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Selection tests and interviews

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Staffing process starts from ______sources from where

it can be met.

a)

Searching internal

b)

Searching external

c)

Either internal or external

d)

Identifying the potential

2.

Freshly appointed persons might need ______to know about the organisation.

a)

Orientation

b)

Understanding

c)

Peers

d)

Empathy

3.

This step involves locating the potential candidate or determining the sources of potential candidates.

a)

Placement and Orientation

b)

Selection

c)

Recruitment

d)

Performance Appraisal

4.

Stages of staffing include

a)

Recruitment

b)

Compensation

c)

Transfer

d)

career planning

5.

Stages of staffing include

a)

Recruitment

b)

Compensation

c)

Transfer

d)

career planning

6.

There are (a)   aspects of staffing.

7.

The main legal reason for performing a background check of all applicants is to:

a)

to comply with the Immigration and Naturalization Act.

b)

to avoid resume fraud.

c)

to prevent discrimination against protected classes.

d)

to protect the organization against negligent hiring.

8.

The process of choosing individuals with correct qualifications to fill jobs in an organization is called

a)

job matching

b)

recruitment

c)

selection

d)

attrition

9.

The primary purpose of selection is ____________.

a)

orientation

b)

recuitment

c)

staffing

d)

placement

10.

Lack of "fit" between a person and a job is most likely to result from

a)

improper employee training.

b)

mistakes in evaluating the person's KSAs.

c)

negligence of exit interviews.

d)

a lack of positive company "brand" that attracts qualified applicants.

11.

Mark is unhappy with his new job as a first line supervisor at a call center. Mark finds the job boring and longs for the end of his shift every day. He wants to apply for another job either within or outside the organization. This is an an example of:

a)

a realistic job preview.

b)

burnout.

c)

negligent hiring.

d)

a poor job fit.

12.

Ability, intelligence, and conscientiousness are all examples of

a)

elements of job performance.

b)

selection criteria.

c)

predictors of selection criteria.

d)

soft skills.

13.

Measurable or visible indicators of selection criteria are called

a)

reliable estimators.

b)

predictors.

c)

realistic job previews.

d)

validators.

14.

Which approach is used for combining predictors, with a minimum cutoff on each predictor, and a minimum level must be "passed?"

a)

matching

b)

multiple hurdles

c)

compensatory

d)

universal predictor

15.

For the position of firefighter in Redville, the physical requirements are rigorous and the selection process involves many ability tests. Mark has a hearing impairment. This impairment alone caused him to be disqualified, even though Mark passed all of the other physical tests and pencil-and-paper tests that were conducted earlier. This is an example of

a)

the compensatory approach to selection.

b)

poor person/environment fit..

c)

discrimination under the ADA.

d)

the multiple hurdles approach of combining predictors.

16.

Kevin, a recent college graduate, applied for a job with a firm that provides security to high-profile individuals. During the selection process, he was given a test for visual memory. Tests such as these are classified as

a)

stress tests.

b)

cognitive ability tests.

c)

work sample tests.

d)

psychomotor ability tests.

17.

The purpose of a(n) _____________ is to obtain additional information on a candidate and to clarify information gathered throughout the selection process.

a)

personality test

b)

application form.

c)

selection interview.

d)

polygraph.

18.

Which of the following is true of all structured interviews?

a)

All candidates meet with the same interviewer.

b)

A set of standardized questions are asked of all job applicants.

c)

Each candidate appears before a pane; of interviewers.

d)

Questions are designed to address the "Big Five" personality traits.

19.

The great advantage of structured selection interviews over unstructured interviews is the

a)

naturalness and ability to set the candidate at ease.

b)

effectiveness at organizational branding.

c)

consistency in the evaluation of candidates.

d)

improvisational approach to gathering information about candidates.

20.

Which type of interview is considered more reliable and valid?

a)

structured

b)

sequential

c)

nondirective

d)

stress

21.

The great advantage of structured selection interviews over unstructured interviews is the

a)

naturalness and ability to set the candidate at ease.

b)

effectiveness at organizational branding.

c)

consistency in the evaluation of candidates.

d)

improvisational approach to gathering information about candidates.

22.

Gerard, a job applicant, was asked to appear for an interview by an organization. Gerard spent the first 15 minutes of the job interview relating details aout his education and work experience to the interviewer. What type of interview is this?

a)

behavioral

b)

competency

c)

biographical

d)

nondirective

23.

