Assessment Methods

Which assessment method measures variety of mental abilities such as reading comprehension, verbal, mathematical and reasoning ability?

• cognitive ability test

• job knowledge test

• structured interview

• biographical data

Structured interview is the most common selection device used in organizations.

• True

• False

Physical ability tests are used only once to select workers for physically demanding jobs, such as police officers and firefighters.

• True

• False

Which criteria for selecting and evaluating assessment methods adhere to the extent to it is useful for predicting subsequent job performance?

• cost

• validity

• adverse impact

• applicant reaction

___________________ is the typical document required from candidates when they apply for a job in a company

__________________ is a written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments.

• Resume

• resume

The main purpose of reference checks is to verify the truthfulness of what the applicants have stated on the application form.

• True

• False

Which criteria in selecting and evaluating assessment methods refers to the extent to which applicants react positively versus negatively to the assessment method?

• cost

• validit

• adverse impact

• applicant reaction

Which assessment method asks job candidates questions about their background, personal characteristics or interests?

• personality test

• integrity test

• structured interview

• biographical data

Jon knowledge tests consist of tasks or work activities that mirror the tasks that employees are required to perform on the job.

• True

• False