Human Resource Management– Practice Q&A for Business Exams2025 Exam Preparation Resource

Human Resource Management – Practice Q&A for Business Exams 2025
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1 Introduction

This 2025 HRM practice Q&A provides 30 exam-style multiple-choice questions with verified correct answers and concise
explanations, covering recruitment, training, performance, compensation, and employee relations for business students.
Verified June 9, 2025, 02:21 PM EAT.

2 Exam Questions and Answers

2.1 Recruitment and Selection
2.1.1 Question 1.1 (3 marks)

What is the primary goal of a talent segmentation strategy?
a. Reduce hiring costs
b. Prioritize key talent groups
c. Standardize job titles
d. Limit recruitment channels
Answer: b
Explanation: 1. **Purpose**: Focuses on critical roles. 2.
**Focus**: Prioritize key talent groups, core to 803. **Op-
tions**: Costs (a), titles (c), and channels (d) are unrelated.
4. **Conclusion**: Key talent groups.
Difficulty: Remembering
Helper: Mnemonic: “Segmentation = Talent Focus.”
Objective: Recruitment Strategy

2.1.2 Question 1.2 (4 marks)

A recruiter uses inconsistent selection criteria. What is the
risk?
a. Enhanced candidate fit
b. Unfair hiring decisions
c. Reduced onboarding time
d. Improved team morale
Answer: b
Explanation: 1. **Issue**: Inconsistency breeds bias. 2.
**Risk**: Unfair hiring decisions, seen in 703. **Options**:
Fit (a), time (c), and morale (d) are secondary or incorrect.
4. **Conclusion**: Unfair decisions.
Difficulty: Analyzing
Helper: Tip: Inconsistent criteria = Bias risk.
Objective: Recruitment Risks

2.1.3 Question 1.3 (3 marks)

Which tool enhances recruitment scalability?
a. Exit survey
b. Recruitment automation platform
c. Training guide
d. Performance review
Answer: b


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, Explanation: 1. **Tool**: Streamlines large-scale hiring.
2. **Method**: Recruitment automation platform, used in
803. **Options**: Survey (a), guide (c), and review (d) are
unrelated. 4. **Conclusion**: Automation platform.
Difficulty: Remembering
Helper: Table: Scalability = Automation.
Objective: Recruitment Tools

2.1.4 Question 1.4 (4 marks)

Why is employer branding important in recruitment?
a. Reduces compliance risks
b. Attracts top talent
c. Simplifies training
d. Limits job diversity
Answer: b
Explanation: 1. **Need**: Strong brand draws candi-
dates. 2. **Benefit**: Attracts top talent, vital in 753.
**Options**: Risks (a), training (c), and diversity (d) are
unrelated. 4. **Conclusion**: Top talent attraction.
Difficulty: Applying
Helper: Tip: Branding = Talent magnet.
Objective: Recruitment Strategy

2.1.5 Question 1.5 (3 marks)

What is a key feature of structured interviews?
a. Open-ended discussions
b. Standardized questions
c. Personality assessments
d. Technical skill tests
Answer: b
Explanation: 1. **Feature**: Ensures consistent evalua-
tions. 2. **Focus**: Standardized questions, core to 803.
**Options**: Discussions (a), assessments (c), and tests (d)
are different. 4. **Conclusion**: Standardized questions.
Difficulty: Remembering
Helper: Mnemonic: “Structured = Same Questions.”
Objective: Interview Types

2.1.6 Question 1.6 (4 marks)

A candidate is rejected due to national origin. Which U.S.
law is violated?
a. Equal Pay Act
b. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
c. Fair Labor Standards Act
d. Americans with Disabilities Act
Answer: b
Explanation: 1. **Issue**: National origin discrimina-
tion. 2. **Law**: Title VII, relevant in 703. **Options**:
Pay (a), labor (c), and ADA (d) are unrelated. 4. **Conclu-
sion**: Title VII.
Difficulty: Analyzing
Helper: Tip: Origin bias = Title VII.
Objective: Employment Law





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