Quiz on ethical issues and guidelines.

Scenario: Peter-Steph’s employer introduces a new battery of tests for call-center agent selection, and some employees feel that these tests discriminate against them based on their background.

What ethical issue arises in this scenario?

• a) Invasion of privacy

• b) Unfair discrimination

• c) Lack of informed consent

• d) Poor test reliability

Scenario: Cheslin’s employer is implementing new tests for employee selection, and he wants to ensure they are used legally and professionally.

Which South African law regulates psychological testing and provides codes of conduct for psychology professionals?

• a) Health Professions Act

• b) Employment Equity Act

• c) Protection of Personal Information Act

• d) Promotion of Access to Information Act

Scenario: A registered test administrator, Eben, is conducting assessments remotely, and they want to maintain the security and integrity of the data during the process.

What ethical issue should the practitioner consider when conducting remote assessments?

• a) Lack of test-taker consent

• b) Data security and transmission

• c) Lack of informed consent

• d) Unsupervised testing

Scenario: In a specific testing project, the administration of one of the computerized tests is fairly straightforward and does not necessarily require professional skill or judgment. As a result the organization is thinking of hiring Ben to administer the tests, even though he lacks professional judgement.

According to South African regulations, when is it acceptable to delegate the administration of a computerized test to unregistered individuals in this scenario?

• a) Always, for cost efficiency

• b) Only when tests are classified

• c) Only when the test-takers are over 18

• d) Never, it is illegal

According to Foxcroft and Roodt, what is the primary ethical issue associated with the use of computer-based and Internet-delivered testing in South Africa?

• a) Unfair discrimination in testing

• b) Unsupervised testing for all age groups

• c) Data security and transmission

• d) Lack of informed consent

According to Foxcroft and Roodt, what does the International Test Commission (ITC) recommend regarding the professional relationship when Internet-based testing is used?

• a) The professional relationship must be established in person before any testing.

• b) Internet-based testing eliminates the need for a professional relationship.

• c) The professional relationship should be established remotely when Internet-based testing is used.

• d) The professional relationship is not relevant for Internet-based testing.