CRSP Interview Design & Competency Assessment 2

Question 1

Which interview technique asks candidates to describe a specific past situation, the task they faced, the action they took, and the result achieved?

Accepted Answer

STAR method

Answer

The STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is a structured behavioral interviewing technique used to elicit concrete examples of past performance.

Question 2

A panel interview offers which primary advantage over a one-on-one interview?

Accepted Answer

It reduces individual interviewer bias through multiple perspectives

Answer

Panel interviews involve multiple interviewers, which reduces individual bias and provides a more balanced assessment of the candidate.

Question 3

Which type of validity evidence is demonstrated when an interview score predicts future job performance?

Accepted Answer

Criterion-related validity

Answer

Criterion-related validity (specifically predictive validity) is established when assessment scores correlate with future job performance outcomes.

Question 4

When designing competency-based interviews, the first step is typically to:

Accepted Answer

Identify the key competencies required for the role

Answer

Identifying the key competencies required for successful job performance must precede developing questions or rating scales.

Question 5

A 'probe' question in a structured interview is best used to:

Accepted Answer

Clarify or deepen a candidate's initial response

Answer

Probe questions follow up on a candidate's answer to obtain more specific, complete, or clarifying information.

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CRSP Interview Design & Competency Assessment 2