Question 1

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

Question 2

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-Supervisory ranking of subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) interval scale 
B) ordinal scale 
C) ratio scale 
D) nominal scale 
A) interval scale 
B) ordinal scale 
C) ratio scale 
D) nominal scale

Question 3

Scores of relevant others in groups are called:

Accepted Answer

A) cutoff scores. 
B) predictor variables. 
C) norms. 
D) causal maps. 
A) cutoff scores. 
B) predictor variables. 
C) norms. 
D) causal maps.

Question 4

Level A tests require the most extensive preparation on the part of the test administrator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-Classifying applicants by their gender.

Accepted Answer

A) interval scale 
B) ordinal scale 
C) ratio scale 
D) nominal scale 
A) interval scale 
B) ordinal scale 
C) ratio scale 
D) nominal scale

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Psychological attributes (e.g.,intelligence,conscientiousness,job knowledge)must be inferred from:

Accepted Answer

A) direct observation. 
B) secondary observation. 
C) observable scores. 
D) none of the above 
A) direct observation. 
B) secondary observation. 
C) observable scores. 
D) none of the above

Question 8

What is the first step necessary to develop a selection measure?

Accepted Answer

A) select the method of measurement to be used 
B) develop the specifications or plan of the measure 
C) construct the preliminary form of the measure 
D) analyze the job 
A) select the method of measurement to be used 
B) develop the specifications or plan of the measure 
C) construct the preliminary form of the measure 
D) analyze the job

Question 9

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-Doesn't provide information on the magnitude of the differences among ranks.

Accepted Answer

A) interval scale 
B) ordinal scale 
C) ratio scale 
D) nominal scale 
A) interval scale 
B) ordinal scale 
C) ratio scale 
D) nominal scale

Question 10

Which of the following requires no formal training to administer,score,and interpret?`

Accepted Answer

A) Level A tests 
B) Level B tests 
C) Level C tests 
D) Level Z tests 
A) Level A tests 
B) Level B tests 
C) Level C tests 
D) Level Z tests

Question 11

Which of the following is true about scales of measurement?

Accepted Answer

A) Most human resource selection measures are ratio scales of measurement. 
B) Precision is a function of how you measure, not the scale of measurement. 
C) More powerful statistical analyses can be performed with interval and ratio data than with nominal and ordinal data. 
D) Powerful statistical analyses can be performed with all scales of measurement. 
A) Most human resource selection measures are ratio scales of measurement. 
B) Precision is a function of how you measure, not the scale of measurement. 
C) More powerful statistical analyses can be performed with interval and ratio data than with nominal and ordinal data. 
D) Powerful statistical analyses can be performed with all scales of measurement.

Question 12

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.

Question 13

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-A difference between scores of 40 and 60 would not represent the same difference in applicants' mathematical abilities as the difference between 60 and 80.

Accepted Answer

A) interval scale 
B) ordinal scale 
C) ratio scale 
D) nominal scale 
A) interval scale 
B) ordinal scale 
C) ratio scale 
D) nominal scale

Question 14

"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 15

An interval scale has an absolute zero point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Race norming is considered an illegal practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ACT test and the SAT test are two different tests designed to predict performance in college.Ostensibly,they measure the same construct (i.e.,general mental ability),yet they use different scoring systems.If you had two college applicants' test scores,and one was a score on the ACT test while the other was a score on the SAT test,how would you determine which applicant was more qualified for college entrance?

Accepted Answer

To determine which applicant is more qua

Question 18

If Susan scores 5 percentile points higher on a selection test than Jack,we can conclude that Susan is 5 percent better than Jack for the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

An interview tailored to specific applicants (i.e.,different questions are asked to different applicants)would be considered a "standardized" measure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -Supervisory ranking of subordinates.

Scores of relevant others in groups are called:

Level A tests require the most extensive preparation on the part of the test administrator.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -Classifying applicants by their gender.

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

Psychological attributes (e.g.,intelligence,conscientiousness,job knowledge)must be inferred from:

What is the first step necessary to develop a selection measure?

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -Doesn't provide information on the magnitude of the differences among ranks.

Which of the following requires no formal training to administer,score,and interpret?`

Which of the following is true about scales of measurement?

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

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -A difference between scores of 40 and 60 would not represent the same difference in applicants' mathematical abilities as the difference between 60 and 80.

"Level A" tests:

An interval scale has an absolute zero point.

Race norming is considered an illegal practice.

If Susan scores 5 percentile points higher on a selection test than Jack,we can conclude that Susan is 5 percent better than Jack for the job.

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

An interview tailored to specific applicants (i.e.,different questions are asked to different applicants)would be considered a "standardized" measure.

An Introduction to Selection

Legal Issues in Selection

Reliability of Selection Measures

Validity of Selection Procedures

Strategies for Selection Decision Making

Job Analysis in Human Resource Selection

Recruitment of Applicants

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

The Selection Interview

Ability Tests for Selection

Personality Assessment for Selection

Performance Tests and Assessment Centers for Selection

Integrity Testing, drug Testing, and Graphology

Measures of Job Performance

Filters

Exam 3: Human Resource Measurement in Selection

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

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -Supervisory ranking of subordinates.

Scores of relevant others in groups are called:

Level A tests require the most extensive preparation on the part of the test administrator.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -Classifying applicants by their gender.

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

Psychological attributes (e.g.,intelligence,conscientiousness,job knowledge)must be inferred from:

What is the first step necessary to develop a selection measure?

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -Doesn't provide information on the magnitude of the differences among ranks.

Which of the following requires no formal training to administer,score,and interpret?`

Which of the following is true about scales of measurement?

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

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -A difference between scores of 40 and 60 would not represent the same difference in applicants' mathematical abilities as the difference between 60 and 80.

"Level A" tests:

An interval scale has an absolute zero point.

Race norming is considered an illegal practice.

If Susan scores 5 percentile points higher on a selection test than Jack,we can conclude that Susan is 5 percent better than Jack for the job.

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

An interview tailored to specific applicants (i.e.,different questions are asked to different applicants)would be considered a "standardized" measure.

An Introduction to Selection

Legal Issues in Selection

Reliability of Selection Measures

Validity of Selection Procedures

Strategies for Selection Decision Making

Job Analysis in Human Resource Selection

Recruitment of Applicants

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

The Selection Interview

Ability Tests for Selection

Personality Assessment for Selection

Performance Tests and Assessment Centers for Selection

Integrity Testing, drug Testing, and Graphology

Measures of Job Performance

Filters