Question 1

When Banhi arrives at his interview,he notices that the interview team is all Caucasian females.He feels that he has no chance of getting the job.After 2 weeks,the rejection letter comes in the mail.He takes the issue to the local EEOC to file a complaint claiming that the ________ legislation has been violated.
A)Rehabilitation Act of 1973
B)Patriot Act
C)Civil Rights Act of 1991
D)Volstead Act
E)No-FEAR Act of 2002

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, and compensation. Banhi's experience suggests that he was discriminated against on the basis of his race, and thus, the Civil Rights Act of 1991 has been violated. The other options listed are not applicable in this scenario.

Question 2

Which of the following forms of validation becomes relatively more attractive as the sample available for validation becomes smaller?
A)Predictive validation
B)Concurrent validation
C)Content validation
D)External validation
E)Criterion-related validation

Accepted Answer

Content validation becomes more attractive with smaller sample sizes because it focuses on whether the test covers the relevant content or job tasks rather than relying on statistical relationships between test scores and job performance, which require larger samples to establish.

Question 3

________ is the degree to which the validity of a selection method established in one context extends to other contexts.
A)Utility
B)Generalizability
C)Reliability
D)Validity
E)Exclusivity

Accepted Answer

Generalizability refers to the degree to which the results of a study or selection method can be generalized or applied to other contexts or populations. It examines whether the findings from one study can be extended or applied to other situations.

Question 4

When a company provides evidence from previous criterion-related validity studies conducted in other situations to show that a specific test is a valid predictor for a specific job performance,it is trying to prove the test's
A)reliability.
B)utility.
C)variance.
D)generalizability.
E)legality.

Accepted Answer

The company is trying to prove that the test has generalizability, meaning that it can be applied to other situations (in this case, other jobs) and still be a valid predictor of job performance. Choice A (reliability) refers to the consistency of scores on a test, but evidence from previous studies is more related to the test's validity. Choice B (utility) refers to the usefulness of a test, which may be related to its validity, but the question specifically asks about criterion-related validity. Choice C (variance) refers to the degree of variation in the scores of a group of test-takers, but this does not apply to the company's attempt to prove the test's validity. Choice E (legality) refers to whether a test is legal and non-discriminatory in its use, which is not addressed by the evidence from previous studies.

Question 5

The degree to which the information provided by selection methods enhance the bottom-line effectiveness of the organization is known as the selection method's
A)reliability.
B)validity.
C)generalizability.
D)utility.
E)legality.

Accepted Answer

Utility refers to the degree to which a selection method enhances the bottom-line effectiveness of the organization. It considers both the validity of the method in predicting job performance and the costs associated with using the method. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 6

Some companies get confused and feel that they have to hire candidates that will help meet their affirmative action policy versus the most qualified.Which law are they misinterpreting?
A)The Civil Rights Act of 1964
B)The Tenure of Office Act of 1867
C)The Judiciary Act of 1801
D)The Third Liberty Bond Act of 1918
E)The Civil Rights Act of 1991

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some companies get confused and feel that...

Question 7

The Americans with Disabilities Act
A)protects individuals with physical disabilities,but not mental disabilities.
B)does not require an organization to make accommodations that cause undue hardship.
C)demands affirmative action to increase representation of minorities.
D)does not require that employers make reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
E)requires an organization to make all accommodations necessary to ensure that individuals with disabilities are represented in the organization.

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires organizations to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, but not if it causes undue hardship. It protects individuals with both physical and mental disabilities. It does not demand affirmative action to increase representation of minorities, nor does it require an organization to make all accommodations necessary to ensure representation of individuals with disabilities.

Question 8

Three people were chosen from a pool of 14 people tested.This is an example of a ________ ratio.
A)break-even
B)furlough
C)retention
D)turnover
E)selection

Accepted Answer

The selection ratio refers to the number of people hired compared to the number of people who applied. In this case, 3 people were chosen from a pool of 14 people tested, giving a selection ratio of 3/14 or approximately 0.21.

