WGU C232 FINAL PREPARATION LATEST EXAM (Latest 2026)
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1. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of human resource planning?
a) To control employee behavior
b) To hire staff as quickly as possible
c) To ensure the organization has the right people in the right positions at the right time
d) To reduce payroll costs
Rationale: HR planning aligns workforce supply with organizational needs to meet strategic
goals.
2. A job description includes all EXCEPT:
a) Job title
b) Duties and responsibilities
c) Required qualifications
d) Employee performance appraisal scores
Rationale: Job descriptions define roles, not individual performance.
3. Which recruitment source involves promoting existing employees to higher positions?
a) Job fairs
b) Online job boards
c) Internal recruitment
d) Staffing agencies
Rationale: Internal recruitment leverages current employees, boosting morale and reducing
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hiring costs.
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,4. The purpose of a structured interview is to:
a) Ask random questions
b) Ensure consistency and fairness in candidate evaluation
c) Test negotiation skills
d) Reduce paperwork
Rationale: Structured interviews use standard questions for unbiased assessment.
5. A key objective of onboarding is to:
a) Assign the employee to overtime
b) Limit social interaction
c) Integrate the employee into the organization and culture
d) Test the employee’s loyalty
Rationale: Onboarding accelerates engagement, reduces turnover, and improves productivity.
6. Which of the following is considered a formal performance appraisal method?
a) Peer gossip
b) 360-degree feedback
c) Casual observation
d) Informal discussion
Rationale: 360-degree feedback gathers structured input from multiple sources for evaluation.
7. A merit-based pay system:
a) Pays all employees the same
b) Rewards performance and achievement
c) Is based on seniority only
d) Ignores individual contribution
Rationale: Merit pay incentivizes high performance.
8. Which law protects employees with disabilities from workplace discrimination?
a) FMLA
b) ADA
c) OSHA
d) EEOC
Rationale: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures equal opportunity for disabled
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, 9. An HR metric measuring the percentage of employees leaving voluntarily is called:
a) Absenteeism rate
b) Turnover rate
c) Retention ratio
d) Engagement index
Rationale: Turnover rate tracks voluntary and involuntary employee exits.
10. Which of the following is a strategic HR role?
a) Processing payroll only
b) Aligning workforce planning with business goals
c) Filing paperwork
d) Scheduling vacations
Rationale: Strategic HR contributes to achieving organizational objectives.
11. The main advantage of using behavioral interview questions is:
a) They are easier to remember
b) They focus on personality traits
c) They predict future performance based on past behavior
d) They reduce training costs
Rationale: Past behavior often predicts future performance in similar situations.
12. Which type of training focuses on improving current job performance?
a) Developmental training
b) Operational/technical training
c) Leadership training
d) Succession planning
Rationale: Operational training addresses skills needed for current tasks.
13. What is the primary purpose of employee engagement surveys?
a) Punish underperforming employees
b) Track vacation requests
c) Measure satisfaction, motivation, and commitment
d) Monitor payroll accuracy
Rationale: Engagement surveys provide insight into workforce morale and retention risks.
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Questions with Revised Answers, (A+ Guarantee) LATEST
UPDATE
1. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of human resource planning?
a) To control employee behavior
b) To hire staff as quickly as possible
c) To ensure the organization has the right people in the right positions at the right time
d) To reduce payroll costs
Rationale: HR planning aligns workforce supply with organizational needs to meet strategic
goals.
2. A job description includes all EXCEPT:
a) Job title
b) Duties and responsibilities
c) Required qualifications
d) Employee performance appraisal scores
Rationale: Job descriptions define roles, not individual performance.
3. Which recruitment source involves promoting existing employees to higher positions?
a) Job fairs
b) Online job boards
c) Internal recruitment
d) Staffing agencies
Rationale: Internal recruitment leverages current employees, boosting morale and reducing
1
hiring costs.
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,4. The purpose of a structured interview is to:
a) Ask random questions
b) Ensure consistency and fairness in candidate evaluation
c) Test negotiation skills
d) Reduce paperwork
Rationale: Structured interviews use standard questions for unbiased assessment.
5. A key objective of onboarding is to:
a) Assign the employee to overtime
b) Limit social interaction
c) Integrate the employee into the organization and culture
d) Test the employee’s loyalty
Rationale: Onboarding accelerates engagement, reduces turnover, and improves productivity.
6. Which of the following is considered a formal performance appraisal method?
a) Peer gossip
b) 360-degree feedback
c) Casual observation
d) Informal discussion
Rationale: 360-degree feedback gathers structured input from multiple sources for evaluation.
7. A merit-based pay system:
a) Pays all employees the same
b) Rewards performance and achievement
c) Is based on seniority only
d) Ignores individual contribution
Rationale: Merit pay incentivizes high performance.
8. Which law protects employees with disabilities from workplace discrimination?
a) FMLA
b) ADA
c) OSHA
d) EEOC
Rationale: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures equal opportunity for disabled
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employees.
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, 9. An HR metric measuring the percentage of employees leaving voluntarily is called:
a) Absenteeism rate
b) Turnover rate
c) Retention ratio
d) Engagement index
Rationale: Turnover rate tracks voluntary and involuntary employee exits.
10. Which of the following is a strategic HR role?
a) Processing payroll only
b) Aligning workforce planning with business goals
c) Filing paperwork
d) Scheduling vacations
Rationale: Strategic HR contributes to achieving organizational objectives.
11. The main advantage of using behavioral interview questions is:
a) They are easier to remember
b) They focus on personality traits
c) They predict future performance based on past behavior
d) They reduce training costs
Rationale: Past behavior often predicts future performance in similar situations.
12. Which type of training focuses on improving current job performance?
a) Developmental training
b) Operational/technical training
c) Leadership training
d) Succession planning
Rationale: Operational training addresses skills needed for current tasks.
13. What is the primary purpose of employee engagement surveys?
a) Punish underperforming employees
b) Track vacation requests
c) Measure satisfaction, motivation, and commitment
d) Monitor payroll accuracy
Rationale: Engagement surveys provide insight into workforce morale and retention risks.
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