Question 1

When several candidates are interviewed simultaneously by a panel, this is referred to as a ________ interview.

Accepted Answer

A) mass 
B) panel 
C) sequential 
D) stress 
E) patterned 
A) mass 
B) panel 
C) sequential 
D) stress 
E) patterned

Question 2

Nonverbal behaviours often account for more than ________ percent of the applicant's rating.

Accepted Answer

A) 60 
B) 50 
C) 80 
D) 70 
E) 40 
A) 60 
B) 50 
C) 80 
D) 70 
E) 40

Question 3

Complicating the entire issue of substance abuse testing are the protections under human rights codes in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Research has shown that those rated as more physically attractive than other candidates are also rated as

Accepted Answer

A) equally suitable for employment. 
B) suitable for temporary employment. 
C) unsuitable for employment. 
D) more suitable for employment. 
E) less suitable for employment. 
A) equally suitable for employment. 
B) suitable for temporary employment. 
C) unsuitable for employment. 
D) more suitable for employment. 
E) less suitable for employment.

Question 5

The screening tool which is most often used by employers in the selection process is

Accepted Answer

A) working sampling. 
B) an assessment centre. 
C) an interview. 
D) a personality test. 
E) an interview and personality test. 
A) working sampling. 
B) an assessment centre. 
C) an interview. 
D) a personality test. 
E) an interview and personality test.

Question 6

Which of the following is true of preliminary applicant screening?

Accepted Answer

A) The use of technology is becoming increasingly popular at this stage of the selection process. 
B) It involves eliminating candidates lacking the "nice to have"selection criteria. 
C) Initial applicant screening is generally performed by the line managers. 
D) It may involve selection testing. 
E) It may involve candidate interviews. 
A) The use of technology is becoming increasingly popular at this stage of the selection process. 
B) It involves eliminating candidates lacking the "nice to have"selection criteria. 
C) Initial applicant screening is generally performed by the line managers. 
D) It may involve selection testing. 
E) It may involve candidate interviews.

Question 7

All of the following are common interviewer objectives except

Accepted Answer

A) selling their skills. 
B) assessing applicants' qualifications. 
C) providing candidates with information about the job. 
D) promoting the organization. 
E) observing interpersonal skills. 
A) selling their skills. 
B) assessing applicants' qualifications. 
C) providing candidates with information about the job. 
D) promoting the organization. 
E) observing interpersonal skills.

Question 8

A serialized interview occurs when

Accepted Answer

A) a candidate's oral and/or computerized responses are obtained in response to computerized oral and written questions. 
B) a panel simultaneously interviews several candidates. 
C) each interviewer rates the candidate on a standard evaluation form and the ratings are compared before the hiring decision is made. 
D) each interviewee only attends one interview. 
E) each interviewer evaluates the applicant from his or her own point of view. 
A) a candidate's oral and/or computerized responses are obtained in response to computerized oral and written questions. 
B) a panel simultaneously interviews several candidates. 
C) each interviewer rates the candidate on a standard evaluation form and the ratings are compared before the hiring decision is made. 
D) each interviewee only attends one interview. 
E) each interviewer evaluates the applicant from his or her own point of view.

Question 9

In many instances, a small selection ratio also means a low quality of recruits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The purpose of pre-employment substance abuse testing is to

Accepted Answer

A) determine that the applicant qualifies for the physical requirements of the position. 
B) address absenteeism. 
C) test mental abilities. 
D) avoid hiring employees who would pose unnecessary risks to themselves or others. 
E) reduce accidents. 
A) determine that the applicant qualifies for the physical requirements of the position. 
B) address absenteeism. 
C) test mental abilities. 
D) avoid hiring employees who would pose unnecessary risks to themselves or others. 
E) reduce accidents.

Question 11

Toward the end of the interview, time should be allotted to do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) advocate for the firm, if appropriate. 
B) politely advise a candidate if it has been determined that he or she will not be given further consideration. 
C) advocate for the position, if appropriate. 
D) thank the interviewee. 
E) answer any questions the candidate may have. 
A) advocate for the firm, if appropriate. 
B) politely advise a candidate if it has been determined that he or she will not be given further consideration. 
C) advocate for the position, if appropriate. 
D) thank the interviewee. 
E) answer any questions the candidate may have.

Question 12

Sandeep Gill is the manager of a busy local branch of a provincial credit union, Envirobank.The branch recently had to hire 5 new tellers to meet the rise in demand for branch services.The branch relied mainly on candidate interviews as a selection tool.Although Sandeep thought he had planned the candidate interviewing process well and had designed effective questions for assessing the candidates, the 3 candidates who were rated the highest in the interview did not meet basic performance expectations following their hire.The primary problem with the selection tool chosen and designed by Sandeep is one of

Accepted Answer

A) validity. 
B) integrity. 
C) reliability. 
D) impression management. 
E) nothing.There is no problem with this selection tool. 
A) validity. 
B) integrity. 
C) reliability. 
D) impression management. 
E) nothing.There is no problem with this selection tool.

Question 13

Which error is of particular concern from a human rights law perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) influence of nonverbal behaviour 
B) too little talking 
C) playing attorney 
D) contrast (candidate-order) error 
E) telegraphing 
A) influence of nonverbal behaviour 
B) too little talking 
C) playing attorney 
D) contrast (candidate-order) error 
E) telegraphing

Question 14

Astrid is considering using a selection test for the position of line cook in a hotel kitchen.This position must prepare meals to the specifications of the executive chef and follow instructions exactly.Astrid wants to make sure her test is both reliable and valid.Give Astrid some help by explaining what it means for a selection test to be both reliable and valid AND provide an example of a test she can use for the line cook that will be both reliable and valid.10 points total-5 for accurate description of what "reliable" means and how the test you devise is reliable and 5 for accurate description of what "valid" means and how the test you devise is valid.

