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Q1:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

Staffing

Easy

Mr. Albay is the HR Manager at Sero Ltd. He has been assigned the task of hiring 25 sales representatives for the Marketing Department. The steps he would undertake sequentially would be:

A. Recruitment

B. Estimating the manpower requirements

C. Placement and orientation

D. Selection

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 1

Q2:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

Staffing

Easy

Which of the following is not a limitation of external sources of recruitment?

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 2

Q3:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

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__________________ has become a popular source of recruitment for technical, professional and managerial jobs.

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 3

Q4:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

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Easy

"The counselor sets mutually agreed upon goals, suggests how to achieve these goals, periodically reviews the trainees' progress and suggests changes required in behavior and performance." Identify the method of training discussed here:

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 4

Q5:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

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Easy

After verifying the requisite information from previous employers, the steps which follow in the selection process in correct order would be:

A. Contract of employment

B. Medical examination

C. Selection decision

D. Job offer

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 5

Q7:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Staffing

Medium

Identify the correct sequence of steps involved in the selection process:

A. Selection tests

B. Medical examination

C. Reference and background checks

D. Employment interview

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 29 May Shift 2 BST question 7

Q8:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Staffing

Medium

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Types of Selection Tests)LIST-II (Explanation)
A. Intelligence TestI. Indicator of a person's learning ability
B. Aptitude TestII. Indicator of the existing skills of the individual
C. Trade TestIII. Indicator of a person's pattern of involvement
D. Interest TestIV. Indicator of a person's potential for learning new skills

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 29 May Shift 2 BST question 8

Q9:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Staffing

Medium

The benefit of training and development from organisation's point of view doesn't include:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 29 May Shift 2 BST question 9

Q10:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Staffing

Easy

Identify the correct sequence of Staffing Process

A. Selection

B. Performance appraisal

C. Estimating the manpower requirements

D. Recruitment

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Q11:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

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Easy

Shifting an employee to a higher position, carrying higher responsibilities, facilities, status and pay. Identify the concept:

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Q12:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

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Easy

_______ has been described as the managerial function of filling and keeping filled the positions in the organisation structure.

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Q13:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

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_______ is introducing the selected employee to other employees and familiarising him with the rules and policies of the organisation.

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Q14:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

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Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-IList-II
Meaning of Employment TestsEmployment Test
(A) Measures the existing skills of the individual.(I) Aptitude test
(B) Indicator of a person's learning ability.(II) Trade test
(C) Measures an individual's potential for learning new skills.(III) Intelligence test
(D) Tests the pattern of involvement of a person.(IV) Interest test

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Q15:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

Staffing

Easy

Arrange the important steps in the process of selection in a correct sequence:

(A) Preliminary interviews help reject misfits for reasons, which did not appear in the application forms.

(B) The role of the interviewer is to seek information and that of the interviewee is to provide the same.

(C) Job offer is made through a letter of appointment/confirm his acceptance.

(D) The candidate is required to undergo a medical fitness test.

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Q16:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

Staffing

Easy

The workers of a factory remain idle because of lack of knowledge about hi-tech machines. Frequent visits by engineer is made, which causes high overhead charges. How can this problem be removed?

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Q17:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

Staffing

Easy

Arrange the following steps of selection process in correct order:

(A) Contract of Employment

(B) Reference and Background Checks

(C) Medical Examination

(D) Job Offer

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Q18:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

Staffing

Medium

Which of the following is not the activity of the human resource personnel?

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Q19:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

Staffing

Easy

Arrange the stages of the staffing process in correct order.

(A) Training and Development

(B) Placement and Orientation

(C) Performance Appraisal

(D) Promotion and Career Planning

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Q20:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

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Easy

Select the benefit of Staffing function to the organization:

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Q21:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

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Easy

Right/Wrong selection decision matter a lot to the organisations.

Consider, for a moment that any selection decision can result in 4 possible outcomes. A decision is correct when an applicant was predicted to be successful and proved to be successful on the job, or when the applicant was predicted to be unsuccessful and would perform accordingly if hired. In the first case, we have successfully accepted; in the second case we have successfully rejected. Problems arise when errors are made in rejecting candidates who would have performed successfully on the job (reject errors) or accepting those who ultimately perform poorly (accept errors). Don't you think, these problems can be significant and can result in costly mistakes?

