Question 1

Police,fire fighting and teaching areas appear to be more prone to discrimination litigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Following 9/11 and a rash of corporate scandals,background checks have ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   fallen into disfavor.
B)   become standard for many corporations.
C)   become voluntary.
D)   become more inexpensive.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

List and discuss the steps in the hiring process.

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1.Submission of resume;
2.Comp...

Question 4

Correlation (validity)coefficients range from 0.00 to 1.00.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The extent to which good performance on a test correlates with high marks on a performance review is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   criterion-related validity.
B)   content validity.
C)   construct validity.
D)   cross-validation.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Intelligence,mechanical comprehension,and anxiety are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)   job requirements.
B)   job characteristics.
C)   theories.
D)   constructs.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The Uniform CPA Examination used to license certified public accountants is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   a work sample test
B)   a job knowledge test
C)   a physical ability test
D)   an interest inventoryE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The clinical approach to selection eliminates personal biases and stereotypes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The difference between the situational interview and the behavioral description interview is:

Accepted Answer

A)   there is no difference,the terms are synonymous
B)   situational interviews are for technical positions,while behavioral description interviews apply to upper-level management positions
C)   the situational interview is hypothetical,while the behavioral description interview is based upon actual experience
D)   the behavioral description interview is hypothetical,while the situational interview is based upon actual experienceE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Most interviews take place in person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In large organization,notifying applicants of the selection decision and making job offers are generally the responsibility of:

Accepted Answer

A)   the HR department.
B)   the line manager.
C)   the supervisor.
D)   the industrial relations manager.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The personality trait of Conscientiousness refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)   the degree to which someone is sociable,active,and excitable
B)   the degree to which someone is amiable,generous,cooperative,and flexible
C)   the degree to which someone is dependable and organized
D)   the degree to which someone is dependable and organized.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Examples of criteria that can be used to validate selection procedures include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   test scores.
B)   sales figures.
C)   performance appraisals.
D)   quantity and quality of output.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

If a work sample test includes major job functions and predicts job success,it has construct validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following interview questions is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Why did you leave your last job?
B)   Are you a man or a woman?
C)   How much do you weigh?
D)   How tall are you?E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

HR staffs should consider all of the following factors during hiring decisions except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Should the individuals be hired according to their highest potential or according to the needs of the organization?
B)   What effect will the applicants' family situation have on job performance?
C)   To what extent should those applicants who are not qualified but qualifiable be considered?
D)   Should overqualified individuals be considered?E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Which is the most direct and the least complicated type of validity to assess?

Accepted Answer

A)   content validity
B)   construct validity
C)   criterion-related validity
D)   concurrent validityE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The approach to decision making that identifies candidates with the highest scores based on quantitative predictors is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   personal judgment approach.
B)   quantitative approach.
C)   objective approach.
D)   statistical approach.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

Legally,medical examinations can only be given after an offer of employment has been extended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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In large organization,notifying applicants of the selection decision and making job offers are generally the responsibility of:

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Examples of criteria that can be used to validate selection procedures include all of the following except:

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List and discuss the steps in the hiring process.

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The approach to decision making that identifies candidates with the highest scores based on quantitative predictors is the:

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The personality trait of Conscientiousness refers to:

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The Uniform CPA Examination used to license certified public accountants is an example of:

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Following 9/11 and a rash of corporate scandals,background checks have ______________.

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The clinical approach to selection eliminates personal biases and stereotypes.

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Which of the following interview questions is appropriate?

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HR staffs should consider all of the following factors during hiring decisions except:

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Legally,medical examinations can only be given after an offer of employment has been extended.

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

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Police,fire fighting and teaching areas appear to be more prone to discrimination litigation.

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The difference between the situational interview and the behavioral description interview is:

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Most interviews take place in person.

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Correlation (validity)coefficients range from 0.00 to 1.00.

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If a work sample test includes major job functions and predicts job success,it has construct validity.

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Intelligence,mechanical comprehension,and anxiety are examples of:

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The extent to which good performance on a test correlates with high marks on a performance review is an example of:

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Which is the most direct and the least complicated type of validity to assess?

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