Question 1

At what age are students' interests thought to be sufficiently formed to be useful in course and career planning?
A) 10 years old
B) 15 years old
C) 7 years old
D) 13 years old

Accepted Answer

By the age of 15, students typically have developed interests that are stable enough to inform course and career planning decisions.

Question 2

Random drug testing is LEAST employed in
A) government agencies.
B) large companies.
C) the military.
D) the music industry.

Accepted Answer

The music industry is known for not having strict drug testing policies in place, making it the least likely industry to employ random drug testing. Government agencies, large companies, and the military are more likely to have drug testing policies in place due to safety concerns and federal regulations.

Question 3

A person has just been evaluated by a prospective employer and may now either be accepted or rejected for a position at the company.This person has just gone through a __________ process.
A) screening
B) selection
C) classification
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

The process described in the sentence is that of evaluating a candidate for a job position, and deciding whether or not to offer them the position. This is the definition of the selection process, which makes option B the best answer choice. Option A, screening, could also be a possible answer, but it is more commonly used to refer to the initial stage of a hiring process, where an employer sorts through resumes or applications to determine which candidates meet basic qualification criteria. Option C, classification, is not a suitable choice, as it refers to organizing or categorizing information or items, and is not typically used in relation to hiring or employment.

Question 4

Which of the following interest inventories has MOST to do with occupations that require 4 or more years of college or graduate school?
A) the Strong Interest Inventory
B) the Career Interest Inventory
C) the Campbell Interest and Skill Survey
D) the Jackson Vocational Interest Survey

Accepted Answer

The Campbell Interest and Skill Survey is designed to assess interests and skills related to professional and academic fields, making it most relevant to occupations that require higher education. The other inventories may also assess interests and skills, but they are not specifically geared towards higher education occupations.

Question 5

The Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills measures
A) personal living skills.
B) community-related living skills.
C) employment skills.
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

The Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills measures personal living skills, community-related living skills, and employment skills. Therefore, all of the options (A, B, and C) are correct, making answer D the best choice.

Question 6

The Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills is appropriate for
A) children from ages 2 to 10.
B) children and adolescents from ages 2 to 19.
C) young adults and adults from ages 16 and up.
D) children and adults.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills is...

Question 7

According to White,a higher norm of stealing by employees sometimes results from the use of
A) random drug testing.
B) pre-employment honesty testing.
C) job satisfaction tests.
D) Kelly Clarkson recordings as background music in retail environments.

Accepted Answer

According to White, pre-employment honesty testing can help reduce the norm of stealing by employees. Random drug testing and job satisfaction tests may not have a direct impact on reducing employee theft, and the use of a specific type of music in retail environments is not mentioned in the passage.

Question 8

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)is used MOST by
A) computer-match dating services.
B) private hospitals.
C) employers.
D) municipally administered health clinics.

Accepted Answer

The MBTI is commonly used in workplace and organizational settings to help individuals and teams better understand their own behavior styles and how they interact with others. It can aid in communication, conflict resolution, and career development. Therefore, employers are the most likely group to use the MBTI.

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)?
A) Despite weak psychometric qualities, the test remains popular.
B) The test is really not a measure of type in the strict sense of that word.
C) The test has strong validity.
D) The test is widely used as an adjunct to random drug testing.

Accepted Answer

Despite criticisms about its weak psychometric qualities, the test remains popular and widely used in many contexts such as career counseling, team building, and leadership development.

Answer: B 
 While the test is called a "Type Indicator," it is not a scientific measure of personality types in the sense that there is no empirical evidence supporting the idea that people fall into distinct, mutually exclusive categories.

Answer: C 
 The validity of the MBTI has been a topic of debate among researchers, with some studies showing moderate support for its validity, particularly in the areas of career counseling and vocational guidance.

Answer: D 
 The MBTI is not used as an adjunct to random drug testing, as it is not designed to detect drug use or abuse.

Question 10

Which is TRUE of the immunoassay method for detecting drug use?
A) It determines the degree of impairment that occurred as a consequence of the drug use.
B) It determines the precise amount of the drug that was ingested.
C) It determines which drug in a particular category was taken.
D) It determines the approximate hour of the day that the drug was taken.

Accepted Answer

Immunoassay methods can determine which drug in a particular category was taken, but cannot determine the precise amount of the drug or the time of drug ingestion. They also cannot determine the degree of impairment caused by the drug use.

Question 11

Which of the following BEST reflects a performance test administered by the Food Network in its search for a new host for a show called Bizarre Foods?
A) Have the applicant fill out an application blank.
B) Have the applicant solicit letters of reference.
C) Review the applicant's video portfolio.
D) Offer the applicant a breaded and fried grasshopper to eat.

Accepted Answer

Eating a breaded and fried grasshopper directly relates to the theme of "Bizarre Foods," testing the applicant's willingness and ability to engage with unusual foods, which is essential for hosting the show.

Question 12

On the Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills,for an assessee to be judged as "independent," he or she must perform the task with good quality at least __________% of the time,when needed,without reminder.
A) 50
B) 75
C) 90
D) 99

Accepted Answer

The answer of On the Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills,for...

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT measured by the Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory?
A) emotional resilience
B) flexibility/openness
C) personal autonomy
D) receptive communication

Accepted Answer

Receptive communication is not measured by the Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory.

