CODESP Background and Reference Investigations 4

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'ban the box' policy?

Accepted Answer

Delaying inquiry into criminal history until later in the hiring process after initial screening

Answer

'Ban the box' policies remove the criminal history checkbox from initial job applications, allowing candidates to be evaluated on qualifications first.

Question 2

When a reference provides highly negative and potentially defamatory information about a candidate, the investigator should:

Accepted Answer

Document the information objectively and note it as one source's perspective, subject to verification

Answer

Investigators should document negative reference information objectively and factually while noting it represents one source, allowing decision-makers to weigh it appropriately.

Question 3

Which federal agency provides guidance on how employers should use criminal records in hiring decisions to avoid discriminatory impact?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Answer

The EEOC issued guidance in 2012 on the use of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions under Title VII.

Question 4

The primary difference between an 'arrest record' and a 'conviction record' in background investigations is:

Accepted Answer

An arrest indicates an accusation but not guilt, while a conviction represents a legal finding of guilt

Answer

An arrest indicates only that a person was accused of a crime; a conviction means a court found the person guilty or they pleaded guilty.

Question 5

For positions requiring a federal security clearance, background investigations are conducted by:

Accepted Answer

Authorized federal investigative agencies such as the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) or DoD

Answer

Federal security clearance investigations are conducted by authorized federal investigative agencies, primarily OPM's National Background Investigations Bureau or DoD components.

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 Background and Reference Investigations 4