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Chapter 11: Employee Selection Process — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is the first step in the selection process after recruitment?

Answer: B. Application screening — Application screening is commonly the first stage where unsuitable applications are rejected. It helps narrow down the number of candidates for further steps.

Q: Recruitment and selection differ because recruitment is concerned with __________ while selection is concerned with __________.

Answer: B. searching candidates, choosing candidates — Recruitment attracts and creates a pool of candidates. Selection evaluates and chooses the best candidate from that pool.

Q: If two candidates have similar qualifications, which factor would be most useful in deciding suitability during selection?

Answer: A. Interview performance and reference check — When qualifications are similar, the employer can use interview performance and reference checks to judge suitability. These help assess personality, communication, and reliability.

COMMERCE · CLASS 12th · Tamil Nadu State Board

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Chapter 11: Employee Selection Process — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 12th COMMERCE — Chapter 11: Employee Selection Process, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What is the main purpose of the employee selection process?

A. To identify and choose the most suitable candidate for a job ✓
B. To increase the company’s sales immediately
C. To fix employees’ salaries after appointment
D. To provide training to existing employees

Answer: A. To identify and choose the most suitable candidate for a job
Selection is the process of choosing the best candidate from among applicants. It ensures the right person is appointed for the right job.

Which of the following is the first step in the selection process after recruitment?

A. Placement
B. Application screening ✓
C. Promotion
D. Termination

Answer: B. Application screening
Application screening is commonly the first stage where unsuitable applications are rejected. It helps narrow down the number of candidates for further steps.

Recruitment and selection differ because recruitment is concerned with __________ while selection is concerned with __________.

A. training, promotion
B. searching candidates, choosing candidates ✓
C. wages, bonus
D. placement, dismissal

Answer: B. searching candidates, choosing candidates
Recruitment attracts and creates a pool of candidates. Selection evaluates and chooses the best candidate from that pool.

Which sequence is most appropriate in the selection process?

A. Interview → Application screening → Placement → Medical examination
B. Recruitment → Application screening → Interview → Placement ✓
C. Placement → Recruitment → Interview → Selection
D. Medical examination → Recruitment → Placement → Interview

Answer: B. Recruitment → Application screening → Interview → Placement
Recruitment comes first to attract applicants, followed by screening and interview. Placement is done after the candidate is selected.

If two candidates have similar qualifications, which factor would be most useful in deciding suitability during selection?

A. Interview performance and reference check ✓
B. Age and family background only
C. Favourite colour and hobbies only
D. Number of friends in the company

Answer: A. Interview performance and reference check
When qualifications are similar, the employer can use interview performance and reference checks to judge suitability. These help assess personality, communication, and reliability.