Question 1

If a person scores a 90 on an intelligence test on one day and scores 130 when retested on another day, you might conclude that this test is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  valid 
B)  reliable 
C)  unreliable 
D)  inconsistent 
A)  valid 
B)  reliable 
C)  unreliable 
D)  inconsistent

Question 2

When repetitive questions appear on a questionnaire, which form of reliability is likely being measured?

Accepted Answer

A)  retest estimate 
B)  internal consistency 
C)  equivalent form 
D)  criterion validity 
A)  retest estimate 
B)  internal consistency 
C)  equivalent form 
D)  criterion validity

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a reliable test?

Accepted Answer

A)  one that yields consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test 
B)  one that yields one score on a test and a different, but better score on the same test taken on a different occasion 
C)  one that yields different scores from two different people taking the test on different occasions 
D)  one that includes questions that are not repetitive in any way 
A)  one that yields consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test 
B)  one that yields one score on a test and a different, but better score on the same test taken on a different occasion 
C)  one that yields different scores from two different people taking the test on different occasions 
D)  one that includes questions that are not repetitive in any way

Question 4

Hiring workers who have criminal backgrounds without proper safeguards is considered ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  improper hiring 
B)  negligent hiring 
C)  appropriate depending upon the job 
D)  negligent intent 
A)  improper hiring 
B)  negligent hiring 
C)  appropriate depending upon the job 
D)  negligent intent

Question 5

Which of the following rights do test takers have under the American Psychological Association's standard for educational and psychological tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  the right to confidentiality of test results 
B)  the right to informed consent 
C)  the right to expect that only qualified people will have access to the scores 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  the right to confidentiality of test results 
B)  the right to informed consent 
C)  the right to expect that only qualified people will have access to the scores 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

A structured interview is the only kind that is allowed in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ is used as an estimate of reliability when one administers a test with x number of items designed to assess a topic, then statistically analyzes the degree to which responses to the items vary together.

Accepted Answer

A)  Equivalent form estimate 
B)  Retest estimate 
C)  Internal consistency 
D)  Internal comparison estimate 
A)  Equivalent form estimate 
B)  Retest estimate 
C)  Internal consistency 
D)  Internal comparison estimate

Question 8

Reliability confirms that one is measuring what one intends to measure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not an aspect of intercultural adaptability?

Accepted Answer

A)  supervisory management 
B)  perception management 
C)  relationship management 
D)  self management 
A)  supervisory management 
B)  perception management 
C)  relationship management 
D)  self management

Question 10

What percentage of HR managers report checking applicants' background?

Accepted Answer

A)  82 
B)  80 
C)  75 
D)  68 
A)  82 
B)  80 
C)  75 
D)  68

Question 11

Which of the following tasks is not part of demonstrating content validity?

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrating that the tasks a person performs on the test represent the tasks performed on the job 
B)  demonstrating that the tasks on the test are a random sample of tasks performed on the job 
C)  demonstrating the conditions under which the person takes the test resemble the work situation 
D)  demonstrating that the scores on the test are a good predictor of criterion like job performance 
A)  demonstrating that the tasks a person performs on the test represent the tasks performed on the job 
B)  demonstrating that the tasks on the test are a random sample of tasks performed on the job 
C)  demonstrating the conditions under which the person takes the test resemble the work situation 
D)  demonstrating that the scores on the test are a good predictor of criterion like job performance

Question 12

Explain the five steps in the validation process.

Accepted Answer

The five steps are to analyze the job, c

Question 13

Handwriting analysis is used to predict personality traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List and describe two types of validity.

Accepted Answer

Criterion validity refers to a type of v

Question 15

Which of the following is a commonly verified background area?

Accepted Answer

A)  legal eligibility for employment 
B)  dates of prior employment 
C)  military service 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  legal eligibility for employment 
B)  dates of prior employment 
C)  military service 
D)  All of the above.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a common interviewing mistake?

Accepted Answer

A)  snap judgments 
B)  negative emphasis 
C)  attractiveness of candidate 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  snap judgments 
B)  negative emphasis 
C)  attractiveness of candidate 
D)  All of the above.

Question 17

Once a candidate allows a company to use a test, the test taker gives up all rights.

Accepted Answer

Negligent hiring is a legal issue that r

Question 18

Most interviews are one-on-one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Test validity answers the question, "Does this test measure what it's supposed to measure?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Behavioral interview questions focus on past situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If a person scores a 90 on an intelligence test on one day and scores 130 when retested on another day, you might conclude that this test is ________.

When repetitive questions appear on a questionnaire, which form of reliability is likely being measured?

Which of the following is an example of a reliable test?

Hiring workers who have criminal backgrounds without proper safeguards is considered ________.

Which of the following rights do test takers have under the American Psychological Association's standard for educational and psychological tests?

A structured interview is the only kind that is allowed in organizations.

________ is used as an estimate of reliability when one administers a test with x number of items designed to assess a topic, then statistically analyzes the degree to which responses to the items vary together.

Reliability confirms that one is measuring what one intends to measure.

Which of the following is not an aspect of intercultural adaptability?

What percentage of HR managers report checking applicants' background?

Which of the following tasks is not part of demonstrating content validity?

Explain the five steps in the validation process.

Handwriting analysis is used to predict personality traits.

List and describe two types of validity.

Which of the following is a commonly verified background area?

Which of the following is not a common interviewing mistake?

Once a candidate allows a company to use a test, the test taker gives up all rights.

Most interviews are one-on-one.

Test validity answers the question, "Does this test measure what it's supposed to measure?"

Behavioral interview questions focus on past situations.

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If a person scores a 90 on an intelligence test on one day and scores 130 when retested on another day, you might conclude that this test is ________.

When repetitive questions appear on a questionnaire, which form of reliability is likely being measured?

Which of the following is an example of a reliable test?

Hiring workers who have criminal backgrounds without proper safeguards is considered ________.

Which of the following rights do test takers have under the American Psychological Association's standard for educational and psychological tests?

A structured interview is the only kind that is allowed in organizations.

________ is used as an estimate of reliability when one administers a test with x number of items designed to assess a topic, then statistically analyzes the degree to which responses to the items vary together.

Reliability confirms that one is measuring what one intends to measure.

Which of the following is not an aspect of intercultural adaptability?

What percentage of HR managers report checking applicants' background?

Which of the following tasks is not part of demonstrating content validity?

Explain the five steps in the validation process.

Handwriting analysis is used to predict personality traits.

List and describe two types of validity.

Which of the following is a commonly verified background area?

Which of the following is not a common interviewing mistake?

Once a candidate allows a company to use a test, the test taker gives up all rights.

Most interviews are one-on-one.

Test validity answers the question, "Does this test measure what it's supposed to measure?"

Behavioral interview questions focus on past situations.

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