Question 1

Items in the weighted application blank are scored and weighted based on their ability to predict job performance and are good predictors for work behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Reasons why organizations do not like to give out reference checks include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) the length of time involved to conduct reference checks 
B) fear of being sued 
C) fear of invasion of privacy 
D) all of the above are reasons why organizations do not like to give out reference checks 
A) the length of time involved to conduct reference checks 
B) fear of being sued 
C) fear of invasion of privacy 
D) all of the above are reasons why organizations do not like to give out reference checks A

Question 3

The principal assumption behind the use of biodata in selection processes is the axiom,"the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Cost should not be used to guide the choice of initial assessment methods

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A selection plan outlines the costs associated with screening and selection of applicants

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is true.regarding information gathered on application blanks?

Accepted Answer

A) should not include information regarding prohibited grounds. 
B) should make prohibited ground information optional at the discretion of the applicant. 
C) may include marital status and age if only for calculating benefit entitlements if applicant is hired 
D) must conform to EGA standards 
A) should not include information regarding prohibited grounds. 
B) should make prohibited ground information optional at the discretion of the applicant. 
C) may include marital status and age if only for calculating benefit entitlements if applicant is hired 
D) must conform to EGA standards

Question 7

Most employers prefer to receive resumes via surface mail rather than through email.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most common person to be contacted in a reference check is the applicant's former supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Literacy testing includes which of the following;

Accepted Answer

A) prose,numeracy,penmanship 
B) poetry,numeracy,problem-solving 
C) prose,numeracy,problem-solving 
D) numeracy,writing,prose,computer 
A) prose,numeracy,penmanship 
B) poetry,numeracy,problem-solving 
C) prose,numeracy,problem-solving 
D) numeracy,writing,prose,computer

Question 10

Research shows that applicants have a favorable attitude toward biodata inventories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Most organizations use only weighted application blanks for initial screening decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

College grades are more valid predictors of job performance than high school grades

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When considering the use of extracurricular activities as a job performance predictor,one should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) use extracurricular activities whenever possible 
B) de-emphasize the use of extracurricular activities 
C) use extracurricular activities mainly for selection of managerial personnel 
D) use extracurricular activities when they correlate with KSAOs required by the job 
A) use extracurricular activities whenever possible 
B) de-emphasize the use of extracurricular activities 
C) use extracurricular activities mainly for selection of managerial personnel 
D) use extracurricular activities when they correlate with KSAOs required by the job

Question 14

Resumes have the all of the following problems except ____.

Accepted Answer

A) potential high volume to process 
B) difficult to store for extended periods of time 
C) they may have personal information on them 
D) they can be tailored by the applicant to the job 
E) all of the above are problems with resumes 
A) potential high volume to process 
B) difficult to store for extended periods of time 
C) they may have personal information on them 
D) they can be tailored by the applicant to the job 
E) all of the above are problems with resumes

Question 15

Initial assessment methods include to screen candidates include literacy testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Reliability refers to consistency of measurement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Occupational certification helps guard against the misuse of job titles in human resource selection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An example of an assessment method which has relatively low reliability is _________.

Accepted Answer

A) biographical information 
B) initial interviews 
C) application blanks 
D) reference checks 
A) biographical information 
B) initial interviews 
C) application blanks 
D) reference checks

Question 19

The principal assumption behind the use of biodata is the axiom,_______.

Accepted Answer

A) The best predictor of future behavior is motivation level 
B) The best predictor of future behavior is KSAOs 
C) The best predictor of future behavior is education level 
D) The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior 
A) The best predictor of future behavior is motivation level 
B) The best predictor of future behavior is KSAOs 
C) The best predictor of future behavior is education level 
D) The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior

Question 20

Most initial assessment methods have _________ validity.

Accepted Answer

A) moderate to low 
B) high to very high 
C) moderately high to high 
D) moderate 
A) moderate to low 
B) high to very high 
C) moderately high to high 
D) moderate

Items in the weighted application blank are scored and weighted based on their ability to predict job performance and are good predictors for work behaviours.

Reasons why organizations do not like to give out reference checks include all of the following except

The principal assumption behind the use of biodata in selection processes is the axiom,"the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior."

Cost should not be used to guide the choice of initial assessment methods

A selection plan outlines the costs associated with screening and selection of applicants

Which of the following is true.regarding information gathered on application blanks?

Most employers prefer to receive resumes via surface mail rather than through email.

The most common person to be contacted in a reference check is the applicant's former supervisor.

Literacy testing includes which of the following;

Research shows that applicants have a favorable attitude toward biodata inventories.

Most organizations use only weighted application blanks for initial screening decisions.

College grades are more valid predictors of job performance than high school grades

When considering the use of extracurricular activities as a job performance predictor,one should ________.

Resumes have the all of the following problems except ____.

Initial assessment methods include to screen candidates include literacy testing.

Reliability refers to consistency of measurement.

Occupational certification helps guard against the misuse of job titles in human resource selection.

An example of an assessment method which has relatively low reliability is _________.

The principal assumption behind the use of biodata is the axiom,_______.

Most initial assessment methods have _________ validity.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Filters

Exam 8: External Selection I

Items in the weighted application blank are scored and weighted based on their ability to predict job performance and are good predictors for work behaviours.

Reasons why organizations do not like to give out reference checks include all of the following except

The principal assumption behind the use of biodata in selection processes is the axiom,"the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior."

Cost should not be used to guide the choice of initial assessment methods

A selection plan outlines the costs associated with screening and selection of applicants

Which of the following is true.regarding information gathered on application blanks?

Most employers prefer to receive resumes via surface mail rather than through email.

The most common person to be contacted in a reference check is the applicant's former supervisor.

Literacy testing includes which of the following;

Research shows that applicants have a favorable attitude toward biodata inventories.

Most organizations use only weighted application blanks for initial screening decisions.

College grades are more valid predictors of job performance than high school grades

When considering the use of extracurricular activities as a job performance predictor,one should ________.

Resumes have the all of the following problems except ____.

Initial assessment methods include to screen candidates include literacy testing.

Reliability refers to consistency of measurement.

Occupational certification helps guard against the misuse of job titles in human resource selection.

An example of an assessment method which has relatively low reliability is _________.

The principal assumption behind the use of biodata is the axiom,_______.

Most initial assessment methods have _________ validity.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Filters