Human Resources Manager Mock Test 2

1. The actual achievements compared with the objectives of the job is:

A) Job description
B) Job evaluation
C) Job performance
D) None of these

2. What is the main responsibility of an HR professional?

A) Recruiting and hiring
B) Training and development
C) Employee relations
D) All of these

3. Work-life balance practices concern:

A) How work hours are arranged
B) Level of education of employee
C) Benefits provided by management
D) None of these

4. ) ________________ is the process of comparing the actual achievements with the objectives of the job.

A) Job design
B) Job performance
C) Job analysis
D) Job grading

5. Which of the following is/are not true regarding HR as a specialist? I. Advising managers on HR policies II. Conducting training III. Keeping organizational records

A. Only (I)
B. Only (II)
C. Only (I) and (II)
D. None of above

6. Workforce management includes:

A) Planning and recruitment
B) Training and development
C) Knowledge management
D) All of the above

7. Strong Vocational Interest Inventory and Lindsay Test of Values are used for:

A) Job evaluation
B) Self-assessment
C) Organizational analysis
D) Recruitment

8. The process of evaluating performance and comparing it to standards is called:

A) Compensation
B) Performance appraisal
C) Job design
D) Staffing

9. Job specification includes:

A) Duties and responsibilities
B) Job location
C) Required qualifications
D) Performance bonus

10. The purpose of manpower planning is:

A) Promote staff
B) Forecast and plan human resources
C) Replace retiring employees only
D) Plan office supplies

11. “Right person for the right job” principle is ensured by:

A) Job analysis
B) Payroll system
C) Exit interview
D) Leave policy

12. The technique used for planning future HR needs is:

A) Benchmarking
B) Job rotation
C) Forecasting
D) Time motion study

13. Open Performance Review and Appraisal System (OPRAS) is used in Tanzania for:

A) Recruitment
B) Evaluating public servant performance
C) Payroll management
D) Disciplinary actions

14. The term HRIS stands for:

A) Human Resource Incentive System
B) Human Resource Information System
C) Human Regulation in Institutions and Services
D) None of the above

15. Which of the following is not a source of recruitment?

A) Retirement
B) College campuses
C) Employment agencies
D) Internal promotion

16. The primary aim of job evaluation is:

A) Determine fair wages
B) Measure productivity
C) Appraise performance
D) Create job titles

17. Job rotation helps in:

A) Increasing pay
B) Skill development and reducing monotony
C) Increasing job specialization
D) None of the above

18. The technique used to determine training needs is:

A) Salary survey
B) Manpower inventory
C) Training needs assessment (TNA)
D) Time motion study

19. Employee orientation is also called:

A) Onboarding
B) Termination
C) Training
D) Coaching

20. A key challenge in Tanzanian public service recruitment is:

A) Oversupply of funds
B) Over-qualified candidates
C) Delays in approval and budget
D) Too many vacancies

21. A key challenge in Tanzanian public service recruitment is:

A) Oversupply of funds
B) Over-qualified candidates
C) Delays in approval and budget
D) Too many vacancies

22. Which training institution in Tanzania is widely recognized for producing certified HR professionals?

A) Institute of Social Work (ISW)
B) Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
C) UDSM Business School
D) Sokoine University

23. Which document must be submitted when applying for pension benefits in Tanzania?

A) Birth certificate
B) NHIF card
C) NSSF number
D) Job description

24. What is the role of the CMA (Commission for Mediation and Arbitration) in Tanzania?

A) Collect taxes
B) Resolve employment disputes
C) Approve company registrations
D) Inspect factories

25. Which of the following is not part of the recruitment process?

A) Job analysis
B) Job description
C) Selection
D) Termination

26. In Tanzanian labor law, a probation period should not exceed:

A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 12 months
D) 1 month

27. The major law governing employment relationships in Tanzania is:

A) Workers Compensation Act
B) Companies Act
C) Employment and Labour Relations Act
D) Public Finance Act

28. In Tanzanian labor law, a probation period should not exceed:

A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 12 months
D) 1 month

29. The major law governing employment relationships in Tanzania is:

A) Workers Compensation Act
B) Companies Act
C) Employment and Labour Relations Act
D) Public Finance Act

30. What is a key responsibility of the OSHA authority in Tanzania?

A) Provide loans
B) Monitor tax payments
C) Ensure workplace safety
D) Conduct police background checks

31. What is the legal working age in Tanzania under the Employment and Labour Relations Act, 2004?

A) 14
B) 15
C) 18
D) 21

32. The most suitable method of selection for an Accountant position is:

A) Physical test
B) Written test and interview
C) Aptitude test only
D) Panel voting

33. Which of the following is not a purpose of HRM?

A) Employee satisfaction
B) Organization branding
C) Conflict generation
D) Compliance with labor laws

34. What is the most important function of job evaluation?

A) Decide training needs
B) Establish pay structure
C) Reduce staff
D) Increase productivity

35. Which of the following is a non-monetary benefit?

A) Salary
B) Bonus
C) Medical insurance
D) Overtime

36. Who is responsible for maintaining the employee file and all personal records in the organization?

A) Manager
B) Supervisor
C) HR Department
D) Legal Department

37. HR policy is:

A. Optional
B. For managers only
C. A guide to HR practices
D. Not written

38. Succession planning is about:

A. Future leadership
B. Customer service
C. Payroll
D. Procurement

39. Performance-based pay is linked to:

A. Achievement of targets
B. Hours worked
C. Age
D. Seniority

40. Strategic HRM aligns HR with:

A. Accounting goals
B. Organizational goals
C. Legal team
D. Clients

41. A job description includes:

A. Job title
B. Duties
C. Reporting lines
D. All of the above

42. A grievance is:

A. Promotion
B. Pay raise
C. Employee complaint
D. Reward

43. Employee turnover means:

A. Transfers
B. Employees leaving the organization
C. Promotions
D. Salary hikes

44. Downsizing is:

A. Reducing workforce
B. Promoting employees
C. Increasing salaries
D. Hiring interns

45. Industrial relations deal with:

A. Employee and employer relationships
B. Marketing
C. Customer feedback
D. Finance

46. An employee benefit includes:

A. Penalty
B. Suspension
C. Medical allowance
D. Layoff

47. Internal recruitment is:

A. Filling vacancies from within the organization
B. Hiring consultants
C. Using job boards
D. Outsourcing HR

48. Collective bargaining is conducted between:

A. Employees and HR
B. Employer and union
C. Government and employees
D. Customers and staff

49. Overtime pay is required when an employee:

A. Works more than legal hours
B. Comes late
C. Misses work
D. Signs a contract

50. Which one is not part of job evaluation methods?

A. Point method
B. Factor comparison
C. Grievance handling
D. Ranking method