Question 1

The problem with using ________ for hiring purposes is that only very poor applicants cannot obtain these, and the format is unstandardized.

Accepted Answer

A)  certifications 
B)  biodata forms 
C)  letters of recommendation 
D)  MBAs 
A)  certifications 
B)  biodata forms 
C)  letters of recommendation 
D)  MBAs

Question 2

Cost should not be used to guide the choice of initial assessment methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Occupational certification helps guard against the misuse of job titles in human resource selection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Research suggests that the quality of the school a person graduates from makes a difference in the labor market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding résumés is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Even background checks cannot reduce the problem of résumé fraud 
B)  Most surveys suggest that around half of all résumés have substantial inaccuracies or distortions 
C)  Video résumés are highly respected by most employers 
D)  Extensive evidence suggests that résumés are highly accurate predictors of employee job performance 
A)  Even background checks cannot reduce the problem of résumé fraud 
B)  Most surveys suggest that around half of all résumés have substantial inaccuracies or distortions 
C)  Video résumés are highly respected by most employers 
D)  Extensive evidence suggests that résumés are highly accurate predictors of employee job performance

Question 6

Job analysis sometimes finds that seemingly unrelated jobs may have more in common than would be expected by relying just on job titles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In using educational level as an initial selection criterion, which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The degree received from an institution is not sufficient as a sole indicator of an applicant's level of education. 
B)  A GED is a high school equivalency degree and is about as good as a conventional high school diploma in predicting job performance. 
C)  Educational level is a predictor of job performance. 
D)  High-level degrees from non-accredited schools may be indicators of lesser accomplishment than lower-level degrees from accredited schools. 
A)  The degree received from an institution is not sufficient as a sole indicator of an applicant's level of education. 
B)  A GED is a high school equivalency degree and is about as good as a conventional high school diploma in predicting job performance. 
C)  Educational level is a predictor of job performance. 
D)  High-level degrees from non-accredited schools may be indicators of lesser accomplishment than lower-level degrees from accredited schools.

Question 8

________ refers to the possibility that a disproportionate number of protected-class members may be rejected using this predictor.

Accepted Answer

A)  Low reliability 
B)  Adverse impact 
C)  Utility 
D)  Habeas corpus 
A)  Low reliability 
B)  Adverse impact 
C)  Utility 
D)  Habeas corpus

Question 9

The initial interview is the least expensive method of initial assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Initial interviews can be made more useful by asking the same questions of all job applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act explicitly permits discrimination on the basis of sex, religion, or national origin if it can be shown to be a bona fide occupational qualification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The principal assumption behind the use of biodata is the axiom, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  The best predictor of future behavior is motivation level 
B)  The best predictor of future behavior is KSAOs 
C)  The best predictor of future behavior is education level 
D)  The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior 
A)  The best predictor of future behavior is motivation level 
B)  The best predictor of future behavior is KSAOs 
C)  The best predictor of future behavior is education level 
D)  The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior

Question 13

Essay tests are best used to assess ________ skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  oral communication 
B)  written communication 
C)  interpersonal 
D)  none of the above 
A)  oral communication 
B)  written communication 
C)  interpersonal 
D)  none of the above

Question 14

One major problem with letters of recommendation is that they ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are too lengthy to be useful 
B)  are not structured or standardized 
C)  are too ambiguous to interpret 
D)  all of the above are correct 
A)  are too lengthy to be useful 
B)  are not structured or standardized 
C)  are too ambiguous to interpret 
D)  all of the above are correct

Question 15

External selection refers to the assessment and evaluation of external job applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Although arrest information may be gathered in the process of doing a background check, it cannot be used in staffing decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One guideline for improving the effectiveness of initial interviews is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ask questions which assess the most basic KSAOs 
B)  make them long and rigorous 
C)  ask each applicant different questions 
D)  ask questions which assess the most basic KSAOs and make them long and rigorous are correct 
A)  ask questions which assess the most basic KSAOs 
B)  make them long and rigorous 
C)  ask each applicant different questions 
D)  ask questions which assess the most basic KSAOs and make them long and rigorous are correct

Question 18

Which of the following are common sources of résumé fraud?

