Question 1

Job analysis alone will completely resolve the problem of which items should be included on an application form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective.
-What is your race?

Accepted Answer

A) Appropriate 
B) Inappropriate

Question 3

Which approach to scoring a BIB appears to be the contemporary trend?

Accepted Answer

A) identifying a single, unique score 
B) identifying multiple baselines 
C) identifying life history dimensions 
D) identifying personality profiles

Question 4

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective.
-If you are offered and accept a job,can you submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Appropriate 
B) Inappropriate

Question 5

Which of the following is not a step involved in the development of a BIB?

Accepted Answer

A) selecting the model employee 
B) analyzing the job 
C) scoring the biodata form 
D) developing a pool of biodata items

Question 6

Is an employer prohibited by law from asking certain questions on an application form?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes, laws and regulations prohibit most types of inquiries on application forms. 
B) Yes, court decisions have established that certain questions cannot be asked on an application form. 
C) No, an employer can ask any questions but may bear the burden of proof if discrimination is charged. 
D) No, an employer can ask any questions since the burden of proof falls on the plaintiff.

Question 7

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective.
-Upon employment,all employees must submit legal proof of age.Can you furnish proof of age?

Accepted Answer

A) Appropriate 
B) Inappropriate

Question 8

Laws protect both citizens,and noncitizens with legal authorization to work in the United States,from discrimination due to race,color,religion,or national origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following training and experience evaluation methods is the best predictor of job performance?

Accepted Answer

A) the grouping method 
B) the behavioral consistency method 
C) the KSA-based method 
D) the point method

Question 10

For entry-level selection,validity evidence suggests which of the following as the best predictor of performance?

Accepted Answer

A) biodata 
B) resume 
C) reference checks 
D) employment interviews

Question 11

Employers are prohibited from asking any questions of references that they may not request of applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true about letters of reference?

Accepted Answer

A) Positive comments are seldom given. 
B) A long letter is more indicative of a positive attitude toward the applicant than a short letter. 
C) The same information is obtained from each applicant. 
D) Scoring of the letter is objective and not based upon the reader's interpretation.

Exam 9: Application Forms and Biodata Assessments, training and Experience Evaluations, and Reference Checks

Job analysis alone will completely resolve the problem of which items should be included on an application form.

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. -What is your race?

Which approach to scoring a BIB appears to be the contemporary trend?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. -If you are offered and accept a job,can you submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

Which of the following is not a step involved in the development of a BIB?

Is an employer prohibited by law from asking certain questions on an application form?

For each of the following questions that might appear on an application form, identify them as either (A) appropriate or (B) inappropriate, from a legal perspective. -Upon employment,all employees must submit legal proof of age.Can you furnish proof of age?

Laws protect both citizens,and noncitizens with legal authorization to work in the United States,from discrimination due to race,color,religion,or national origin.

Which of the following training and experience evaluation methods is the best predictor of job performance?

For entry-level selection,validity evidence suggests which of the following as the best predictor of performance?

Employers are prohibited from asking any questions of references that they may not request of applicants.

Which of the following is true about letters of reference?