Question 1

Which of the following is not an advantage of finding and using existing selection measures?

Accepted Answer

A) They may be superior to what could be developed in-house. 
B) They are usually less time-consuming and less expensive than developing new ones. 
C) They are usually more legally acceptable than those developed in-house. 
D) Previous research may have been conducted providing information about the reliability, validity, etc.of the measure. 
A) They may be superior to what could be developed in-house. 
B) They are usually less time-consuming and less expensive than developing new ones. 
C) They are usually more legally acceptable than those developed in-house. 
D) Previous research may have been conducted providing information about the reliability, validity, etc.of the measure. C

Question 2

Variables used to predict who would be selected for a job must be important to the job and must be appropriately measured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Race norming is considered an illegal practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What does it mean that an individual makes a 70 on a test and this score corresponds to the 50th percentile?

Accepted Answer

A) The individual scored better than 70% of the people who took the test. 
B) With a score of 50, he performed better than 50% of the people who took the test. 
C) With a score of 70, he scored better than 50% of the people who took the test. 
D) 70 people scored higher than he did and 70 people scored lower than he did. 
A) The individual scored better than 70% of the people who took the test. 
B) With a score of 50, he performed better than 50% of the people who took the test. 
C) With a score of 70, he scored better than 50% of the people who took the test. 
D) 70 people scored higher than he did and 70 people scored lower than he did.

Question 5

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
a.interval scale
c.ratio scale
b.ordinal scale
d.nominal scale
-If individuals scored 0, we could say they got 0 items correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following with the...

Question 6

______________ usually assess some kind of behavior or performance on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) Interviews 
B) Biographical data 
C) Criterion measures 
D) Employment tests 
A) Interviews 
B) Biographical data 
C) Criterion measures 
D) Employment tests

Question 7

The first step to develop a selection measure is selecting the method of measurement to be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Poor measurement in selection can be compensated for by sophisticated statistical analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The degree of precision with which we can measure differences among people increases as we move from nominal to ratio scales.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An ordinal scale provides information on the magnitude of differences among ranks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
a.interval scale
c.ratio scale
b.ordinal scale
d.nominal scale
-Doesn't provide information on the magnitude of the differences among ranks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following with the...

Question 12

Using an interval scale, a person scoring 100 on a test has twice as much ability as another person scoring 50 on the same test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
a.interval scale
c.ratio scale
b.ordinal scale
d.nominal scale
-Most scales involving physical measurements or counting

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following with the...

Question 14

National data are preferable to local norms for making employment decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An interval scale has an absolute zero point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

"Level B" tests:

Accepted Answer

A) require some formal training and knowledge of psychological testing concepts to properly score and interpret. 
B) require very little formal training to administer, score, and interpret the results. 
C) require no formal training to administer, score, and interpret the results. 
D) require the most extensive preparation on the part of the test administrator. 
A) require some formal training and knowledge of psychological testing concepts to properly score and interpret. 
B) require very little formal training to administer, score, and interpret the results. 
C) require no formal training to administer, score, and interpret the results. 
D) require the most extensive preparation on the part of the test administrator.

Question 17

"Level A" tests:

Accepted Answer

A) require some formal training and knowledge of psychological testing concepts to properly score and interpret. 
B) require very little formal training to administer, score, and interpret the results. 
C) require no formal training to administer, score, and interpret the results. 
D) require the most extensive preparation on the part of the test administrator. 
A) require some formal training and knowledge of psychological testing concepts to properly score and interpret. 
B) require very little formal training to administer, score, and interpret the results. 
C) require no formal training to administer, score, and interpret the results. 
D) require the most extensive preparation on the part of the test administrator.

Question 18

For a predictor or criterion to be considered standardized, it is important to assess which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A) context, administration, analysis 
B) content, administration, scoring 
C) content, breadth, scope 
D) timing, planning, implementation 
A) context, administration, analysis 
B) content, administration, scoring 
C) content, breadth, scope 
D) timing, planning, implementation

Question 19

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
a.interval scale
c.ratio scale
b.ordinal scale
d.nominal scale
-Number of units produced by an employee.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following with the...

