Question 1

Which of the following questions should most likely be answered by a utility analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Does it pay to use the test? 
B)  Is the test valid and reliable? 
C)  Does the test comply with the EEOC? 
D)  Is the test considered infallible? 
A)  Does it pay to use the test? 
B)  Is the test valid and reliable? 
C)  Does the test comply with the EEOC? 
D)  Is the test considered infallible?

Question 2

ION Consulting is a small firm that cannot afford to conduct validity studies for the selection tools it uses.The HR director at ION plans to use a selection tool that is used by the firm's largest and most successful competitors.The decision by the HR director is most likely based on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  utility analysis 
B)  construct reliability 
C)  validity generalization 
D)  alternate form estimates 
A)  utility analysis 
B)  construct reliability 
C)  validity generalization 
D)  alternate form estimates

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  aptitude 
B)  intelligence 
C)  achievement 
D)  comprehensive 
A)  aptitude 
B)  intelligence 
C)  achievement 
D)  comprehensive

Question 4

What is talent management? What role do profiles play in the selection process?

Accepted Answer

Talent management is the goal-oriented a

Question 5

During an interview,an interviewer should primarily ask open-ended questions to encourage candidate self-promotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An interest inventory compares an applicant's current interests with the interests of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  retired workers 
B)  younger individuals 
C)  other people in the same industry 
D)  other people in various occupations 
A)  retired workers 
B)  younger individuals 
C)  other people in the same industry 
D)  other people in various occupations

Question 7

All of the following are measured by aptitude tests EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  memory 
B)  temperament 
C)  numerical ability 
D)  deductive reasoning 
A)  memory 
B)  temperament 
C)  numerical ability 
D)  deductive reasoning

Question 8

Why is careful selection important? How can personnel tests and interviews improve the selection process?

Accepted Answer

Careful selection is important because i

Question 9

There are five steps in the validation process,beginning with analyzing the job and concluding with administering the test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Nonperformance or performance is usually the result of all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  attitude 
B)  motivation 
C)  temperament 
D)  nationality 
A)  attitude 
B)  motivation 
C)  temperament 
D)  nationality

Question 11

A reliable employment test will most likely yield ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test 
B)  improved scores when a person takes the same test more than once in a single day 
C)  high scores when two different people are administered the test at different times 
D)  similar scores when two different people are administered the test at the same time 
A)  consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test 
B)  improved scores when a person takes the same test more than once in a single day 
C)  high scores when two different people are administered the test at different times 
D)  similar scores when two different people are administered the test at the same time

Question 12

Which of the following describes how you would implement an internal comparison estimate to assess reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administer the same test to the same people at two different points in time and compare their test scores at time 2 with the scores at time 1. 
B)  Administer a test with x number of items designed to assess a topic; then statistically analyze the degree to which responses to the items vary together. 
C)  Administer different tests to different people and compare test scores of the different people. 
D)  Administer a test with content based on what a person actually needs to know to do the job in question well. 
A)  Administer the same test to the same people at two different points in time and compare their test scores at time 2 with the scores at time 1. 
B)  Administer a test with x number of items designed to assess a topic; then statistically analyze the degree to which responses to the items vary together. 
C)  Administer different tests to different people and compare test scores of the different people. 
D)  Administer a test with content based on what a person actually needs to know to do the job in question well.

Question 13

The most common verified background areas do NOT include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  legal eligibility for employment 
B)  military service 
C)  education 
D)  marital status 
A)  legal eligibility for employment 
B)  military service 
C)  education 
D)  marital status

Question 14

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,if TRUE,supports the argument that Golden Creamery should require franchise owners to use the firm's preemployment tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hourly employees at Golden Creamery stores typically remain with the company long enough to be promoted to management positions. 
B)  Annual turnover rates for hourly employees of Golden Creamery stores are three times the rate of comparable businesses. 
C)  Golden Creamery uses a series of videos to train new hires as well as a mentoring program that has proven successful in the past. 
D)  Individuals interested in working at a Golden Creamery store can complete online applications on the firm's website. 
A)  Hourly employees at Golden Creamery stores typically remain with the company long enough to be promoted to management positions. 
B)  Annual turnover rates for hourly employees of Golden Creamery stores are three times the rate of comparable businesses. 
C)  Golden Creamery uses a series of videos to train new hires as well as a mentoring program that has proven successful in the past. 
D)  Individuals interested in working at a Golden Creamery store can complete online applications on the firm's website.

