Question 1

List and explain two basic interview types. Explain which one might be better.

Accepted Answer

Two basic types of interviews are the st

Question 2

Tests that measure a range of abilities including memory, vocabulary, verbal fluency, and numerical ability are called ________ tests.

Accepted Answer

A)  aptitude 
B)  intelligence 
C)  achievement 
D)  comprehensive 
A)  aptitude 
B)  intelligence 
C)  achievement 
D)  comprehensive

Question 3

What is the first thing you should do to make reference checking more productive?

Accepted Answer

A)  have the candidate sign a release authorizing the background check 
B)  get two forms of identification and make applicants fill out job applications 
C)  use a structured reference checking form 
D)  use references provided by the applicant as a source of other references 
A)  have the candidate sign a release authorizing the background check 
B)  get two forms of identification and make applicants fill out job applications 
C)  use a structured reference checking form 
D)  use references provided by the applicant as a source of other references

Question 4

Why is it important to select the right employees for a position?

Accepted Answer

First, a manager's own performance depen

Question 5

What is the fourth thing you should do to make reference checking more productive?

Accepted Answer

A)  have the candidate sign a release authorizing the background check 
B)  get two forms of identification and make applicants fill out job applications 
C)  use a structured reference checking form 
D)  use references provided by the applicant as a source of other references 
A)  have the candidate sign a release authorizing the background check 
B)  get two forms of identification and make applicants fill out job applications 
C)  use a structured reference checking form 
D)  use references provided by the applicant as a source of other references

Question 6

First impressions created from candidate application forms and personal appearance can affect interviewer ratings of candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Structured interviews are more reliable than unstructured ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which assessment method can be conducted one-on-one or with a panel?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive ability tests 
B)  job knowledge tests 
C)  structured interviews 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  cognitive ability tests 
B)  job knowledge tests 
C)  structured interviews 
D)  All of the above.

Question 9

The leaderless group discussion is part of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  management assessment center 
B)  personality test battery 
C)  Wonderlic test 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  management assessment center 
B)  personality test battery 
C)  Wonderlic test 
D)  None of the above.

Question 10

The polygraph is the only honesty test available to employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following describes using an equivalent-form estimate to assess reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  administer the same test to the same people at two different points in time and compare their test scores at time 2 with the scores at time 1 
B)  administer a test with x number of items designed to assess a topic, then statistically analyze the degree to which responses to the items vary together 
C)  administer two tests deemed the same by experts and then compare participants' test scores for test one and test two 
D)  different tests to different people and compare test scores of the different people 
A)  administer the same test to the same people at two different points in time and compare their test scores at time 2 with the scores at time 1 
B)  administer a test with x number of items designed to assess a topic, then statistically analyze the degree to which responses to the items vary together 
C)  administer two tests deemed the same by experts and then compare participants' test scores for test one and test two 
D)  different tests to different people and compare test scores of the different people

Question 12

What type of question is the following: "Imagine that you have just been assigned the task of winning the business of our competition's biggest client. How would you proceed?"

Accepted Answer

A)  situational 
B)  behavioral 
C)  puzzle 
D)  directive 
A)  situational 
B)  behavioral 
C)  puzzle 
D)  directive

Question 13

The in-basket exercise is a personality test exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How do nonverbal behaviors and impression management affect interviewer ratings of candidates?

Accepted Answer

An applicant's nonverbal behavior and us

Question 15

Avoiding negligent hiring claims requires taking every single precaution possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A ________ is a two or three-day simulation in which 10 to 12 candidates perform realistic management tasks under the observation of experts who appraise each candidate's potential.

Accepted Answer

A)  work sampling event 
B)  video-based situational testing 
C)  management assessment center 
D)  retreat 
A)  work sampling event 
B)  video-based situational testing 
C)  management assessment center 
D)  retreat

Question 17

In a mass interview, a team of individuals interviews the candidate in a ________ fashion.

Accepted Answer

A)  serial 
B)  sequential 
C)  panel 
D)  systematic 
A)  serial 
B)  sequential 
C)  panel 
D)  systematic

Question 18

A minority of HR managers check applicants' backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Graphology's validity is undeniable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Interest inventories compare one's interests with those of people in various occupations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

List and explain two basic interview types. Explain which one might be better.

Tests that measure a range of abilities including memory, vocabulary, verbal fluency, and numerical ability are called ________ tests.

What is the first thing you should do to make reference checking more productive?

Why is it important to select the right employees for a position?

What is the fourth thing you should do to make reference checking more productive?

First impressions created from candidate application forms and personal appearance can affect interviewer ratings of candidates.

Structured interviews are more reliable than unstructured ones.

Which assessment method can be conducted one-on-one or with a panel?

The leaderless group discussion is part of the ________.

The polygraph is the only honesty test available to employers.

Which of the following describes using an equivalent-form estimate to assess reliability?

What type of question is the following: "Imagine that you have just been assigned the task of winning the business of our competition's biggest client. How would you proceed?"

The in-basket exercise is a personality test exercise.

How do nonverbal behaviors and impression management affect interviewer ratings of candidates?

Avoiding negligent hiring claims requires taking every single precaution possible.

A ________ is a two or three-day simulation in which 10 to 12 candidates perform realistic management tasks under the observation of experts who appraise each candidate's potential.

In a mass interview, a team of individuals interviews the candidate in a ________ fashion.

A minority of HR managers check applicants' backgrounds.

Graphology's validity is undeniable.

Interest inventories compare one's interests with those of people in various occupations.

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Compensating Employees

Ethics and Fair Treatment in Human Resource Management

Managing Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Protecting Safety and Health

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Exam 4: Testing and Selecting Employees

List and explain two basic interview types. Explain which one might be better.

Tests that measure a range of abilities including memory, vocabulary, verbal fluency, and numerical ability are called ________ tests.

What is the first thing you should do to make reference checking more productive?

Why is it important to select the right employees for a position?

What is the fourth thing you should do to make reference checking more productive?

First impressions created from candidate application forms and personal appearance can affect interviewer ratings of candidates.

Structured interviews are more reliable than unstructured ones.

Which assessment method can be conducted one-on-one or with a panel?

The leaderless group discussion is part of the ________.

The polygraph is the only honesty test available to employers.

Which of the following describes using an equivalent-form estimate to assess reliability?

What type of question is the following: "Imagine that you have just been assigned the task of winning the business of our competition's biggest client. How would you proceed?"

The in-basket exercise is a personality test exercise.

How do nonverbal behaviors and impression management affect interviewer ratings of candidates?

Avoiding negligent hiring claims requires taking every single precaution possible.

A ________ is a two or three-day simulation in which 10 to 12 candidates perform realistic management tasks under the observation of experts who appraise each candidate's potential.

In a mass interview, a team of individuals interviews the candidate in a ________ fashion.

A minority of HR managers check applicants' backgrounds.

Graphology's validity is undeniable.

Interest inventories compare one's interests with those of people in various occupations.

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Compensating Employees

Ethics and Fair Treatment in Human Resource Management

Managing Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Protecting Safety and Health

Filters