Question 9

Which legislation prohibits discrimination and mandates that employers take affirmative actions to hire qualified minority applicants?
A)The Federal Tort Claims Act
B)Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
C)Civil Rights Act of 1991
D)The Federal Reserve Act
E)The Thirteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 prohibits discrimination in employment and mandates that employers take affirmative actions to hire qualified minority applicants. The Federal Tort Claims Act governs lawsuits against the federal government for tort claims, the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, and the Federal Reserve Act establishes the Federal Reserve System. The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.

Question 10

The ________ allows an individual filing a complaint to have a jury decide whether he or she may recover punitive damages (in addition to lost wages and benefits)for emotional injuries caused by discrimination.
A)Civil Rights Act of 1871
B)Age Discrimination in Employment Act
C)Americans with Disabilities Act
D)Civil Rights Act of 1991
E)Civil Rights Act of 1964

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 allows an individual filing a complaint to have a jury decide whether he or she may recover punitive damages (in addition to lost wages and benefits) for emotional injuries caused by discrimination. It also strengthens the rights of employees to sue for intentional discrimination and expands the protections afforded to employees under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Question 11

With the ease of the Internet,it is not uncommon for individuals to copy skills from resume templates to make themselves look more attractive to a recruiter.Knowing this,Ed has created a test to see if what is on the candidate's application are real skills that the candidate has.Ed is testing ________ validity.
A)criterion-related
B)probabilistic
C)predictive
D)content
E)concurrent

Accepted Answer

Ed is testing the content validity of the candidate's application. Content validity refers to whether the content of a test or assessment accurately measures the knowledge or skills it is intended to measure. In this case, Ed wants to ensure that the skills listed on the resume are accurately reflected in the candidate's actual abilities.

Question 12

Federal Auto Corp.(FAC)is looking for experienced ergonomic design engineers and wants to keep training costs to a minimum.The upper management instructs its HR team to develop a test that would test the design and ergonomic knowledge of the potential engineering candidates.This test is a ________ valid test.
A)predictive
B)subjective
C)criterion-related
D)content
E)concurrent

Accepted Answer

A content valid test assesses the knowledge a candidate possesses, in this case, their design and ergonomic knowledge. As the goal is to test applicants' knowledge and experience, a content-valid test is suitable for this purpose. The other options do not align with the given scenario or the proposed test's objective.

Question 13

Rollerbeam Inc.,a provider of engineering services,is looking to hire several maintenance engineers.Rollerbeam's HR department checks with the company's engineering department to confirm that the scenarios mentioned in the test are plausible real-world scenarios that maintenance engineers might face.Which of the following types of validation is Rollerbeam's HR team performing?
A)Concurrent validation
B)Predictive validation
C)Content validation
D)Criterion-related validation
E)Subjective validation

Accepted Answer

Rollerbeam's HR team is performing content validation, which involves ensuring that the test scenarios are relevant and representative of the skills and knowledge required for the job. This type of validation is based on a thorough analysis of the job duties and can be used to develop new tests or evaluate existing ones. The other types of validation listed (concurrent, predictive, criterion-related, and subjective) involve comparing test results to some external criteria, such as job performance or other measures of success.

Question 14

In the case of ________ validation,it is critical to minimize the amount of inference involved on the part of the judges because their subjective judgment could bias the findings.
A)predictive
B)concurrent
C)content
D)criterion
E)standard

Accepted Answer

Content validation focuses on how well a test measures the content it's supposed to measure. Minimizing inference by judges is crucial to ensure the test's content validity is accurately assessed without subjective bias.

Question 15

As per the Age Discrimination in Employment Act,if any neutral-appearing practice happens to have an adverse impact on those over age 40,the employer must
A)show business necessity to avoid a guilty verdict.
B)make accommodations despite facing hardships.
C)facilitate premature retirement for the employees.
D)compensate the employee prior to court trials.
E)provide special incentives to the suffering employees.

Accepted Answer

According to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, if a practice that appears to be neutral has a negative impact on employees over the age of 40, the employer must demonstrate that the practice is necessary for business reasons to defend against discrimination allegations. The employer must justify the practice, even if it does not intend to discriminate. Therefore, showing business necessity is the best choice.

