Employee Testing and Selection

• A reliable employment test will most likely yield

  consistent scores when a person takes two alternate forms of the test
• A term which pertains to the accuracy of a test, fulfilling its function according to its design

  Validity
• Selection tests are used as a supplement to other tools like interviews and background checks

  True
• As part of a selection process for a position at UPS, Jack has been asked to lift weights and jump rope. What is most likely being measured by UPS?

  Motor Ability
• Carlos recently participated in a selection for a position in Northern Aeronautics. the test measured Carlos' finger dexterity and reaction time, so it was most likely a(n) ______ test

  Physical abilities
• Optimism is a dimension in the Big Five Personality

  False
• What term refers to training candidates to perform several job's tasks and then assessing the candidate's performance prior to hire?

  Miniature Job training
• What primary reason that firms conduct background investigations of job applications?

  Uncover false information
• It is a multi-day simulation in which candidates perform realistic tasks in hypothetical situations and are scored on their performance

  Management assessment center