Question 1

An employer can most likely increase the reliability of a panel interview by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  using an unstructured interview format
B)  interviewing multiple candidates simultaneously
C)  providing interviewers with scoring sheets and sample answers
D)  requiring candidates to participate in work sampling techniquesE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Nonstructured interviews are preferred to directive interviews because they are more reliable and valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What type of interview would most likely include the following: "It must be difficult to leave a company after such strong accusations of unethical behavior. Tell me about that"?

Accepted Answer

A)  situational
B)  behavioral
C)  stress
D)  puzzleE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following questions would most likely be asked during a stress interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I see that you switched colleges four times before finally earning your degree. I think that reflects an inability to make good decisions and remain focused. What do you think?"
B)  "Can you tell me about a time in the past when you used leadership skills to handle a difficult situation?"
C)  "Mike and Todd have $21 between them. Mike has $20 more than Todd has. How much does Mike have and how much does Todd have?"
D)  "Why are you leaving your current position and changing careers?"E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A total selection program has the goal of selecting candidates whose totality of attributes best fits the employer's requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following would most likely increase candidate-order errors?

Accepted Answer

A)  applicant gender
B)  recruiting pressure
C)  poor first impression
D)  lack of job knowledgeE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

According to the text, selection interviews are classified by all of the following factors EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  administration
B)  structure
C)  content
D)  lengthE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Studies suggest that interviewers tend to evaluate applicants less favorably in telephone interviews than in face-to-face interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

With phone and tablet video functionalities FaceTime™ and Skype™, Web-based "in-person" interview use is widespread; In a recent year about ________ of candidates took such interviews .

Accepted Answer

A)  2%
B)  7%
C)  18%
D)  45%E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

What are some common errors that managers make during interviews and what impact can they have?

Accepted Answer

Potential interviewing errors to avoid i...

Question 11

Which question below is an example of a situational question?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Suppose you were giving a sales presentation and a difficult technical question arose that you could not answer. What would you do?"
B)  "Based on your past work experience, what is the most significant action you have ever taken to help out a co-worker?"
C)  "What work experiences, training, or other qualifications do you have for working in a teamwork environment?"
D)  "What factors should one consider when developing a television advertising campaign?"E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

When interviewing an applicant with a disability who uses assistive technology, which of the following questions should NOT be asked?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have you ever experienced any problems between your technology and an employer's information system?
B)  How have you addressed any barriers or obstacles that you may have encountered in previous jobs?
C)  What is the severity and exact nature of your disability and how does the technology assist you?
D)  What specific technology have you successfully used in previous jobs that facilitated your work?E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which type of interview questions are most likely designed to probe an applicant's motivation to meet the job's requirements through activities such as physical labor, customer service, and frequent travel?

Accepted Answer

A)  willingness
B)  behavioral
C)  personality
D)  job knowledgeE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

When developing a structured situational interview, it is important that people familiar with the job rate the job's main duties based on importance and time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The EEOC uses testers who apply for employment which they do not intend to accept for the purpose of uncovering unlawful discriminatory hiring practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

As an HR manager, you will most likely interview job candidates. What actions can you take to ensure that an interview is effective?

Accepted Answer

Interviewers should structure the interv...

Question 17

Which of the following best explains why most firms do not provide rejected applicants with detailed explanations about the employment decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of technical abilities
B)  adherence to federal laws
C)  concerns about legal disputes
D)  time required of line managersE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is the most commonly used selection tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  telephone reference
B)  reference letter
C)  interview
D)  personality testE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

All of the following are common characteristics of computerized selection interviews EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  questions presented rapidly
B)  response times measured for any delays
C)  questions focused on experience and skills
D)  essay questions based on hypothetical situationsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

In order to conduct an effective interview, interviewers should NOT ask job candidates about their ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge
B)  lifelong goals
C)  willingness
D)  motivationE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 7: Interviewing Candidates

Which of the following best explains why most firms do not provide rejected applicants with detailed explanations about the employment decision?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

With phone and tablet video functionalities FaceTime™ and Skype™, Web-based "in-person" interview use is widespread; In a recent year about ________ of candidates took such interviews .

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What are some common errors that managers make during interviews and what impact can they have?

Correct AnswerverifiedPotential interviewing errors to avoid i...View AnswerShow Answer

All of the following are common characteristics of computerized selection interviews EXCEPT ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following would most likely increase candidate-order errors?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When interviewing an applicant with a disability who uses assistive technology, which of the following questions should NOT be asked?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

As an HR manager, you will most likely interview job candidates. What actions can you take to ensure that an interview is effective?

Correct AnswerverifiedInterviewers should structure the interv...View AnswerShow Answer

Which type of interview questions are most likely designed to probe an applicant's motivation to meet the job's requirements through activities such as physical labor, customer service, and frequent travel?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

According to the text, selection interviews are classified by all of the following factors EXCEPT ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A total selection program has the goal of selecting candidates whose totality of attributes best fits the employer's requirements.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following questions would most likely be asked during a stress interview?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which question below is an example of a situational question?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The EEOC uses testers who apply for employment which they do not intend to accept for the purpose of uncovering unlawful discriminatory hiring practices.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Nonstructured interviews are preferred to directive interviews because they are more reliable and valid.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Studies suggest that interviewers tend to evaluate applicants less favorably in telephone interviews than in face-to-face interviews.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is the most commonly used selection tool?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In order to conduct an effective interview, interviewers should NOT ask job candidates about their ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

An employer can most likely increase the reliability of a panel interview by ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What type of interview would most likely include the following: "It must be difficult to leave a company after such strong accusations of unethical behavior. Tell me about that"?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When developing a structured situational interview, it is important that people familiar with the job rate the job's main duties based on importance and time.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Potential interviewing errors to avoid i...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Interviewers should structure the interv...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified