Question 1

Methods of Job Analysis include position audit. When a self-analysis is conducted it includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  compilation of information about the position over a period of time by the human resource department 
B)  current position holder is asked to keep a log of all their activities and responsibilities over a period of time 
C)  observer monitors the activities of an individual or individuals in the position over a period of time 
D)  conduct a survey of individual's holding similar positions in other locations or companies 
A)  compilation of information about the position over a period of time by the human resource department 
B)  current position holder is asked to keep a log of all their activities and responsibilities over a period of time 
C)  observer monitors the activities of an individual or individuals in the position over a period of time 
D)  conduct a survey of individual's holding similar positions in other locations or companies B

Question 2

Part of an effective recruiting plan is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  building a reputation as a quality company 
B)  creating a recruiting plan when a position becomes vacant 
C)  depending on current employee recommendations for an applicant pool 
D)  hiring whoever walks in the door 
A)  building a reputation as a quality company 
B)  creating a recruiting plan when a position becomes vacant 
C)  depending on current employee recommendations for an applicant pool 
D)  hiring whoever walks in the door A

Question 3

Job analysis is the determination of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the activities, responsibilities, and working conditions of a position 
B)  preferred age and ethnic origin preferred for the position 
C)  salary and benefits for the position 
D)  bonus schedule for the position 
A)  the activities, responsibilities, and working conditions of a position 
B)  preferred age and ethnic origin preferred for the position 
C)  salary and benefits for the position 
D)  bonus schedule for the position A

Question 4

A specific gender may be specified on the job description for a position when it is _____________________?

Accepted Answer

A)  a bona fide occupational qualification 
B)  placed in the preferred qualifications section 
C)  is not combined with a gender or race qualification 
D)  if it is allowed under state law 
A)  a bona fide occupational qualification 
B)  placed in the preferred qualifications section 
C)  is not combined with a gender or race qualification 
D)  if it is allowed under state law

Question 5

The primary sources for information on the applicant's previous job performance are

Accepted Answer

A)  references 
B)  former co-workers 
C)  networking 
D)  background check 
A)  references 
B)  former co-workers 
C)  networking 
D)  background check

Question 6

The application form:

Accepted Answer

A)  is the basis for further exploration of the applicant's background. 
B)  should be designed to provide as much information as possible. 
C)  should be developed with great care, considering all applicable legalities. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  is the basis for further exploration of the applicant's background. 
B)  should be designed to provide as much information as possible. 
C)  should be developed with great care, considering all applicable legalities. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 7

This format may be used as an initial interview format to screen large numbers of applicants

Accepted Answer

A)  unstructured 
B)  structured 
C)  group 
D)  Multiple 
A)  unstructured 
B)  structured 
C)  group 
D)  Multiple

Question 8

A Job specification is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  listing of the skills necessary to do the job 
B)  listing of the physical requirements to do the job 
C)  part of the job description 
D)  all of the above 
A)  listing of the skills necessary to do the job 
B)  listing of the physical requirements to do the job 
C)  part of the job description 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is part of the job specification?

Accepted Answer

A)  specific job duties 
B)  physical requirements for the position 
C)  skills necessary for the position 
D)  education required for the position 
A)  specific job duties 
B)  physical requirements for the position 
C)  skills necessary for the position 
D)  education required for the position

Question 10

Screening is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the recruitment of applicants 
B)  a comparison of the application materials with the requirements of the job stated in the job description 
C)  the determination of BFOQs for the position 
D)  conduct of a job analysis 
A)  the recruitment of applicants 
B)  a comparison of the application materials with the requirements of the job stated in the job description 
C)  the determination of BFOQs for the position 
D)  conduct of a job analysis

Question 11

It is permissible in an interview to inquire about the type of discharge an individual received from the military.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not considered a particularly effective way to recruit the best possible appli- cants for a position?

Accepted Answer

A)  posting a help wanted sign in the window 
B)  networking 
C)  seeking recommendations from current staff 
D)  using a professional recruiting service 
A)  posting a help wanted sign in the window 
B)  networking 
C)  seeking recommendations from current staff 
D)  using a professional recruiting service

Question 13

It has been reported that ___% of communication is nonverbal rather than verbal, and that ___% of that communication is manifest in a person's face, particularly in the eyes.

Accepted Answer

A)  80/80 
B)  80/20 
C)  60/40 
D)  60/60 
A)  80/80 
B)  80/20 
C)  60/40 
D)  60/60

Question 14

Compensation is determined

Accepted Answer

A)  solely on the new hires needs 
B)  solely on the value of the position in the marketplace 
C)  solely on what the company can afford to pay 
D)  by a combination of all of the above 
A)  solely on the new hires needs 
B)  solely on the value of the position in the marketplace 
C)  solely on what the company can afford to pay 
D)  by a combination of all of the above

Question 15

There are a number of questions the manager needs to strive to answer when considering the character of the individual. Which of the following is not one of those questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Will this person look good in the uniform? 
B)  How well will this person fit into the team? 
C)  Can this person be trained and developed? 
D)  What is his or her energy level? 
A)  Will this person look good in the uniform? 
B)  How well will this person fit into the team? 
C)  Can this person be trained and developed? 
D)  What is his or her energy level?