Question 14

As a result of legislation,which of the following tools of assessment may NOT be used in most employment settings?
A) drug tests
B) personality-based measures
C) physical tests
D) lie detectors

Accepted Answer

Lie detectors are not allowed to be used in most employment settings due to the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988. The other options (drug tests, personality-based measures, and physical tests) may still be used in certain circumstances and with appropriate legal and ethical considerations.

Question 15

Maslow's hierarchical theory as it relates to worker motivation would suggest that
A) employees expend energy in ways designed to achieve the outcome they desire.
B) the more money a worker earns, the more money the worker strives to earn.
C) once workers feel secure in their positions and accepted by their co-workers, they strive to earn recognition for their accomplishments.
D) an extremely high-risk situation may not lead to feelings of accomplishment because of a high probability of failure.

Accepted Answer

According to Maslow's theory, once an individual's physiological and safety needs are met, they strive to fulfill their social needs by feeling accepted and recognized by others. This would suggest that once workers feel secure in their positions and accepted by their co-workers (fulfilling their physiological and safety needs), they would strive to earn recognition for their accomplishments to fulfill their social needs. Therefore, option (C) is the best choice. Option (A) is incorrect as it is a general statement that does not specifically relate to Maslow's theory. Option (B) is incorrect as Maslow's theory does not suggest that the desire for more money is the only motivator for workers. Option (D) is incorrect as Maslow's theory is focused on needs and motivations, not on the probability of success or failure.

Question 16

After successfully completing basic training,a U.S.Marine Corps recruit is assigned responsibility for maintenance of copy machines in the Corps' offices in Quantico,Virginia.Which term best describes this assignment?
A) selection
B) placement
C) screening
D) classification

Accepted Answer

Placement refers to the assignment of a recruit to a specific job or duty within the military based on their skills, abilities, and qualifications. In this case, the Marine Corps recruit has been assigned the responsibility of maintaining copy machines, which is a specific duty within the Corps' offices at Quantico, Virginia. Therefore, the term "placement" best describes this assignment.

Question 17

The Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills is
A) a norm-referenced test.
B) a criterion-referenced test.
C) an objective test.
D) a performance-based test.

Accepted Answer

The Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills is a criterion-referenced test, which means that it measures a student's skills against a predetermined set of criteria. The test assesses a student's ability to perform functional tasks in areas such as communication, self-care, home living, socialization, and community use. It does not compare a student's performance to that of others in their age group (norm-referenced) and is not a multiple-choice test (objective). Instead, it is a performance-based assessment, meaning that it evaluates a student's ability to complete real-life tasks.

Question 18

Emotional exhaustion,depersonalization,and reduced sense of personal accomplishment are all symptoms of
A) personality disorder.
B) burnout.
C) underemployment.
D) watching Stephen Colbert's Late Night television show.

Accepted Answer

Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced sense of personal accomplishment are all symptoms of burnout, which is a type of work-related stress. The other choices are unrelated to these symptoms.

Question 19

The Goal Instability Scale,The Life Satisfaction Index,and the Interpersonal Support Evaluations List are all used by counselors for the purpose of
A) job selection.
B) job assignment.
C) retirement planning.
D) substance abuse counseling.

Accepted Answer

These tools are used in the context of retirement planning to help individuals assess their goals, satisfaction with life, and the support they have from others as they transition into retirement.

Question 20

The Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory is MOST useful for measuring
A) ability to adapt to extreme climate changes for extended periods of time.
B) readiness to be relocated for employment purposes in another country.
C) aptitude for mastering a foreign language.
D) social skills and cultural competence regarding worldwide labor negotiations.

Accepted Answer

The Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory is designed to assess an individual's readiness and ability to adapt to different cultural environments, which is crucial for relocation to another country for employment.

Quiz 15: Assessment,Careers,and Business

At what age are students' interests thought to be sufficiently formed to be useful in course and career planning?

Random drug testing is LEAST employed in

A person has just been evaluated by a prospective employer and may now either be accepted or rejected for a position at the company.This person has just gone through a __________ process.

Which of the following interest inventories has MOST to do with occupations that require 4 or more years of college or graduate school?

The Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills measures

The Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills is appropriate for

According to White,a higher norm of stealing by employees sometimes results from the use of

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is used MOST by

Which of the following is TRUE of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) ?

Which is TRUE of the immunoassay method for detecting drug use?

Which of the following BEST reflects a performance test administered by the Food Network in its search for a new host for a show called Bizarre Foods?

On the Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills,for an assessee to be judged as "independent," he or she must perform the task with good quality at least __________% of the time,when needed,without reminder.

Which of the following is NOT measured by the Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory?

As a result of legislation,which of the following tools of assessment may NOT be used in most employment settings?

Maslow's hierarchical theory as it relates to worker motivation would suggest that

After successfully completing basic training,a U.S.Marine Corps recruit is assigned responsibility for maintenance of copy machines in the Corps' offices in Quantico,Virginia.Which term best describes this assignment?

The Checklist of Adaptive Living Skills is

Emotional exhaustion,depersonalization,and reduced sense of personal accomplishment are all symptoms of

The Goal Instability Scale,The Life Satisfaction Index,and the Interpersonal Support Evaluations List are all used by counselors for the purpose of

The Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory is MOST useful for measuring