Question 1

Let's say you have hired an employment consultant to help you identify good potential career opportunities as well as how to market yourself to get a great position after you graduate. During your first meeting with the consultant, she asks you questions about your goals, priorities, interests, and preferences so that she can begin her market research. What type of interview has taken place?

A) appraisal interview
B) problem-solving interview
C) information-gathering interview
D) service-oriented interview

D

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

When an interviewer begins with closed questions and then moves on to broad, open-ended questions, he or she is using which organizational format?&#10;A) funnel sequence&#10;B) inverted funnel sequence&#10;C) tunnel sequence&#10;D) standard format

Accepted Answer

The inverted funnel sequence starts with closed questions and progresses to open-ended questions, allowing the interviewee to expand on their responses.

Question 3

During Dana's job interview, the interviewer first asked Dana several open questions to get a sense of her skills and background but then proceeded to closed questions to determine which software Dana had used and to determine whether she had specific training relevant to the job. What format did Dana's interviewer use?

A) funnel sequence
B) inverted funnel sequence
C) tunnel sequence
D) standard format

A

Accepted Answer

The interviewer used a funnel sequence, starting with broad, open-ended questions to understand Dana's overall background and skills, and then narrowing down to specific, closed questions about her software experience and training relevant to the job.

Question 4

Which of the following is not an accurate statement about interviews?&#10;A) They are goal-driven.&#10;B) They are dyadic.&#10;C) They are unstructured.&#10;D) They are transactional.

Accepted Answer

Interviews can vary in degree of structure, but they are typically goal-driven, dyadic, and transactional. Structured interviews have a predetermined set of questions, while unstructured interviews allow for more spontaneous conversation. Therefore, choice C is not an accurate statement.

Question 5

Employment interviewers will usually ask questions to explore all of the following areas of information, except for&#10;A) ability.&#10;B) age.&#10;C) character.&#10;D) personality.&#10;Answer Key

Accepted Answer

Employment interviewers are legally prohibited from asking questions related to a candidate's age, so they will not ask questions to explore this area of information. However, they will ask questions to explore a candidate's ability, character, and personality.

Question 6

A question that provides the interviewee with no hint concerning the expected response is called a&#10;A) directed question.&#10;B) leading question.&#10;C) loaded question.&#10;D) neutral question.

Accepted Answer

A neutral question is a question that does not suggest or imply any particular answer, opinion, or bias. It is an open-ended question that allows the interviewee to freely express their thoughts and opinions without being guided or influenced by the interviewer's expectations. This type of question is most useful for obtaining honest and insightful responses from the interviewee.

Question 7

When a television journalist sits down to interview a leading political figure, what type of interview is being conducted?&#10;A) appraisal interview&#10;B) problem-solving interview&#10;C) information-gathering interview&#10;D) service-oriented interview

Accepted Answer

When a television journalist interviews a leading political figure, the primary goal is usually to gather information and ask questions to help the audience understand the politician's views, policies, and plans. This type of interview is known as an information-gathering interview. The other options (appraisal, problem-solving, service-oriented) are different types of interviews that may be performed in different contexts, but they do not accurately describe an interview between a journalist and a political figure.

Question 8

&#34;What was your major in college?&#34; What type of interview question is illustrated by this example?&#10;A) open&#10;B) closed&#10;C) bipolar&#10;D) loaded

Accepted Answer

This is a closed question as it can be answered with a simple one-word response.

Question 9

&#34;Tell me a little about how your education has prepared you for this position&#34; is an example of what kind of interview question?&#10;A) open&#10;B) closed&#10;C) bipolar&#10;D) loaded

Accepted Answer

This question is an example of an open-ended interview question, as it allows the candidate to provide a detailed response that highlights how their education has equipped them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the position. It provides the opportunity for the candidate to showcase their qualifications and suitability for the job.

Question 10

A printed summary of your education, work experiences, and accomplishments is referred to as a&#10;A) cover letter.&#10;B) r&#233;sum&#233;.&#10;C) portfolio.&#10;D) transcript.

Accepted Answer

A résumé is a printed summary of an individual's education, work experiences, and accomplishments. It provides a concise overview of the individual's relevant qualifications and skills for potential employers. A cover letter is typically submitted alongside a résumé and typically includes a brief introduction and explanation of why the applicant is interested in the job. A portfolio is a collection of materials that showcases an individual's work, and a transcript is an official record of an individual's academic coursework and performance.

Question 11

Questions that seek clarification or elaboration of responses to previously asked questions are referred to as&#10;A) leading questions.&#10;B) primary questions.&#10;C) secondary questions.&#10;D) directed questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Questions that seek clarification or elaboration of...

Deck 18: Interview Types and Techniques