HR Compliance interview questions MCQs

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Jul 17, 2025 - 10:18 Updated: Jul 17, 2025 - 11:04
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1. Which of the following Tanzanian labour laws does not directly involve payroll management?

A) The Employment and Labour Relations Act, 2004
B) The National Social Security Fund Act
C) The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 2003
D) The Minimum Wage Order

2. What is not considered a benefit of HR compliance in Tanzanian organizations?

A) Reduced legal penalties
B) Improved workplace safety
C) Enhanced employer reputation
D) None of these

3. Which type of compliance is regulated by government institutions like WCF, NSSF, and TRA?

A) Internal compliance
B) External compliance
C) Operational compliance
D) Administrative compliance

4. What should Tanzanian employers do to ensure workers understand HR compliance and workplace policies?

A) Conduct staff orientation
B) Provide regular training and updates
C) Develop and share an Employee Handbook
D) All of these

5. Which level of compliance focuses on internal company policies, controls, and procedures?

A) Level 1
B) Level 2
C) Level 3
D) Level 4

6. Which type of compliance involves things like company registration with BRELA and holding shareholder meetings?

A) Internal compliance
B) External compliance
C) Statutory compliance
D) Neutral compliance

7. What can be used as a basis to determine if an organisation is compliant in Tanzania?

A) National labour laws
B) Sector-specific regulations (e.g., mining, health)
C) Organisational policies
D) All of these

8. Which level of compliance relates to obeying external legal requirements such as tax filing and workers’ compensation registration?

A) Level 1
B) Level 2
C) Level 3
D) Level 4

9. Which Tanzanian labour law focuses on general terms of employment and dispute resolution?

A) Workers’ Compensation Act
B) Employment and Labour Relations Act
C) Social Security Regulatory Authority Act
D) Labour Institutions Act

10. What is the main benefit of complying with OSHA in Tanzania?

A) Saving on income tax
B) Access to bank loans
C) Promoting workplace health and safety
D) Lowering NSSF contributions

11. What government agency manages workers' compensation in Tanzania?

A) NSSF
B) WCF
C) TRA
D) OSHA

12. Registering a business in Tanzania must be done through which body?

A) NIDA
B) BRELA
C) WCF
D) OSHA

13. Which document is essential for communicating HR policies to employees?

A) Job Application Form
B) Payroll Report
C) Employment Contract
D) Employee Handbook

14. What is the role of TRA in HR compliance?

A) Registering workers
B) Managing pension plans
C) Ensuring compliance with PAYE and SDL
D) Handling workplace safety

15. What is the statutory contribution percentage for NSSF (as of recent Tanzanian regulations)?

A) 10% employer only
B) 5% employee and 5% employer
C) 10% employee and 10% employer
D) 20% employee only

16. What action shows internal compliance within a company?

A) Filing tax returns with TRA
B) Holding internal training and performance reviews
C) Registering with WCF
D) Obtaining a business license

17. Which compliance type consists of forming a board of directors, conducting initial and annual director meetings?

A) Internal compliance
B) External compliance
C) Level compliance
D) Neutral compliance

18. Which compliance level refers to compliance with internal systems of control (e.g. internal audits, ethics policies)?

A) Level 1
B) Level 2
C) Level 3
D) Level 4

19. Which compliance level refers to compliance with the external rules imposed upon an organisation (e.g. TRA, OSHA, WCF)?

A) Level 1
B) Level 2
C) Level 3
D) Level 4

20. What should be followed to ensure all employees understand the importance of HR compliance?

A) Hiring the right talent
B) Proper Education and Training
C) Create an Employee Handbook and Update it regularly
D) All of these