Question 1

Which psychological test administered by the Southeastern Connecticut Law Enforcement Consortium for police force applicants rejected numerous high-scoring applicants?
A) Otis-Lennon Mental Ability Test
B) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
C) Wonderlic Personnel Test
D) California Cognitive Inventory

Accepted Answer

The Wonderlic Personnel Test, despite being commonly used in various industries, has raised controversy in police hiring as it has been shown to have a disproportionate impact on minority candidates and may not be an accurate predictor of job performance. In some cases, high-scoring applicants have been rejected based on the Wonderlic test alone.

Question 2

Which test has good predictive validity for measuring motor coordination in many industrial jobs?
A) a general aptitude test
B) a physical ability test
C) a psychomotor ability test
D) a general ability test

Accepted Answer

A psychomotor ability test is specifically designed to measure motor coordination and dexterity, making it the best choice for predicting success in industrial jobs that require these skills. A general aptitude test or general ability test may not provide specific information about motor coordination, while a physical ability test may focus more on strength and endurance rather than fine motor skills.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a psychological test used to select employees?
A) an emotional intelligence test
B) a cognitive ability test
C) a psychomotor test
D) a genetic test

Accepted Answer

Genetic testing is not an appropriate tool for employee selection as it is highly invasive and raises ethical concerns regarding discrimination based on genetic predispositions. Additionally, genetic testing may not provide accurate information about an individual's fitness for a given job. Emotional intelligence, cognitive ability and psychomotor tests are commonly used in employee selection as they can assist in identifying an individual's strengths, weaknesses, and suitability for a specific job role.

Question 4

What did Outtz suggest to use in order to avoid the adverse impact of cognitive ability tests?
A) common sense
B) structured interviews
C) aptitude tests
D) field investigation

Accepted Answer

Outtz suggested using structured interviews as an alternative to cognitive ability tests. Structured interviews have been shown to have less adverse impact on minority groups and can still provide information about an individual's skills and abilities.

Question 5

Which one of the following criteria does NOT need to be met to be accepted as a professional testing standard?
A) Tests must be reliable and valid.
B) Tests must be fair and unbiased.
C) Tests must have utility.
D) Tests must be cost effective.

Accepted Answer

While cost-effectiveness is certainly an important consideration, it is not typically considered a key criterion for professional testing standards. The other options listed (reliability, validity, fairness/unbiasedness, and utility) are generally agreed upon as essential components of high-quality testing.

Question 6

According to researchers Sackett, Borneman, and Connelly, which of the following was NOT one of their conclusions?
A) Coaching is a major determinant of test performance.
B) Test-taking motivation is not a major determinant of test performance in most high-stakes settings.
C) The validity of these tests is not an artifact of socioeconomic status.
D) Ability tests are valid for their intended uses in predicting a wide variety of aspects of short-term and long-term academic and job performance.

Accepted Answer

Sackett, Borneman, and Connelly concluded that coaching is not a major determinant of test performance, whereas the other options reflect their conclusions about test-taking motivation, socioeconomic status, and the validity of ability tests.

Question 7

What is psychological testing NOT used for?
A) to hire applicants
B) to classify applicants selected into the most appropriate positions
C) to assist in screening applicants
D) to identify applicant needs for training

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is psychological testing NOT used for?
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Question 8

What is the term for an enduring, general trait, or characteristic on which people differ and that they bring to a work situation?
A) skill
B) personality
C) ability
D) attribute

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for an enduring,...

Question 9

What is the term for an individual's degree of proficiency or competency on a given task that develops through performing the task?
A) knowledge
B) ability
C) attribute
D) skill

Accepted Answer

Skill is the term used to describe an individual's degree of proficiency or competency on a given task that develops through performing the task. Knowledge refers to information or understanding about a topic, while ability refers to an inherent capability to perform a task. Attribute refers to a characteristic or trait of an individual.

Question 10

Which of the following terms refers to knowledge that is derived from experience when learning is not the primary objective?
A) job knowledge
B) explicit knowledge
C) implicit knowledge
D) tacit knowledge

Accepted Answer

Tacit knowledge refers to the knowledge that individuals acquire through their experiences and contexts, often without a deliberate effort to learn. It is knowledge that is difficult to articulate or transfer to another person by writing it down or verbalizing it.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT considered an aptitude test?
A) Differential Aptitude Test (DAT)
B) General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB)
C) Multidimensional Aptitude Battery-II
D) Inwald Aptitude Test (IAT)

Accepted Answer

The Inwald Aptitude Test (IAT) is not considered an aptitude test.

Question 12

Which term refers to intelligence, general mental ability, or intellectual ability?
A) job knowledge
B) cognitive ability
C) general knowledge
D) personal trait

Accepted Answer

Cognitive ability refers to intelligence, general mental ability, or intellectual ability.