Question 16

When a recruiter scores the test given after the interview,he is using ________ to mark answers correct or incorrect.
A)quantitative analysis
B)empirical study
C)statistical analysis
D)procedural study
E)expert judgment

Accepted Answer

The recruiter is using expert judgment to mark the answers as correct or incorrect. The other options refer to more formalized methods of analysis, whereas in this case, the recruiter's subjective experience and knowledge are being used to evaluate the candidate's responses.

Question 17

Content validation
A)seeks to establish an empirical relationship between test scores taken prior to being hired and eventual performance on the job.
B)is the degree to which a measure is free from internal defects of standardization.
C)is performed by demonstrating that the questions or problems posed by a test are a representative sample of the kinds of situations or problems that occur on the job.
D)is an estimate of whether a test appears to measure a certain criterion.
E)assesses the validity of a test by administering it to people already on the job and then correlating test scores with existing measures of each person's performance.

Accepted Answer

Content validation is the process of ensuring that test questions or problems are representative of the skills and knowledge necessary for the job or situation being tested. It is performed by analyzing the content of the test and comparing it to a detailed description of the job or situation being tested. Options A, B, D, and E refer to different types of validation, but they do not specifically address content validation.

Question 18

Jhoana feels like she was denied a raise because her boss does not like the fact that she wears saris.She talks to HR about a violation of which legislation?
A)False Claims Act
B)Civil Rights Act of 1991
C)Age Discrimination in Employment Act
D)Americans with Disabilities Act
E)Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. If Jhoana believes she was denied a raise based on her cultural or religious attire, she may have a claim under this legislation.

Question 19

The utility of any test generally ________ as the selection ratio gets lower.
A)increases
B)decreases
C)remains the same
D)becomes zero
E)becomes negative

Accepted Answer

The utility of a test generally increases as the selection ratio gets lower because the test becomes more effective at distinguishing among candidates when fewer positions are available, making each selection more impactful.

Question 20

Kate and Ashley report their manager to HR because they feel that they were denied a promotion because of their age.They are both 29 and William was promoted and he is 45.They are claiming age discrimination.HR informs them that the law does not apply to them based solely on their age,because it does not
A)permit business necessity as a ground to avoid a guilty verdict.
B)protect younger workers.
C)allow for jury trials.
D)allow punitive damages.
E)permit promotions based on performance.

Accepted Answer

The only option that directly relates to age discrimination is choice B, which states that the law does not protect younger workers. This means that it is not illegal to discriminate against someone solely because they are younger than a certain age. In this case, Kate and Ashley are claiming to have been discriminated against because they are younger than William, but they cannot make a legal claim based solely on their age.

Quiz 6: Selection and Placement

Which of the following forms of validation becomes relatively more attractive as the sample available for validation becomes smaller?

________ is the degree to which the validity of a selection method established in one context extends to other contexts.

When a company provides evidence from previous criterion-related validity studies conducted in other situations to show that a specific test is a valid predictor for a specific job performance,it is trying to prove the test's

The degree to which the information provided by selection methods enhance the bottom-line effectiveness of the organization is known as the selection method's

Some companies get confused and feel that they have to hire candidates that will help meet their affirmative action policy versus the most qualified.Which law are they misinterpreting?

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Three people were chosen from a pool of 14 people tested.This is an example of a ________ ratio.

Which legislation prohibits discrimination and mandates that employers take affirmative actions to hire qualified minority applicants?

The ________ allows an individual filing a complaint to have a jury decide whether he or she may recover punitive damages (in addition to lost wages and benefits) for emotional injuries caused by discrimination.

In the case of ________ validation,it is critical to minimize the amount of inference involved on the part of the judges because their subjective judgment could bias the findings.

As per the Age Discrimination in Employment Act,if any neutral-appearing practice happens to have an adverse impact on those over age 40,the employer must

When a recruiter scores the test given after the interview,he is using ________ to mark answers correct or incorrect.

Content validation

Jhoana feels like she was denied a raise because her boss does not like the fact that she wears saris.She talks to HR about a violation of which legislation?

The utility of any test generally ________ as the selection ratio gets lower.