In her interview for a position as a server in a luxury hotel restaurant, Megan was asked, "What would you do if one of the customers started slurring her words and began making racial jokes that other customers in the restaurant could hear?" Such types of questions are typically asked in which type of interview?

a)

behavioral

b)

nondirective

c)

situational

d)

biographical

24.

Gisela has just finished her interview with the managing editor of a large city newspaper. She is shaken and upsent because the editor talked about her educational background in an insulting tone. He also pressured her to answer confusing questions without allowing her time to collect her thoughts. Given this scenario, Gisela most likely attended which type of interview?

a)

behavioral

b)

situational

c)

biographical

d)

stress

25.

A school district hired a school bus driver without conducting a multi-state criminal background check; a background check was conducted, but only in the state in which the school was located. Subsequently, the school bus driver was convicted of kidnapping one of the children who traveled in his bus. The prosecution in the case revealed that the driver had been convicted ten years ago for a similar case in another state. The school district is guilty of

a)

falsifying information.

b)

stereotyping.

c)

compensatory hiring.

d)

negligent hiring.

26.

Angelo is a bus driver for a tour bus company for the last 15 years and has an excellent driving record. Last year, Angelo was on medical leave for 8 weeks due to a back injury that has left him in chronic pain. He has returned to work. If Angelo has an accident while driving one of the tour buses because of the effects of his prescription pain medication and if passengers are injured, the company might be liable for:

a)

negligent retention.

b)

negligent hiring.

c)

criminal negligence.

d)

failure to conduct a background check.

27.

TRUE OR FALSE: Hard skills include interpersonal, human behavior, and leadership skills.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

This type of interviews is used to determine how you've handled situations in the past with the idea that your past behaviors predict how you will act in the new job.


You may be asked about how you've handled a difficult situation or scenario.

a)

Behavioral Interview

b)

Competency Based Interview

c)

Exit Interview

d)

Informational Interview

29.

In these types of interviews, hiring personnel screen applicants and immediately decide who should and should not be included in the next step of the recruiting process.

a)

Behavioral Interview

b)

Competency Based Interview

c)

On the Spot Interview

d)

Informational Interview

30.

Hiring managers may begin the screening process with a relaxed conversation instead of a formal interview. This casual type of interview may happen over a cup of coffee.

a)

Informal Interview

b)

Informational Interview

c)

Mock Interview

d)

Informational Interview

31.

How many interviewers are included in a panel job interview?

a)

1 interviewer

b)

2 or more interviewers

32.

This type of interview may be scheduled or unscheduled, however it is one of the most important steps to advance to an in person interview.

a)

Phone Interview

b)

Video Interview

c)

Second Interview

d)

Structured Interview

33.

In this type of interview, the interviewer asks all the candidates the same questions in order to compare them in an impartial (fair) way.

a)

Unstructured Interview

b)

Video Interview

c)

Second Interview

d)

Structured Interview

34.

This type of interview may be seen as unreliable because it is different for every interview candidate. If you get stuck in this type of interview, it is important to direct the conversation towards your skills and abilities.

a)

Unstructured Interview

b)

Phone Interview

c)

Second Interview

d)

Structured Interview

35.

During COVID-19, this type of interview may replace the traditional face-to-face interview. This is also a common type of interview for a position in another state or country.

a)

Unstructured Interview

b)

Phone Interview

c)

Video Interview

d)

Off-Site Interviews

36.

This type of interview is actually a meeting between an employee has resigned or been terminated and the company's HR department. They conduct these types of interviews to learn more about the work environment and get job feedback.

a)

Final Interview

b)

Unstructured Interview

c)

Exit Interview

d)

Off-Site Interviews

37.

This type of interview occurs during the last step in the interviewing process where the candidate finds out whether or not they will receive the job offer.

a)

Final Interview

b)

Unstructured Interview

c)

Exit Interview

d)

Off-Site Interviews

38.

Is this an open-ended question? "Do you like festivals?"

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

I'm unsure

39.

Process that will help me choose the best candidate for a job

a)

Job Description

b)

Job Posting

c)

Recruiting

d)

Interview

40.

The following are ways we can find internal candidates except:

a)

Data bank

b)

Seasonal Forecast

c)

Employee Inventory

d)

Succesion plans

41.

The following are ways we can find internal candidates except:

a)

Data bank

b)

Seasonal Forecast

c)

Employee Inventory

d)

Succesion plans

42.

Where can we find external candidates for a job? Give 4 examples:

4 lines
43.

It is the number 1 tool used by HR to find the right candidate for a job

a)

Interview

b)

Employment aplication

c)

Test

d)

CV

44.

