Question 1

What type of screening is used to reduce absenteeism and establish a baseline for future insurance claims?

Accepted Answer

A) physical exams 
B) personality tests 
C) substance abuse screening 
D) fine motor skills assessments 
A) physical exams 
B) personality tests 
C) substance abuse screening 
D) fine motor skills assessments

Question 2

How would an employer benefit from using both personality tests and situational tests when screening job applicants?

Accepted Answer

A person's cognitive and physical abilit

Question 3

As the HR manager at Johnson Manufacturing, Derek is responsible for deciding which selection tools are most appropriate. When deciding on a specific selection tool, Derek should most likely consider all of the following factors EXCEPT the tool's ________.

Accepted Answer

A) return on investment 
B) adverse impact 
C) persistence 
D) usability 
A) return on investment 
B) adverse impact 
C) persistence 
D) usability

Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to the consistency of scores obtained by the same person when retested with alternate forms of the same test?

Accepted Answer

A) equivalency 
B) reliability 
C) expectancy 
D) validity 
A) equivalency 
B) reliability 
C) expectancy 
D) validity

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Managers cannot be sued for defamation when giving bad references because only employers are held responsible by state and federal courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 best 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 needs to ensure that tests are legally and ethically appropriate. 
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 needs to ensure that tests are legally and ethically appropriate.

Question 8

According to the Uniform Guidelines, employers are required to prove the validity of selection procedures for all assessments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ represents a tendency to be sociable, assertive, and active.

Accepted Answer

A) Extroversion 
B) Conscientiousness 
C) Agreeableness 
D) Openness to experience 
A) Extroversion 
B) Conscientiousness 
C) Agreeableness 
D) Openness to experience

Question 10

Make a Picture Story and the Forer Structured Sentence Completion Test are examples of ________ tests.

Accepted Answer

A) intelligence 
B) apperception 
C) self-reported 
D) projective 
A) intelligence 
B) apperception 
C) self-reported 
D) projective

Question 11

Which of the following measures reliability by administering two different yet comparable tests and then comparing the two test scores?

Accepted Answer

A) retest estimate 
B) equivalent form estimate 
C) internal comparison estimate 
D) criterion validity measurement 
A) retest estimate 
B) equivalent form estimate 
C) internal comparison estimate 
D) criterion validity measurement

Question 12

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 13

Employers most likely conduct background investigations and reference checks to verify a candidate's ________.

Accepted Answer

A) age 
B) marital status 
C) military service 
D) disability history 
A) age 
B) marital status 
C) military service 
D) disability history

Question 14

The unreliability of a test is best 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 
A) poor sampling of question material 
B) lack of equivalence between tests 
C) inconsistent testing conditions 
D) failure to predict job performance

Question 15

According to state and federal laws, which of the following actions is NOT required of employers who check background information on applicants?

Accepted Answer

A) disclosing to the applicant that a credit report will be requested 
B) certifying to the reporting agency of the employer's legal compliance 
C) providing copies of reports to the applicant if adverse action is considered 
D) providing a detailed rationale explaining the reason for any adverse action 
A) disclosing to the applicant that a credit report will be requested 
B) certifying to the reporting agency of the employer's legal compliance 
C) providing copies of reports to the applicant if adverse action is considered 
D) providing a detailed rationale explaining the reason for any adverse action

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) test-retest estimate 
B) internal comparison estimate 
C) equivalent form estimate 
D) content validity measurement 
A) test-retest estimate 
B) internal comparison estimate 
C) equivalent form estimate 
D) content validity measurement

Question 17

According to the American Psychological Association, all of the following are rights of test takers EXCEPT the right to expect ________.

Accepted Answer

A) informed consent regarding the use of test results 
B) scores to be interpreted by qualified individuals 
C) tests to be the only selection tools for a job 
D) fairness of the test for all who take it 
A) informed consent regarding the use of test results 
B) scores to be interpreted by qualified individuals 
C) tests to be the only selection tools for a job 
D) fairness of the test for all who take it

Question 18

A(n)________ is a multi-day simulation in which candidates perform realistic tasks in hypothetical situations and are scored on their performance.

