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The CPC exam has 150 questions and runs 2 hours.
These 10 free CPC questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Personnel Consultant blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
A recruiter receives a request from a client stating that applicants must be 'young and energetic' for a customer-facing role. What is the BEST response?
Correct answer: B - Rewrite the requirement using job-related qualifications and avoid age-based language
A recruiter interviews candidates for a position requiring frequent travel. Which question is MOST appropriate?
Correct answer: A - Do you have reliable transportation and can you meet the travel requirements?
A candidate requests an accommodation during the hiring process because of a disability. What should the consultant do FIRST?
Correct answer: C - Discuss the accommodation needed to allow participation
A recruiting firm finds one protected group is selected at a substantially lower rate than another group. Which concept applies?
Correct answer: A - Adverse impact analysis
A client asks for candidates who 'sound like they were born here.' What is the MOST appropriate recruiter action?
Correct answer: B - Request a lawful job-related language or communication requirement
Which interview practice BEST supports consistent and defensible selection decisions?
Correct answer: B - Use structured questions tied to documented job requirements
A hiring manager rejects a candidate for lacking a skill never listed in the job description. What should the recruiter recommend?
Correct answer: A - Update criteria so evaluations match documented requirements
A placement agreement states a recruiter receives a fee if a candidate is hired. Which contract concept explains when the fee becomes owed?
Correct answer: A - Condition of performance
Before beginning a search assignment, which contract issue is MOST important to clarify?
Correct answer: B - The circumstances triggering payment obligations
A recruiter submits a candidate without authorization and the candidate's employer learns of the search. Which principle was violated?
Correct answer: A - Candidate confidentiality and authorized referral practices
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