BOARD OF GOVERNORS EXAM ONLINE TUTORIAL
HUMAN RESOURCES SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS
Which of the following is typically performed during a background check?
a. Verification of personal finances
b. Involvement in religious or political activities
c. Previous employment or education claims
d. Prior performance evaluations - Answers- C.
The primary purpose of a well-developed performance appraisal system is to:
a. Compare employees across the organization
b. Provide employees with developmental feedback and guidance
c. Ensure employees understand the job they are supposed to be doing
d. Determine how well management engages employees - Answers- B.
With growing frequency, employees who have been dismissed are resorting to lawsuits
for redress. In such cases, the court may find in favor of the plaintiff if the employer
dismissed that plaintiff:
a. For cause, but without using progressive discipline
b. Without cause
c. Before the end of the plaintiff's probationary period
d. For union-organizing activities - Answers- B.
Which of the following would be considered the most effective approach to preventing
the need for employee disciplinary action?
a. Having an accurate job description
b. Having an employee orientation program
c. Implementing a performance-based compensation system
d. Giving managers a small span of control - Answers- A.
Which activity should precede the beginning of a recruitment process for a new
employee?
a. Obtaining information from employees in a similar position to assess the validity of
the job description
b. Assessing the cost of various forms of recruitment
c. Making a decision whether to emphasize internal or external recruitment
d. Conducting a job analysis - Answers- D.
The evaluation of senior management is best administered:
a. When criteria are established and known to both parties
b. On a scheduled periodic basis
c. After consultation with the executive committee of the board
d. In conjunction with a salary adjustment - Answers- A.
HUMAN RESOURCES SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS
Which of the following is typically performed during a background check?
a. Verification of personal finances
b. Involvement in religious or political activities
c. Previous employment or education claims
d. Prior performance evaluations - Answers- C.
The primary purpose of a well-developed performance appraisal system is to:
a. Compare employees across the organization
b. Provide employees with developmental feedback and guidance
c. Ensure employees understand the job they are supposed to be doing
d. Determine how well management engages employees - Answers- B.
With growing frequency, employees who have been dismissed are resorting to lawsuits
for redress. In such cases, the court may find in favor of the plaintiff if the employer
dismissed that plaintiff:
a. For cause, but without using progressive discipline
b. Without cause
c. Before the end of the plaintiff's probationary period
d. For union-organizing activities - Answers- B.
Which of the following would be considered the most effective approach to preventing
the need for employee disciplinary action?
a. Having an accurate job description
b. Having an employee orientation program
c. Implementing a performance-based compensation system
d. Giving managers a small span of control - Answers- A.
Which activity should precede the beginning of a recruitment process for a new
employee?
a. Obtaining information from employees in a similar position to assess the validity of
the job description
b. Assessing the cost of various forms of recruitment
c. Making a decision whether to emphasize internal or external recruitment
d. Conducting a job analysis - Answers- D.
The evaluation of senior management is best administered:
a. When criteria are established and known to both parties
b. On a scheduled periodic basis
c. After consultation with the executive committee of the board
d. In conjunction with a salary adjustment - Answers- A.
