EMPLOYEE TESTING AND SELECTION

Question 1

A reliable employment test will most likely yield.

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 a person take two alternate form of the test on different occasions
d. similar scores when two different people are administered the test at different times

Answer 1

Consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test

Question 2

Which one of the following terms refers to the accuracy with which a test fulfills the function for which it was designed?

a. reliability
b. validity
c. expectancy
d. consistency

Answer 2

Validity

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE

Selection tests should be used as supplements to other tools like interviews and background checks.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

As part of the selection process for a position at UPS, Jack has been asked to lift weights and jump rope. Which one of the following is most likely being measured by UPS?

a. motor ability
b. personality
c. cognitive
d. interest

Answer 4

Motor Ability or Physical ability

Question 5

Carlos recently participated in a selection test for a position at Northern Aeronautics. The test measured Carlo’s finger dexterity and reaction time, so it was most likely a(n) ___ test.

a. interpersonal skills
b. cognitive skills
c. physical abilities
d. achievements

Answer 5

Physical abilities or Motor ability

Question 6

The Big Five personality dimensions include all of the following EXCEPT

a. Neuroticism
b. Optimism
c. Extroversion
d. Conscientiousness

Answer 6

Optimism

Question 7

Which one of the following terms refers to training candidates to perform several of the job’s tasks and then assessing the candidates’ performance prior to hire?

a. achievement testing
b. working sampling technique
c. management assessment center
d. miniature job training

Answer 7

Miniature job training

Question 8

Which one of the following is the primary reason that firms conduct background investigations of job applicants?

a. adhere to legal hiring practices
b. limit the number of applicants
c. uncover false information
d. report criminals to police

Answer 8

Uncover false information

Question 9

A(n) ____ is a multi-day simulation in which candidates perform realistic tasks in hypothetical situations and are scored on their performance.

a. work sampling technique
b. situational judgement test
c. management assessment center
d. applicant personality test

Answer 9

Management assessment center