EMPLOYEE TESTING AND SELECTION

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 following terms refers to the accuracy 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 following 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 measured Carlos's finger dexterity and reaction time, so it

was most likely a(n) ________ test.

• Interpersonal skills

• Cognitive skills

• Physical abilities

• Achievements

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

• Neuroticism

• Optimism

• Extroversion

• Conscientiousness

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?

• Achievement testing

• Work sampling technique

• Management assessment center

• Miniature job training

Which one of the following 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(n) ________ 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