To use predictive validation, one administers the test to applicants before they are hired. The applicants are then hired using existing selection techniques but not the new tests in development. Later, job performance measures are compared to the test scores under development.

Which of the following measures reliability by administering two different yet comparable tests and then comparing the two test scores?
A) retest estimate
B) equivalent form estimate
C) internal comparison estimate
D) criterion validity measurement

________ is used as an estimate of reliability and involves administering a test with x number of items designed to assess a topic and then statistically analyzing the degree to which responses to the items vary together.
A) Retest estimate
B) Equivalent form estimate
C) Content validity estimate
D) Internal comparison estimate

Which of the following terms refers to the accuracy with which a test fulfills the function for which it was designed?
A) reliability
B) validity
C) expectancy
D) consistency

Demonstrating the content validity of a test can be best accomplished by showing that ________.
A) tasks performed on the test are general enough to apply to any type of job
B) higher test scores are statistically equivalent to proven, long-term job success
C) conditions under which the test is administered resemble the work situation
D) scores on the test are both internally and externally reliable

Which of the following is a graph that shows the relationship between test scores and job performance for a group of people?
A) performance standard
B) digital dashboard
C) competency model
D) expectancy chart

The process of cross-validating a test involves all of the following EXCEPT ________. A) using a new sample of employees
B) administering additional tests
C) evaluating the relationship between scores and performance
D) developing and analyzing a scatter plot of scores versus performance

Which of the following questions is most relevant to Golden Creamery’s decision to implement preemployment testing for all franchises?
A) Should Golden Creamery use internal or external sources for job candidates?
B) How will Golden Creamery ensure the confidentiality of an applicant’s test results?
C) How does testing correlate with Golden Creamery’s mission and vision statements?
D) What is the role of testing in Golden Creamery’s strategic performance management system?

All of the following are measured by aptitude tests EXCEPT ________. A) deductive reasoning
B) numerical ability
C) temperament
D) memory

Make a Picture Story and the Forer Structured Sentence Completion Test are examples of ________ tests.
A) intelligence
B) apperception
C) self-reported
D) projective

All of the following are examples of self-reported personality tests EXCEPT ________. A) Minnesota Paper Form Board Test
B) Guilford-Zimmerman Survey
C) Make a Picture Story
D) Myers Briggs Test

Mike Simmons recently applied for a position with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Which personality trait most likely has the strongest correlation to Mike’s success as a pharmaceutical sales representative?
A) extroversion
B) agreeableness
C) conscientiousness
D) openness to experience

While some personality characteristics are associated with success in different types of jobs, which personality trait is most frequently associated with job performance in all jobs?
A) openness to experience
B) conscientiousness
C) extroversion
D) agreeableness

An interest inventory compares an applicant’s current interests with the interests of ________.
A) retired workers
B) other people in the same industry
C) other people in various occupations

Which of the following is used to measure job knowledge? A) aptitude tests
B) interest inventories
C) achievement tests
D) projective tests

With the work sampling technique, applicants are ________.
A) asked to submit examples of projects they have completed for other employers
B) tested on their ability to perform several tasks crucial to performing the job of interest
C) tested on their ability to perform a range of tasks related to several positions in a firm
D) given video-based situational interviews to assess their critical thinking skills

Which of the following is the primary advantage of the work sampling technique? A) Applicants find it difficult to fake answers.
B) Employers learn about an applicant’s personality.
C) Applicants can evaluate their own performance.
D) Fine motor skills can be accurately assessed over time.

A(n) ________ is a multi-day simulation in which candidates perform realistic tasks in hypothetical situations and are scored on their performance.
A) work sampling event
B) situational judgment test
C) management assessment center
D) applicant personality test

Typical simulated exercises used in management assessment centers include all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A) objective tests
B) leaderless group discussions
C) motor skills assessments
D) individual presentations

Carter Vacuums needs to hire 20 new employees to fill positions at its manufacturing facility. The HR department wants to minimize the costs related to screening applicants but also wants the assessment method to be highly valid to the specific jobs. Which of the following would be the best choice for Carter Vacuums?
A) structured interviews
B) cognitive ability tests
C) assessment centers
D) work samples

Blue Bay Hotels is in the process of modifying the assessment methods the company uses to hire new employees. In the past, the hotel chain has been accused by minority organizations of violating EEO laws in its hiring practices. Which of the following applicant assessment methods would most likely have the LEAST adverse impact on minorities?
A) aptitude tests
B) cognitive ability tests
C) work sampling technique
D) job knowledge tests

Which of the following methods for gathering background information about a job applicant is NOT recommended because of potential legal violations?
A) searching social networking sites for posted information about the applicant
B) using a database to access information about the applicant’s credit history
C) locating references other than the ones provided by the applicant
D) using a search engine to find information about the applicant

What type of screening device is designed to measure attitudes regarding tolerance of others who steal and other forms of counter productivity?
A) paper-and-pencil honesty tests
B) interest inventories
C) personality tests
D) graphology

Graphology, a tool for assessing basic personality traits, is also called ________. A) numerology
B) reasoning analysis
C) handwriting analysis
D) polygraph output assessment

What type of screening is used to reduce absenteeism and establish a baseline for future insurance claims?
A) physical exams
B) personality tests
C) substance abuse screening
D) fine motor skills assessments

Tests administered for hiring purposes should be both valid and reasonable if used by a firm that adheres to evidence-based human resources.

Equivalent form estimates compare test scores from the same test administered at two points in time to determine test equivalence.

Organization-person fit is the primary concern of most employers during the selection process.

There are five steps in the validation process beginning with analyzing the job and concluding with administering the test.

Concurrent validation is the most dependable way to validate a selection test.

To use predictive validation, one administers the test to applicants before they are hired. The applicants are then hired using existing selection techniques but not the new tests in development. Later, job performance measures are compared to the test scores under development.

Most small businesses find it cost-effective to conduct validity studies of the selection tools they use.

Most employers report preferring written references to telephone references because written letters provide more candid information about job candidates.

The Privacy Act is the main directive at the federal level that governs how employers acquire and use applicants’ and employees’ background information.

In order to be legally eligible to work in the United States, a person must be a U.S. citizen.