Question 1

What are the two most often-used simulation tests in assessment centers?
A)case analysis; personal history data
B)peer assessment; measures of leadership ability
C)leaderless group discussion; in-basket
D)mental ability tests; projective tests

Accepted Answer

The two most often-used simulation tests in assessment centers are the leaderless group discussion and the in-basket exercise. Choice A (case analysis and personal history data) may also be used but are not as commonly used as the leaderless group discussion and in-basket exercise. Choice B (peer assessment and measures of leadership ability) are not simulation tests. Choice D (mental ability tests and projective tests) are not simulation tests commonly used in assessment centers.

Question 2

The development of an assessment center starts with a job analysis to identify clusters of job activities that are important parts of the job of interest.These job clusters are referred to as:
A)categories
B)profiles
C)patterns
D)dimensions

Accepted Answer

In the context of assessment centers, the clusters of job activities identified through job analysis are referred to as "dimensions." These dimensions represent the key areas, skills, or attributes that are critical for successful job performance.

Question 3

Participants' performance in Assessment Centers is composed of:
A)a General Performance factor and an Exercise factor.
B)a General Performance factor and Measurement Error.
C)an Exercise factor and Measurement Error.
D)Latent Traits and Measurement Error.

Accepted Answer

Participants' performance in Assessment Centers is typically evaluated on a General Performance factor (i.e. overall performance across all exercises) and an Exercise factor (i.e. performance on individual exercises). These factors are believed to capture different aspects of participants' abilities and provide a more comprehensive evaluation of their performance. Measurement error is also present in any assessment method, but it is not typically considered as a component of participants' performance in Assessment Centers. Latent traits could be a factor in participants' performance, but they are not specifically mentioned in the question.

Question 4

Which of the following is a criticism of assessment centers?
A)lack of validity
B)adverse impact
C)very expensive to develop and maintain
D)lack of acceptance by organizations

Accepted Answer

Assessment centers are very expensive to develop and maintain due to the extensive resources required, such as trained assessors, simulation exercises, and feedback mechanisms. This cost can be a major limitation for organizations, particularly smaller ones without the necessary budget. However, it is worth noting that assessment centers have been shown to be valid and effective in predicting job performance, and adverse impact can be minimized through careful design and selection of assessment methods. Lack of acceptance by organizations may also be a criticism, but this has been decreasing over time as more research supports the effectiveness of assessment centers.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about the relationship between dimensions and exercises in an assessment center?
A)Each dimension is measured by one exercise.
B)Each dimension must be measured by more than one exercise.
C)Each exercise measures only one dimension.
D)One exercise is usually adequate to measure all dimensions.

Accepted Answer

Each dimension should be measured by more than one exercise to ensure reliability and validity of the assessment results. This helps to reduce the impact of situational factors and increase the accuracy of the overall assessment.

Question 6

Which of the following is a behavioral dimension frequently measured in assessment centers?
A)attention to detail
B)cooperation
C)decisiveness
D)reliability

Accepted Answer

Decisiveness is a behavioral dimension frequently measured in assessment centers because it is an important quality for leaders and managers. Decisiveness is the ability to make decisions quickly and confidently, even in difficult situations. It is also the ability to take responsibility for one's decisions and to follow through on them.

Question 7

Which of the following behavioral dimensions is NOT frequently measured in Assessment Centers?
A)Oral communication
B)Time management
C)Decisiveness
D)Tenacity

Accepted Answer

Time management is not typically a behavioral dimension frequently measured in Assessment Centers. Assessment Centers often focus on interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and problem-solving abilities, such as oral communication, decisiveness, and tenacity.

Question 8

Which of the following are considered a "low-fidelity" simulation?
A)situational interviews
B)situational judgment tests
C)hypothetical work situation
D)blueprint reading test

Accepted Answer

Situational judgment tests are considered "low-fidelity" simulations because they present hypothetical scenarios and ask individuals to choose the best response, rather than engaging in a high-fidelity, immersive simulation.

Question 9

Which of the following is the knowledge or skill that all assessors in an Assessment Center must have in common?
A)a greater proficiency in interviewing
B)a greater proficiency in communicating information
C)an understanding of behavioral dimensions
D)tolerance for stress

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE about the choice of standards for scoring a performance test?
A)Quality is more important when correctness of the task effort is secondary to time or cost to complete the task.
B)Quantity is most importantly scored for those performance tests in which amount produced within a given period of time is not within the control of the worker.
C)Learning time is a logical standard for tasks which are characterized by having a variety of novel demands placed on the job incumbent.
D)Safety is an important dimension to consider for all tasks.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following is true in terms of about what we know about assessment centers?
A)They have very mixed results - about half work and half don't.
B)They work (i.e., are valid in predicting both job performance and career movement),
C)They don't work (i.e., aren't valid in predicting both job performance and career movement) because the dimensions do not measure empirically distinct characteristics of the participants.
D)The cost of using them outweighs the benefits.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that assessment centers are effective in predicting job performance and career movement. They have been shown to have validity across a wide range of jobs and industries.

Question 12

The following are steps in the development of simulation tests.What is the correct order of steps to produce a performance test? I.training of judges
II.perform job analysis
III.develop scoring procedures
IVidentification of tasks to be tested
V. develop testing procedures
A)ii, iv, v, i, iii
B)ii, iv, v, iii, i
C)ii, iv, i, iii, v
D)ii, v, i, iii, iv

Accepted Answer

The correct order of steps to produce a performance test is: 
i. Perform job analysis to identify the tasks to be tested 
ii. Develop testing procedures 
iii. Develop scoring procedures 
iv. Train judges 
Therefore, the correct order is ii, iv, v, iii, i which is option B.

Question 13

Work sample tests have been classified as falling into two categories.What are those two categories?
A)signs, samples
B)physical, mental
C)verbal, motor
D)mechanical, problem-centered

Accepted Answer

Work sample tests are classified into verbal and motor categories, focusing on tasks that require verbal skills or physical/motor skills.

Quiz 13: Simulation Tests

What are the two most often-used simulation tests in assessment centers?

The development of an assessment center starts with a job analysis to identify clusters of job activities that are important parts of the job of interest.These job clusters are referred to as:

Participants' performance in Assessment Centers is composed of:

Which of the following is a criticism of assessment centers?

Which of the following is true about the relationship between dimensions and exercises in an assessment center?

Which of the following is a behavioral dimension frequently measured in assessment centers?

Which of the following behavioral dimensions is NOT frequently measured in Assessment Centers?

Which of the following are considered a "low-fidelity" simulation?

Which of the following is the knowledge or skill that all assessors in an Assessment Center must have in common?

Which of the following is TRUE about the choice of standards for scoring a performance test?

Which of the following is true in terms of about what we know about assessment centers?

The following are steps in the development of simulation tests.What is the correct order of steps to produce a performance test? I.training of judges II.perform job analysis III.develop scoring procedures IVidentification of tasks to be tested V. develop testing procedures

Work sample tests have been classified as falling into two categories.What are those two categories?