Question 1

In a behavioral interview, the applicant is prompted to give examples of how he or she has been

Accepted Answer

A)   organized.
B)   flexible.
C)   creative.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above D

Question 2

When an interviewer asks about the rewards you expect from your career, you should talk about the pay or salary you want to earn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

To avoid interrupting the interviewer, ask all of your questions at the end of the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

If an interviewer says, "Tell me about yourself," you should talk about your

Accepted Answer

A)   education, experience, and qualifications related to the job.
B)   hobbies and personal interests.
C)   short- and long-term personal goals.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 5

In computer-based interviews, you should avoid long pauses between entering your answers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In response to the question "What are your strongest skills?" a good answer focuses on skills related to the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are appropriate techniques for succeeding in a computer-based interview?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are appropriate techniques for succeeding in...

Question 8

To save time and money, some employers conduct screening interviews by telephone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A good response to the question "Why do you want this job?" is to discuss how

Accepted Answer

A)   the pay and benefits are what you are looking for.
B)   you view this position as simply a good place to start.
C)   the company is so great and it is the only company you will consider working for.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 10

In an unstructured interview, what should the applicant be sure to include in the discussion?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an unstructured interview, what should the...

Question 11

If the interviewer does not ask about your specific job qualifications and why you are a good candidate for the position, you should not offer this information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Asking an interviewer about sick leave and vacation time shows your focus on planning and time management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask the interviewer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Will you explain what your company does?
B)   Do you have any job openings?
C)   May I have a copy of the job description?
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 14

If you are asked an illegal question, it is always best to refuse to answer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the purpose of stress questions, and what techniques are helpful when responding to them?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the purpose of stress questions,...

Question 16

You can expect to be asked more open-ended questions in a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   structured interview.
B)   unstructured interview.

Question 17

When asked an interview question you are not prepared for, you should

Accepted Answer

A)   not hesitate, but begin to speak and the answer will come to you.
B)   say, "That's a good question; please give me a minute to think about it."
C)   explain that you do not know how to respond.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 18

In what type of interview would you be likely to talk with more than one person at a time?

Accepted Answer

A)   campus interview
B)   board or panel interview
C)   video interview
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 19

A structured interview with the purpose of testing an applicant's behavior, logic, and emotional control under pressure is a

Accepted Answer

A)   screening interview.
B)   behavioral interview.
C)   stress interview.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 20

An interviewer is most likely to say, "Give me an example of a time you used your problem-solving skills," in a(n) _______________________ interview.

Accepted Answer

A)   behavioral
B)   stress
C)   team
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Exam 10: Interview Styles and Questions

In a behavioral interview, the applicant is prompted to give examples of how he or she has been

When an interviewer asks about the rewards you expect from your career, you should talk about the pay or salary you want to earn.

To avoid interrupting the interviewer, ask all of your questions at the end of the interview.

If an interviewer says, "Tell me about yourself," you should talk about your

In computer-based interviews, you should avoid long pauses between entering your answers.

In response to the question "What are your strongest skills?" a good answer focuses on skills related to the job.

What are appropriate techniques for succeeding in a computer-based interview?

To save time and money, some employers conduct screening interviews by telephone.

A good response to the question "Why do you want this job?" is to discuss how

In an unstructured interview, what should the applicant be sure to include in the discussion?

If the interviewer does not ask about your specific job qualifications and why you are a good candidate for the position, you should not offer this information.

Asking an interviewer about sick leave and vacation time shows your focus on planning and time management.

Which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask the interviewer?

If you are asked an illegal question, it is always best to refuse to answer.

What is the purpose of stress questions, and what techniques are helpful when responding to them?

You can expect to be asked more open-ended questions in a(n)

When asked an interview question you are not prepared for, you should

In what type of interview would you be likely to talk with more than one person at a time?

A structured interview with the purpose of testing an applicant's behavior, logic, and emotional control under pressure is a

An interviewer is most likely to say, "Give me an example of a time you used your problem-solving skills," in a(n) _______________________ interview.