Question 20

In general, the higher the percentile score, the better a person's performance relative to others in the normative sample.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not an advantage of finding and using existing selection measures?

Variables used to predict who would be selected for a job must be important to the job and must be appropriately measured.

Race norming is considered an illegal practice.

What does it mean that an individual makes a 70 on a test and this score corresponds to the 50th percentile?

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: a.interval scale c.ratio scale b.ordinal scale d.nominal scale -If individuals scored 0, we could say they got 0 items correct.

______________ usually assess some kind of behavior or performance on the job.

The first step to develop a selection measure is selecting the method of measurement to be used.

Poor measurement in selection can be compensated for by sophisticated statistical analysis.

The degree of precision with which we can measure differences among people increases as we move from nominal to ratio scales.

An ordinal scale provides information on the magnitude of differences among ranks.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: a.interval scale c.ratio scale b.ordinal scale d.nominal scale -Doesn't provide information on the magnitude of the differences among ranks.

Using an interval scale, a person scoring 100 on a test has twice as much ability as another person scoring 50 on the same test.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: a.interval scale c.ratio scale b.ordinal scale d.nominal scale -Most scales involving physical measurements or counting

National data are preferable to local norms for making employment decisions.

An interval scale has an absolute zero point.

"Level B" tests:

"Level A" tests:

For a predictor or criterion to be considered standardized, it is important to assess which of the following characteristics?

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: a.interval scale c.ratio scale b.ordinal scale d.nominal scale -Number of units produced by an employee.

In general, the higher the percentile score, the better a person's performance relative to others in the normative sample.

An Introduction to Selection

Job Performance Concepts and Measures

Job Analysis in Human Resource Selection

Legal Issues in Selection

Recruitment of Applicants

Reliability of Selection Measures

Validity of Selection Procedures

Application Forms and Biodata Assessments, Training and Experience Evaluations, and Reference Checks

The Selection Interview

Ability Tests for Selection

Personality Assessment for Selection

Simulation Tests

Testing for Counterproductive Work Behaviors

Strategies for Selection Decision Making

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Exam 6: Human Resource Measurement in Selection

Which of the following is not an advantage of finding and using existing selection measures?

Variables used to predict who would be selected for a job must be important to the job and must be appropriately measured.

Race norming is considered an illegal practice.

What does it mean that an individual makes a 70 on a test and this score corresponds to the 50th percentile?

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: a.interval scale c.ratio scale b.ordinal scale d.nominal scale -If individuals scored 0, we could say they got 0 items correct.

______________ usually assess some kind of behavior or performance on the job.

The first step to develop a selection measure is selecting the method of measurement to be used.

Poor measurement in selection can be compensated for by sophisticated statistical analysis.

The degree of precision with which we can measure differences among people increases as we move from nominal to ratio scales.

An ordinal scale provides information on the magnitude of differences among ranks.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: a.interval scale c.ratio scale b.ordinal scale d.nominal scale -Doesn't provide information on the magnitude of the differences among ranks.

Using an interval scale, a person scoring 100 on a test has twice as much ability as another person scoring 50 on the same test.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: a.interval scale c.ratio scale b.ordinal scale d.nominal scale -Most scales involving physical measurements or counting

National data are preferable to local norms for making employment decisions.

An interval scale has an absolute zero point.

"Level B" tests:

"Level A" tests:

For a predictor or criterion to be considered standardized, it is important to assess which of the following characteristics?

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: a.interval scale c.ratio scale b.ordinal scale d.nominal scale -Number of units produced by an employee.

In general, the higher the percentile score, the better a person's performance relative to others in the normative sample.

An Introduction to Selection

Job Performance Concepts and Measures

Job Analysis in Human Resource Selection

Legal Issues in Selection

Recruitment of Applicants

Reliability of Selection Measures

Validity of Selection Procedures

Application Forms and Biodata Assessments, Training and Experience Evaluations, and Reference Checks

The Selection Interview

Ability Tests for Selection

Personality Assessment for Selection

Simulation Tests

Testing for Counterproductive Work Behaviors

Strategies for Selection Decision Making

Filters