Exam 9: Application Forms and Biodata Assessments, Training and Experience Evaluations, and Reference Checks

Which of the following statements concerning recommended steps for using reference checks is INCORRECT?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -Please list the dates and type of discharge you may have received from military service.

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense?

Which of the following is true about letters of reference?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -With whom do you reside?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -Do you have any dependents or relatives who should be contacted in case of an emergency?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -If you have children, please describe the provisions you have made for childcare.

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -What is your sex?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -Do you read, speak, or write a foreign language?

Application forms have been used to discriminate against protected groups.

An employer can give consideration to the relationship between an applicant's conviction for a crime and his or her suitability for a specific job.

Which of the following is an inappropriate question to be asked on an application form?

Regarding the reliability of T&E evaluations, which of the following is true?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -List the number and ages of your children.

It is appropriate to ask on an application form questions related to work availability on holidays/weekends.

"Do you own your own car?" may be an inappropriate question to ask in an application form.

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. a.Appropriate b.Inappropriate -What is your race?

Which of the following types of evidence would be most useful in defending a negligent hiring suit?

The biggest problem with reference checks collected by mail is:

In-person reference checks are not frequently used in most selection programs.