CODESP Pre-Employment Assessment and Testing 4

Question 1

Which type of reliability is estimated by administering the same test to the same group on two separate occasions and correlating the scores?

Accepted Answer

Test-retest reliability

Answer

Test-retest reliability measures score stability over time by correlating two administrations of the same test to the same individuals.

Question 2

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires employers conducting background checks through a consumer reporting agency to:

Accepted Answer

Provide written disclosure and obtain written authorization from the applicant

Answer

FCRA mandates that employers give applicants a clear disclosure document and obtain written consent before ordering a background check from a consumer reporting agency.

Question 3

In the context of pre-employment testing, 'differential item functioning' (DIF) analysis is used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify test items that perform differently across demographic groups after controlling for ability level

Answer

DIF analysis detects items that favor one group over another among examinees of equal ability, indicating potential item bias that should be reviewed.

Question 4

A city fire department requires all applicants to pass a physical ability test (PAT). To minimize legal risk, the PAT should be designed to:

Accepted Answer

Simulate the critical physical demands identified through job analysis

Answer

Physical ability tests must be grounded in job analysis that identifies critical physical tasks, ensuring the test measures job-relevant demands rather than arbitrary fitness levels.

Question 5

Which concept refers to the proportion of future employees who would be successful if selected using a given assessment?

Accepted Answer

Positive predictive value (success rate)

Answer

Positive predictive value (success rate) is the proportion of selected candidates who turn out to be successful performers, reflecting the practical accuracy of the selection decision.

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 Pre-Employment Assessment and Testing 4