Question 13

According to the textbook, which of the following is NOT considered a cognitive ability test?
A) California Cognitive Inventory
B) Wonderlic Personnel Test
C) Otis-Lennon Mental Ability Test
D) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

Accepted Answer

The California Cognitive Inventory is actually a personality test, not a cognitive ability test. The Wonderlic Personnel Test, Otis-Lennon Mental Ability Test, and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale are all examples of cognitive ability tests.

Question 14

Which of the following concepts refers to an enduring, general trait or characteristic on which people differ and that they bring to a work situation?
A) aptitude
B) attribute
C) ability
D) attitude

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following concepts refers to...

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT considered a cognitive ability?
A) reasoning
B) finger dexterity
C) problem solving
D) numerical ability

Accepted Answer

Finger dexterity is a physical ability, not a cognitive ability. The other options (reasoning, problem solving, and numerical ability) all involve mental processes.

Question 16

If a manager requires an applicant to have the ability to get things done without the help of others, what test would measure this?
A) a general cognitive ability test
B) a practical intelligence test
C) a multiple aptitude test
D) a tacit knowledge test

Accepted Answer

A practical intelligence test measures an individual's ability to solve real-world problems and adapt to new situations, which includes being able to handle tasks independently without relying on others for assistance. This type of test would be most appropriate for evaluating an applicant's ability to get things done without the help of others. A general cognitive ability test measures overall intelligence, while a multiple aptitude test assesses an individual's abilities in various areas. A tacit knowledge test is used to evaluate an individual's knowledge and expertise in a specific area.

Question 17

Which concept refers to an individual's degree of proficiency or competency on a given task that develops through performing the task?
A) performance
B) skill
C) proficiency
D) aptitude

Accepted Answer

Skill refers to an individual's ability to perform a task or activity. It develops through practice and experience. Proficiency may be a related concept, but it typically refers to a higher level of mastery or expertise in a given skill or set of skills. Performance and aptitude are not the best choices because they do not specifically capture the developmental aspect of skill acquisition through practice and experience.

Question 18

Which of the following refers to the ability to appropriately regulate and express emotion?
A) emotional intelligence
B) practical intelligence
C) organizational citizenship
D) personality

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to appropriately regulate and express emotions. Practical intelligence refers to the ability to solve real-world problems, organizational citizenship refers to extra-role behaviors that benefit the organization, and personality refers to an individual's unique patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Question 19

According to the textbook, which of the following is NOT an example of a psychomotor ability?
A) arm-hand steadiness
B) multilimb coordination
C) oral ability
D) manual dexterity

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, oral ability is not an example of a psychomotor ability. Psychomotor abilities are those that involve movement and coordination of the body, such as arm-hand steadiness, multilimb coordination, and manual dexterity. Oral ability refers to communication and language skills, which are not classified as psychomotor abilities.

Question 20

Suppose you are seeking an individual with quick finger dexterity for a keyboard operator position. In which of the following categories would dexterity be classified?
A) aptitude
B) attribute
C) skill
D) ability

Accepted Answer

The answer of Suppose you are seeking an individual with...

Quiz 8: Selection II: Testing and Other Assessments

Which psychological test administered by the Southeastern Connecticut Law Enforcement Consortium for police force applicants rejected numerous high-scoring applicants?

Which test has good predictive validity for measuring motor coordination in many industrial jobs?

Which of the following is NOT a psychological test used to select employees?

What did Outtz suggest to use in order to avoid the adverse impact of cognitive ability tests?

Which one of the following criteria does NOT need to be met to be accepted as a professional testing standard?

According to researchers Sackett, Borneman, and Connelly, which of the following was NOT one of their conclusions?

What is psychological testing NOT used for?

What is the term for an enduring, general trait, or characteristic on which people differ and that they bring to a work situation?

What is the term for an individual's degree of proficiency or competency on a given task that develops through performing the task?

Which of the following terms refers to knowledge that is derived from experience when learning is not the primary objective?

Which of the following is NOT considered an aptitude test?

Which term refers to intelligence, general mental ability, or intellectual ability?

According to the textbook, which of the following is NOT considered a cognitive ability test?

Which of the following concepts refers to an enduring, general trait or characteristic on which people differ and that they bring to a work situation?

Which of the following is NOT considered a cognitive ability?

If a manager requires an applicant to have the ability to get things done without the help of others, what test would measure this?

Which concept refers to an individual's degree of proficiency or competency on a given task that develops through performing the task?

Which of the following refers to the ability to appropriately regulate and express emotion?

According to the textbook, which of the following is NOT an example of a psychomotor ability?

Suppose you are seeking an individual with quick finger dexterity for a keyboard operator position. In which of the following categories would dexterity be classified?