Question 1

Concurrent validation is the most dependable way to validate a selection test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most small businesses find it cost-effective to conduct validity studies of the selection tools they use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

For over 40 years,Golden Creamery has been mixing up fresh,gourmet ice cream for customers.The company originated in Dallas and now boasts stores in 35 states.The business has primarily expanded by selling franchises to qualified candidates.Golden Creamery executives realize that the firm's success depends upon the success of each franchise.In the past,each individual franchise owner determined the best method for screening applicants.However,as the firm grows,Golden Creamery executives want to standardize the hiring process by requiring all franchisees to use the same preemployment tests. Which of the following questions is most relevant to Golden Creamery's decision to implement preemployment testing for all franchises?

Accepted Answer

A)  Should Golden Creamery use internal or external sources for job candidates? 
B)  How will Golden Creamery ensure the confidentiality of an applicant's test results? 
C)  How does testing correlate with Golden Creamery's mission and vision statements? 
D)  What is the role of testing in Golden Creamery's strategic performance management system? 
A)  Should Golden Creamery use internal or external sources for job candidates? 
B)  How will Golden Creamery ensure the confidentiality of an applicant's test results? 
C)  How does testing correlate with Golden Creamery's mission and vision statements? 
D)  What is the role of testing in Golden Creamery's strategic performance management system?

Question 4

A(n)________ is a multi-day simulation in which candidates perform realistic tasks in hypothetical situations and are scored on their performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  work sampling event 
B)  situational judgment test 
C)  management assessment center 
D)  applicant personality test 
A)  work sampling event 
B)  situational judgment test 
C)  management assessment center 
D)  applicant personality test

Question 5

Employers most likely conduct background investigations and reference checks to verify a candidate's ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  marital status 
C)  military service 
D)  disability history 
A)  age 
B)  marital status 
C)  military service 
D)  disability history

Question 6

Make a Picture Story and the Forer Structured Sentence Completion Test are examples of ________ tests.

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence 
B)  apperception 
C)  self-reported 
D)  projective 
A)  intelligence 
B)  apperception 
C)  self-reported 
D)  projective

Question 7

How would an employer benefit from using both personality tests and situational tests when screening job applicants?

Accepted Answer

A person's cognitive and physical abilit

Question 8

Tests administered for hiring purposes should be both valid and reasonable if used by a firm that adheres to evidence-based human resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A reliable employment test will most likely yield ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test 
B)  improved scores when a person takes the same test more than once in a single day 
C)  high scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test on different occasions 
D)  similar scores when two different people are administered the test at different times 
A)  consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test 
B)  improved scores when a person takes the same test more than once in a single day 
C)  high scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test on different occasions 
D)  similar scores when two different people are administered the test at different times

Question 10

How can employers protect themselves against negligent hiring? How can employers protect themselves against defamation?

Accepted Answer

Negligent hiring means hiring employees

Question 11

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is a national restaurant chain with nearly 36,000 employees 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 best support the argument that Red Robin should use personality tests in the employee selection process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red Robin encourages employees to participate in the firm's environmental stewardship program to show community support. 
B)  Red Robin seeks outgoing, motivated, and compassionate employees to enhance the experience of its customers. 
C)  Red Robin offers monetary incentives to managers who meet quarterly sales targets and exceed performance expectations. 
D)  Red Robin desires employees with extensive knowledge of the restaurant industry and at least two years of experience serving customers. 
A)  Red Robin encourages employees to participate in the firm's environmental stewardship program to show community support. 
B)  Red Robin seeks outgoing, motivated, and compassionate employees to enhance the experience of its customers. 
C)  Red Robin offers monetary incentives to managers who meet quarterly sales targets and exceed performance expectations. 
D)  Red Robin desires employees with extensive knowledge of the restaurant industry and at least two years of experience serving customers.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes how to use a retest estimate to assess reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  administer a test with content based on what a person actually needs to know to effectively perform the job in question 
B)  administer the same test to different people at two different points in time and compare their test scores at time 2 with the scores at time 1 
C)  administer different tests to a group of people and compare the range of collected test scores 
D)  administer the same test to the same people at two different points in time and compare their test scores at time 2 with their scores at time 1 
A)  administer a test with content based on what a person actually needs to know to effectively perform the job in question 
B)  administer the same test to different people at two different points in time and compare their test scores at time 2 with the scores at time 1 
C)  administer different tests to a group of people and compare the range of collected test scores 
D)  administer the same test to the same people at two different points in time and compare their test scores at time 2 with their scores at time 1

Question 13

Although inexpensive to develop,assessment centers are infrequently used by employers because such tests have a weak correlation with future job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Applicant tracking systems (AT
S) compile resumes, track applicants during the hiring process, and screen out applicants who do not meet minimum job requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A reliable test is one that yields consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test or when he or she takes the same test on two or more different occasions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Typical simulated exercises used in management assessment centers include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  objective tests 
B)  leaderless group discussions 
C)  motor skills assessments 
D)  individual presentations 
A)  objective tests 
B)  leaderless group discussions 
C)  motor skills assessments 
D)  individual presentations

