Question 1

For Human Resource Managers,part of the selection process involves determining the "personality-job fit."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When preparing for the interview,what should be your first step?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plan the type of interview
B)  Prepare a realistic job preview
C)  Review the job description and specifications
D)  Develop questions for all candidates
E)  Decide which candidates to interviewF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

The process of choosing the best qualified applicant recruited for a job is known as selection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is an example of a test of general intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arkin analytic exam
B)  Cognitive ability test
C)  Genetic test
D)  Skills test
E)  Integrity testF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 5

When conducting selection interviews,Abigail likes to ask questions like "What would you do if a customer requested a refund on a product one year after the product was purchased?" Abigail is asking _______ questions.

Accepted Answer

A)  probing
B)  unstructured
C)  closed-ended
D)  hypotheticalE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Credit checks:

Accepted Answer

A)  are always legal selection devices
B)  should automatically rule out candidates with low credit scores unless the candidate can explain the low score
C)  would most likely be of value in positions where candidates will have access to money or financial information
D)  are subject to the Community Credit Reporting Statute
E)  should never be used as a selection device because they are unfairF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

"Do you have a class-one license?"

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothetical
B)  closed-ended
C)  open-ended
D)  probingE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

"Do you have a Master's degree?" would be an example of an open-ended type of interview question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_________ is the extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Validity
B)  Reliability
C)  Accuracy
D)  True value
E)  SincerityF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Briefly discuss the types of background checks that might be used in selection.When and how would you use each one?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following application form questions can a company legally ask?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do you have any disabilities that would prevent you from performing the job?
B)  What language do you speak when not on the job?
C)  Can you provide a reference from a religious leader?
D)  What were the dates and conditions of discharge from the military?
E)  How much longer do you plan to work before retiring?F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Amanda requires all applicants take a paper-and-pencil test to assess their ability to apply knowledge about spreadsheet software.Amanda is giving her applicants a(n)  ________ test.

Accepted Answer

A)  honesty
B)  skills
C)  interest
D)  cognitive abilityE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Discuss interviewing,including the types of questions used and the steps in conducting an interview.

Accepted Answer

Interviewing is a crucial part of the hi...

Question 14

Discuss the major types of testing available as a selection tool.

Accepted Answer

There are several major types of testing...

Question 15

In what jobs would physical exams be mandatory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mining
B)  Steel manufacturing
C)  Driving a heavy truck
D)  Cargo loading
E)  Timber cuttingF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 16

It is unnecessary,as part of a good selection process,to minimize litigation due to "negligent hires."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements about web searches is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Googling a candidate's name is becoming a standard practice in many modern companies.
B)  Companies will most likely not complete a web search on candidates.
C)  Most legal opinions favor the employer concerning a "violation of privacy" from a web search.
D)  Many of today's companies are very technologically savvy.
E)  Nearly two-thirds of businesses worldwide have some policies on social media use in the workplace.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Acme Global uses four different selection tests: an honesty test,a skills test,a cognitive ability test,and an interview.To become a finalist,a job candidate must first score highly on the honesty test.After that,the candidate must score at least 50 on both the skills and cognitive ability tests.Once those are passed,the candidate must pass the interview to become a finalist for the job.Acme Global is using a(n)  __________ selection model.

Accepted Answer

A)  open-ended
B)  multiple-hurdle
C)  compensatory
D)  inquiryE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

When conducting selection interviews,Sarah likes to ask questions like "Imagine you are working the night shift and a piece of machinery breaks down.What would you do?" Sarah is asking _______ questions.

Accepted Answer

A)  probing
B)  unstructured
C)  closed-ended
D)  hypotheticalE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

A typing test representing what typists routinely do given to candidates for positions where they would need to be able to type would have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low level validity
B)  Criterion-related validity
C)  Content validity
D)  High level validity
E)  Construct validityF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

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