Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a proficiency test?

Accepted Answer

A)   A word-processing test for a secretarial position
B)   A dexterity test for a position in the assembly line
C)   A test measuring a job applicant's physical strength
D)   A legalized drug use test at nonunion companiesE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

In the context of external recruitment,_____ has become the most popular way to match candidates to jobs.

Accepted Answer

A)   structured recruiting
B)   online recruiting
C)   employee referral
D)   job postingE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Under _____,employers may not discriminate on the basis of race,color,religion,sex,or national origin in recruiting,hiring,paying,firing,or laying off employees,or in any other employment practices.

Accepted Answer

A)   Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
B)   the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
C)   the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
D)   Title IV of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The steps in the selection process are designed to narrow the field of candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 5

Which of the following is true of closed-ended questions?

Accepted Answer

A)   They lead a candidate to provide more information.
B)   They tend to be more useful in interviewing than open-ended questions.
C)   They lead to answers that are usually not clear or specific enough.
D)   They require a simple answer, such as yes or no.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is least likely to be included in job postings?

Accepted Answer

A)   The job title
B)   The salary range
C)   The department
D)   The organization profileE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

At Core Inc.,the supervisor and the human resources department have decided to recruit people from within the organization for filling up the company's various vacant positions.Which of the following will be most effective in their quest to find the right candidate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Help wanted ads in newspapers
B)   Employment agencies
C)   Job postings
D)   Survey of local collegesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

In the context of interviewing a candidate,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   An interviewer should start off an interview by intimidating the candidates so that they give their best.
B)   An interviewer should ideally include questions about the candidate's age, sex, race, and marital status for an inclusive analysis.
C)   An interviewer should review the job description and develop a realistic way to describe the job to the candidates.
D)   An interviewer should arrange for a structured interview if he or she desires more flexibility and does not want to stick to a standard set of questions.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

In the context of conducting background and reference checks,former managers who can verify an applicant's work history are considered _____ references.

Accepted Answer

A)   specialized
B)   employment
C)   personal
D)   academicE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

An interview in which the interviewer has no list of questions prepared in advance but asks questions on the basis of the applicant's responses is referred to as a(n) _____ interview.

Accepted Answer

A)   structured
B)   unstructured
C)   semi-structured
D)   non-standardizedE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates structured interviews from unstructured interviews?

Accepted Answer

A)   Structured interviews are formal in nature, whereas unstructured interviews are informal in nature.
B)   Unstructured interviews give an interviewer more flexibility than structured interviews.
C)   Unlike structured interviews, unstructured interviews cover the same material with each candidate.
D)   Structured interviews use open-ended questions, whereas unstructured interviews use closed-ended questions.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is a way of conducting internal recruitment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Job postings
B)   Journal advertisements
C)   Employment agencies
D)   Online job sitesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following questions can be asked by an interviewer during the interviewing process?

Accepted Answer

A)   What nationality is that name?
B)   What are your strengths and weaknesses?
C)   How long do you plan to work before retiring?
D)   Are you planning to have any children?E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The federal government agency that is in charge of enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
B)   U.S. Department of Labor.
C)   Affirmative Action Association.
D)   Immigration Agency.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The factor that differentiates interpersonal interview style from professional interview style is that the latter:

Accepted Answer

A)   is informal in nature.
B)   focuses primarily on the information pertinent to the job itself.
C)   does not enable a candidate to build rapport with an interviewer.
D)   enables an interviewer to gain more information about a candidate.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?

Accepted Answer

A)   Would you prefer working from home?
B)   What are your views on corporate social responsibility?
C)   Would you have a problem working under a woman supervisor?
D)   Which shift would you prefer to work?E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

In the interviewing process,once an interviewer prepares content and conditions of an interview,he or she should:

Accepted Answer

A)   record impressions of the candidate.
B)   make the candidate feel comfortable.
C)   ask about background, qualifications, goals, and expectations.
D)   administer employment tests.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is true of the selection process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Usually a supervisor does the initial screening of the selection process.
B)   Many organizations use computer technology to make this process more efficient.
C)   The human resources department makes the final decision in the selection process.
D)   The selection process allows a firm to attract a large pool of candidates to apply for a job.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

A basic way to verify that the information on a job application or résumé is correct is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   administer employment tests
B)   interview candidates
C)   check references
D)   record impressionsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

A job _____ is a listing of the characteristics of the job-that is,the observable activities required to carry out the job.

Accepted Answer

A)   specification
B)   posting
C)   description
D)   description.E) All of the above
F) B) and C) C

Exam 15: Selecting Employees

Which of the following is an example of a proficiency test?

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In the context of external recruitment,_____ has become the most popular way to match candidates to jobs.

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Under _____,employers may not discriminate on the basis of race,color,religion,sex,or national origin in recruiting,hiring,paying,firing,or laying off employees,or in any other employment practices.

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The steps in the selection process are designed to narrow the field of candidates.

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Which of the following is true of closed-ended questions?

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Which of the following is least likely to be included in job postings?

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At Core Inc.,the supervisor and the human resources department have decided to recruit people from within the organization for filling up the company's various vacant positions.Which of the following will be most effective in their quest to find the right candidate?

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In the context of interviewing a candidate,which of the following is true?

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In the context of conducting background and reference checks,former managers who can verify an applicant's work history are considered _____ references.

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An interview in which the interviewer has no list of questions prepared in advance but asks questions on the basis of the applicant's responses is referred to as a(n) _____ interview.

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Which of the following statements accurately differentiates structured interviews from unstructured interviews?

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Which of the following is a way of conducting internal recruitment?

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Which of the following questions can be asked by an interviewer during the interviewing process?

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The federal government agency that is in charge of enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the:

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The factor that differentiates interpersonal interview style from professional interview style is that the latter:

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Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?

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In the interviewing process,once an interviewer prepares content and conditions of an interview,he or she should:

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Which of the following is true of the selection process?

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A basic way to verify that the information on a job application or résumé is correct is to _____.

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A job _____ is a listing of the characteristics of the job-that is,the observable activities required to carry out the job.

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