Question 1

A test validation method that determines whether a test measures certain traits that job analysis finds to be important in performing a job is referred to as ________ validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  construct 
B)  content 
C)  concurrent 
D)  predictive 
A)  construct 
B)  content 
C)  concurrent 
D)  predictive

Question 2

When criterion-related validity is used,the scores on the selection test are compared to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  scores on the pre-test 
B)  job performance factors 
C)  scores on the post-test 
D)  a national norm 
A)  scores on the pre-test 
B)  job performance factors 
C)  scores on the post-test 
D)  a national norm

Question 3

Which of the following selection ratios indicates the highest number of qualified applicants for a position?

Accepted Answer

A)  10.0 
B)  1.00 
C)  0.10 
D)  0.01 
A)  10.0 
B)  1.00 
C)  0.10 
D)  0.01

Question 4

When should a realistic job preview be given to applicants?

Accepted Answer

A)  after a job offer is made 
B)  early in the selection process 
C)  during a performance appraisal 
D)  during employee orientation 
A)  after a job offer is made 
B)  early in the selection process 
C)  during a performance appraisal 
D)  during employee orientation

Question 5

An assessment center is a selection approach that requires individuals to perform activities similar to those they might encounter in an actual job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most large companies use applicant-tracking systems to sort résumés,but these systems lack the capability of flagging suspicious résumés,which is problematic for HR departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The selection process usually begins with the preliminary screening interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using selection tests? What are some of the characteristics of well-designed selection tests?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that customized tests

Question 9

Members of Congress who claim that E-Verify fails to prevent employers from hiring illegal immigrants advocate replacing the system with one based on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nanotechnology 
B)  fingerprinting 
C)  graphology 
D)  biometrics 
A)  nanotechnology 
B)  fingerprinting 
C)  graphology 
D)  biometrics

Question 10

What selection method continues to be the primary method companies use to evaluate applicants?

Accepted Answer

A)  background checks 
B)  cognitive ability tests 
C)  employment interviews 
D)  assessment centers 
A)  background checks 
B)  cognitive ability tests 
C)  employment interviews 
D)  assessment centers

Question 11

Which Act limited the use of polygraph tests in the private sector?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lie Detector Protection Act of 2001 
B)  Federal Polygraph Protection Act of 1999 
C)  Polygraph Confirmation Act of 1990 
D)  Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 
A)  Lie Detector Protection Act of 2001 
B)  Federal Polygraph Protection Act of 1999 
C)  Polygraph Confirmation Act of 1990 
D)  Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988

Question 12

Selection tests may accurately predict an applicant's ability to perform the job,but they are less successful in indicating the extent to which the individual has the necessary ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  experience 
B)  education 
C)  motivation 
D)  qualifications 
A)  experience 
B)  education 
C)  motivation 
D)  qualifications

Question 13

Several of the firm's representatives interviewing a candidate at the same time is typical of what type of interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  group 
B)  board 
C)  stress 
D)  role-play 
A)  group 
B)  board 
C)  stress 
D)  role-play

Question 14

A structured interview where applicants are asked to relate actual incidents from their past relevant to the target job is referred to as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stress interview 
B)  career related preview 
C)  behavioral interview 
D)  realistic interview 
A)  stress interview 
B)  career related preview 
C)  behavioral interview 
D)  realistic interview

Question 15

The term "False Starts" refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  job candidates who are from competing firms 
B)  job candidates who fail employee selection tests 
C)  employees who fail to meet performance goals 
D)  employees who quit within 120 days of being hired 
A)  job candidates who are from competing firms 
B)  job candidates who fail employee selection tests 
C)  employees who fail to meet performance goals 
D)  employees who quit within 120 days of being hired

Question 16

Construct validity is a test validation method that determines whether a test measures personal traits that are important in performing a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following can serve as a substitute for certain selection tools and as a method of determining an employee's suitability?

