Question 1

In the United States, a company can always refuse to hire a candidate solely because of bankruptcy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

_______ questioning requires the job candidate to describe what he or she would do in a given situation.

Accepted Answer

A) Probing 
B) Close-ended 
C) Hypothetical 
D) Open-ended 
E) Optional 
A) Probing 
B) Close-ended 
C) Hypothetical 
D) Open-ended 
E) Optional C

Question 3

Michael has been successful as a library assistant.In his past two jobs, he was able to wander through the library, meet library patrons, and talk about books.Michael is outgoing and likes to talk to new people.He joined Acme Global as a Records Technician.The job is similar to that of a library assistant, but does not have as much contact with other people.Most days, Michael works alone.As a result, he is feeling unhappy and unmotivated in the job.His supervisor is not pleased with his performance.It appears that the Records Technician job lacks _________ for Michael.

Accepted Answer

A) ability-job fit 
B) personality-job fit 
C) person-organization fit 
D) ability-person fit 
E) ability-personality fit 
A) ability-job fit 
B) personality-job fit 
C) person-organization fit 
D) ability-person fit 
E) ability-personality fit B

Question 4

The multiple-hurdle selection model requires that each applicant must pass a particular selection test in order to go on to the next test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If a test is not reliable, it can't be valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"Do you have a valid teaching certificate for this state?" would be an example of a closed-ended type of interview question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following application form questions can a company legally ask?

Accepted Answer

A) Do you have any disabilities that would prevent you from performing the job? 
B) What language do you speak when not on the job? 
C) Can you provide a reference from a religious leader? 
D) What were the dates and conditions of discharge from the military? 
E) How much longer do you plan to work before retiring? 
A) Do you have any disabilities that would prevent you from performing the job? 
B) What language do you speak when not on the job? 
C) Can you provide a reference from a religious leader? 
D) What were the dates and conditions of discharge from the military? 
E) How much longer do you plan to work before retiring?

Question 8

It is unnecessary, as part of a good selection process, to minimize litigation due to "negligent hires."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

__________ drug testing is performed on every employee at a specific time, for example, after a conditional job offer has been made.

Accepted Answer

A) Random 
B) Universal 
C) Serial 
D) Ability 
E) Meticulous 
A) Random 
B) Universal 
C) Serial 
D) Ability 
E) Meticulous

Question 10

_________ involves matching the candidate's intellectual and physical skills to those of the job being filled.

Accepted Answer

A) Person-organization fit 
B) Cognitive analytics 
C) Ability-job fit 
D) Personality-ability fit 
E) Personality-job fit 
A) Person-organization fit 
B) Cognitive analytics 
C) Ability-job fit 
D) Personality-ability fit 
E) Personality-job fit

Question 11

Discuss the value of selection interviews, including the three primary types of interviews.

Accepted Answer

Selection interviews are a crucial part

Question 12

What do the Uniform Guidelines do in relation to employment testing?

Accepted Answer

They provide guidelines concerning the u

Question 13

A "fitness for duty" test is also known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) drug test 
B) medical examination 
C) pen and paper honesty test 
D) cognitive ability test 
E) social 
A) drug test 
B) medical examination 
C) pen and paper honesty test 
D) cognitive ability test 
E) social

Question 14

Haley requires that all applicants take a paper-and-pencil test with logic and math problems on it.Haley is giving her applicants a(n) ________ test.

Accepted Answer

A) honesty 
B) skills 
C) personality and interest 
D) cognitive ability 
E) social 
A) honesty 
B) skills 
C) personality and interest 
D) cognitive ability 
E) social

Question 15

The probing question in an interview requires the job candidate to answer yes or no to a question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When conducting selection interviews, Sarah likes to ask questions like "Imagine you are working the night shift and a piece of machinery breaks down.What would you do?" Sarah is asking _______ questions.

Accepted Answer

A) probing 
B) unstructured 
C) closed-ended 
D) hypothetical 
E) traditional 
A) probing 
B) unstructured 
C) closed-ended 
D) hypothetical 
E) traditional

Question 17

Discuss interviewing, including the types of questions used and the steps in conducting an interview.

Accepted Answer

Interviewing is a crucial part of the hi

Question 18

In the ________ interview, the interviewer might start with some preplanned questions and then finish with free-flowing conversation.

