Question 1

After creating questions for a structured situational interview, ________ need to be developed for scoring purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) grade definitions 
B) alternative rankings 
C) benchmark answers 
D) human resource metrics 
A) grade definitions 
B) alternative rankings 
C) benchmark answers 
D) human resource metrics

Question 2

What is the best way to avoid most interview errors?

Accepted Answer

A) conduct panel interviews 
B) use a structured interviewing format 
C) utilize computerized interviewing technology 
D) ask only situational questions during the interview 
A) conduct panel interviews 
B) use a structured interviewing format 
C) utilize computerized interviewing technology 
D) ask only situational questions during the interview

Question 3

A computerized selection interview presents a series of multiple-choice questions regarding background, experience, education, skills, knowledge, and work attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Structured situational interviews contain situational questions, job knowledge questions, and willingness questions but not behavioral questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When rejecting a job candidate, it is best to refrain from providing an explanation detailing the reason for the rejection because most candidates view an employer more positively when they don't know the reason for the rejection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the type of interview which lists the questions ahead of time?

Accepted Answer

A) structured interview 
B) unstructured interview 
C) situational interview 
D) behavioral interview 
A) structured interview 
B) unstructured interview 
C) situational interview 
D) behavioral interview

Question 7

All of the following are guidelines for conducting an effective interview EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) taking brief notes during the interview 
B) scheduling a private room for the interview 
C) showing courtesy and friendliness towards the candidate 
D) asking the candidate questions that require yes or no answers 
A) taking brief notes during the interview 
B) scheduling a private room for the interview 
C) showing courtesy and friendliness towards the candidate 
D) asking the candidate questions that require yes or no answers

Question 8

Which of the following best describes telegraphing during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) drawing out the most useful information from an applicant 
B) searching for hidden meanings in an applicant's answers 
C) smiling at an applicant to suggest a desired answer 
D) allowing an applicant to dominate an interview 
A) drawing out the most useful information from an applicant 
B) searching for hidden meanings in an applicant's answers 
C) smiling at an applicant to suggest a desired answer 
D) allowing an applicant to dominate an interview

Question 9

A series of job-relevant questions with predetermined answers that interviewers ask of all applicants for a job is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) nondirective situational interview 
B) structured behavioral interview 
C) nondirective behavioral interview 
D) structured situational interview 
A) nondirective situational interview 
B) structured behavioral interview 
C) nondirective behavioral interview 
D) structured situational interview

Question 10

Dr. Ross is interviewing for a position as Assistant Professor of Biology. His interview is conducted by a team of other faculty members in the department who interview him simultaneously and then combine their ratings into one score. This is an example of a ________ interview.

Accepted Answer

A) serial 
B) panel 
C) one-on-one 
D) mass 
A) serial 
B) panel 
C) one-on-one 
D) mass

Question 11

A structured behavioral interview contains a series of hypothetical job-oriented questions with predetermined answers that interviewers ask of all applicants for the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Kevin is interviewing for a position as a public relations specialist in a communications firm. He first meets with the HR manager. Afterwards, he meets with the department manager. Finally, he meets with the company president. Kevin is most likely experiencing a ________ interview.

Accepted Answer

A) board 
B) panel 
C) serial 
D) mass 
A) board 
B) panel 
C) serial 
D) mass

Question 13

The interview is the most widely used personnel selection procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is the most likely outcome of using the same questions with all candidates being interviewed?

Accepted Answer

A) responses improved 
B) weaknesses revealed 
C) reliability limited 
D) bias reduced 
A) responses improved 
B) weaknesses revealed 
C) reliability limited 
D) bias reduced

Question 15

How do nonverbal behaviors and impression management affect an interview?

Accepted Answer

An applicant's nonverbal behavior and us

Question 16

Which of the following statements is most likely true?

Accepted Answer

A) Interpersonal skills are difficult to judge from phone interviews. 
B) Phone interviews can generate spontaneous answers from candidates. 
C) Candidates prefer phone interviews more than face-to-face interviews. 
D) Interviewers usually judge candidates the same in phone and face-to-face interviews. 
A) Interpersonal skills are difficult to judge from phone interviews. 
B) Phone interviews can generate spontaneous answers from candidates. 
C) Candidates prefer phone interviews more than face-to-face interviews. 
D) Interviewers usually judge candidates the same in phone and face-to-face interviews.

Question 17

Which of the following terms refers to individuals asked by the EEOC to apply for employment which they do not intend to accept, for the sole purpose of uncovering unlawful discriminatory hiring practices?