____________ is the process of identifying and choosing the best person out of a number of prospective candidates for a job.

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Q22:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Staffing

Easy

Right/Wrong selection decision matter a lot to the organisations.

Consider, for a moment that any selection decision can result in 4 possible outcomes. A decision is correct when an applicant was predicted to be successful and proved to be successful on the job, or when the applicant was predicted to be unsuccessful and would perform accordingly if hired. In the first case, we have successfully accepted; in the second case we have successfully rejected. Problems arise when errors are made in rejecting candidates who would have performed successfully on the job (reject errors) or accepting those who ultimately perform poorly (accept errors). Don't you think, these problems can be significant and can result in costly mistakes?

A decision is correct when:

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Q23:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Staffing

Easy

Right/Wrong selection decision matter a lot to the organisations.

Consider, for a moment that any selection decision can result in 4 possible outcomes. A decision is correct when an applicant was predicted to be successful and proved to be successful on the job, or when the applicant was predicted to be unsuccessful and would perform accordingly if hired. In the first case, we have successfully accepted; in the second case we have successfully rejected. Problems arise when errors are made in rejecting candidates who would have performed successfully on the job (reject errors) or accepting those who ultimately perform poorly (accept errors). Don't you think, these problems can be significant and can result in costly mistakes?

What are the number of possible outcomes from any selection decision?

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Q24:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Staffing

Easy

Right/Wrong selection decision matter a lot to the organisations.

Consider, for a moment that any selection decision can result in 4 possible outcomes. A decision is correct when an applicant was predicted to be successful and proved to be successful on the job, or when the applicant was predicted to be unsuccessful and would perform accordingly if hired. In the first case, we have successfully accepted; in the second case we have successfully rejected. Problems arise when errors are made in rejecting candidates who would have performed successfully on the job (reject errors) or accepting those who ultimately perform poorly (accept errors). Don't you think, these problems can be significant and can result in costly mistakes?

What are accept errors?

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Q25:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Staffing

Easy

Right/Wrong selection decision matter a lot to the organisations.

Consider, for a moment that any selection decision can result in 4 possible outcomes. A decision is correct when an applicant was predicted to be successful and proved to be successful on the job, or when the applicant was predicted to be unsuccessful and would perform accordingly if hired. In the first case, we have successfully accepted; in the second case we have successfully rejected. Problems arise when errors are made in rejecting candidates who would have performed successfully on the job (reject errors) or accepting those who ultimately perform poorly (accept errors). Don't you think, these problems can be significant and can result in costly mistakes?

In the above passage what are Reject Errors

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Q26:

2026: 23 May Shift 1

Staffing

Easy

Arrange the important steps in the process of selection:

A. Formal, in-depth conversation conducted to evaluate the applicant's suitability for the job.

B. Selection Tests that attempt to measure certain characteristics of individuals.

C. Preliminary screening helps reject misfit candidates.

D. The candidate is required to undergo a medical fitness test.

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Q27:

2026: 23 May Shift 1

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Easy

Arrange the following steps involved in the staffing process in correct sequence.

A. Giving the employee a brief presentation about the company and the superiors/subordinates/colleagues.

B. Searching for prospective employees and stimulating them to apply for jobs in the organization.

C. Creating various job positions.

D. Choosing from among the pool of prospective job candidates.

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Q28:

2026: 23 May Shift 1

Staffing

Easy

"Actual work environments are created in a classroom and employees use the same materials, files and equipment."

Which training method is depicted in this statement?

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Q30:

2026: 23 May Shift 1

Staffing

Easy

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I
(Concepts related to Staffing)
LIST-II
(Explanation)
A. Internship TrainingI. The counsellor sets mutually agreed upon goals, suggests how to achieve these goals.
B. EducationII. Candidates carry on regular studies for the prescribed period while working in some factory or office to acquire practical knowledge and skills.
C. DevelopmentIII. Learning opportunities designed to help employees grow.
D. CoachingIV. Process of increasing the knowledge and understanding of employees.

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