Question 1

Which of the following is not a competency associated with the construct "emotional intelligence"?

Accepted Answer

A) Interpersonal sensitivity 
B) Creativity 
C) Decisiveness 
D) Self-awareness 
E) All of the above are associated with the construct 
A) Interpersonal sensitivity 
B) Creativity 
C) Decisiveness 
D) Self-awareness 
E) All of the above are associated with the construct

Question 2

Asking a job applicant for a clerical position in an accounting office to complete some important tax forms is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A) aptitude test 
B) vocational interest test 
C) emotional intelligence test 
D) work sample 
E) attitude test 
A) aptitude test 
B) vocational interest test 
C) emotional intelligence test 
D) work sample 
E) attitude test

Question 3

In _____ written exercises with scenarios and data are given to participants that they have to analyze to identify solutions.

Accepted Answer

A) role plays 
B) job simulations 
C) analytical exercises 
D) team exercises 
E) B and D 
A) role plays 
B) job simulations 
C) analytical exercises 
D) team exercises 
E) B and D

Question 4

According to recent survey data,what percentage of Canadians aged 15 or over have used illicit drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 15% 
C) 25% 
D) 35% 
E) 45% 
A) 10% 
B) 15% 
C) 25% 
D) 35% 
E) 45%

Question 5

In overt honesty tests,the job applicant who takes the test is not aware of the true objective of various questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following tools is/are used in an assessment centre?

Accepted Answer

A) Role play 
B) Analytical exercises 
C) Projective techniques 
D) A and C 
E) All of the above 
A) Role play 
B) Analytical exercises 
C) Projective techniques 
D) A and C 
E) All of the above

Question 7

Wonderlic Personnel Test is a popular vocational interest test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the Buros Institute of Mental Measurements over 85% of published tests report information about their reliability and validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When an employment test continuously rejects people of a particular race or religion,it is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) preferential treatment 
B) adverse treatment 
C) adverse effect 
D) suppressor effect 
E) bona fide job discrimination effect 
A) preferential treatment 
B) adverse treatment 
C) adverse effect 
D) suppressor effect 
E) bona fide job discrimination effect

Question 10

Which of the following belong to the "Big Five Personality Factors"?

Accepted Answer

A) Emotional stability 
B) Integrity 
C) Self-awareness 
D) A and C 
E) All of the above 
A) Emotional stability 
B) Integrity 
C) Self-awareness 
D) A and C 
E) All of the above

Question 11

Test-taking anxiety levels have been found to vary across applicant groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following traits has been found to be predictive of job success across all jobs?

Accepted Answer

A) Decisiveness 
B) Conscientiousness 
C) Influence 
D) Optimism 
E) A and D 
A) Decisiveness 
B) Conscientiousness 
C) Influence 
D) Optimism 
E) A and D

Question 13

The "extroversion" trait has been found to correlate with job success in sales positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Many drug tests do not yield accurate data on current impairment or usage level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is/are vocational interest tests?

Accepted Answer

A) Wonderlic personnel test 
B) Sixteen personality factor questionnaire 
C) Strong interest inventory 
D) Reid report 
E) C and D 
A) Wonderlic personnel test 
B) Sixteen personality factor questionnaire 
C) Strong interest inventory 
D) Reid report 
E) C and D

Question 16

Establishing physical standards (e.g. ,required height and weight)for jobs is usually preferable to establishing required physical abilities (e.g. ,cardiovascular endurance)since the former can be easily assessed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Knowledge tests are particularly useful to select candidates for highly complex jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Emotional resilience refers to a person's ability to perform well and consistently in a range of situations,including under pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Simulations are particularly useful for predicting performance in simple,routine jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Available research indicates that,currently,employment tests are more popular than job interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not a competency associated with the construct "emotional intelligence"?

Asking a job applicant for a clerical position in an accounting office to complete some important tax forms is an example of a:

In _____ written exercises with scenarios and data are given to participants that they have to analyze to identify solutions.

According to recent survey data,what percentage of Canadians aged 15 or over have used illicit drugs?

In overt honesty tests,the job applicant who takes the test is not aware of the true objective of various questions.

Which of the following tools is/are used in an assessment centre?

Wonderlic Personnel Test is a popular vocational interest test.

According to the Buros Institute of Mental Measurements over 85% of published tests report information about their reliability and validity.

When an employment test continuously rejects people of a particular race or religion,it is referred to as:

Which of the following belong to the "Big Five Personality Factors"?

Test-taking anxiety levels have been found to vary across applicant groups.

Which of the following traits has been found to be predictive of job success across all jobs?

The "extroversion" trait has been found to correlate with job success in sales positions.

Many drug tests do not yield accurate data on current impairment or usage level.

Which of the following is/are vocational interest tests?

Establishing physical standards (e.g. ,required height and weight)for jobs is usually preferable to establishing required physical abilities (e.g. ,cardiovascular endurance)since the former can be easily assessed.

Knowledge tests are particularly useful to select candidates for highly complex jobs.

Emotional resilience refers to a person's ability to perform well and consistently in a range of situations,including under pressure.

Simulations are particularly useful for predicting performance in simple,routine jobs.

Available research indicates that,currently,employment tests are more popular than job interviews.

Establishing a Human Resource Strategy

Identifying Human Resource Plans and Performance Requirements

Meeting Legal Challenges

Identifying Reliable and Valid Predictors of Performance

Recruitment

Applicant Screening

Interviews and Reference Checks

Making the Selection Decision

Deployment, Development, and Termination of Human Resources

Staffing Audit and System Improvement

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Exam 7: Use of Tests in Selection

Which of the following is not a competency associated with the construct "emotional intelligence"?

Asking a job applicant for a clerical position in an accounting office to complete some important tax forms is an example of a:

In _____ written exercises with scenarios and data are given to participants that they have to analyze to identify solutions.

According to recent survey data,what percentage of Canadians aged 15 or over have used illicit drugs?

In overt honesty tests,the job applicant who takes the test is not aware of the true objective of various questions.

Which of the following tools is/are used in an assessment centre?

Wonderlic Personnel Test is a popular vocational interest test.

According to the Buros Institute of Mental Measurements over 85% of published tests report information about their reliability and validity.

When an employment test continuously rejects people of a particular race or religion,it is referred to as:

Which of the following belong to the "Big Five Personality Factors"?

Test-taking anxiety levels have been found to vary across applicant groups.

Which of the following traits has been found to be predictive of job success across all jobs?

The "extroversion" trait has been found to correlate with job success in sales positions.

Many drug tests do not yield accurate data on current impairment or usage level.

Which of the following is/are vocational interest tests?

Establishing physical standards (e.g. ,required height and weight)for jobs is usually preferable to establishing required physical abilities (e.g. ,cardiovascular endurance)since the former can be easily assessed.

Knowledge tests are particularly useful to select candidates for highly complex jobs.

Emotional resilience refers to a person's ability to perform well and consistently in a range of situations,including under pressure.

Simulations are particularly useful for predicting performance in simple,routine jobs.

Available research indicates that,currently,employment tests are more popular than job interviews.

Establishing a Human Resource Strategy

Identifying Human Resource Plans and Performance Requirements

Meeting Legal Challenges

Identifying Reliable and Valid Predictors of Performance

Recruitment

Applicant Screening

Interviews and Reference Checks

Making the Selection Decision

Deployment, Development, and Termination of Human Resources

Staffing Audit and System Improvement

Filters