Lesson 6.5.1

6.5.1 Recruitment Quiz: OCR Business, Unit 6

20 questions

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The 20 questions

  1. What document outlines the specific tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a vacant role?

    • Job description
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Person specification
    • Application form

  2. Which document details the required skills, qualifications, and personal qualities of an ideal candidate?

    • Job description
    • Person specification
    • Training analysis
    • Work contract

  3. What is a main advantage of using internal recruitment to fill a job vacancy?

    • No training required
    • Lower recruitment costs
    • Fresh ideas introduced
    • Larger applicant pool

  4. What is a potential drawback of using internal recruitment for a business?

    • Creates another vacancy
    • No business knowledge
    • High advertising cost
    • Long induction period

  5. A software firm needs a brand-new skill set not present in its current workforce. Which method is best?

    • Lateral transfer
    • Job rotation
    • External recruitment
    • Internal recruitment

  6. Which selection method involves observing a candidate completing actual tasks in the workplace?

    • Panel interview
    • Psychometric test
    • Work trial
    • Aptitude test

  7. What document provides feedback from a candidate's previous employer about their suitability and conduct?

    • Reference
    • Self-assessment
    • Covering letter
    • Job specification

  8. A law firm wants to assess a candidate's writing style and motivation for applying. Which document is used?

    • Job description
    • Appraisal form
    • Letter of application
    • Induction checklist

  9. Which type of training takes place away from the employee's normal working environment?

    • Induction training
    • Off-the-job training
    • On-the-job training
    • Job shadowing

  10. What is the process of identifying skill gaps within a workforce called?

    • Performance appraisal
    • Person specification
    • Job evaluation
    • Training needs analysis

  11. A new employee is introduced to company policies, safety rules, and colleagues. What is this training?

    • Induction training
    • Apprenticeship
    • Off-the-job training
    • Vocational qualification

  12. Which training method combines practical workplace experience with structured study towards a qualification?

    • Peer appraisal
    • Self-assessment
    • Work trial
    • Apprenticeship

  13. Which appraisal method gathers performance feedback from an employee's managers, peers, and subordinates?

    • Managerial assessment
    • 360-degree appraisal
    • Peer appraisal
    • Self-assessment

  14. A teacher reviews their own performance before a formal review meeting. Which appraisal method is this?

    • Managerial assessment
    • Peer assessment
    • 360-degree assessment
    • Self-assessment

  15. What is a main purpose of conducting regular employee performance appraisals?

    • Calculate gross pay
    • Reduce tax liabilities
    • Shortlist external candidates
    • Identify training needs

  16. Why might external recruitment lead to lower initial employee productivity compared to internal recruitment?

    • Longer orientation period
    • Lack of qualifications
    • Poor advertising reach
    • Higher wage demands

  17. Why do businesses use psychometric testing during the candidate selection process?

    • Assess personality traits
    • Measure physical fitness
    • Evaluate trade skills
    • Verify past salaries

  18. What is a main disadvantage to a business of providing off-the-job training for staff?

    • Inflexible qualification structures
    • Lower training costs
    • Outdated training methods
    • Lost working time

  19. Why might peer assessment within an appraisal system produce biased or inaccurate results?

    • Strict exam rules
    • Lack of targets
    • High financial cost
    • Personal workplace relationships

  20. Which element of a job advertisement helps filter out unsuitable candidates before they apply?

    • Specific key requirements
    • Full financial accounts
    • Board member names
    • Company registration number

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