Exam 6: Employee Testing and Selection

Test validity in employment testing is demonstrated through criterion validity and content validity.

According to the American Psychological Association,all of the following are rights of test takers EXCEPT the right to expect ________.

In which of the following situations is it NOT legal to require an applicant to take a polygraph test as part of the selection process?

Which of the following terms refers to hiring workers who have criminal backgrounds without proper safeguards?

Selection tests should be used as supplements to other tools like interviews and background checks.

EEO laws require nondiscriminatory selection procedures for protected groups.

What type of screening is used to reduce absenteeism and establish a baseline for future insurance claims?

Mike Simmons has recently applied for a position with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Which personality trait most likely has the strongest correlation to Mike's success as a pharmaceutical sales representative?

Why are tests and other screening tools an important aspect of employee selection? What rights do test takers have during the testing process?

Which of the following terms refers to the consistency of scores obtained by the same person when retested with alternate forms of the same test?

Equivalent form estimates compare test scores from the same test administered at two points in time to determine test equivalence.

All of the following are most likely assessed on personality tests EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following personality dimensions represents a tendency to exhibit poor emotional adjustment and experience negative effects such as anxiety,insecurity,and hostility?

Work sampling,miniature job training,and video-based tests are examples of ________.

The Federal Privacy Act allows federal employees to view their personnel files.

Carter Vacuums needs to hire 20 new employees to fill positions at its manufacturing facility.The HR department wants to minimize the costs related to screening applicants but also wants the assessment method to be highly valid to the specific jobs.Which of the following would be the best choice for Carter Vacuums?

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is a national restaurant chain with nearly 36,000 employee that began as a small restaurant in Seattle. Over the years, Red Robin has attempted to develop a reputation as a fun, family restaurant that offers both excellent food and service. Red Robin's core values -- honor, integrity, having fun, and continually seeking knowledge -- serve as the basis for all of the firm's decisions and are even embroidered on the sleeves of every employee's uniform. As Red Robin continues to expand, executives are considering adding tests to the screening process. -Which of the following,if true,would undermine the argument that Red Robin should use achievement tests in the employee selection process?

Employment screening services are useful in the selection process because they have access to a job applicant's credit history,driving record,and workers' compensation claims history.

________ tests measure finger dexterity,manual dexterity,and reaction time.

The process of cross-validating a test involves all of the following EXCEPT ________.