Question 1

Which of the following is a prerequisite to the selection process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orientation
B)  Appraisal
C)  Recruitment
D)  Exit interview

Question 2

_____ is a method used to demonstrate reliability which involves administering the test to a group of employees and later,usually in about two to four weeks,giving the same group the same test.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parallel forms
B)  Split halves
C)  Alternative forms
D)  Test-retest

Question 3

The objective of the selection process is to seek and attract attention of qualified candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The first step of the selection process is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the diagnostic interview.
B)  completion and screening of the application form.
C)  reference checking.
D)  preliminary interview.

Question 5

What is an applicant flow record?

Accepted Answer

At the time of completing the application form,the applicant is frequently asked to complete an applicant flow record.It is a form used by a company to obtain information from a job applicant that could be used to illegally discriminate.The applicant voluntarily completes this record.Data and information from the applicant flow record can be used to provide statistical reports to the EEOC or OFCCP or in defense against charges of discrimination concerning the employer's recruitment and selection activities.

Question 6

The _____ rule is a limit used to determine whether or not there are serious discrepancies in hiring decisions and other employment practices affecting women or minorities.

Accepted Answer

A)  2/3rds
B)  50/20
C)  4/5ths
D)  80/20

Question 7

Adverse impact is a condition that occurs when the selection rate for women and minorities is less than 80 percent of the selection rate for the majority group in hiring,promotions,transfers,demotions,or any selection decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss the various types of interviews.

Accepted Answer

The various types of interviews used by organizations are: 
- Structured interview: It is conducted using a predetermined outline that is based on a thorough job analysis.Advantages are that it provides the same type of information on all interviewees and allows systematic coverage of all questions deemed necessary by the organization. 
- Unstructured interview: It does not have a predetermined checklist of questions; it uses open-ended questions.It provides a more relaxed atmosphere. 
- Stress interview: It is designed to place the interviewee under pressure.The interviewer assumes a hostile and antagonistic attitude toward the interviewee.The purpose of this interview is to detect the highly emotional person. 
- Board or panel interviews: Two or more interviewers conduct a single interview with the applicant.Can involve either structured or unstructured formats. 
- Group interviews: Several job applicants are questioned together in a group discussion.Can involve either structured or unstructured formats.

Question 9

Prior to the EEOC rendering them as irrelevant to actual job performance,general intelligence tests were among the most frequently used:

Accepted Answer

A)  proficiency tests.
B)  psychomotor tests.
C)  aptitude tests.
D)  interest tests.

Question 10

The split halves method used to determine reliability involves administering the test to a group of employees and later,usually in about two to four weeks,giving the same group the same test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The use of polygraph testing is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a widely permissible means of determining truth.
B)  currently prohibited in most employment settings.
C)  totally objective since the device interprets the readings.
D)  growing in tandem with technological advances.

Question 12

Advantages of the _____ interview are that it provides the same type of information on all interviewees and allows systematic coverage of all questions deemed necessary by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  stress
B)  structured
C)  group
D)  unstructured

Question 13

To obtain certain information that could otherwise be used to illegally discriminate,employers encourage voluntary submission of:

Accepted Answer

A)  applicant flow records.
B)  declassified disclosures.
C)  realistic job previews.
D)  personnel requisition forms.

Question 14

Which of the following tests is based on a series of cause-and-effect assumptions like lying causes fear and guilt?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychomotor tests
B)  Thematic Apperception Tests
C)  Proficiency tests
D)  Polygraph tests

Question 15

_____ is a handbook that summarizes a wide variety of commercial tests and also provides an evaluation of the tests by several experts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Test Evaluation Book
B)  Mental Measurements Yearbook
C)  Knowledge Measurements Evaluation
D)  Employee Selection Procedure

Question 16

Write a short note on polygraph tests.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

What are the various methods used to demonstrate the reliability of a criterion predictor?

