Exam 8: Selection 2: Testing

Which of the following integrity tests has weak evidence of dimensionality, reliability, and validity

There is minimal evidence that cognitive ability measurements can serve as a consistent predictor in training and on the job performance.

The central requirement for any selection tests or assessment procedures is that they accurately assess the individual's performance, or capacity to perform, the essential components of the job in question safely, efficiently, and reliably.

How can you avoid the adverse impact of cognitive ability tests

Scenario 8-1 The Federal Transportation Safety Board recently stated that Provincial Ferries has failed to effectively enforce its zero-tolerance substance abuse policy.As part of its investigation into several fatal ferry accidents, the board revealed a pattern of crew use of cannabis.Data in the HRIS showed significant costs associated with employee accidents, absenteeism, turnover, and tardiness due to workplace drug and alcohol use.The company president of one of the ferries wants the Transportation Board to implement mandatory employee drug testing.The union opposes mandatory testing and states that the issue has never been brought to the joint safety committee.Management is wondering why no one is standing up for what is right and reporting coworkers who are impaired on the job. -Refer to Scenario 8-1.All of the following are proactive measures to address workplace drug and alcohol problems EXCEPT which one

The Human Rights Commission will not accept being free from HIV/AIDS as a bona fide occupation requirement unless it can be proven that such a requirement is essential to the safe, efficient, and reliable performance of the essential functions of a job or is a justified requirement for receiving programs or services.

Scenario 8-2 A new call centre, Quantum Inc., is hiring individuals with call centre telephone experience and skills.The minimum qualifications are a Grade 12 diploma.Applicants must possess the ability to learn new skills and adapt to new situations.Turnover in the call centre industry is very high, so the CEO of Quantum wants the company's testing process to ensure that Quantum hires the most qualified applicants for the positions. -Refer to Scenario 8-2.Which test method could Quantum Inc.use to test for telephone skills

Fitness testing or physical or medical examinations should be administered only after the applicant has been given an offer of employment, which is made conditional on the applicant's passing the test or exam.

Which of the following is described as an aptitude test

A disability cannot be used to screen out applicants unless it can be demonstrated that the ability in question is a bona fide occupational requirement.

Canadian employers can discriminate on the basis of medical, genetic, or physical condition if the condition poses a serious and demonstrable impediment to the conduct of the work or poses serious threats to the health and safety of people.

Which of the following concepts refers to an enduring, general trait or characteristic on which people differ and that they bring to a work situation

What is the goal of employment testing

If a manager requires an applicant to have the ability to get things done without the help of others, what test would measure this

SeaWave is a company that builds and repairs ocean and lake marinas and docks in eastern Canada.The company hires deep-sea divers.What type of test should SeaWave use to select its applicants

What kind of test is the Wonderlic Personnel Test

What is psychological testing, and how are psychological tests used

Which "Big Five" personality trait has been found to be related to job success across most organizations and occupations

Which test has good predictive validity for measuring motor coordination in many industrial jobs

Integrity tests that try to predict whether employees will steal, be absent, or otherwise take advantage of an employer don't work very well in practice because so many people lie on them or fake their answers.