Question 15

Employment screening services are useful in the selection process because they have access to a job applicant's credit history and criminal record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

E-Verify is used by employers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  access an applicant's credit history 
B)  file an applicant's income tax information 
C)  determine if an applicant is eligible to work in the U.S. 
D)  report an applicant's work status to the U.S. government 
A)  access an applicant's credit history 
B)  file an applicant's income tax information 
C)  determine if an applicant is eligible to work in the U.S. 
D)  report an applicant's work status to the U.S. government

Question 17

Which of the following describes using a retest estimate to assess reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  administering a test with x number of items designed to assess a topic and then statistically analyzing the degree to which responses vary 
B)  administering the same test to the same people at two different times and comparing their test scores at time 2 with their scores at time 1 
C)  administering an employment test to measure the skills an individual needs to perform the job 
D)  administering a test to a person and then administering an equivalent test at a later time 
A)  administering a test with x number of items designed to assess a topic and then statistically analyzing the degree to which responses vary 
B)  administering the same test to the same people at two different times and comparing their test scores at time 2 with their scores at time 1 
C)  administering an employment test to measure the skills an individual needs to perform the job 
D)  administering a test to a person and then administering an equivalent test at a later time

Question 18

Few employers check candidates' social networking site postings because of potential lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Typical simulated exercises used in management assessment centers include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  individual presentations 
B)  leaderless group discussions 
C)  motor skills assessments 
D)  in-basket 
A)  individual presentations 
B)  leaderless group discussions 
C)  motor skills assessments 
D)  in-basket

Question 20

Candidate order error means that the order in which an interviewer sees applicants affects how the applicants are rated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following questions should most likely be answered by a utility analysis?

ION Consulting is a small firm that cannot afford to conduct validity studies for the selection tools it uses.The HR director at ION plans to use a selection tool that is used by the firm's largest and most successful competitors.The decision by the HR director is most likely based on ________.

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

What is talent management? What role do profiles play in the selection process?

During an interview,an interviewer should primarily ask open-ended questions to encourage candidate self-promotion.

An interest inventory compares an applicant's current interests with the interests of ________.

All of the following are measured by aptitude tests EXCEPT ________.

Why is careful selection important? How can personnel tests and interviews improve the selection process?

There are five steps in the validation process,beginning with analyzing the job and concluding with administering the test.

Nonperformance or performance is usually the result of all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A reliable employment test will most likely yield ________.

Which of the following describes how you would implement an internal comparison estimate to assess reliability?

The most common verified background areas do NOT include ________.

Employment screening services are useful in the selection process because they have access to a job applicant's credit history and criminal record.

E-Verify is used by employers to ________.

Which of the following describes using a retest estimate to assess reliability?

Few employers check candidates' social networking site postings because of potential lawsuits.

Typical simulated exercises used in management assessment centers include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Candidate order error means that the order in which an interviewer sees applicants affects how the applicants are rated.

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

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Exam 6: Selecting Employees

Which of the following questions should most likely be answered by a utility analysis?

ION Consulting is a small firm that cannot afford to conduct validity studies for the selection tools it uses.The HR director at ION plans to use a selection tool that is used by the firm's largest and most successful competitors.The decision by the HR director is most likely based on ________.

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

What is talent management? What role do profiles play in the selection process?

During an interview,an interviewer should primarily ask open-ended questions to encourage candidate self-promotion.

An interest inventory compares an applicant's current interests with the interests of ________.

All of the following are measured by aptitude tests EXCEPT ________.

Why is careful selection important? How can personnel tests and interviews improve the selection process?

There are five steps in the validation process,beginning with analyzing the job and concluding with administering the test.

Nonperformance or performance is usually the result of all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A reliable employment test will most likely yield ________.

Which of the following describes how you would implement an internal comparison estimate to assess reliability?

The most common verified background areas do NOT include ________.

Employment screening services are useful in the selection process because they have access to a job applicant's credit history and criminal record.

E-Verify is used by employers to ________.

Which of the following describes using a retest estimate to assess reliability?

Few employers check candidates' social networking site postings because of potential lawsuits.

Typical simulated exercises used in management assessment centers include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Candidate order error means that the order in which an interviewer sees applicants affects how the applicants are rated.

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Training and Developing Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

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