Accepted Answer

A) tempered 
B) reversed 
C) identifier 
D) semistructured 
E) prepatterned 
A) tempered 
B) reversed 
C) identifier 
D) semistructured 
E) prepatterned

Question 19

Construct validity measures a trait that is not directly observable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A(n) __________is a test where a candidate is put into a high-pressure situation in a controlled environment so that the danger and cost are limited.

Accepted Answer

A) simulation 
B) skills 
C) fitness-for-duty 
D) cognitive ability 
E) assessment center 
A) simulation 
B) skills 
C) fitness-for-duty 
D) cognitive ability 
E) assessment center

In the United States, a company can always refuse to hire a candidate solely because of bankruptcy.

_______ questioning requires the job candidate to describe what he or she would do in a given situation.

The multiple-hurdle selection model requires that each applicant must pass a particular selection test in order to go on to the next test.

If a test is not reliable, it can't be valid.

"Do you have a valid teaching certificate for this state?" would be an example of a closed-ended type of interview question.

Which of the following application form questions can a company legally ask?

It is unnecessary, as part of a good selection process, to minimize litigation due to "negligent hires."

__________ drug testing is performed on every employee at a specific time, for example, after a conditional job offer has been made.

_________ involves matching the candidate's intellectual and physical skills to those of the job being filled.

Discuss the value of selection interviews, including the three primary types of interviews.

What do the Uniform Guidelines do in relation to employment testing?

A "fitness for duty" test is also known as a ________.

Haley requires that all applicants take a paper-and-pencil test with logic and math problems on it.Haley is giving her applicants a(n) ________ test.

The probing question in an interview requires the job candidate to answer yes or no to a question.

When conducting selection interviews, Sarah likes to ask questions like "Imagine you are working the night shift and a piece of machinery breaks down.What would you do?" Sarah is asking _______ questions.

Discuss interviewing, including the types of questions used and the steps in conducting an interview.

In the ________ interview, the interviewer might start with some preplanned questions and then finish with free-flowing conversation.

Construct validity measures a trait that is not directly observable.

A(n) __________is a test where a candidate is put into a high-pressure situation in a controlled environment so that the danger and cost are limited.

The New Human Resource Management Process

Strategy-Driven Human Resource Management

The Legal Environment and Diversity Management

Matching Employees and Jobs

Recruiting Job Candidates

Training, Learning, Talent Management, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Rights and Labor Relations

Compensation Management

Employee Incentives and Benefits

Protecting and Expanding Organizational Reach

Organizational Ethics, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility

Global Issues for Human Resource Managers

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Exam 6: Selecting New Employees

In the United States, a company can always refuse to hire a candidate solely because of bankruptcy.

_______ questioning requires the job candidate to describe what he or she would do in a given situation.

The multiple-hurdle selection model requires that each applicant must pass a particular selection test in order to go on to the next test.

If a test is not reliable, it can't be valid.

"Do you have a valid teaching certificate for this state?" would be an example of a closed-ended type of interview question.

Which of the following application form questions can a company legally ask?

It is unnecessary, as part of a good selection process, to minimize litigation due to "negligent hires."

__________ drug testing is performed on every employee at a specific time, for example, after a conditional job offer has been made.

_________ involves matching the candidate's intellectual and physical skills to those of the job being filled.

Discuss the value of selection interviews, including the three primary types of interviews.

What do the Uniform Guidelines do in relation to employment testing?

A "fitness for duty" test is also known as a ________.

Haley requires that all applicants take a paper-and-pencil test with logic and math problems on it.Haley is giving her applicants a(n) ________ test.

The probing question in an interview requires the job candidate to answer yes or no to a question.

When conducting selection interviews, Sarah likes to ask questions like "Imagine you are working the night shift and a piece of machinery breaks down.What would you do?" Sarah is asking _______ questions.

Discuss interviewing, including the types of questions used and the steps in conducting an interview.

In the ________ interview, the interviewer might start with some preplanned questions and then finish with free-flowing conversation.

Construct validity measures a trait that is not directly observable.

A(n) __________is a test where a candidate is put into a high-pressure situation in a controlled environment so that the danger and cost are limited.

The New Human Resource Management Process

Strategy-Driven Human Resource Management

The Legal Environment and Diversity Management

Matching Employees and Jobs

Recruiting Job Candidates

Training, Learning, Talent Management, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Rights and Labor Relations

Compensation Management

Employee Incentives and Benefits

Protecting and Expanding Organizational Reach

Organizational Ethics, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility

Global Issues for Human Resource Managers

Filters