Question 1

Which type of question is the following: "What is your opinion about our new benefits package?"

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect 
B)  closed 
C)  factual 
D)  open 
A)  indirect 
B)  closed 
C)  factual 
D)  open

Question 2

According to your text,which of the following is NOT true about interviewing?

Accepted Answer

A)  At least one party has a predetermined reason for participating. 
B)  An interview is less structured than a typical conversation. 
C)  Conversation is directed toward a predetermined goal. 
D)  The interviewee typically does about 70 percent of the talking. 
A)  At least one party has a predetermined reason for participating. 
B)  An interview is less structured than a typical conversation. 
C)  Conversation is directed toward a predetermined goal. 
D)  The interviewee typically does about 70 percent of the talking.

Question 3

As manager of the human resource center for a local newspaper for the past 10 years,Darcy has found that the best way to get accurate information from prospective employees is to ask them questions that require them to expand on topics and explain their personal opinions.Which type of questions does Darcy like to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  closed 
B)  leading 
C)  open 
D)  factual 
A)  closed 
B)  leading 
C)  open 
D)  factual

Question 4

The functions of an effective interview closing are to ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  control and focus the conversation 
B)  use primary questions, secondary questions, and paraphrasing 
C)  review the outcome of the interview; establish future actions; and conclude with pleasantries 
D)  listen actively, summarize answers, and probe for more information 
A)  control and focus the conversation 
B)  use primary questions, secondary questions, and paraphrasing 
C)  review the outcome of the interview; establish future actions; and conclude with pleasantries 
D)  listen actively, summarize answers, and probe for more information

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the suggested reasons for an interviewer to use an open question in an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  to discover the interviewee's feelings or values 
B)  to discover the interviewee' values 
C)  to maintain control over the conversation 
D)  to evaluate the interviewee's communication skills 
A)  to discover the interviewee's feelings or values 
B)  to discover the interviewee' values 
C)  to maintain control over the conversation 
D)  to evaluate the interviewee's communication skills

Question 6

Three purposes of a career research interview are to

Accepted Answer

A)  get references, get referrals, write your résumé. 
B)  be remembered, prepare a résumé, get references. 
C)  read, remember, write. 
D)  conduct research, be remembered, get referrals. 
A)  get references, get referrals, write your résumé. 
B)  be remembered, prepare a résumé, get references. 
C)  read, remember, write. 
D)  conduct research, be remembered, get referrals.

Question 7

An interviewee is ethically obligated to point out all of her or his self-doubts and weaknesses in a job interview,even if the interviewer doesn't ask about them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Rob was selected by his supervisor to conduct interviews with prospective college graduates for their law firm.This is the first time Rob has ever been on the other side of the table in the interview process.He decided to prepare well in order to make a good impression on the partners of the firm.First,he developed a list of topics he felt needed to be covered.He then developed a number of open-ended questions with follow-up probes related to each of his major topics.Which type of interview schedule has Rob created?

Accepted Answer

A)  legalist 
B)  moderately structured 
C)  structured 
D)  unstructured 
A)  legalist 
B)  moderately structured 
C)  structured 
D)  unstructured

Question 9

A "BFOQ" is

Accepted Answer

A)  a polite form letter sent to job candidates to let them know they were not selected for the job. 
B)  a type of résumé that is scanned by computers. 
C)  a type of performance appraisal that focuses on behavior, fundamentals, occupational requirements, and quotas. 
D)  a type of question that is legally permissible in a job interview because it focuses on job-related factors. 
A)  a polite form letter sent to job candidates to let them know they were not selected for the job. 
B)  a type of résumé that is scanned by computers. 
C)  a type of performance appraisal that focuses on behavior, fundamentals, occupational requirements, and quotas. 
D)  a type of question that is legally permissible in a job interview because it focuses on job-related factors.

Question 10

As an interviewer,if you wanted to be able to maintain as much control as possible over the conversation,which of the following types of questions would you use?

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary 
B)  indirect 
C)  open 
D)  closed 
A)  secondary 
B)  indirect 
C)  open 
D)  closed

Question 11

The abbreviation "BFOQ" is another name for an illegal question that should not be asked during an employment interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A hypothetical question is one in which the interviewer introduces a hypothesis and asks the interviewee to provide information that proves the hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

During an interview for a new marketing position in the company that she worked for,Sharon's boss asked her a number of questions such as "If you were in the following situation,what would your reaction be?" Which of the following types of question is her boss asking?