Question 16

A job description should include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  job duties 
B)  required age 
C)  required type of military discharge 
D)  required gender 
A)  job duties 
B)  required age 
C)  required type of military discharge 
D)  required gender

Question 17

Which of the following is not an appropriate goal of recruiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  locating talented professional women 
B)  a diverse pool of qualified candidates for a position 
C)  multiple applicants for a position 
D)  well-qualified applicants 
A)  locating talented professional women 
B)  a diverse pool of qualified candidates for a position 
C)  multiple applicants for a position 
D)  well-qualified applicants

Question 18

Which is of the following is not an appropriate recruitment method

Accepted Answer

A)  limiting advertising to publications that are only directed to one ethnic group 
B)  advertising the position on Monster.com 
C)  making your network aware of the position opening 
D)  placing an ad on a local web based job hunting site 
A)  limiting advertising to publications that are only directed to one ethnic group 
B)  advertising the position on Monster.com 
C)  making your network aware of the position opening 
D)  placing an ad on a local web based job hunting site

Question 19

Often when making the hiring decision a balance must be sought between

Accepted Answer

A)  attitude and knowledge 
B)  skill and knowledge 
C)  skill and attitude 
D)  attitude and knowledge and skill 
A)  attitude and knowledge 
B)  skill and knowledge 
C)  skill and attitude 
D)  attitude and knowledge and skill

Question 20

A job analysis is not necessary to create a job description that accurately reflects the position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Methods of Job Analysis include position audit. When a self-analysis is conducted it includes which of the following?

Part of an effective recruiting plan is which of the following?

Job analysis is the determination of which of the following?

A specific gender may be specified on the job description for a position when it is _____________________?

The primary sources for information on the applicant's previous job performance are

The application form:

This format may be used as an initial interview format to screen large numbers of applicants

A Job specification is which of the following?

Which of the following is part of the job specification?

Screening is which of the following?

It is permissible in an interview to inquire about the type of discharge an individual received from the military.

Which of the following is not considered a particularly effective way to recruit the best possible appli- cants for a position?

It has been reported that _% of communication is nonverbal rather than verbal, and that _% of that communication is manifest in a person's face, particularly in the eyes.

Compensation is determined

There are a number of questions the manager needs to strive to answer when considering the character of the individual. Which of the following is not one of those questions?

A job description should include which of the following?

Which of the following is not an appropriate goal of recruiting?

Which is of the following is not an appropriate recruitment method

Often when making the hiring decision a balance must be sought between

A job analysis is not necessary to create a job description that accurately reflects the position.

Management

Supervision

Legal Aspects

Compensation, Benefits and Staff Scheduling

Staff Training

Orientation and Socialization

Performance Evaluation

Environment in the Workplace

Motivation

Building Teams

Respect in the Workplace

Discipline

Management in a Union Environment

Filters

Exam 4: Recruiting and Hiring Personnel

Methods of Job Analysis include position audit. When a self-analysis is conducted it includes which of the following?

Part of an effective recruiting plan is which of the following?

Job analysis is the determination of which of the following?

A specific gender may be specified on the job description for a position when it is _____________________?

The primary sources for information on the applicant's previous job performance are

The application form:

This format may be used as an initial interview format to screen large numbers of applicants

A Job specification is which of the following?

Which of the following is part of the job specification?

Screening is which of the following?

It is permissible in an interview to inquire about the type of discharge an individual received from the military.

Which of the following is not considered a particularly effective way to recruit the best possible appli- cants for a position?

It has been reported that ___% of communication is nonverbal rather than verbal, and that ___% of that communication is manifest in a person's face, particularly in the eyes.

Compensation is determined

There are a number of questions the manager needs to strive to answer when considering the character of the individual. Which of the following is not one of those questions?

A job description should include which of the following?

Which of the following is not an appropriate goal of recruiting?

Which is of the following is not an appropriate recruitment method

Often when making the hiring decision a balance must be sought between

A job analysis is not necessary to create a job description that accurately reflects the position.

Management

Supervision

Legal Aspects

Compensation, Benefits and Staff Scheduling

Staff Training

Orientation and Socialization

Performance Evaluation

Environment in the Workplace

Motivation

Building Teams

Respect in the Workplace

Discipline

Management in a Union Environment

Filters

It has been reported that _% of communication is nonverbal rather than verbal, and that _% of that communication is manifest in a person's face, particularly in the eyes.