Accepted Answer

A) spies 
B) moles 
C) testers 
D) insiders 
A) spies 
B) moles 
C) testers 
D) insiders

Question 18

Interviewers tend to be more influenced by unfavorable than favorable information about a candidate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following terms refers to a group of interviewers working together to question and rate one applicant?

Accepted Answer

A) serial interview 
B) board interview 
C) sequential interview 
D) mass interview 
A) serial interview 
B) board interview 
C) sequential interview 
D) mass interview

Question 20

Which of the following is recommended advice for conducting an effective interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Telegraph the desired answer to the candidate. 
B) Allow the candidate to control the interview. 
C) Ask the candidate for specific examples. 
D) Ask the candidate about work-related injuries. 
A) Telegraph the desired answer to the candidate. 
B) Allow the candidate to control the interview. 
C) Ask the candidate for specific examples. 
D) Ask the candidate about work-related injuries.

After creating questions for a structured situational interview, ________ need to be developed for scoring purposes.

What is the best way to avoid most interview errors?

A computerized selection interview presents a series of multiple-choice questions regarding background, experience, education, skills, knowledge, and work attitudes.

Structured situational interviews contain situational questions, job knowledge questions, and willingness questions but not behavioral questions.

When rejecting a job candidate, it is best to refrain from providing an explanation detailing the reason for the rejection because most candidates view an employer more positively when they don't know the reason for the rejection.

What is the type of interview which lists the questions ahead of time?

All of the following are guidelines for conducting an effective interview EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following best describes telegraphing during an interview?

A series of job-relevant questions with predetermined answers that interviewers ask of all applicants for a job is known as a ________.

Dr. Ross is interviewing for a position as Assistant Professor of Biology. His interview is conducted by a team of other faculty members in the department who interview him simultaneously and then combine their ratings into one score. This is an example of a ________ interview.

A structured behavioral interview contains a series of hypothetical job-oriented questions with predetermined answers that interviewers ask of all applicants for the job.

Kevin is interviewing for a position as a public relations specialist in a communications firm. He first meets with the HR manager. Afterwards, he meets with the department manager. Finally, he meets with the company president. Kevin is most likely experiencing a ________ interview.

The interview is the most widely used personnel selection procedure.

Which of the following is the most likely outcome of using the same questions with all candidates being interviewed?

How do nonverbal behaviors and impression management affect an interview?

Which of the following statements is most likely true?

Which of the following terms refers to individuals asked by the EEOC to apply for employment which they do not intend to accept, for the sole purpose of uncovering unlawful discriminatory hiring practices?

Interviewers tend to be more influenced by unfavorable than favorable information about a candidate.

Which of the following terms refers to a group of interviewers working together to question and rate one applicant?

Which of the following is recommended advice for conducting an effective interview?

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

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Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Building Positive Employee Relations

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Exam 7: Interviewing Candidates

After creating questions for a structured situational interview, ________ need to be developed for scoring purposes.

What is the best way to avoid most interview errors?

A computerized selection interview presents a series of multiple-choice questions regarding background, experience, education, skills, knowledge, and work attitudes.

Structured situational interviews contain situational questions, job knowledge questions, and willingness questions but not behavioral questions.

When rejecting a job candidate, it is best to refrain from providing an explanation detailing the reason for the rejection because most candidates view an employer more positively when they don't know the reason for the rejection.

What is the type of interview which lists the questions ahead of time?

All of the following are guidelines for conducting an effective interview EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following best describes telegraphing during an interview?

A series of job-relevant questions with predetermined answers that interviewers ask of all applicants for a job is known as a ________.

Dr. Ross is interviewing for a position as Assistant Professor of Biology. His interview is conducted by a team of other faculty members in the department who interview him simultaneously and then combine their ratings into one score. This is an example of a ________ interview.

A structured behavioral interview contains a series of hypothetical job-oriented questions with predetermined answers that interviewers ask of all applicants for the job.

Kevin is interviewing for a position as a public relations specialist in a communications firm. He first meets with the HR manager. Afterwards, he meets with the department manager. Finally, he meets with the company president. Kevin is most likely experiencing a ________ interview.

The interview is the most widely used personnel selection procedure.

Which of the following is the most likely outcome of using the same questions with all candidates being interviewed?

How do nonverbal behaviors and impression management affect an interview?

Which of the following statements is most likely true?

Which of the following terms refers to individuals asked by the EEOC to apply for employment which they do not intend to accept, for the sole purpose of uncovering unlawful discriminatory hiring practices?

Interviewers tend to be more influenced by unfavorable than favorable information about a candidate.

Which of the following terms refers to a group of interviewers working together to question and rate one applicant?

Which of the following is recommended advice for conducting an effective interview?

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

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