Accepted Answer

Reliability is the degree to which tests

Question 15

Tests that measure an individual's potential to perform a job, provided he or she is given proper training, are known as

Accepted Answer

A) aptitude tests. 
B) interest inventories. 
C) achievement tests. 
D) personality tests. 
E) intelligence tests. 
A) aptitude tests. 
B) interest inventories. 
C) achievement tests. 
D) personality tests. 
E) intelligence tests.

Question 16

The interviewing method in which the applicant is interviewed by a number of people at once is known as a ___________ interview.

Accepted Answer

A) panel 
B) mass 
C) sequential 
D) serialized 
E) behavioural 
A) panel 
B) mass 
C) sequential 
D) serialized 
E) behavioural

Question 17

A number of tests commonly used in selection can conveniently be classified according to whether they measure each of the following characteristics except

Accepted Answer

A) personal attractiveness and suitability. 
B) motor and physical abilities. 
C) memory. 
D) monitoring one's own emotions. 
E) general intellectual abilities. 
A) personal attractiveness and suitability. 
B) motor and physical abilities. 
C) memory. 
D) monitoring one's own emotions. 
E) general intellectual abilities.

Question 18

The multiple hurdle strategy is an approach to selection involving

Accepted Answer

A) a selection of instruments for selection purposes. 
B) a series of interviews. 
C) a reliability and validity analysis. 
D) a series of successive steps or hurdles. 
E) none of the above. 
A) a selection of instruments for selection purposes. 
B) a series of interviews. 
C) a reliability and validity analysis. 
D) a series of successive steps or hurdles. 
E) none of the above.

Question 19

Reliability is the accuracy with which a predictor measures what it purports to measure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements about selection testing is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Studies have shown that approximately two-thirds of Canadian organizations use tests for hiring. 
B) The use of tests has been declining in recent years. 
C) Selection testing generally involves a demonstration of skills. 
D) Testing is more prevalent in small organizations. 
E) Personality and aptitude tests are not commonly used for selection purposes. 
A) Studies have shown that approximately two-thirds of Canadian organizations use tests for hiring. 
B) The use of tests has been declining in recent years. 
C) Selection testing generally involves a demonstration of skills. 
D) Testing is more prevalent in small organizations. 
E) Personality and aptitude tests are not commonly used for selection purposes.

When several candidates are interviewed simultaneously by a panel, this is referred to as a ________ interview.

Nonverbal behaviours often account for more than ________ percent of the applicant's rating.

Complicating the entire issue of substance abuse testing are the protections under human rights codes in Canada.

Research has shown that those rated as more physically attractive than other candidates are also rated as

The screening tool which is most often used by employers in the selection process is

Which of the following is true of preliminary applicant screening?

All of the following are common interviewer objectives except

A serialized interview occurs when

In many instances, a small selection ratio also means a low quality of recruits.

The purpose of pre-employment substance abuse testing is to

Toward the end of the interview, time should be allotted to do all of the following except

Which error is of particular concern from a human rights law perspective?

Tests that measure an individual's potential to perform a job, provided he or she is given proper training, are known as

The interviewing method in which the applicant is interviewed by a number of people at once is known as a ___________ interview.

A number of tests commonly used in selection can conveniently be classified according to whether they measure each of the following characteristics except

The multiple hurdle strategy is an approach to selection involving

Reliability is the accuracy with which a predictor measures what it purports to measure.

Which of the following statements about selection testing is true?

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Pay-for-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Occupational Health and Safety

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Exam 7: Selection

When several candidates are interviewed simultaneously by a panel, this is referred to as a ________ interview.

Nonverbal behaviours often account for more than ________ percent of the applicant's rating.

Complicating the entire issue of substance abuse testing are the protections under human rights codes in Canada.

Research has shown that those rated as more physically attractive than other candidates are also rated as

The screening tool which is most often used by employers in the selection process is

Which of the following is true of preliminary applicant screening?

All of the following are common interviewer objectives except

A serialized interview occurs when

In many instances, a small selection ratio also means a low quality of recruits.

The purpose of pre-employment substance abuse testing is to

Toward the end of the interview, time should be allotted to do all of the following except

Which error is of particular concern from a human rights law perspective?

Tests that measure an individual's potential to perform a job, provided he or she is given proper training, are known as

The interviewing method in which the applicant is interviewed by a number of people at once is known as a ___________ interview.

A number of tests commonly used in selection can conveniently be classified according to whether they measure each of the following characteristics except

The multiple hurdle strategy is an approach to selection involving

Reliability is the accuracy with which a predictor measures what it purports to measure.

Which of the following statements about selection testing is true?

The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

The Changing Legal Emphasis: Compliance and Impact on Canadian Workplaces

Human Resources Management and Technology

Designing and Analyzing Jobs

Human Resources Planning

Recruitment

Orientation and Training

Career Development

Performance Management

Strategic Pay Plans

Pay-for-Performance and Financial Incentives

Employee Benefits and Services

Occupational Health and Safety

Managing Employee Separations: Foundations of Employee Engagement, Communication, and Turnover Management

Labour Relations

Managing Human Resources in a Global Business

Filters