Accepted Answer

A)  inflated titles 
B)  inflated education or "purchased" degrees 
C)  inaccurate dates to cover up job hopping or unemployment 
D)  all of the above 
A)  inflated titles 
B)  inflated education or "purchased" degrees 
C)  inaccurate dates to cover up job hopping or unemployment 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

Many organizations are reluctant to give out detailed reference information regarding their former employees because they are afraid of being sued.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When considering the use of extracurricular activities as a job performance predictor, one should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  use extracurricular activities whenever possible 
B)  de-emphasize the use of extracurricular activities 
C)  use extracurricular activities mainly for selection of managerial personnel 
D)  use extracurricular activities when they correlate with KSAOs required by the job 
A)  use extracurricular activities whenever possible 
B)  de-emphasize the use of extracurricular activities 
C)  use extracurricular activities mainly for selection of managerial personnel 
D)  use extracurricular activities when they correlate with KSAOs required by the job

The problem with using ________ for hiring purposes is that only very poor applicants cannot obtain these, and the format is unstandardized.

Cost should not be used to guide the choice of initial assessment methods.

Occupational certification helps guard against the misuse of job titles in human resource selection.

Research suggests that the quality of the school a person graduates from makes a difference in the labor market.

Which of the following statements regarding résumés is true?

Job analysis sometimes finds that seemingly unrelated jobs may have more in common than would be expected by relying just on job titles.

In using educational level as an initial selection criterion, which of the following statements is false?

________ refers to the possibility that a disproportionate number of protected-class members may be rejected using this predictor.

The initial interview is the least expensive method of initial assessment.

Initial interviews can be made more useful by asking the same questions of all job applicants.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act explicitly permits discrimination on the basis of sex, religion, or national origin if it can be shown to be a bona fide occupational qualification.

The principal assumption behind the use of biodata is the axiom, ________.

Essay tests are best used to assess ________ skills.

One major problem with letters of recommendation is that they ________.

External selection refers to the assessment and evaluation of external job applicants.

Although arrest information may be gathered in the process of doing a background check, it cannot be used in staffing decisions.

One guideline for improving the effectiveness of initial interviews is to ________.

Which of the following are common sources of résumé fraud?

Many organizations are reluctant to give out detailed reference information regarding their former employees because they are afraid of being sued.

When considering the use of extracurricular activities as a job performance predictor, one should ________.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Staffing System Management

Retention Management

Filters

Exam 8: External Selection I

The problem with using ________ for hiring purposes is that only very poor applicants cannot obtain these, and the format is unstandardized.

Cost should not be used to guide the choice of initial assessment methods.

Occupational certification helps guard against the misuse of job titles in human resource selection.

Research suggests that the quality of the school a person graduates from makes a difference in the labor market.

Which of the following statements regarding résumés is true?

Job analysis sometimes finds that seemingly unrelated jobs may have more in common than would be expected by relying just on job titles.

In using educational level as an initial selection criterion, which of the following statements is false?

________ refers to the possibility that a disproportionate number of protected-class members may be rejected using this predictor.

The initial interview is the least expensive method of initial assessment.

Initial interviews can be made more useful by asking the same questions of all job applicants.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act explicitly permits discrimination on the basis of sex, religion, or national origin if it can be shown to be a bona fide occupational qualification.

The principal assumption behind the use of biodata is the axiom, ________.

Essay tests are best used to assess ________ skills.

One major problem with letters of recommendation is that they ________.

External selection refers to the assessment and evaluation of external job applicants.

Although arrest information may be gathered in the process of doing a background check, it cannot be used in staffing decisions.

One guideline for improving the effectiveness of initial interviews is to ________.

Which of the following are common sources of résumé fraud?

Many organizations are reluctant to give out detailed reference information regarding their former employees because they are afraid of being sued.

When considering the use of extracurricular activities as a job performance predictor, one should ________.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection II

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Staffing System Management

Retention Management

Filters