Accepted Answer

Three methods can be used to demonstrate the reliability of a criterion predictor.Suppose that scores on a test are to be used as the criterion predictor. Test-retest: This involves administering the test to a group of employees and later,usually in about two to four weeks,giving the same group the same test.Correlation analysis is used to determine the degree of correlation between the two sets of scores.The higher the correlation coefficient,the greater is the reliability of the test. Parallel (or alternative)forms: Under this method two separate but similar forms of a test would be constructed.The same group of employees would be tested at two different times using the alternative forms of the test.Correlation analysis is used to determine the degree of correlation between the two sets of scores.The higher the correlation coefficient,the greater is the reliability of the test. Split halves: This is the simplest and easiest method of determining reliability.Under this method a test is administered to a group of employees.The results of the test are randomly split into two equal groups.The scores of the two equal groups are correlated.The higher the degree of correlation,the greater is the reliability.

Question 18

A criterion predictor never correlates perfectly with a criterion of job success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Rorschach inkblot test and the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) are examples of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality tests
B)  Reasoning tests
C)  Interest tests
D)  Proficiency tests

Question 20

One of the best ways to encourage application form accuracy is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  include a statement that termination could result from inaccuracies.
B)  make the applicant comfortable while filling out the form.
C)  consider an application for selection only after reference checking.
D)  insist that all responses are transcribed from the applicant's resume.

Exam 7: Selecting Employees

Which of the following is a prerequisite to the selection process?

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_____ is a method used to demonstrate reliability which involves administering the test to a group of employees and later,usually in about two to four weeks,giving the same group the same test.

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The objective of the selection process is to seek and attract attention of qualified candidates.

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The first step of the selection process is:

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What is an applicant flow record?

The _____ rule is a limit used to determine whether or not there are serious discrepancies in hiring decisions and other employment practices affecting women or minorities.

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Adverse impact is a condition that occurs when the selection rate for women and minorities is less than 80 percent of the selection rate for the majority group in hiring,promotions,transfers,demotions,or any selection decision.

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Discuss the various types of interviews.

Prior to the EEOC rendering them as irrelevant to actual job performance,general intelligence tests were among the most frequently used:

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The split halves method used to determine reliability involves administering the test to a group of employees and later,usually in about two to four weeks,giving the same group the same test.

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The use of polygraph testing is:

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Advantages of the _____ interview are that it provides the same type of information on all interviewees and allows systematic coverage of all questions deemed necessary by the organization.

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To obtain certain information that could otherwise be used to illegally discriminate,employers encourage voluntary submission of:

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Which of the following tests is based on a series of cause-and-effect assumptions like lying causes fear and guilt?

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_____ is a handbook that summarizes a wide variety of commercial tests and also provides an evaluation of the tests by several experts.

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Write a short note on polygraph tests.

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What are the various methods used to demonstrate the reliability of a criterion predictor?

A criterion predictor never correlates perfectly with a criterion of job success.

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The Rorschach inkblot test and the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) are examples of which of the following?

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One of the best ways to encourage application form accuracy is to:

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The objective of the selection process is to seek and attract attention of qualified candidates.

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The _____ rule is a limit used to determine whether or not there are serious discrepancies in hiring decisions and other employment practices affecting women or minorities.

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Adverse impact is a condition that occurs when the selection rate for women and minorities is less than 80 percent of the selection rate for the majority group in hiring,promotions,transfers,demotions,or any selection decision.

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Prior to the EEOC rendering them as irrelevant to actual job performance,general intelligence tests were among the most frequently used:

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The split halves method used to determine reliability involves administering the test to a group of employees and later,usually in about two to four weeks,giving the same group the same test.

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To obtain certain information that could otherwise be used to illegally discriminate,employers encourage voluntary submission of:

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Which of the following tests is based on a series of cause-and-effect assumptions like lying causes fear and guilt?

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_____ is a handbook that summarizes a wide variety of commercial tests and also provides an evaluation of the tests by several experts.

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Write a short note on polygraph tests.

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What are the various methods used to demonstrate the reliability of a criterion predictor?

A criterion predictor never correlates perfectly with a criterion of job success.

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One of the best ways to encourage application form accuracy is to:

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