Accepted Answer

A)  factual 
B)  hypothetical 
C)  leading 
D)  indirect 
A)  factual 
B)  hypothetical 
C)  leading 
D)  indirect

Question 14

The opening of the interview is a time to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Build rapport. 
B)  Motivate the interviewee to cooperate. 
C)  Provide a sense of direction for the interview. 
D)  Ask a clearinghouse question. 
A)  Build rapport. 
B)  Motivate the interviewee to cooperate. 
C)  Provide a sense of direction for the interview. 
D)  Ask a clearinghouse question.

Question 15

Moustafa is conducting an interview that gathers information from a large number of people to assess market needs.This type of interview is called a "diagnostic interview."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following are closed questions EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  "What is your GPA?" 
B)  "What are your career plans?" 
C)  "When do you expect to graduate?" 
D)  "Would you prefer to use a highly structured, moderately structured, or nonstructured interview format?" 
A)  "What is your GPA?" 
B)  "What are your career plans?" 
C)  "When do you expect to graduate?" 
D)  "Would you prefer to use a highly structured, moderately structured, or nonstructured interview format?"

Question 17

Due to their deceptive nature,hypothetical questions should be avoided in an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What elements should be included in an effective closing for an interview? Explain the importance of each element,and give an example.

Accepted Answer

An effective closing for an interview sh

Question 19

It is appropriate to express your appreciation at the end of an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the most appropriate type of question if you want to acquire information that you believe might be risky or embarrassing?

Accepted Answer

A)  risky 
B)  counterfeit 
C)  indirect 
D)  manipulative 
A)  risky 
B)  counterfeit 
C)  indirect 
D)  manipulative

Which type of question is the following: "What is your opinion about our new benefits package?"

According to your text,which of the following is NOT true about interviewing?

The functions of an effective interview closing are to ____________________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the suggested reasons for an interviewer to use an open question in an interview?

Three purposes of a career research interview are to

An interviewee is ethically obligated to point out all of her or his self-doubts and weaknesses in a job interview,even if the interviewer doesn't ask about them.

A "BFOQ" is

As an interviewer,if you wanted to be able to maintain as much control as possible over the conversation,which of the following types of questions would you use?

The abbreviation "BFOQ" is another name for an illegal question that should not be asked during an employment interview.

A hypothetical question is one in which the interviewer introduces a hypothesis and asks the interviewee to provide information that proves the hypothesis.

During an interview for a new marketing position in the company that she worked for,Sharon's boss asked her a number of questions such as "If you were in the following situation,what would your reaction be?" Which of the following types of question is her boss asking?

The opening of the interview is a time to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:

Moustafa is conducting an interview that gathers information from a large number of people to assess market needs.This type of interview is called a "diagnostic interview."

All of the following are closed questions EXCEPT

Due to their deceptive nature,hypothetical questions should be avoided in an interview.

What elements should be included in an effective closing for an interview? Explain the importance of each element,and give an example.

It is appropriate to express your appreciation at the end of an interview.

Which of the following is the most appropriate type of question if you want to acquire information that you believe might be risky or embarrassing?

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Exam 6: Principles of Interviewing

Which type of question is the following: "What is your opinion about our new benefits package?"

According to your text,which of the following is NOT true about interviewing?

The functions of an effective interview closing are to ____________________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the suggested reasons for an interviewer to use an open question in an interview?

Three purposes of a career research interview are to

An interviewee is ethically obligated to point out all of her or his self-doubts and weaknesses in a job interview,even if the interviewer doesn't ask about them.

A "BFOQ" is

As an interviewer,if you wanted to be able to maintain as much control as possible over the conversation,which of the following types of questions would you use?

The abbreviation "BFOQ" is another name for an illegal question that should not be asked during an employment interview.

A hypothetical question is one in which the interviewer introduces a hypothesis and asks the interviewee to provide information that proves the hypothesis.

During an interview for a new marketing position in the company that she worked for,Sharon's boss asked her a number of questions such as "If you were in the following situation,what would your reaction be?" Which of the following types of question is her boss asking?

The opening of the interview is a time to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:

Moustafa is conducting an interview that gathers information from a large number of people to assess market needs.This type of interview is called a "diagnostic interview."

All of the following are closed questions EXCEPT

Due to their deceptive nature,hypothetical questions should be avoided in an interview.

What elements should be included in an effective closing for an interview? Explain the importance of each element,and give an example.

It is appropriate to express your appreciation at the end of an interview.

Which of the following is the most appropriate type of question if you want to acquire information that you believe might be risky or embarrassing?

Communicating at Work

Communication, Culture, and Work

Listening

Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Interpersonal Strategies and Skills

Leading and Working in Teams

Effective Meetings

Developing and Organizing the Presentation

Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

Delivering the Presentation

Types of Business Presentations

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