Quiz ko #3

A reliable employment test will most likely yield ________.

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

• Improved scores when a person takes the same test more than once in a single day

• High scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test on different occasions

• Similar scores when two different people are administered the test at different times

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

• Reliability

• Validity

• Expectancy

• Consistency

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

• TRUE

• FALSE

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 ff is most likely being measured by UPS?

• Motor ability

• Personality

• Cognitive

• Interest

Carlos recently participated in a selection test for a position at Northern Aeronautics. The test measures Carlos's finger dexterity and reactuon time, so it was most likely a ____ test.

• Interpersonal skills

• Cognitive skills

• Physical abilities

• Achievements

The Big Five personality dimensions include all of the ff EXCEPT _______.

• Neuroticism

• Optimism

• Extroversion

• Conscientiousness

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

• Achievement testing

• Work sampling technique

• Management asessment center

• Miniature job training

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

• Adhere to legal hiring practices

• Limit the number of applicants

• Uncover false information

• Report criminals to police

A _______ is a multi-day simulation in which candidates perform realistic tasks in hypothetical situations and are scored on their performance

• Work sampling event

• Situational judgment test

• Management assessment center

• Applicant personality test