Employee Testing and Selection Flashcards

1
Q

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 takes two alternate forms of the test on different occasions.
D. Similar scores when two different people are administered the test at different times.

A

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

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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

A

B. Validity

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3
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Selection tests should be used as supplements to other tools like interviews and background checks.

True or False?

A

True

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4
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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

A

A. Motor ability

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5
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Carlos recently participated in a selection test for a position at Northern Aeronautics. The test measured Carlos’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

A

C. Physical abilities

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Q

The Big Five personality dimensions include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A. Neuroticism
B. Optimism
C. Extroversion
D. Conscientiousness

A

B. Optimism

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7
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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. Work sampling technique
C. Management assessment center
D. Miniature job training

A

D. Miniature job training

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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

A

C. Uncover false information

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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 event
B. Situational judgment test
C. Management assessment center
D. Applicant personality test

A

C. Management assessment center

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