Human Resource Management– Exam Q&A for Success2025 Exam Preparation

Human Resource Management – Exam Q&A for Success 2025 Exam Preparation
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1 Introduction

This 2025 HRM Q&A resource provides 30 exam-style multiple-choice questions with verified correct answers and step-
by-step explanations, covering recruitment, training, performance, compensation, and employee relations for business
students. Verified June 9, 2025, 06:59 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 talent retention analytics?
a. Reduce training costs
b. Predict turnover risks
c. Standardize job roles
d. Limit candidate sourcing
Answer: b
Explanation: 1. **Context**: Analytics identifies reten-
tion patterns. 2. **Focus**: Predict turnover risks, core to
803. **Options**: Costs (a), roles (c), and sourcing (d) are
unrelated. 4. **Conclusion**: Turnover risk prediction.
Difficulty: Remembering
Helper: Mnemonic: “Retention = Risk Predict.”
Objective: Recruitment Strategy

2.1.2 Question 1.2 (4 marks)

A recruiter overlooks team fit. What is the risk?
a. Improved productivity
b. Poor team dynamics
c. Reduced hiring time
d. Enhanced skill diversity
Answer: b
Explanation: 1. **Issue**: Team fit ensures collabora-
tion. 2. **Risk**: Poor team dynamics, seen in 703. **Op-
tions**: Productivity (a), time (c), and diversity (d) are in-
correct. 4. **Conclusion**: Team dynamics risk.
Difficulty: Analyzing
Helper: Tip: No team fit = Collaboration clash.
Objective: Recruitment Risks

2.1.3 Question 1.3 (3 marks)

Which tool enhances hiring accuracy?
a. Exit survey
b. Skills matching algorithms
c. Training guide
d. Performance appraisal
Answer: b
Explanation: 1. **Tool**: Improves candidate-job align-


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, ment. 2. **Method**: Skills matching algorithms, used in
803. **Options**: Survey (a), guide (c), and appraisal (d)
are unrelated. 4. **Conclusion**: Skills algorithms.
Difficulty: Remembering
Helper: Table: Accuracy = Skills Match.
Objective: Recruitment Tools

2.1.4 Question 1.4 (4 marks)

Why is employer value proposition critical?
a. Reduces onboarding costs
b. Attracts top talent
c. Simplifies compliance
d. Limits job postings
Answer: b
Explanation: 1. **Need**: EVP highlights organizational
appeal. 2. **Benefit**: Attracts top talent, vital in 753.
**Options**: Costs (a), compliance (c), and postings (d)
are secondary or incorrect. 4. **Conclusion**: Talent at-
traction.
Difficulty: Applying
Helper: Tip: EVP = Talent magnet.
Objective: Recruitment Strategy

2.1.5 Question 1.5 (3 marks)

What is a key feature of structured interviews?
a. Informal discussions
b. Standardized questions
c. Technical skill tests
d. Personality assessments
Answer: b
Explanation: 1. **Feature**: Ensures consistent evalu-
ation. 2. **Focus**: Standardized questions, core to 803.
**Options**: Discussions (a), tests (c), and assessments (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 violation.
Difficulty: Analyzing
Helper: Tip: Origin bias = Title VII.
Objective: Employment Law





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