What are the types of interviews used by HR. Choose all that apply

a)

Selection Interview

b)

Exit Interview

c)

Performance interview

d)

Welcome Interview

45.

When we ask a question related to the job, but in a predetermined situation, it is a:

a)

Structured question

b)

Conduction question

c)

Situational question

d)

Non structured question

46.

When we ask a quesition related to the job, but we are looking for specific behavior with a past real situation its called:

a)

Conduction question

b)

Situational question

c)

Under pressure question

d)

Structural question

47.

An interview that is applied by several people one after another one is called:

a)

Panel Interview

b)

Sequential Interview

c)

Massive Interview

d)

Structured Interview

48.

An interview in which a panel interviews several candidates at the same time is called:

a)

Sequential Interview

b)

Panel Interview

c)

Massive Interview

d)

Job Interview

49.

When we prepare for an interview we need to do many things except:

a)

Read the candidate´s CV in advance

b)

Have questions ready for the candidate

c)

Read the job posting that the candidate applied for

d)

Make an assesment based on their CV

50.

How will you prepare for an interview in you are the interviewee. Select all that apply

a)

Read the CV ahead of time

b)

Greet the candidate

c)

Find the needs of the interviewer

d)

Make a good impression

e)

Be proud of your previous jobs

51.

An offer letter must not have:

a)

Name of the candidate

b)

Location of the hiring manager

c)

Salary

d)

Name of the job you apply

52.

NEO stands for

a)

New employee organization

b)

New employer orientation

c)

New employer organization

d)

New employee orientation

53.

Select the 4 principles of the NEO

a)

Employer feels welcome in the organization

b)

Explains the mission, vission and culture of the organization

c)

Teaches the expectations of the organization

d)

Creates a link with the new hire and the organization

e)

Helps you to understand how the organizaiton works

54.

Structured interviews in language research involve predetermined questions with multiple-choice options.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Unstructured interviews provide participants with a limited range of responses.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Semi-structured interviews allow for flexibility in exploring participants' perspectives and experiences.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Structured interviews are most suitable for capturing in-depth narratives and personal experiences

a)

True

b)

False

58.

It is essential to establish rapport and create a comfortable environment for participants before starting the interview.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Active listening skills, such as maintaining eye contact and nodding, are not important during the interview.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

It is acceptable to ask leading questions during an interview to guide participants toward specific responses.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Probing questions are used to encourage participants to provide more in-depth information or clarify their responses.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

It is not recommended to include a mix of different question types, such as demographic, behavioral, and attitudinal questions, in an interview to gather comprehensive data.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Unstructured interviews are easy to analyze

a)

True

b)

False

64.

The term psychological assessment applies to ...

a)

clinical settings only.

b)

self-administered tests only.

c)

employment, clinical, and educational settings only.

d)

the use of tests and other tools of evaluation.

65.

Psychological assessment may include the use of ...

a)

behavioral observation.

b)

testing.

c)

the case study.

d)

All of these.

66.

A key difference between psychological testing and psychological assessment has to do with ...

a)

the number of hours it takes to proctor a test session.

b)

the role of the test user in interpreting the results.

c)

whether or not the evaluation includes an oral test.

d)

the utility of the test in a cost versus benefit analysis.

67.

The term psychometric soundness refers to the ...

a)

the general psychiatric health of an assessee.

b)

mental status of an individual during assessment.

c)

technical quality of a test or other tool of assessment.

d)

competence of a defendant to stand trial.

68.

"What's a good test?" In part, a good test is one that ...

a)

trained examiners can administer with a minimum of difficulty.

b)

is useful in the sense that it yields actionable results.

c)

will ultimately benefit individual test takers or society as a whole.

d)

All of these

69.

The recruitment and selection process aimed at right kind of people.

a)

At right people

b)

At right time

c)

.To do right thinks

d)

All of the above

70.

The poor quality of selection will mean extra cost on and supervision

a)

Training

b)

Recruitment

c)

work quality

d)

None of these.

71.

Refers to the process of identifying and attracting job seekers so as to build a pool of qualified job

a)

.applicants

b)

Selection

c)

Training

d)

RecruitmentInduction .

72.

Selection is usually considered as a --------- process

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Natural

d)

.None of these

73.

Which of the following test is used to measure the various characteristics of the candidate?

a)

Physical Test

b)

Psychological Test

c)

Attitude Test

d)

Proficiency tests

74.

