EEO Testing and Employment Law

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What is the primary purpose of ensuring that tests are related to job success or failure?

To prove the validity of the test
To comply with EEO laws (correct)
To ensure fairness in the hiring process
To avoid legal liability

What is the second key requirement of testing under EEO laws?

Tests must not unfairly discriminate against minority groups (correct)
Tests must be administered in a controlled environment
Tests must be administered by a certified professional
Tests must be used for all job applicants

What is the primary concern of EEO laws with regard to testing?

Ensuring that tests are standardized
Preventing unfair discrimination against minority groups (correct)
Reducing the cost of testing
Ensuring that tests are comprehensive

Why must employers prove that their tests are related to job success or failure?

<p>To comply with EEO laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of EEO laws with regard to testing?

<p>To prevent unfair discrimination in the hiring process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Testing and Equal Employment Opportunity With respect to testing, the EEO laws boil down to two things: 1. You must be able to prove that your tests are related to success or failure on the job, 2. you must prove that your tests don’t unfairly discriminate against minority groups.