Question 1

Which of the following is/are vocational interest tests?
A)Wonderlic personnel test
B)Sixteen personality factor questionnaire
C)Strong interest inventory
D)Reid report
E)C and D

Accepted Answer

The Strong Interest Inventory is a commonly used vocational interest test that assesses a person's interests across a variety of career fields. The other options listed (Wonderlic personnel test, Sixteen personality factor questionnaire, Reid report) are not designed specifically as vocational interest tests.

Question 2

According to recent survey data,what percentage of Canadians aged 15 or over have used illicit drugs?
A)10%
B)15%
C)25%
D)35%
E)45%

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

When an employment test continuously rejects people of a particular race or religion,it is referred to as:
A)preferential treatment
B)adverse treatment
C)adverse effect
D)suppressor effect
E)bona fide job discrimination effect

Accepted Answer

Adverse effect refers to employment practices that are neutral on their face, but have a disproportionately negative impact on members of a particular protected group, such as a particular race or religion. This is sometimes referred to as "disparate impact" discrimination.

Question 4

London house personnel selection inventory is best used for assessing a job applicant's:
A)psychomotor ability
B)vocational interest
C)honesty
D)leadership skills
E)extroversion

Accepted Answer

The London House Personnel Selection Inventory is a personality test that is specifically designed to assess the honesty of job applicants. It asks questions about attitudes towards theft, drug use, and other forms of dishonesty. It is not intended to measure any of the other traits listed in the answer choices.

Question 5

What type of test seeks information about job applicants in ways that cannot be distorted easily,such as their physiological changes when they respond to questions?
A)Projective
B)Graphic response
C)Personality
D)Vocational interest
E)Knowledge

Accepted Answer

A graphic response test, such as a polygraph or voice stress analysis, seeks information about job applicants in ways that cannot be easily distorted or faked. These tests measure physiological changes in response to questions, rather than relying solely on self-reported information like personality or vocational interest tests. Projective tests involve analyzing an individual's responses to ambiguous stimuli, such as inkblots, and are subject to interpretation and distortion. Knowledge tests assess a person's comprehension of specific content, but do not necessarily reveal underlying characteristics or abilities.

Question 6

Which of the following is/are true about "practical intelligence"?
A)It is akin to "organizational smarts."
B)It is a good predictor of job success,especially for technical jobs.
C)It has been well-defined operationally.
D)A and B above are true.
E)A,B,and C are true.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

A life insurance company that uses a computer-based test that presents fact-based scenarios to job applicants can test the applicants':
A)comprehension
B)ability to code or decode
C)accuracy
D)A and C
E)all of the above

Accepted Answer

The computer-based test presents fact-based scenarios to job applicants, which can test their comprehension, accuracy, and ability to code or decode.

Question 8

It can be said that employment tests:
A)make objective assessment of an applicant's potential
B)are versatile
C)can assess applicant's hidden values
D)A and B
E)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Employment tests are objective, versatile, and can assess an applicant's hidden values.

Question 9

A personality test such as Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is best suited for:
A)preliminary screening of applicants
B)selection of final candidates from the pool of screened recruits
C)developing existing staff
D)A and B
E)A,B,and C

Accepted Answer

Personality tests, such as Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, are best suited for developing existing staff. Using personality tests for preliminary screening or selection of final candidates can lead to bias and discrimination. It should be used as a tool for personal and professional development of the existing employees.

Question 10

To meet the legal requirements on drug testing,which of the following conditions have to be met?
A)Where safety is not a concern,universal drug testing is not allowed.
B)Pre-employment testing should be undertaken only after job interviews.
C)If an employee tests positive,the employer should make reasonable accommodation and refer the employee to EAP.
D)A and B have to be met.
E)A and C have to be met.

Accepted Answer

To meet the legal requirements on drug testing, employers have to make reasonable accommodations for employees who test positive and refer them to an employee assistance program (EAP). Additionally, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), drug testing should only be done when safety is a concern. Therefore, both options A and C have to be met to meet legal requirements. Option B is incorrect because pre-employment testing can be done before job interviews as long as all applicants in that category are being tested.

Question 11

In which of the following situations would a medical evaluation be appropriate?
A)stressful job
B)dangerous job
C)job in which unhealthy employees create a safety hazard
D)B and C
E)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Medical evaluations are appropriate in all the given situations: stressful jobs can impact mental and physical health, dangerous jobs may require fitness assessments to ensure safety, and jobs where unhealthy employees create safety hazards necessitate health checks to prevent accidents or harm.

Question 12

Physical abilities tests can validly measure individuals':
A)movement quality
B)cardiovascular endurance
C)figural classification
D)A and B
E)A,B,and C

Accepted Answer

Physical abilities tests can measure both movement quality and cardiovascular endurance, but not figural classification. Therefore, the correct answer is D, as it includes options A and B but excludes C.