The purpose of an application blanks is to gather information about the

a)

Company

b)

Candidate

c)

Questionnaire or Interview Schedule

d)

.Competitors

75.

Identify the test that acts as a instrument to discover the inherent ability of a candidate.

a)

Aptitude Test

b)

Aptitude Test

c)

.Proficiency Test

d)

.Physical Test

76.

The process of eliminating unsuitable candidate is called

a)

Selection

b)

Recruitment

c)

Interview

d)

Induction

77.

Scrutiny of application process is the

a)

Last step in Selection Process

b)

First step in selection process

78.

Selection process helps in

a)

Locating candidates

b)

Determining the suitability of the candidates

c)

Preparing employees for training

d)

None of these

79.

____________ is also called proficiency test.

a)

.Judgement test

b)

Intelligence test

c)

Achievement test

d)

Aptitude test

80.

_______conducted to test the presence of mind and reasoning capacity of the candidates.

a)

Judgement test

b)

Mental test

c)

Personality test

d)

Attitude test

81.

Job first man next is one of the principles of

a)

Test

b)

Interview

c)

Training

d)

Placement

82.

The main aim of selection process is to find out the suitable candidate for

a)

more job

b)

higher salary

c)

specific job

d)

none of these

83.

Which of the following test provides information about candidate’s numerical aptitude?

a)

Verbal reasoning test

b)

Numerical reasoning test

c)

Mechanical reasoning test

d)

Diagrammatic reasoning test

84.

Which tests assesses the reliability and innate characters of the candidate concerned?

a)

Attitude test

b)

.Interest tests

c)

Personality inventory test

d)

Interview

85.

Proper selection of candidates contributes to

a)

low labour turnover

b)

good talent

c)

better efficiency

d)

job motivation

86.

Recruitment and selection play a vital role in the

a)

Human resource

b)

Human resource management

c)

Personal behaviour

d)

Organisational behaviour

87.

____________ is also called proficiency test.

a)

.Judgement test

b)

Intelligence test

c)

Achievement test

d)

Aptitude test

88.

_______conducted to test the presence of mind and reasoning capacity of the candidates.

a)

Judgement test

b)

Mental test

c)

Personality test

d)

Attitude test

89.

___________Is The Pool For Applicants For Selection.

a)

Induction

b)

Placement

c)

Recruitment

d)

Interview

90.

_________________ Is Measured Through Work Sampling Tests.

a)

Ability To Understand Work

b)

Ability To Do A Small Portion Of The Job

c)

Ability To Do A Large Portion Of The Job

d)

Ability To Understand Organisation

91.

__________________ " Whether The Applicant Actually Knowns What He Or She Claims To Know " To Ensure That Which Tests Are Conducted ?

a)

Achievement Tests

b)

Assessment Center Tests

c)

Polygraph Test

d)

Graphology Tests

92.

Achievement Tests Are Also Known As

a)

Task completion Tests

b)

Target Oriented Tests

c)

Work Sampling Tests

d)

Attitude Test

93.

Ability To Take Notes, Perceive Things, Quickly Locating Things, Etc. for clerical job Are Cover Under Which Tests ?

a)

Intelligent Tests

b)

Personality Tests

c)

Aptitude Tests

d)

Office Tests

94.

Intelligent Tests Measure In Employees Following Things Except ______________________.

a)

Learning Ability

b)

Ability To Understand Instruction

c)

Ability To Make Judgements

d)

Ability To Complete the Task

95.

___________ ____Are Mental Ability Tests.

a)

Aptitude Tests

b)

Intelligent Tests

c)

Personality Tests

d)

Simulation Tests

96.

To Get Right Employee With Adequate Talent & Skill In Competitive Market Is Considered As____

a)

Talent Problem

b)

Lack Of Demand

c)

Lack Of Talent

d)

War For Talent

97.

Strong-Campbell inventory is an example of ______________________.

a)

Projective Test

b)

Interest Test

c)

Preference Test

d)

Intelligence Test

98.

The diagnostic survey developed by Hackman and Oldham is an example of ______________________.

a)

Projective Test

b)

Interest Test

c)

Preference Test

d)

Intelligence Test

99.

Which among of the following is not correct with reference to work sample ?

a)

Suitable for routine, repetitive jobs with visible outcomes

b)

Takes a few days to test the applicant

c)

Evaluated by one supervisor

d)

Can be done on location where the applicant performs a small segment of the job

100.

_______________ is the task of introducing the new employees to the organization and its policies, procedures and rules.

a)

Placement

b)

Induction

c)

Training

d)

Development