Question 1

Behavioral interview questions focus on future behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Equivalent form estimates compare test scores from the same test administered at two points in time to determine test equivalence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Why is careful selection important?

Accepted Answer

Careful selection is important because i

Question 4

Criterion validity emphasizes judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not a reason that a test might be unreliable?

Accepted Answer

A)  questions may not represent material 
B)  testing conditions could vary 
C)  the test may not predict actual performance 
D)  All of the above are reasons for unreliable tests. 
A)  questions may not represent material 
B)  testing conditions could vary 
C)  the test may not predict actual performance 
D)  All of the above are reasons for unreliable tests.

Question 6

The first step in the validation process is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  choose the tests to measure attributes of job 
B)  analyze the job 
C)  administer tests 
D)  cross-validate 
A)  choose the tests to measure attributes of job 
B)  analyze the job 
C)  administer tests 
D)  cross-validate

Question 7

Interview panels that have racially balanced composition rated white applicants higher across all panel members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is recommended regarding interviewing questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  ask open-ended questions 
B)  ask questions that can be answered yes or no 
C)  put words into the applicant's mouth to try to trip them up 
D)  B and C only 
A)  ask open-ended questions 
B)  ask questions that can be answered yes or no 
C)  put words into the applicant's mouth to try to trip them up 
D)  B and C only

Question 9

What is the third 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 10

By some estimates, ________ percent of employees have stolen from their employers.

Accepted Answer

A)  75 
B)  80 
C)  26 
D)  49 
A)  75 
B)  80 
C)  26 
D)  49

Question 11

What is reliability?

Accepted Answer

Reliability refers to a test's consisten

Question 12

The ________ is considered by many to be the most important screening tool.

Accepted Answer

A)  telephone reference 
B)  reference letter 
C)  selection interview 
D)  management assessment center 
A)  telephone reference 
B)  reference letter 
C)  selection interview 
D)  management assessment center

Question 13

Explain two basic types of interviews.

Accepted Answer

Two basic types of interviews are the st

Question 14

Careful testing and screening lead to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  improved performance on your own part 
B)  screening out "undesirables" 
C)  improved motivation among all including those who were not hired 
D)  A and B only 
A)  improved performance on your own part 
B)  screening out "undesirables" 
C)  improved motivation among all including those who were not hired 
D)  A and B only

Question 15

What is an achievement test? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

An achievement test measures w

Question 16

The final step in the validation process is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  choose the tests to measure attributes of job 
B)  analyze the job 
C)  relate test scores and job criteria 
D)  cross-validate 
A)  choose the tests to measure attributes of job 
B)  analyze the job 
C)  relate test scores and job criteria 
D)  cross-validate

Question 17

Interviews should begin by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing rapport 
B)  jumping right into the heart of the matter 
C)  highlighting what the interview will be doing 
D)  explaining the qualifications of the interviewer 
A)  establishing rapport 
B)  jumping right into the heart of the matter 
C)  highlighting what the interview will be doing 
D)  explaining the qualifications of the interviewer

Question 18

Which of the following statements is an example of a situational question?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Tell me about a time you showed leadership in a difficult situation." 
B)  "How have you handled ethical dilemmas in the past?" 
C)  "Suppose you were confronted with an angry customer who threatened to sue the company. What would you do?" 
D)  "In this position, you are responsible for hiring and firing subordinates. Have you ever fired anyone before? Tell me how you handled the situation." 
A)  "Tell me about a time you showed leadership in a difficult situation." 
B)  "How have you handled ethical dilemmas in the past?" 
C)  "Suppose you were confronted with an angry customer who threatened to sue the company. What would you do?" 
D)  "In this position, you are responsible for hiring and firing subordinates. Have you ever fired anyone before? Tell me how you handled the situation."

Question 19

Nonverbal behavior can affect applicant's rating in an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Rejected applicants who receive bad references could sue the source of a reference for defamation of character.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Behavioral interview questions focus on future behavior.

Equivalent form estimates compare test scores from the same test administered at two points in time to determine test equivalence.

Why is careful selection important?

Criterion validity emphasizes judgment.

Which of the following is not a reason that a test might be unreliable?

The first step in the validation process is to ________.

Interview panels that have racially balanced composition rated white applicants higher across all panel members.

Which of the following is recommended regarding interviewing questions?

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

By some estimates, ________ percent of employees have stolen from their employers.

What is reliability?

The ________ is considered by many to be the most important screening tool.

Explain two basic types of interviews.

Careful testing and screening lead to ________.

What is an achievement test? Give an example.

The final step in the validation process is to ________.

Interviews should begin by ________.

Which of the following statements is an example of a situational question?

Nonverbal behavior can affect applicant's rating in an interview.

Rejected applicants who receive bad references could sue the source of a reference for defamation of character.

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

Behavioral interview questions focus on future behavior.

Equivalent form estimates compare test scores from the same test administered at two points in time to determine test equivalence.

Why is careful selection important?

Criterion validity emphasizes judgment.

Which of the following is not a reason that a test might be unreliable?

The first step in the validation process is to ________.

Interview panels that have racially balanced composition rated white applicants higher across all panel members.

Which of the following is recommended regarding interviewing questions?

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

By some estimates, ________ percent of employees have stolen from their employers.

What is reliability?

The ________ is considered by many to be the most important screening tool.

Explain two basic types of interviews.

Careful testing and screening lead to ________.

What is an achievement test? Give an example.

The final step in the validation process is to ________.

Interviews should begin by ________.

Which of the following statements is an example of a situational question?

Nonverbal behavior can affect applicant's rating in an interview.

Rejected applicants who receive bad references could sue the source of a reference for defamation of character.

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