Exam aPHRi Topic 2 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's aPHRi exam
Question #: 2
Topic #: 2
A database of candidates' profiles that can be used to recruit is called:

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Comprehensive and Detailed in Depth Explanation:
A talent pool is a database of candidate profiles (e.g., resumes, applications) that an organization maintains to source potential hires for future roles. It allows HR to proactively build a pipeline of candidates for recruitment needs.
* Option A (Key talent): This refers to high-potential employees within the organization, not a database of external candidates.
* Option B (Job ranking): This is a job evaluation method, not related to candidate databases.
* Option C (Shortlist): A shortlist is a smaller group of candidates selected for a specific role, not a broad database.
Reference: aPHRi knowledge domain - Recruitment and Selection: Building and managing talent pools for future hiring.===========

by Ferdinand at Jan 12, 2026, 11:57 AM

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