Question 1

________ is used as an estimate of reliability when one administers the same test to the same people at two different points in time, and then compares the test scores at time 2 with the scores at time 1.

Accepted Answer

A)   Equivalent form estimate
B)   Retest estimate
C)   Internal consistency
D)   Criterion validity B

Question 2

You should not have the candidate sign a release for background checking so as not to alert him/her that you will be checking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

________ tests include tests like finger dexterity, manual dexterity, and reaction time.

Accepted Answer

A)   Motor ability
B)   Personality
C)   Achievement
D)   Interest A

Question 4

Graphology, a tool for assessing basic personality traits, is also called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   numerology
B)   astrology
C)   handwriting analysis
D)   polygraph output assessment

Question 5

Employers can and should use all the tools listed below to attempt to detect dishonest job applicants except:

Accepted Answer

A)   polygraph tests.
B)   credit checks.
C)   background checks.
D)   honesty tests.

Question 6

Which of the following is a question that disabled persons would like interviewers to ask during the interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   Is there any kind of setting or special equipment that would facilitate the interview process for you?
B)   Provide an example of how you would use technology to carry out your job duties?
C)   Other than technology, what other kind of support did you have in previous jobs?
D)   All of the above.

Question 7

Effective selection depends to a large degree on the concept of validity but not reliability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Drug tests always correlate closely with impairment levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not a "big five" personality dimension?

Accepted Answer

A)   inwardness
B)   extroversion
C)   agreeableness
D)   conscientiousness

Question 10

Consider the following question: "Suppose you saw a co-worker who was not following standard work procedures. The co-worker claimed that the new procedure was better. What would you do?" What type of question is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   background
B)   past behavior
C)   situational
D)   job knowledge

Question 11

In an interview, it is recommend that you begin the interview by jumping right in to the crux of the matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Screening can help dysfunctional behaviors at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What type of question is the following: "Can you tell me about a time when you worked successfully in a team environment?"

Accepted Answer

A)   situational
B)   behavioral
C)   stress
D)   puzzle

Question 14

Consider the following question: "Can you provide an example of a specific instance where you provided leadership in a difficult situation?" What type of question is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   background
B)   behavioral
C)   situational
D)   structured

Question 15

The interview is the most widely used personnel selection procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following describes using an internal comparison estimate to assess reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)   administer the same test to the same people at two different points in time and compare their test scores at time 2 with the scores at time 1
B)   administer a test with x number of items designed to assess a topic, then statistically analyze the degree to which responses to the items vary together
C)   administer different tests to different people and compare test scores of the different people
D)   administer a test with content based on what a person actually needs to know to do the job in question well

Question 17

The second step in the validation process is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   choose the tests to measure attributes of job
B)   analyze the job
C)   relate test scores and job criteria
D)   cross-validate

Question 18

Industrial psychologists often study the "big seven" personality dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

There are six steps in the validation process beginning with analyzing the job and concluding with revalidation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Computerized and online testing can only be done with esoteric, unconventional tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Testing and Selecting Employees

________ is used as an estimate of reliability when one administers the same test to the same people at two different points in time, and then compares the test scores at time 2 with the scores at time 1.

You should not have the candidate sign a release for background checking so as not to alert him/her that you will be checking.

________ tests include tests like finger dexterity, manual dexterity, and reaction time.

Graphology, a tool for assessing basic personality traits, is also called ________.

Employers can and should use all the tools listed below to attempt to detect dishonest job applicants except:

Which of the following is a question that disabled persons would like interviewers to ask during the interview?

Effective selection depends to a large degree on the concept of validity but not reliability.

Drug tests always correlate closely with impairment levels.

Which of the following is not a "big five" personality dimension?

Consider the following question: "Suppose you saw a co-worker who was not following standard work procedures. The co-worker claimed that the new procedure was better. What would you do?" What type of question is this?

In an interview, it is recommend that you begin the interview by jumping right in to the crux of the matter.

Screening can help dysfunctional behaviors at work.

What type of question is the following: "Can you tell me about a time when you worked successfully in a team environment?"

Consider the following question: "Can you provide an example of a specific instance where you provided leadership in a difficult situation?" What type of question is this?

The interview is the most widely used personnel selection procedure.

Which of the following describes using an internal comparison estimate to assess reliability?

The second step in the validation process is to ________.

Industrial psychologists often study the "big seven" personality dimensions.

There are six steps in the validation process beginning with analyzing the job and concluding with revalidation.

Computerized and online testing can only be done with esoteric, unconventional tests.