Question 1

Juan takes a test in which the questions are of varying levels of difficulty.As the questions become harder,his scores go down.In this context,which of the following accurately shows the correlation factor between the difficulty levels of the questions and Juan's scores?

Accepted Answer

A)   0.5
B)   0.98
C)   0
D)   -0.92
E)   -0.24

Question 2

Which of the following is a requirement under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986?

Accepted Answer

A)   Employers must verify and maintain records on the legal rights of applicants to work in the United States.
B)   Employers must file a completed Form I-9 with the Immigration and Naturalization Service and retain the documents for at least ten years.
C)   Employers must pay lower wages to immigrant workers.
D)   Employers must verify the legal age of employees who do not hold American citizenship.
E)   Employers must ask a potential employee's religion.

Question 3

Buildtron Inc.,a construction firm,is in need of a construction superintendent,whose primary responsibilities involve organizing,supervising,and inspecting the work of several subcontractors.Buildtron administers a construction-error recognition test,where an applicant has to enter a shed that has 25 construction errors and has to record as many of these errors as can be detected.What type of validity is being established in this case?

Accepted Answer

A)   Concurrent validity
B)   Construct validity
C)   Content validity
D)   Representative validity
E)   Predictive validity

Question 4

Aptitude tests assess a person's existing knowledge and skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Ottercut Tech,a software start-up,is putting together a new team to work on the marketing strategies for their expansion project.In the context of using the "Big Five" personality traits for effective team building,which of the following employees would be a good addition to a team that encourages a strong and harmonious culture and is most likely to give the best results?

Accepted Answer

A)   Jamie is very organized; Stella is very cooperative.
B)   Mary is not achievement-oriented; Issac is laid-back.
C)   Both John and Adam are domineering.
D)   Both Miriam and Ann are aggressive and unforgiving.
E)   George is emotionally unstable; Bianca is constantly depressed.

Question 6

Selection procedures that provide economic value greater than the cost of using them are said to have utility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

During an interview for medical assistants at the Haleview Medical Center,all the candidates were asked to talk about a situation in the past when they had to empathize with an emotionally unstable person and help that person make rational decisions.This was to test if the candidates would be able to assist a frantic patient and help him or her make informed decisions while on the job.This is a(n) _____ interview.

Accepted Answer

A)   unstructured
B)   nondirective
C)   behavior description
D)   physical ability
E)   exit

Question 8

Briefly describe how concurrent and predictive criterion-related researches are conducted and identify at least two potential advantages of predictive validation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Interviewing is considered the most accurate basis for making a selection decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Predictive validation is less time consuming and the easiest to administer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Grace is the HR manager of Trelsoft Inc.,a software company located in Boston.She wants to establish the validity of a test designed for computer technicians using a predictive criterion-related validation strategy.According to this validation,Grace must administer the test to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   at least half the present computer technicians in Trelsoft
B)   people doing similar jobs in other companies
C)   people applying for computer technician jobs in Trelsoft
D)   only those computer technicians in Trelsoft who are performing at acceptable levels
E)   a random selection of computer technicians currently employed at Trelsoft

Question 12

Why do organizations typically review applicant résumés?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are used as a substitute for interviews.
B)   They are used as a basis for deciding which candidates to investigate further.
C)   They are used to save the cost of administering tests related to the performance on the job.
D)   They are used because they can control the content of the information as well as the way it is presented.
E)   They are used because they are generally an unbiased source of information.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of an assessment center?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a place where job applicants for manufacturing jobs undergo physical ability tests.
B)   It conducts a single test for all job applicants to test their technical potential.
C)   It uses multiple selection methods to rate applicants on their management potential.
D)   It is a selection method generally used for unskilled applicants.
E)   It has the lowest validity because it combines several assessment methods.

Question 14

The process of selecting employees remains constant for all organizations and for all jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires that employers obtain a candidate's consent before downloading his or her résumé from an online job site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Generally,an organization checks references:

Accepted Answer

A)   only if it believes the information provided by an applicant is incorrect.
B)   immediately after an applicant submits a résumé.
C)   after it has determined that an applicant is a finalist for a job.
D)   because it is a legal requirement under equal employment opportunity laws.
E)   because it is an unbiased source of information.

Question 17

Identify the detail that needs to be asked in an application form to gather information about suitable candidates.

Accepted Answer

A)   Marital status
B)   History of disabilities
C)   Number of children
D)   Educational background
E)   Applicant's race

Question 18

Jonas had a great résumé and a glowing recommendation from his previous employer.Impressed by his qualifications and expertise,Vizion Tech Inc.hired him for the position of quality analyst.However,he was found guilty of sexual misconduct at Vizion after a couple of weeks on the job.During the inquiry,Vizion Tech found that Jonas was fired for sexual misconduct at his previous employer.The management of Vizion Tech could sue Jonas's previous employer for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   misrepresentation
B)   fraud
C)   defamation
D)   negligence
E)   embezzlement

Question 19

Review of résumés is most valid when the content of the résumés is evaluated in terms of the elements of a job description.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Identify the traits that are found in a conscientious person.

Accepted Answer

A)   Sociable, gregarious, assertive, and talkative
B)   Dependable, organized, persevering, and achievement-oriented
C)   Courteous, trusting, good-natured, and tolerant
D)   Emotionally stable, nondepressed, secure, and content
E)   Curious, imaginative, artistically sensitive, and broad-minded

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Review of résumés is most valid when the content of the résumés is evaluated in terms of the elements of a job description.

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Why do organizations typically review applicant résumés?

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Juan takes a test in which the questions are of varying levels of difficulty.As the questions become harder,his scores go down.In this context,which of the following accurately shows the correlation factor between the difficulty levels of the questions and Juan's scores?

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Predictive validation is less time consuming and the easiest to administer.

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Identify the traits that are found in a conscientious person.

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Aptitude tests assess a person's existing knowledge and skills.

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Which of the following is a requirement under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986?

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Identify the detail that needs to be asked in an application form to gather information about suitable candidates.

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Grace is the HR manager of Trelsoft Inc.,a software company located in Boston.She wants to establish the validity of a test designed for computer technicians using a predictive criterion-related validation strategy.According to this validation,Grace must administer the test to _____.

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Generally,an organization checks references:

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The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires that employers obtain a candidate's consent before downloading his or her résumé from an online job site.

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Which of the following statements is true of an assessment center?

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Interviewing is considered the most accurate basis for making a selection decision.

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Selection procedures that provide economic value greater than the cost of using them are said to have utility.

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Briefly describe how concurrent and predictive criterion-related researches are conducted and identify at least two potential advantages of predictive validation.

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Predictive validation is less time consuming and the easiest to administer.

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Identify the detail that needs to be asked in an application form to gather information about suitable candidates.

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Generally,an organization checks references:

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Interviewing is considered the most accurate basis for making a selection decision.

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Selection procedures that provide economic value greater than the cost of using them are said to have utility.

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