While recruiting law graduates through campus placements, the recruitment team at Prangley, a law firm, asks the universities to furnish details about candidates that are not disclosed in their résumés. These details include remarks of the candidates' project guides, disciplinary actions taken against the candidates, and attendance history of the candidates. In the context of job selection, this scenario best illustrates _____.
A) performance appraisals
B) background checks
C) cognitive ability tests
D) personality tests

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This scenario best illustrates background checks, where the recruitment team is seeking additional information about the candidates that may not be disclosed in their resumes. This can include disciplinary actions or attendance history, which are not typically included in a traditional resume.

While Recruiting Law Graduates Through Campus Placements, the Recruitment Team