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2026 D351 FUNCTIONS OF HR MANAGEMENT
EXAM BANK ALL COMPLETE CURRENT
TESTING (388) QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS|TOP-RATED A+.
D351
Prepare for your D351 Functions of HR Management Exam with
this focused study guide designed for students at Western
Governors University. It covers recruitment and selection,
employee relations, performance management, compensation,
and legal compliance. Emphasizes practical application,
decision-making, and understanding core human resource
management functions. Suitable for students preparing for the
D351 assessment in HR management.
What is personality - job fit? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Our personality defines who we are and how we act and
react and how we make decisions on the job
Important to identify candidates' personality types and then
put them in positions that will be enhanced by their
personality traits
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What is Ability - Job fit? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
individuals' physical and intellectual skills affect how they
work.
What is person - organization fit? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
reflects the extent to which your personality and values
match the climate and culture in an organization
What is criterion-related validity? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
a measure of validity based on showing a substantial
correlation between test scores and job performance scores
what is content validity? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... an
assessment of whether a test measures knowledge or
understanding of the items that it is supposed to measure
ex: tests of skills, knowledge, or abilities that are directly
related to the job
What is construct validity? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... an
assessment that measures a theoretical concept or trait that
is not directly observable
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this method of validation is far more difficult to demonstrate
for a specific job
What are the two basic types of interviews? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... - Structured interview
- Semi structured interview
What are the four types of questions used in an interview?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 1. Closed-ended questions
2. Open-ended questions
3. Situational questions
4. Probing questions
What is a multiple hurdle selection model? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... selection model requiring that each
applicant pass a particular selection test in order to go onto
the next test
if they fail, they do not move on
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What is a compensatory selection model? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... selection model allowing an individual to
do poorly on one test but make up for that poor grade by
doing exceptionally well on other tests.
allows employer to rank performance
What is the difference between training and development?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... TRAINING
- gaining skills and knowledge that is relevant to the job one
has today
- primarily intended for more immediate use
DEVELOPMENT
- gaining knowledge and skills that will be helpful in
obtaining or performing future jobs
- more ongoing
- development is for future use
- interpersonal soft skills
2026 D351 FUNCTIONS OF HR MANAGEMENT
EXAM BANK ALL COMPLETE CURRENT
TESTING (388) QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS|TOP-RATED A+.
D351
Prepare for your D351 Functions of HR Management Exam with
this focused study guide designed for students at Western
Governors University. It covers recruitment and selection,
employee relations, performance management, compensation,
and legal compliance. Emphasizes practical application,
decision-making, and understanding core human resource
management functions. Suitable for students preparing for the
D351 assessment in HR management.
What is personality - job fit? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Our personality defines who we are and how we act and
react and how we make decisions on the job
Important to identify candidates' personality types and then
put them in positions that will be enhanced by their
personality traits
, Page 2 of 107
What is Ability - Job fit? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
individuals' physical and intellectual skills affect how they
work.
What is person - organization fit? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
reflects the extent to which your personality and values
match the climate and culture in an organization
What is criterion-related validity? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
a measure of validity based on showing a substantial
correlation between test scores and job performance scores
what is content validity? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... an
assessment of whether a test measures knowledge or
understanding of the items that it is supposed to measure
ex: tests of skills, knowledge, or abilities that are directly
related to the job
What is construct validity? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... an
assessment that measures a theoretical concept or trait that
is not directly observable
, Page 3 of 107
this method of validation is far more difficult to demonstrate
for a specific job
What are the two basic types of interviews? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... - Structured interview
- Semi structured interview
What are the four types of questions used in an interview?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... 1. Closed-ended questions
2. Open-ended questions
3. Situational questions
4. Probing questions
What is a multiple hurdle selection model? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... selection model requiring that each
applicant pass a particular selection test in order to go onto
the next test
if they fail, they do not move on
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What is a compensatory selection model? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... selection model allowing an individual to
do poorly on one test but make up for that poor grade by
doing exceptionally well on other tests.
allows employer to rank performance
What is the difference between training and development?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... TRAINING
- gaining skills and knowledge that is relevant to the job one
has today
- primarily intended for more immediate use
DEVELOPMENT
- gaining knowledge and skills that will be helpful in
obtaining or performing future jobs
- more ongoing
- development is for future use
- interpersonal soft skills
