Employee Testing and Selection

Question 1

A reliable employment test will most likely yield ___

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?

Answer 2

Validity

Question 3

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?

Answer 4

Motor ability

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Physical abilities

Question 6

The Big Five personality dimensions include all of the following EXCEPT

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?

Answer 7

Miniature job training

Question 8

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

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

Answer 9

Management assessment center