Question 13

Which of the following tools is/are used in an assessment centre?
A)Role play
B)Analytical exercises
C)Projective techniques
D)A and C
E)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Assessment centers use a variety of tools to evaluate the competencies and potential of candidates. This includes role play to simulate real-life scenarios, analytical exercises to assess problem-solving skills, and projective techniques to understand personality traits and behaviors. Therefore, all the options listed are used in assessment centers.

Question 14

In _____ written exercises with scenarios and data are given to participants that they have to analyze to identify solutions.
A)role plays
B)job simulations
C)analytical exercises
D)team exercises
E)B and D

Accepted Answer

Analytical exercises involve analyzing scenarios and data to identify solutions, while role plays and job simulations involve actively participating in a simulated situation. Team exercises may involve collaboration and problem-solving, but not necessarily analysis of data and scenarios. Therefore, C is the best choice for this question.

Question 15

Purdue Peg Board Test is best thought of as a:
A)knowledge test
B)ability test
C)vocational interest test
D)personality test
E)honesty test

Accepted Answer

The Purdue Peg Board Test is commonly used to assess manual dexterity and fine motor skills, making it an ability test. It involves a timed task in which an individual must place small pegs into holes on a pegboard using their dominant hand, non-dominant hand, and then both hands together. It is often used in vocational and occupational therapy settings to determine an individual's ability to perform tasks requiring precise manual dexterity.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a competency associated with the construct "emotional intelligence"?
A)Interpersonal sensitivity
B)Creativity
C)Decisiveness
D)Self-awareness
E)All of the above are associated with the construct

Accepted Answer

Creativity is not typically considered a competency associated with emotional intelligence. The four main competencies associated with emotional intelligence are self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management.

Question 17

The relationship between general mental ability and job performance has been found to be the highest for jobs that require:
A)manual skills (e.g. ,construction worker)
B)interpersonal interaction (e.g. ,customer service representative)
C)technical skills (e.g. ,software programmer)
D)reasoning skills (e.g. ,manager)
E)artistic skills (e.g. ,painter)

Accepted Answer

Jobs that require reasoning skills, such as managerial positions, typically have a higher correlation between general mental ability and job performance. This is because these types of jobs require individuals to analyze complex information, think critically, and make decisions based on sound judgment. Workers in such roles often have to deal with ambiguity and uncertain situations, therefore the ability to reason logically is particularly valuable.

Question 18

Asking a job applicant for a clerical position in an accounting office to complete some important tax forms is an example of a:
A)aptitude test
B)vocational interest test
C)emotional intelligence test
D)work sample
E)attitude test

Accepted Answer

Asking a job applicant to complete some tax forms is an example of a work sample. This helps the employer assess the applicant's abilities and skills related to the job, and also gives them a glimpse of how the applicant would perform on similar tasks if hired. Work samples are a common assessment tool for many jobs, including clerical positions in accounting offices.

Question 19

Which of the following traits has been found to be predictive of job success across all jobs?
A)Decisiveness
B)Conscientiousness
C)Influence
D)Optimism
E)A and D

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness has consistently been found to be a strong predictor of job success across all types of jobs. This trait involves being responsible, dependable, and hardworking. Studies have shown that employees who score high in conscientiousness tend to perform better, have higher job satisfaction, and fewer absences and turnover. The other traits listed (decisiveness, influence, and optimism) may be important in certain jobs or industries, but they are not as universally predictive of job success as conscientiousness.

Question 20

Which of the following belong to the "Big Five Personality Factors"?
A)Emotional stability
B)Integrity
C)Self-awareness
D)A and C
E)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Emotional stability is one of the Big Five Personality Factors, also known as Neuroticism or Emotional Reactivity. Integrity and Self-awareness are not part of the Big Five.

Quiz 7: Use of Tests in Selection

Which of the following is/are vocational interest tests?

According to recent survey data,what percentage of Canadians aged 15 or over have used illicit drugs?

When an employment test continuously rejects people of a particular race or religion,it is referred to as:

London house personnel selection inventory is best used for assessing a job applicant's:

What type of test seeks information about job applicants in ways that cannot be distorted easily,such as their physiological changes when they respond to questions?

Which of the following is/are true about "practical intelligence"?

A life insurance company that uses a computer-based test that presents fact-based scenarios to job applicants can test the applicants':

It can be said that employment tests:

A personality test such as Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is best suited for:

To meet the legal requirements on drug testing,which of the following conditions have to be met?

In which of the following situations would a medical evaluation be appropriate?

Physical abilities tests can validly measure individuals':

Which of the following tools is/are used in an assessment centre?

In _____ written exercises with scenarios and data are given to participants that they have to analyze to identify solutions.

Purdue Peg Board Test is best thought of as a:

Which of the following is not a competency associated with the construct "emotional intelligence"?

The relationship between general mental ability and job performance has been found to be the highest for jobs that require:

Asking a job applicant for a clerical position in an accounting office to complete some important tax forms is an example of a:

Which of the following traits has been found to be predictive of job success across all jobs?

Which of the following belong to the "Big Five Personality Factors"?