Question 17

For over 40 years,Golden Creamery has been mixing up fresh,gourmet ice cream for customers.The company originated in Dallas and now boasts stores in 35 states.The business has primarily expanded by selling franchises to qualified candidates.Golden Creamery executives realize that the firm's success depends upon the success of each franchise.In the past,each individual franchise owner determined the best method for screening applicants.However,as the firm grows,Golden Creamery executives want to standardize the hiring process by requiring all franchisees to use the same preemployment tests. Which of the following best supports the argument that Golden Creamery should use a certified psychologist to develop preemployment tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Golden Creamery needs to comply with all federal and state laws. 
B)  Golden Creamery competitors use psychologists for test development. 
C)  Golden Creamery strives to create a conscientious organizational culture. 
D)  Golden Creamery needs to ensure that tests are legally and ethically appropriate. 
A)  Golden Creamery needs to comply with all federal and state laws. 
B)  Golden Creamery competitors use psychologists for test development. 
C)  Golden Creamery strives to create a conscientious organizational culture. 
D)  Golden Creamery needs to ensure that tests are legally and ethically appropriate.

Question 18

The first step in the test validation process is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  creating a test battery 
B)  administering tests 
C)  analyzing the job 
D)  cross-validating 
A)  creating a test battery 
B)  administering tests 
C)  analyzing the job 
D)  cross-validating

Question 19

What is a management assessment center? What are some of the most common tasks conducted in management assessment centers?

Accepted Answer

A management assessment center is a 2-3

Question 20

E-Verify is primarily used by employers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  review an applicant's employment records 
B)  file an applicant's income tax information 
C)  determine if an applicant is eligible to work in the U.S. 
D)  report an applicant's work status to the U.S. government 
A)  review an applicant's employment records 
B)  file an applicant's income tax information 
C)  determine if an applicant is eligible to work in the U.S. 
D)  report an applicant's work status to the U.S. government

Concurrent validation is the most dependable way to validate a selection test.

Most small businesses find it cost-effective to conduct validity studies of the selection tools they use.

A(n)________ is a multi-day simulation in which candidates perform realistic tasks in hypothetical situations and are scored on their performance.

Employers most likely conduct background investigations and reference checks to verify a candidate's ________.

Make a Picture Story and the Forer Structured Sentence Completion Test are examples of ________ tests.

How would an employer benefit from using both personality tests and situational tests when screening job applicants?

Tests administered for hiring purposes should be both valid and reasonable if used by a firm that adheres to evidence-based human resources.

A reliable employment test will most likely yield ________.

How can employers protect themselves against negligent hiring? How can employers protect themselves against defamation?

Which of the following best describes how to use a retest estimate to assess reliability?

Although inexpensive to develop,assessment centers are infrequently used by employers because such tests have a weak correlation with future job performance.

Applicant tracking systems (AT S) compile resumes, track applicants during the hiring process, and screen out applicants who do not meet minimum job requirements.

A reliable test is one that yields consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test or when he or she takes the same test on two or more different occasions.

Typical simulated exercises used in management assessment centers include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

The first step in the test validation process is ________.

What is a management assessment center? What are some of the most common tasks conducted in management assessment centers?

E-Verify is primarily used by employers to ________.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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Exam 6: Employee Testing and Selection

Concurrent validation is the most dependable way to validate a selection test.

Most small businesses find it cost-effective to conduct validity studies of the selection tools they use.

A(n)________ is a multi-day simulation in which candidates perform realistic tasks in hypothetical situations and are scored on their performance.

Employers most likely conduct background investigations and reference checks to verify a candidate's ________.

Make a Picture Story and the Forer Structured Sentence Completion Test are examples of ________ tests.

How would an employer benefit from using both personality tests and situational tests when screening job applicants?

Tests administered for hiring purposes should be both valid and reasonable if used by a firm that adheres to evidence-based human resources.

A reliable employment test will most likely yield ________.

How can employers protect themselves against negligent hiring? How can employers protect themselves against defamation?

Which of the following best describes how to use a retest estimate to assess reliability?

Although inexpensive to develop,assessment centers are infrequently used by employers because such tests have a weak correlation with future job performance.

Applicant tracking systems (AT S) compile resumes, track applicants during the hiring process, and screen out applicants who do not meet minimum job requirements.

A reliable test is one that yields consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test or when he or she takes the same test on two or more different occasions.

Typical simulated exercises used in management assessment centers include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

The first step in the test validation process is ________.

What is a management assessment center? What are some of the most common tasks conducted in management assessment centers?

E-Verify is primarily used by employers to ________.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

Filters