Exam 6: Employee Selection

According to a report by the U.S.Merit Systems Protection Board,a quasi-judicial agency that serves as the guardian of federal merit systems,structured interviews are _____ as nondirective interviews to predict on-the job performance.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 21

Because of the physical differences between the genders,physical ability tests should be carefully validated on the basis of the essential functions of the job.

(True/False)

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Question 22

The Uniform CPA Examination used to license certified public accountants is an example of a(n):

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 23

"Lie detectors" legally include pencil-and-paper honesty tests in addition to mechanical and electronic devices.

(True/False)

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Question 24

Which of the following interview questions is appropriate?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 25

What is usually the first step in the selection process?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 26

A selection model is compensatory if it requires applicants to achieve some minimum level of proficiency on all selection dimensions.

(True/False)

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Question 27

The type of validity assumed to exist when a selection instrument adequately samples the knowledge and skills needed to perform a particular job is:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 28

Which of the following is inappropriate on an application form?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 29

According to studies,_____ of applicants test positive for drugs.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 30

Openness to experience refers to the degree to which someone is insightful,creative,artistic,and curious.

(True/False)

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Question 31

Concurrent validity involves testing applicants and obtaining criterion data after they have been on the job for some indefinite period.

(True/False)

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Question 32

Correlation (validity)coefficients range from 0.00 to 1.00.

(True/False)

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Question 33

Extroversion refers to the degree to which someone is insightful,creative,artistic,and curious.

(True/False)

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Question 34

The clinical approach to selection eliminates personal biases and stereotypes.

(True/False)

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Question 35

An interview in which an applicant is given a hypothetical incident and is asked how he or she would respond to it is a:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 36

The "O" in KSAO stands for:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 37

A test that gives comparable scores when it is administered to the same individual a few days apart is unreliable.

(True/False)

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Question 38

Content validity is the most complicated type of validity to assess.

(True/False)

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Question 39

According to the "Big Five" factors,_____ refers to the degree to which someone is dependable and organized and perseveres in tasks.

(Multiple Choice)

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According to a report by the U.S.Merit Systems Protection Board,a quasi-judicial agency that serves as the guardian of federal merit systems,structured interviews are _____ as nondirective interviews to predict on-the job performance.

Because of the physical differences between the genders,physical ability tests should be carefully validated on the basis of the essential functions of the job.

The Uniform CPA Examination used to license certified public accountants is an example of a(n):

"Lie detectors" legally include pencil-and-paper honesty tests in addition to mechanical and electronic devices.

Which of the following interview questions is appropriate?

What is usually the first step in the selection process?

A selection model is compensatory if it requires applicants to achieve some minimum level of proficiency on all selection dimensions.

The type of validity assumed to exist when a selection instrument adequately samples the knowledge and skills needed to perform a particular job is:

Which of the following is inappropriate on an application form?

According to studies,_____ of applicants test positive for drugs.

Openness to experience refers to the degree to which someone is insightful,creative,artistic,and curious.

Concurrent validity involves testing applicants and obtaining criterion data after they have been on the job for some indefinite period.

Correlation (validity)coefficients range from 0.00 to 1.00.

Extroversion refers to the degree to which someone is insightful,creative,artistic,and curious.

The clinical approach to selection eliminates personal biases and stereotypes.

An interview in which an applicant is given a hypothetical incident and is asked how he or she would respond to it is a:

The "O" in KSAO stands for:

A test that gives comparable scores when it is administered to the same individual a few days apart is unreliable.

Content validity is the most complicated type of validity to assess.

According to the "Big Five" factors,_____ refers to the degree to which someone is dependable and organized and perseveres in tasks.

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