22 Questions
What is the observed true score for openness according to Barrick and Mount (1991)?
0.03
What is the primary weakness of cognitive ability tests?
All of the above
Which of the following is a strength of cognitive ability tests?
All of the above
What is the correlation between cognitive ability and job performance according to Hunter and Hunter (1984)?
r = 0.10
What is the primary purpose of polygraph testing?
To estimate the probability that applicants will steal money or merchandise
What type of testing is overt personality based?
Paper and pencil testing
What is the primary consideration for awarding credit to prior work experience?
Relevance to the current job
According to Sullivan (2000), what is happening to the applicability of past experience to current and future problems?
It is rapidly losing its applicability
What is the recommended approach to job performance prediction?
Use simulations and actual problems to assess applicants
What is the potential outcome of deleting 'ancient history' requirements from job ads?
An increase in the applicant pool
What is the recommended approach to revising job descriptions?
Include the level of difficulty of the job
What should be the primary focus of evaluator training?
Placing less weight on experience
What is the predictive validity of cognitive ability tests in terms of job performance?
r = 0.39, ρ = 0.51
Which of the following is a strength of cognitive ability tests?
Easy to administer
What is the primary focus of psychomotor ability assessment?
Jobs with high physical demands
What is a common issue with cognitive ability tests in terms of adverse impact?
High adverse impact
Which of the following is a type of psychomotor ability?
Dynamic strength
What is the primary benefit of using assessment centers in selection?
Good face validity
What is the predictive validity of past experience in terms of future performance?
r = 0.22, ρ = 0.27
What is the primary advantage of using verbal work samples?
Good face validity
What is a common issue with assessment centers in terms of reliability?
Low inter-rater agreement
What is the primary consideration when evaluating the experience of applicants?
How much experience?
Assess your understanding of how to accurately predict job performance based on prior work experience. Learn how to evaluate the relevance of past experience to the current job and how to award credit for duration of work experience.
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