BZ420 Lesson 2 Exam SCORE 95 PERCENT

  

Which assessment method has a high-content validity?

Question options:

  

cognitive ability tests

 

personality   tests

 

structured

interview

s

 

job-knowledge tests

 

Question 2

5 / 5 points

       

The framework for talent management includes __________.

Question options:
  

deciding what positions to fill

 

building a pool of job candidates

 

using

selection

tools such as   tests and interviews

 

all of the above

 

Question 3

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__________ is the process of deciding what positions the firm will have to fill.

Question options:
  

Recruitment

 

Selection

 

Workforce planning

 

None of the above.

 

Question 4

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The process of making forecasts based on the ratio between some causal factor like sales volume and the number of employees required is called __________.

Question options:
  

ratio analysis

 

trend analysis

 

graphical analysis

 

computer analysis

 

Question 5

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__________ is the procedure through which one determines the duties associated with positions and the characteristics of people to hire for those positions.

Question options:
  

Job description

 

Job specification

 

Job analysis

 

Job context

 

Question 6

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When a company decides on how to fill top executive positions, the process is called __________.

Question options:
  

employment planning

 

succession planning

 
selection
 

testing

 

Question 7

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The first step in the validation process is to __________.

Question options:
  

choose the tests to measure   attributes of job

 

analyze the job

 

administer tests

 

cross-validate

 

Question 8

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A(n) __________ is a procedure designed to solicit information from a person’s oral responses to oral inquiries.

Question options:
  
interview
 

presentation

 

prospectus

 

invigilation

 

Question 9

5 / 5 points
       

Hiring workers who have criminal

background

s without proper safeguards is considered __________.

Question options:
  

improper hiring

 

negligent hiring

 

appropriate depending upon the job

 

negligent intent

 

Question 10

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Consider the following question: “Suppose you saw a coworker who was not following standard work procedures. The coworker claimed that the new procedure was better. What would you do”? What type of question is this?

Question options:
  
background
 

past behavior

 

situational

 

job knowledge

 

Question 11

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When planning for employment requirements, what must be forecasted?

Question options:
  

personnel needs

 

supply of inside candidates

 

both A and B.

 

neither A nor B.

 

Question 12

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A __________ summarizes the personal qualities, traits, skills, and work behaviors required for getting the job done.

Question options:
  

job specification

 

job analysis

 

job report

 

job description

 

Question 13

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Jackie works as a nurse on temporary assignments for hospitals throughout the region on an as-needed basis. Jackie is __________.

Question options:
  

a contingent worker

 

on job rotation

 

using job enlargement

 

none of the above

 

Question 14

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Information regarding job demands such as finger dexterity or conscientiousness is included in the information about __________ an HR specialist may collect during a job analysis.

Question options:
  

work activities

 

human behaviors

 

machines, tools, equipment, and   

work aids

 

performance standards

 

Question 15

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Interviews should begin by __________.

Question options:
  

establishing rapport

 

jumping right into the heart of   the matter

 

highlighting what the interview   will be doing

 

explaining the qualifications of   the interviewer

 

Question 16

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Jane must decide what positions the firm should fill in the next six months. What activity is Jane working on?

Question options:
  

recruitment

 
selection
 

personnel planning

 

interviewing

 

Question 17

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Once a firm has a pool of applicants, the first step in pre-screening is the __________.

Question options:
  

in-person interview

 

on-site visit

 

application form

 

recommendation from recruiters

 

Question 18

5 / 5 points
       

In a mass interview, a team of individuals interviews the candidate in a __________ fashion.

Question options:
  

serial

 

sequential

 

panel

 

systematic

 

Question 19

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The information resulting from job analysis is used for writing __________.

Question options:
  

job descriptions

 
work activities
 
work aids
 
performance standards
 

Question 20

5 / 5 points
       

The job specification takes the job description and answers which of these question?

Question options:
  

What traits and experiences are   required to do this job well?

 

When will the supervisor be   completely satisfied with a worker’s work?

 

What are the four main activities   of this job?

 

What are the performance standards   for this job?