CODESP Applicant Screening and Evaluation 2

Question 1

Under the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, which statistical measure is primarily used to determine if adverse impact exists against a protected group?

Accepted Answer

Four-fifths (80%) rule

Answer

The four-fifths (80%) rule states that adverse impact is indicated when the selection rate for a protected group is less than 80% of the rate for the highest-scoring group.

Question 2

Which type of validity evidence is gathered by correlating applicant test scores with their subsequent job performance ratings?

Accepted Answer

Criterion-related validity

Answer

Criterion-related validity is established by demonstrating a statistical relationship between predictor scores (test) and a criterion measure (job performance).

Question 3

A city wants to use a physical agility test for firefighter applicants. Which validation strategy is MOST appropriate if the city has fewer than 100 incumbents in the position?

Accepted Answer

Content validity based on job analysis

Answer

Content validity based on job analysis is appropriate for small samples because it does not require large numbers of criterion scores and directly links test content to job tasks.

Question 4

In structured interviews, all candidates are asked the same predetermined questions primarily to ensure:

Accepted Answer

Comparability of responses and reduced interviewer bias

Answer

Standardized questions allow interviewers to compare candidates on the same dimensions and reduce variability caused by different question sets or interviewer bias.

Question 5

An agency screens 400 male and 200 female applicants and passes 320 males and 120 females. What is the adverse impact ratio?

Accepted Answer

0.75

Answer

Female pass rate = 120/200 = 60%; male pass rate = 320/400 = 80%; adverse impact ratio = 60%/80% = 0.75, which is below the 4/5ths (0.80) threshold.

CODESP - Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures Practice Test

CODESP - Cooperative Organization for the Development of Employee Selection Procedures Practice Test

CODESP Applicant Screening and Evaluation 2