Accepted Answer

A) work sampling event 
B) situational judgment test 
C) management assessment center 
D) applicant personality test 
A) work sampling event 
B) situational judgment test 
C) management assessment center 
D) applicant personality test

Question 19

Various federal and state laws govern how employers acquire and use applicants' and employees' background information. What four steps are necessary in order for an employer to be in compliance with these laws?

Accepted Answer

The four steps are 1)disclosure and auth

Question 20

Criterion validity shows a relationship between how well a person performs on a selection test and how well a person performs on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What type of screening is used to reduce absenteeism and establish a baseline for future insurance claims?

How would an employer benefit from using both personality tests and situational tests when screening job applicants?

As the HR manager at Johnson Manufacturing, Derek is responsible for deciding which selection tools are most appropriate. When deciding on a specific selection tool, Derek should most likely consider all of the following factors EXCEPT the tool's ________.

Which of the following terms refers to the consistency of scores obtained by the same person when retested with alternate forms of the same test?

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

Managers cannot be sued for defamation when giving bad references because only employers are held responsible by state and federal courts.

According to the Uniform Guidelines, employers are required to prove the validity of selection procedures for all assessments.

________ represents a tendency to be sociable, assertive, and active.

Make a Picture Story and the Forer Structured Sentence Completion Test are examples of ________ tests.

Which of the following measures reliability by administering two different yet comparable tests and then comparing the two test scores?

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

Employers most likely conduct background investigations and reference checks to verify a candidate's ________.

The unreliability of a test is best explained by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

According to state and federal laws, which of the following actions is NOT required of employers who check background information on applicants?

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

According to the American Psychological Association, all of the following are rights of test takers EXCEPT the right to expect ________.

A(n)________ is a multi-day simulation in which candidates perform realistic tasks in hypothetical situations and are scored on their performance.

Various federal and state laws govern how employers acquire and use applicants' and employees' background information. What four steps are necessary in order for an employer to be in compliance with these laws?

Criterion validity shows a relationship between how well a person performs on a selection test and how well a person performs on the job.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

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Exam 6: Employee Testing and Selection

What type of screening is used to reduce absenteeism and establish a baseline for future insurance claims?

How would an employer benefit from using both personality tests and situational tests when screening job applicants?

As the HR manager at Johnson Manufacturing, Derek is responsible for deciding which selection tools are most appropriate. When deciding on a specific selection tool, Derek should most likely consider all of the following factors EXCEPT the tool's ________.

Which of the following terms refers to the consistency of scores obtained by the same person when retested with alternate forms of the same test?

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

Managers cannot be sued for defamation when giving bad references because only employers are held responsible by state and federal courts.

According to the Uniform Guidelines, employers are required to prove the validity of selection procedures for all assessments.

________ represents a tendency to be sociable, assertive, and active.

Make a Picture Story and the Forer Structured Sentence Completion Test are examples of ________ tests.

Which of the following measures reliability by administering two different yet comparable tests and then comparing the two test scores?

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

Employers most likely conduct background investigations and reference checks to verify a candidate's ________.

The unreliability of a test is best explained by all of the following EXCEPT ________.

According to state and federal laws, which of the following actions is NOT required of employers who check background information on applicants?

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

According to the American Psychological Association, all of the following are rights of test takers EXCEPT the right to expect ________.

A(n)________ is a multi-day simulation in which candidates perform realistic tasks in hypothetical situations and are scored on their performance.

Various federal and state laws govern how employers acquire and use applicants' and employees' background information. What four steps are necessary in order for an employer to be in compliance with these laws?

Criterion validity shows a relationship between how well a person performs on a selection test and how well a person performs on the job.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Global Human Resources

Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

Filters