CCP Job Analysis and Documentation 2

Question 1

Which job analysis method involves a trained analyst directly watching an employee perform tasks to gather data?

Accepted Answer

Observation method

Answer

The observation method requires a trained analyst to directly watch and record an employee's activities as they occur.

Question 2

A job description's 'essential functions' section is legally significant primarily because it defines which duties must be performed:

Accepted Answer

By the employee with or without reasonable accommodation

Answer

Under the ADA, essential functions are those a qualified individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

Question 3

The Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) classifies job elements under which broad categories?

Accepted Answer

Information input, mental processes, work output, relationships, job context, and other job characteristics

Answer

The PAQ uses six divisions: information input, mental processes, work output, relationships with others, job context, and other job characteristics.

Question 4

When conducting a job analysis for compensation purposes, the primary goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Establish a factual basis for determining internal equity

Answer

For compensation, job analysis provides objective data about job content that supports defensible internal job valuation and equity decisions.

Question 5

A 'task inventory' as used in job analysis refers to:

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive list of tasks performed in a job that respondents rate for importance and frequency

Answer

A task inventory is a structured list of job tasks that incumbents or supervisors rate on dimensions such as frequency, importance, and time spent.

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