Which of the Following Is True of Background Checks Conducted

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of background checks conducted during the selection process?

A) Background checks give a potential employer unlimited access to a candidate's personal information.
B) Often, a background check will yield only that an applicant did in fact hold the stated position during the dates indicated.
C) Since previous employers are cautious about what they disclose, a telephone call to a former supervisor is less fruitful than a written request for information.
D) There are no laws limiting the types of information available to potential employers through background checks.