HR

Human Resources
20 questions
  •  Question 1
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    Personnel is a common name for

    answer choices

    human resources

    job applicants

    newly hired workers

    temporary employees

  •  Question 2
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    A detailed outline of the duties, qualifications, and conditions required to do a specific job is called a

    answer choices

    background check

    job application

    job description

    resume

  •  Question 3
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    Together pay and benefits are called

    answer choices

    compensation

    profit sharing

    salary

    wages

  •  Question 4
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    Life insurance, sick leave, and holiday pay are examples of

    answer choices

    benefits

    employee contributions

    pension plans

    profit sharing

  •  Question 5
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    Actively looking for qualified candidates to fill a job is called

    answer choices

    development

    employment

    procurement

    recruitment

  •  Question 6
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    The process of verifying certain information provided by a job applicant is called a _____ check

    answer choices

    background

    credibility

    personnel

    reference

  •  Question 7
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    Comments about a job applicant's character and qualifications for a job are called a

    answer choices

    recognition

    reference

    referral

    resume

  •  Question 8
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    A wage is an amount of money paid to an employee on a(n) _____ basis

    answer choices

    hourly

    weekly

    monthly

    yearly

  •  Question 9
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    Companies often provide a form called a(n) _____ on which they ask potential employees to list their work experience, education, skills, and references

    answer choices

    application

    job description

    resume

    summary

  •  Question 10
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    A meeting in which a recruiter asks a job applicant questions to see if the applicant is right for a particular job is called a(n)

    answer choices

    appointment

    conference

    interview

    screening

  •  Question 11
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    The process of helping new employees adjust to a company is called

    answer choices

    coaching

    on-the-job training

    continuing education

    orientation

  •  Question 12
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    A training program that moves employees to different tasks or departments to help them gain experience is called

    answer choices

    circuit training

    job rotation

    demonstration

    orientation

  •  Question 13
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    The general level of confidence or enthusiasm felt by a person or group of people is called

    answer choices

    euphoria

    satisfaction

    morale

    self actualization

  •  Question 14
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    Personality traits and personal abilities such as personal habits and friendliness are considered _____ skills

    answer choices

    flexible

    personal

    minor

    soft

  •  Question 15
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    A(n) _____ is an evaluation of how well an employee is doing a job

    answer choices

    exit interview

    orientation

    job description

    performance appraisal

  •  Question 16
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    The status give to an employee based on rank or length of service is called

    answer choices

    longevity

    seniority

    priority

    superiority

  •  Question 17
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    A(n) _____ gives an employee a higher-level job with more authority, responsibility, and pay

    answer choices

    evaluation

    raise

    promotion

    transfer

  •  Question 18
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    A layoff is an example of a(n) _____ separation

    answer choices

    active

    passive

    involuntary

    voluntary

  •  Question 19
     30 seconds
    Q. 

    _____ is the number of employees who leave an organization and are replaced over time

    answer choices

    head count

    substitution

    rotation

    turnover

  •  Question 20
     30 seconds
     Report an issue
    Q. 

    Breaking rules might lead to an employee being fired or _____

    answer choices

    downsized

    terminated

    laid off

    praised

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HR and Training Links




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