Accepted Answer

A)  probationary period 
B)  stress interview 
C)  reference check 
D)  selection ratio 
A)  probationary period 
B)  stress interview 
C)  reference check 
D)  selection ratio

Question 18

The human resource manager normally makes the final selection decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following relates most closely to test conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  objectivity 
B)  norms 
C)  standardization 
D)  reliability 
A)  objectivity 
B)  norms 
C)  standardization 
D)  reliability

Question 20

During the selection process for a telemarketing position,Alex was given a test to measure his awareness of the job's duties.Which type of test did Alex most likely take?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychomotor abilities 
B)  cognitive aptitude 
C)  job knowledge 
D)  work-sample 
A)  psychomotor abilities 
B)  cognitive aptitude 
C)  job knowledge 
D)  work-sample

A test validation method that determines whether a test measures certain traits that job analysis finds to be important in performing a job is referred to as ________ validity.

When criterion-related validity is used,the scores on the selection test are compared to ________.

Which of the following selection ratios indicates the highest number of qualified applicants for a position?

When should a realistic job preview be given to applicants?

An assessment center is a selection approach that requires individuals to perform activities similar to those they might encounter in an actual job.

Most large companies use applicant-tracking systems to sort résumés,but these systems lack the capability of flagging suspicious résumés,which is problematic for HR departments.

The selection process usually begins with the preliminary screening interview.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using selection tests? What are some of the characteristics of well-designed selection tests?

Members of Congress who claim that E-Verify fails to prevent employers from hiring illegal immigrants advocate replacing the system with one based on ________.

What selection method continues to be the primary method companies use to evaluate applicants?

Which Act limited the use of polygraph tests in the private sector?

Selection tests may accurately predict an applicant's ability to perform the job,but they are less successful in indicating the extent to which the individual has the necessary ________.

Several of the firm's representatives interviewing a candidate at the same time is typical of what type of interview?

A structured interview where applicants are asked to relate actual incidents from their past relevant to the target job is referred to as a ________.

The term "False Starts" refers to which of the following?

Construct validity is a test validation method that determines whether a test measures personal traits that are important in performing a job.

Which of the following can serve as a substitute for certain selection tools and as a method of determining an employee's suitability?

The human resource manager normally makes the final selection decision.

Which of the following relates most closely to test conditions?

During the selection process for a telemarketing position,Alex was given a test to measure his awareness of the job's duties.Which type of test did Alex most likely take?

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Exam 6: Selection

A test validation method that determines whether a test measures certain traits that job analysis finds to be important in performing a job is referred to as ________ validity.

When criterion-related validity is used,the scores on the selection test are compared to ________.

Which of the following selection ratios indicates the highest number of qualified applicants for a position?

When should a realistic job preview be given to applicants?

An assessment center is a selection approach that requires individuals to perform activities similar to those they might encounter in an actual job.

Most large companies use applicant-tracking systems to sort résumés,but these systems lack the capability of flagging suspicious résumés,which is problematic for HR departments.

The selection process usually begins with the preliminary screening interview.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using selection tests? What are some of the characteristics of well-designed selection tests?

Members of Congress who claim that E-Verify fails to prevent employers from hiring illegal immigrants advocate replacing the system with one based on ________.

What selection method continues to be the primary method companies use to evaluate applicants?

Which Act limited the use of polygraph tests in the private sector?

Selection tests may accurately predict an applicant's ability to perform the job,but they are less successful in indicating the extent to which the individual has the necessary ________.

Several of the firm's representatives interviewing a candidate at the same time is typical of what type of interview?

A structured interview where applicants are asked to relate actual incidents from their past relevant to the target job is referred to as a ________.

The term "False Starts" refers to which of the following?

Construct validity is a test validation method that determines whether a test measures personal traits that are important in performing a job.

Which of the following can serve as a substitute for certain selection tools and as a method of determining an employee's suitability?

The human resource manager normally makes the final selection decision.

Which of the following relates most closely to test conditions?

During the selection process for a telemarketing position,Alex was given a test to measure his awareness of the job's duties.Which type of test did Alex most likely take?

Human Resource Management: An Overview

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity

Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis

Recruitment

Performance Management and Appraisal

Training and Development

Direct Financial Compensation Core Compensation:

Indirect Financial Compensation Employee Benefits:

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

Global Human Resource Management

Filters