Question 1

Social networking sites are an effective method to see the kind of image the candidate portrays in his or her personal time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The first step of the selection process involves interviewing recruited candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is reference checking? What are the various ways in which it may be conducted?

Accepted Answer

Reference checking is essential to verif

Question 4

Physical ability tests need to show direct correlation with the job duties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In which of the following selection models must a candidate score high on all preset scores to go to the next stages of the selection process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple hurdle model 
B)  Multiple cutoff model 
C)  Compensatory model 
D)  Work sample model 
E)  Job knowledge model 
A)  Multiple hurdle model 
B)  Multiple cutoff model 
C)  Compensatory model 
D)  Work sample model 
E)  Job knowledge model

Question 6

A type of interview where the candidate is asked questions about what he or she actually did in a variety of given situations is a behavior description interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Cultural noise bias occurs when a candidate thinks he or she knows what the interviewer wants to hear, and answers the interview questions based on that assumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following selection methods permits a high score by a candidate in an important area to make up for a lower score in another area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple cutoff model 
B)  Compensatory model 
C)  Work sample model 
D)  Multiple hurdle model 
E)  Job knowledge model 
A)  Multiple cutoff model 
B)  Compensatory model 
C)  Work sample model 
D)  Multiple hurdle model 
E)  Job knowledge model

Question 9

Amanda Hall has to review the details of over 10 applicants she has recruited in a short period time. She wants to narrow the list of candidates who will receive a traditional interview by eliminating those whose salary requirements or other data are not compatible with her company's requirements. Which of the following types of interviews would best suit her present needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Panel interview 
B)  Informational interview 
C)  Nondirective interview 
D)  Telephonic interview 
E)  Meal interview 
A)  Panel interview 
B)  Informational interview 
C)  Nondirective interview 
D)  Telephonic interview 
E)  Meal interview

Question 10

A _____ occurs when an interviewer becomes biased because of one positive or negative trait a candidate possesses.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural noise bias 
B)  nonverbal behavior bias 
C)  recency bias 
D)  halo/reversed halo effect 
E)  contrast bias 
A)  cultural noise bias 
B)  nonverbal behavior bias 
C)  recency bias 
D)  halo/reversed halo effect 
E)  contrast bias

Question 11

Differentiate between cognitive tests and aptitude tests.

Accepted Answer

A cognitive ability test can measure rea

Question 12

A meal interview is an unstructured interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A(n) _____ occurs when several people are interviewing one candidate at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A)  informational interview 
B)  panel interview 
C)  telephonic interview 
D)  video interview 
E)  group interview 
A)  informational interview 
B)  panel interview 
C)  telephonic interview 
D)  video interview 
E)  group interview

Question 14

A bidding process is undertaken to notify external candidates of open positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are the advantages of work sample tests?

Accepted Answer

Usage of work sample tests asks candidat

Question 16

The first aspect of the selection process is _____.

Accepted Answer

criteria d

Question 17

_____ tests measure a person's ability to learn new skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality 
B)  Cognitive ability 
C)  Projective 
D)  Achievement 
E)  Aptitude 
A)  Personality 
B)  Cognitive ability 
C)  Projective 
D)  Achievement 
E)  Aptitude

Question 18

Which of the following is true with regard to the use of physical ability tests in the hiring process?

Accepted Answer

A)  No established minimum standards or expectations are required with physical ability tests. 
B)  Physical ability tests exempt women candidates as it is illegal according to the EEOC. 
C)  The physical tests used must be specifically related to the requirements of the job. 
D)  Physical ability tests fail to measure a person's attributes for a specific job opening. 
E)  Physical tests are redundant as they do not measure the requisite skills adequately. 
A)  No established minimum standards or expectations are required with physical ability tests. 
B)  Physical ability tests exempt women candidates as it is illegal according to the EEOC. 
C)  The physical tests used must be specifically related to the requirements of the job. 
D)  Physical ability tests fail to measure a person's attributes for a specific job opening. 
E)  Physical tests are redundant as they do not measure the requisite skills adequately.

Question 19

_____ refers to the degree in which selection techniques yield similar data over time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to the degree in which...

Question 20

In the _____, a selection model is developed which assigns scores and gives more weight to specific factors, if necessary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the _____, a selection model is...

Social networking sites are an effective method to see the kind of image the candidate portrays in his or her personal time.

The first step of the selection process involves interviewing recruited candidates.

What is reference checking? What are the various ways in which it may be conducted?

Physical ability tests need to show direct correlation with the job duties.

In which of the following selection models must a candidate score high on all preset scores to go to the next stages of the selection process?

A type of interview where the candidate is asked questions about what he or she actually did in a variety of given situations is a behavior description interview.

Cultural noise bias occurs when a candidate thinks he or she knows what the interviewer wants to hear, and answers the interview questions based on that assumption.

Which of the following selection methods permits a high score by a candidate in an important area to make up for a lower score in another area?

A _____ occurs when an interviewer becomes biased because of one positive or negative trait a candidate possesses.

Differentiate between cognitive tests and aptitude tests.

A meal interview is an unstructured interview.

A(n) _____ occurs when several people are interviewing one candidate at the same time.

A bidding process is undertaken to notify external candidates of open positions.

What are the advantages of work sample tests?

The first aspect of the selection process is _____.

_____ tests measure a person's ability to learn new skills.

Which of the following is true with regard to the use of physical ability tests in the hiring process?

_____ refers to the degree in which selection techniques yield similar data over time.

In the _____, a selection model is developed which assigns scores and gives more weight to specific factors, if necessary.

The Role of Human Resources

Developing and Implementing Strategic Hrm Plans

Diversity and Multiculturalism

Recruitment

Compensation and Benefits

Retention and Motivation

Training and Development

Successful Employee Communication

Managing Employee Performance

Employee Assessment

Working With Labor Unions

Safety and Health at Work

International Hrm

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Exam 5: Selection

Social networking sites are an effective method to see the kind of image the candidate portrays in his or her personal time.

The first step of the selection process involves interviewing recruited candidates.

What is reference checking? What are the various ways in which it may be conducted?

Physical ability tests need to show direct correlation with the job duties.

In which of the following selection models must a candidate score high on all preset scores to go to the next stages of the selection process?

A type of interview where the candidate is asked questions about what he or she actually did in a variety of given situations is a behavior description interview.

Cultural noise bias occurs when a candidate thinks he or she knows what the interviewer wants to hear, and answers the interview questions based on that assumption.

Which of the following selection methods permits a high score by a candidate in an important area to make up for a lower score in another area?

A _____ occurs when an interviewer becomes biased because of one positive or negative trait a candidate possesses.

Differentiate between cognitive tests and aptitude tests.

A meal interview is an unstructured interview.

A(n) _____ occurs when several people are interviewing one candidate at the same time.

A bidding process is undertaken to notify external candidates of open positions.

What are the advantages of work sample tests?

The first aspect of the selection process is _____.

_____ tests measure a person's ability to learn new skills.

Which of the following is true with regard to the use of physical ability tests in the hiring process?

_____ refers to the degree in which selection techniques yield similar data over time.

In the _____, a selection model is developed which assigns scores and gives more weight to specific factors, if necessary.

The Role of Human Resources

Developing and Implementing Strategic Hrm Plans

Diversity and Multiculturalism

Recruitment

Compensation and Benefits

Retention and Motivation

Training and Development

Successful Employee Communication

Managing Employee Performance

Employee Assessment

Working With Labor Unions

Safety and Health at Work

International Hrm

Filters