Question 1

In highly structured interviews,the interviewer determines the course that the interview will follow as each question is asked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A type of interview that allows the firm to immediately compare answers to the ideal candidate or profile without the problems of impression management experienced in face-to-face meetings is:

Accepted Answer

A)   video interview
B)   computer interview
C)   panel interview
D)   structured interview

Question 3

Regarding credit reports:

Accepted Answer

A)   organizations must advise and receive written consent from the applicant if a report will be requested
B)   organizations can request a report on any employee at any time without consent
C)   organizations do not have to inform applicants if adverse decisions are made based on information in the report
D)   organizations cannot make adverse decisions based on information in such a report

Question 4

What is usually the first step in the selection process?

Accepted Answer

A)   reference check
B)   submission of resume
C)   interviews
D)   background checks

Question 5

Since the passage of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988:

Accepted Answer

A)   drugs in the workplace have been prohibited.
B)   employers are prohibited from conducting random drug tests.
C)   all employees must submit to drug tests on demand.
D)   applicants and employees of federal contractors are subject to testing for illegal drug use.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It is inappropriate to ask men if they are married or have children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A validity coefficient of 0.00 indicates a complete absence of relationship between the predictor and criterion data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

State courts have ruled that companies can be held liable for ___________ if they fail to do adequate background checks.

Accepted Answer

A)   over recruiting
B)   staff inflation
C)   deceptive interviewing
D)   negligent hiring

Question 10

The purposes served by application forms include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   eliminating the need for interviews.
B)   determining if the applicant meets the minimum requirements.
C)   providing the basis for interview questions.
D)   offering sources for reference checks.

Question 11

All of the following questions may be considered appropriate during an interview except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Have you ever been arrested?
B)   Do you have a legal right to work in the U.S.?
C)   Are you physically able to perform the essential duties of the job?
D)   Did you finish school?

Question 12

Individuals have a legal right to examine letters of reference about them (unless they waive the right to do so).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If two or more methods yield consistent results,the selection procedure can be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)   having predictive validity.
B)   being reliable.
C)   being redundant.
D)   having content validity.

Question 14

____ require(s) the applicant to perform tasks that are actually a part of the work required on the job.

Accepted Answer

A)   The EEOC
B)   Work sample tests
C)   Job knowledge tests
D)   Pre-employment testing

Question 15

Regardless of the selection methods used,it is essential that the selection procedure be:

Accepted Answer

A)   lengthy and thorough.
B)   quick and efficient.
C)   reliable and valid.
D)   a positive experience for applicants.

Question 16

Which of the following is an appropriate interview question?

Accepted Answer

A)   Have you ever been arrested?
B)   What is your date of birth?
C)   Are you over the age of 18?
D)   Are you a U.S.citizen?

Question 17

Because of legislation prohibiting their use except in special occupations,use of lie detectors in private firms is extremely low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Reliability refers to the extent to which two methods yield similar results,but not to the agreement between two or more raters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If the data upon which selection decisions are not stable or consistent:

Accepted Answer

A)   the data can still be reliable
B)   the data may still have content validity
C)   inferences made from the data may have validity,but not the process
D)   the data cannot be valid and cannot be used as predictors

Question 20

Firms that operate in more than one state can easily develop one form to use in all locations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Employee Selection

What is usually the first step in the selection process?

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

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Which of the following is an appropriate interview question?

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Individuals have a legal right to examine letters of reference about them (unless they waive the right to do so).

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A validity coefficient of 0.00 indicates a complete absence of relationship between the predictor and criterion data.

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____ require(s) the applicant to perform tasks that are actually a part of the work required on the job.

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If two or more methods yield consistent results,the selection procedure can be described as:

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In highly structured interviews,the interviewer determines the course that the interview will follow as each question is asked.

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If the data upon which selection decisions are not stable or consistent:

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It is inappropriate to ask men if they are married or have children.

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Since the passage of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988:

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Because of legislation prohibiting their use except in special occupations,use of lie detectors in private firms is extremely low.

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Firms that operate in more than one state can easily develop one form to use in all locations.

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State courts have ruled that companies can be held liable for ___________ if they fail to do adequate background checks.

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Reliability refers to the extent to which two methods yield similar results,but not to the agreement between two or more raters.

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A type of interview that allows the firm to immediately compare answers to the ideal candidate or profile without the problems of impression management experienced in face-to-face meetings is:

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All of the following questions may be considered appropriate during an interview except:

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Regardless of the selection methods used,it is essential that the selection procedure be:

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Regarding credit reports:

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The purposes served by application forms include all of the following except:

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