Question 1

________ represents a tendency to be sociable,assertive,and active.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extroversion 
B)  Conscientiousness 
C)  Agreeableness 
D)  Openness to experience 
A)  Extroversion 
B)  Conscientiousness 
C)  Agreeableness 
D)  Openness to experience

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to surveys of HR managers,which of the following is most frequently verified during an employment background investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  references 
C)  credit ratings 
D)  driving records 
A)  age 
B)  references 
C)  credit ratings 
D)  driving records

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Once you review your applicants' résumés

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  employment malpractice 
B)  negligent hiring 
C)  improper hiring 
D)  invalid screening 
A)  employment malpractice 
B)  negligent hiring 
C)  improper hiring 
D)  invalid screening

Question 6

An interest inventory compares an applicant's current interests with the interests of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  retired workers 
B)  other people in the same industry 
C)  other people in various occupations 
D)  managers and executives in the firm 
A)  retired workers 
B)  other people in the same industry 
C)  other people in various occupations 
D)  managers and executives in the firm

Question 7

Which of the following methods for gathering background information about a job applicant is NOT recommended because of potential legal violations?

Accepted Answer

A)  searching social networking sites for posted information about the applicant 
B)  using a database to access information about the applicant's credit history 
C)  locating references other than the ones provided by the applicant 
D)  using a search engine to find information about the applicant 
A)  searching social networking sites for posted information about the applicant 
B)  using a database to access information about the applicant's credit history 
C)  locating references other than the ones provided by the applicant 
D)  using a search engine to find information about the applicant

Question 8

The strong correlation between test results and job performance has led to numerous expert recommendations that tests be used as the only selection tool in the hiring process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All of the following are used for estimating reliability of a test EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  test-retest estimate 
B)  internal comparison estimate 
C)  equivalent form estimate 
D)  content validity measurement 
A)  test-retest estimate 
B)  internal comparison estimate 
C)  equivalent form estimate 
D)  content validity measurement

Question 10

Mike Simmons 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?

Accepted Answer

A)  extroversion 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  conscientiousness 
D)  openness to experience 
A)  extroversion 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  conscientiousness 
D)  openness to experience

________ represents a tendency to be sociable,assertive,and active.

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

According to surveys of HR managers,which of the following is most frequently verified during an employment background investigation?

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 hiring workers who have criminal backgrounds without proper safeguards?

An interest inventory compares an applicant's current interests with the interests of ________.

Which of the following methods for gathering background information about a job applicant is NOT recommended because of potential legal violations?

The strong correlation between test results and job performance has led to numerous expert recommendations that tests be used as the only selection tool in the hiring process.

All of the following are used for estimating reliability of a test EXCEPT ________.

Mike Simmons 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?

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

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Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

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Exam 6: Employee Testing and Selection

________ represents a tendency to be sociable,assertive,and active.

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

According to surveys of HR managers,which of the following is most frequently verified during an employment background investigation?

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 hiring workers who have criminal backgrounds without proper safeguards?

An interest inventory compares an applicant's current interests with the interests of ________.

Which of the following methods for gathering background information about a job applicant is NOT recommended because of potential legal violations?

The strong correlation between test results and job performance has led to numerous expert recommendations that tests be used as the only selection tool in the hiring process.

All of the following are used for estimating reliability of a test EXCEPT ________.

Mike Simmons 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?

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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