERS-A potential group of
candidates sought after by recruiters in an effort to increase diversity and
inclusion efforts. LGBTQIA, multicultural professionals, and women
, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Software application
that automates organizations' recruitment needs. (Sorting resumes,
screening, submitting and receiving applications and searching through them
for various keywords).
What are some advantage of an applicant tracking system? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Allows employers to stay better organized, save time, and
efficiently stay on top of the hiring process
What are all institutions that receive federal contracts required to track? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Applicant flow data
What is applicant flow data? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Information regarding the
gender and race of all applicants that apply for open positions within an
organization
Why collect applicant flow data? - CORRECT ANSWERS-To perform an
analysis of the difference in selection rates among various groups for a
position to ensure a proper demographic pool is being sourced.
What is a way applicant flow data can be collected? - CORRECT ANSWERS-An
Equal Employment Opportunities form (EEO)
Who can view the Applicant flow data within an organization? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Only the HR, it can not be used or obtained for any hiring
decisions and cannot be kept with an employee's application or personnel
file.
Expert Forecasting - CORRECT ANSWERS-Forecasting method utilizing
staffing needs from industry experts that can make decisions based on wider
changes in the industry
Delphi Method - CORRECT ANSWERS-Form of qualitative forecasting that
involves creating a consensus between industry leaders via survey, where
their answers are gathered.
Quantitative Forecasting - CORRECT ANSWERS-Forecasting based on raw
mathematical data and previous trends, such as employee productivity and
output.
Four examples of Quantitative Forecasting - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ratio
Analysis, Trend Analysis, turnover analysis, and probability Models.
Ratio Analysis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Quantitative forecasting method that
compares current with past employment ratios to determine staffing needs.
