Question 1

The first step in the test validation process is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  creating a test battery 
B)  developing an expectancy chart 
C)  administering tests 
D)  analyzing the job 
E)  cross-validating

Question 2

Which of the following is the primary advantage of the work sampling technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  applicants find it difficult to fake answers 
B)  uncovers information about an applicant's personality 
C)  compares an applicant's past job performance with future success 
D)  applicants can evaluate their own performance 
E)  fine motor skills are accurately assessed

Question 3

For over 40 years,Golden Creamery has been mixing up fresh,gourmet ice cream for customers.The company originated in Dallas and now boasts stores in 35 states.The business has primarily expanded by selling franchises to qualified candidates.Golden Creamery executives realize that the firm's success depends upon the success of each franchise.In the past,each individual franchise owner determined the best method for screening applicants.However,as the firm grows,Golden Creamery executives want to standardize the hiring process by requiring all franchisees to use the same preemployment tests.
-Which of the following supports the argument that Golden Creamery should use a certified psychologist to develop preemployment tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Golden Creamery needs to comply with all federal and state laws. 
B)  Golden Creamery competitors use psychologists for test development. 
C)  Golden Creamery strives to create a conscientious organizational culture. 
D)  Golden Creamery employees either work part-time or on flexible schedules. 
E)  Golden Creamery needs to ensure that tests are legally and ethically appropriate.

Question 4

Selection tests must be validated in the organization that uses them regardless of the validity shown in other similar organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When repetitive questions appear on a questionnaire,which of the following is most likely being measured?

Accepted Answer

A)  test validity 
B)  retest estimate 
C)  equivalent form 
D)  internal consistency 
E)  criterion validity

Question 6

Firms should most likely use certified psychologists when developing and validating selection tests in order to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  protect the confidentiality of the firm 
B)  demonstrate familiarity with privacy laws 
C)  ensure compliance with EEO laws 
D)  persuade applicants of testing legitimacy 
E)  use scores for benchmarking purposes

Question 7

What are the recommended guidelines that employers should follow when managing a testing program?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

According to federal laws,the development,validation,and administration of selection tests must be conducted by a qualified psychologist or a firm may face defamation charges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The unreliability of a test may be explained by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  poor sampling of question material 
B)  lack of equivalence between tests 
C)  inconsistent testing conditions 
D)  failure to predict job performance 
E)  lack of internal consistency

Question 10

________ validation is considered the most dependable method of validating an employment test.

Accepted Answer

A)  Applicable 
B)  Subjective 
C)  Predictive 
D)  Concurrent 
E)  Statistical

Question 11

Content validity is based on showing that the scores on the test are related to job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most employers report preferring written references to telephone references because written letters provide more candid information about job candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Tests that measure a range of abilities including memory,vocabulary,verbal fluency,and numerical ability are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  standardized tests 
B)  intelligence tests 
C)  achievement tests 
D)  personality tests 
E)  comprehensive tests

Question 14

Which of the following is used to measure job knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  aptitude tests 
B)  interest inventories 
C)  achievement tests 
D)  work samples 
E)  projective tests

Question 15

Which of the following is the primary reason that firms conduct background investigations of job applicants?

Accepted Answer

A)  adhere to legal hiring practices 
B)  improve pool of candidates 
C)  limit the number of applicants 
D)  uncover false information 
E)  report criminals to police

Question 16

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)  marital status 
E)  driving records

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  internal consistency 
B)  retest estimate 
C)  internal comparison estimate 
D)  equivalent form estimate 
E)  content validity measurement

Question 18

Demonstrating the content validity of a test can be accomplished by showing that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tasks performed on the test are general enough to apply to any type of job 
B)  higher test scores are statistically equivalent to proven, long-term job success 
C)  conditions under which the test is administered resemble the work situation 
D)  scores on the test are both internally and externally reliable 
E)  administered tests provide equivalent questions and scenarios

Question 19

A reliable test is one that yields consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test or when he or she takes the same test on two or more different occasions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An internal comparison estimate measures a test's internal consistency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Employee Testing and Selection

The first step in the test validation process is ________.

Which of the following is the primary advantage of the work sampling technique?

Selection tests must be validated in the organization that uses them regardless of the validity shown in other similar organizations.

When repetitive questions appear on a questionnaire,which of the following is most likely being measured?

Firms should most likely use certified psychologists when developing and validating selection tests in order to ________.

What are the recommended guidelines that employers should follow when managing a testing program?

According to federal laws,the development,validation,and administration of selection tests must be conducted by a qualified psychologist or a firm may face defamation charges.

The unreliability of a test may be explained by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

________ validation is considered the most dependable method of validating an employment test.

Content validity is based on showing that the scores on the test are related to job performance.

Most employers report preferring written references to telephone references because written letters provide more candid information about job candidates.

Tests that measure a range of abilities including memory,vocabulary,verbal fluency,and numerical ability are called ________.

Which of the following is used to measure job knowledge?

Which of the following is the primary reason that firms conduct background investigations of job applicants?

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

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

Demonstrating the content validity of a test can be accomplished by showing that ________.

A reliable test is one that yields consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test or when he or she takes the same test on two or more different occasions.

An internal comparison estimate measures a test's internal consistency.