EOBI Test Preparation
There is no past papers as the last test for EOBI was held in 2014 by NTS and in 2007 by IBA, so don’t waste your time on searching for past papers. Instead, go through the syllabus and prepare whatever you find on the topic.
Example MCQs for the 2024 LUMS-EOBI Written Test
Following are example MCQs according to the Syllabus of Assistant Director / Executive Officer (office Cadre) – LUMS EOBI Written Test 2024
Example MCQs for 2024 LUMS-EOBI Written Test
Part 1: Human Resource Management (40%)
- a) Increase salaries
- What is the primary goal of workforce planning?
- a) Increase salaries
- b) Ensure adequate staffing levels
- c) Enhance employee satisfaction
- d) Develop new products
- Which method is commonly used for forecasting future staffing needs?
- a) Regression analysis
- b) Delphi technique
- c) SWOT analysis
- d) PEST analysis
- What is the primary goal of workforce planning?
- a) Increase salaries
- b) Ensure adequate staffing levels
- c) Enhance employee satisfaction
- d) Develop new products
- Which method is commonly used for forecasting future staffing needs?
- a) Regression analysis
- b) Delphi technique
- c) SWOT analysis
- d) PEST analysis
- What is the primary goal of workforce planning?
- a) Increase salaries
- b) Ensure adequate staffing levels
- c) Enhance employee satisfaction
- d) Develop new products
- Which method is commonly used for forecasting future staffing needs?
- a) Regression analysis
- b) Delphi technique
- c) SWOT analysis
- d) PEST analysis
- What is the primary goal of workforce planning?
- a) Increase salaries
- b) Ensure adequate staffing levels
- c) Enhance employee satisfaction
- d) Develop new products
- Which method is commonly used for forecasting future staffing needs?
- a) Regression analysis
- b) Delphi technique
- c) SWOT analysis
- d) PEST analysis
- What is the primary goal of workforce planning?
- Talent Management Process
- What does job analysis primarily focus on?
- a) Employee benefits
- b) Job duties and responsibilities
- c) Company culture
- d) Marketing strategies
- Which of the following is NOT a part of the recruitment process?
- a) Job posting
- b) Interviewing
- c) Employee onboarding
- d) Performance appraisal
- What does job analysis primarily focus on?
- Testing and Selecting Employees
- What is the primary purpose of a pre-employment test?
- a) To assess candidate’s skill and abilities
- b) To offer a job contract
- c) To conduct background checks
- d) To provide orientation
- Which interview technique focuses on assessing past behavior to predict future performance?
- a) Situational interview
- b) Behavioral interview
- c) Technical interview
- d) Panel interview
- What is the primary purpose of a pre-employment test?
- Employee Training and Development
- What is the first step in the training and development process?
- a) Designing training programs
- b) Identifying training needs
- c) Evaluating training effectiveness
- d) Delivering training sessions
- What method is often used to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program?
- a) Pre-test and post-test
- b) Employee satisfaction survey
- c) Training program feedback
- d) All of the above
- What is the first step in the training and development process?
- Performance Management
- Which approach is used to minimize problems with performance appraisals?
- a) 360-degree feedback
- b) Self-appraisal only
- c) Annual performance review
- d) Random audits
- How can appraisers be trained to effectively conduct performance appraisals?
- a) By providing training on appraisal systems
- b) By conducting casual feedback sessions
- c) By offering monetary incentives
- d) By increasing appraisal frequency
- Which approach is used to minimize problems with performance appraisals?
- Compensation and Benefits Management
- What is the main objective of designing a compensation plan?
- a) To enhance company profits
- b) To attract and retain employees
- c) To increase job complexity
- d) To reduce employee turnover
- Which of the following is a type of non-monetary benefit?
- a) Health insurance
- b) Retirement plan
- c) Flexible working hours
- d) Performance bonuses
- What is the main objective of designing a compensation plan?
- Managing Employee Problems
- What is the primary purpose of a disciplinary action?
- a) To reward employees
- b) To correct inappropriate behavior
- c) To promote employees
- d) To offer additional training
- How should grievances be addressed in the workplace?
- a) By ignoring them
- b) Through a formal grievance procedure
- c) By discussing them informally
- d) By increasing workload
- What is the primary purpose of a disciplinary action?
Part 2: Communication Skills (20%)
- Short Passage Analysis
- In a given passage, what is the main idea of the third paragraph?
- a) The author’s opinion
- b) The supporting details
- c) The conclusion
- d) The main argument
- In a given passage, what is the main idea of the third paragraph?
- Fill-in-the-Blanks
- Effective communication requires clear ________.
- a) Vocabulary
- b) Handwriting
- c) Accent
- d) Posture
- Effective communication requires clear ________.
- Components of Communication Skills
- Which component of communication involves the use of body language?
- a) Verbal communication
- b) Non-verbal communication
- c) Written communication
- d) Electronic communication
- Which component of communication involves the use of body language?
Part 3: Analytical Skills & Data Response (20%)
- Data Interpretation
- If a graph shows a 10% increase in sales each quarter, what is the cumulative increase after two quarters?
- a) 10%
- b) 20%
- c) 21%
- d) 30%
- If a graph shows a 10% increase in sales each quarter, what is the cumulative increase after two quarters?
- Numerical Ability
- What is the percentage increase from 50 to 75?
- a) 25%
- b) 33.33%
- c) 50%
- d) 75%
- What is the percentage increase from 50 to 75?
- Descriptive Statistics
- What is the mode in the following set of numbers: 4, 4, 5, 7, 8?
- a) 4
- b) 5
- c) 7
- d) 8
- What is the mode in the following set of numbers: 4, 4, 5, 7, 8?
- Data Visualization
- What type of chart is best used to compare quantities across different categories?
- a) Pie chart
- b) Line chart
- c) Bar chart
- d) Scatter plot
- What type of chart is best used to compare quantities across different categories?
- Case Studies
- In a case study about reducing costs, which strategy is commonly recommended?
- a) Increasing prices
- b) Reducing workforce
- c) Outsourcing
- d) Expanding operations
- In a case study about reducing costs, which strategy is commonly recommended?
Part 4: IT Skills (20%)
- Communication Using Email
- What is the most professional way to address a formal email?
- a) Hi [First Name]
- b) Dear [Title] [Last Name]
- c) Hey [First Name]
- d) To Whom It May Concern
- What is the most professional way to address a formal email?
- Documentation and Word Processing
- Which feature in word processing software helps in creating a structured document?
- a) Headers and footers
- b) Spell check
- c) Text formatting
- d) Track changes
- Which feature in word processing software helps in creating a structured document?
- Data Manipulation Using Spreadsheets
- What function in Excel calculates the average of a set of numbers?
- a) SUM
- b) AVERAGE
- c) COUNT
- d) MAX
- What function in Excel calculates the average of a set of numbers?
- Presentation Authoring
- What is a key feature of a PowerPoint presentation that enhances visual appeal?
- a) Slide transitions
- b) Spelling errors
- c) Unrelated images
- d) Plain text
- What is a key feature of a PowerPoint presentation that enhances visual appeal?
- Internet Usage
- What is the purpose of using search engines for research?
- a) To browse social media
- b) To find information quickly
- c) To send emails
- d) To create spreadsheet
- What is the purpose of using search engines for research?