Question 1

Research studies have found ________ support for the validity of job knowledge tests.

Accepted Answer

A)  relatively strong 
B)  no support 
C)  very weak 
D)  some 
A)  relatively strong 
B)  no support 
C)  very weak 
D)  some

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding cognitive ability tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive ability tests are among the least valid methods of selection. 
B)  Cognitive ability tests do not generalize to a wide range of organizations and jobs. 
C)  There is reason to believe cognitive ability tests will be associated with positive financial returns. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Cognitive ability tests are among the least valid methods of selection. 
B)  Cognitive ability tests do not generalize to a wide range of organizations and jobs. 
C)  There is reason to believe cognitive ability tests will be associated with positive financial returns. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 3

Individuals who have high emotional intelligence are self-aware (good at recognizing their own emotions), other aware (good at recognizing others' emotions), and good at making use of or managing this awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Sensory/perceptual abilities tests assess the ability to detect and recognize environmental stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Performance tests and work samples assess applicants' underlying capacities and dispositions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The difference between black and white test takers on cognitive ability tests has been ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrated to be an artifact of question wording 
B)  decreasing over time 
C)  lower when tests are given in an open-ended format 
D)  both decreasing over time and lower when tests are given in an open-ended format 
A)  demonstrated to be an artifact of question wording 
B)  decreasing over time 
C)  lower when tests are given in an open-ended format 
D)  both decreasing over time and lower when tests are given in an open-ended format

Question 7

It is unlawful to screen out individuals with disabilities, unless the selection procedure is job-related and consistent with business necessity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

There are some jobs for which drug and alcohol testing is mandated by law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Research studies have found ________ support for the validity of job knowledge tests.

Which of the following is true regarding cognitive ability tests?

Individuals who have high emotional intelligence are self-aware (good at recognizing their own emotions), other aware (good at recognizing others' emotions), and good at making use of or managing this awareness.

Sensory/perceptual abilities tests assess the ability to detect and recognize environmental stimuli.

Performance tests and work samples assess applicants' underlying capacities and dispositions.

The difference between black and white test takers on cognitive ability tests has been ________.

It is unlawful to screen out individuals with disabilities, unless the selection procedure is job-related and consistent with business necessity.

There are some jobs for which drug and alcohol testing is mandated by law.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Staffing System Management

Retention Management

Filters

Exam 9: External Selection II

Research studies have found ________ support for the validity of job knowledge tests.

Which of the following is true regarding cognitive ability tests?

Individuals who have high emotional intelligence are self-aware (good at recognizing their own emotions), other aware (good at recognizing others' emotions), and good at making use of or managing this awareness.

Sensory/perceptual abilities tests assess the ability to detect and recognize environmental stimuli.

Performance tests and work samples assess applicants' underlying capacities and dispositions.

The difference between black and white test takers on cognitive ability tests has been ________.

It is unlawful to screen out individuals with disabilities, unless the selection procedure is job-related and consistent with business necessity.

There are some jobs for which drug and alcohol testing is mandated by law.

Staffing Models and Strategy

Legal Compliance

Planning

Job Analysis and Rewards

External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Measurement

External Selection I

Internal Selection

Decision Making

Final Match

Staffing System Management

Retention Management

Filters