KSA Legal Compliance & Ethical Assessment Practices 3

Question 1

The Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (2014) are jointly published by which organizations?

Accepted Answer

APA, AERA, and NCME

Answer

The Standards are a joint publication of the American Psychological Association (APA), American Educational Research Association (AERA), and National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME).

Question 2

An assessor uses a physical ability test that screens out significantly more female applicants. To justify continued use, the employer must demonstrate:

Accepted Answer

Criterion-related validity linking test scores to job performance

Answer

When a selection test has adverse impact, the employer must establish its validity—particularly criterion-related validity showing scores predict actual job performance.

Question 3

Which federal law specifically prohibits discrimination in employment based on genetic information, including family medical history?

Accepted Answer

GINA

Answer

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008 prohibits using genetic information—including family medical history—in employment decisions.

Question 4

When a KSA assessment is used for both selection and promotion decisions, ethical guidelines require that:

Accepted Answer

Separate validation studies should be conducted for each use

Answer

Assessment validity is context-specific; using the same tool for different purposes requires separate validation evidence because the criterion and population may differ.

Question 5

A hiring manager asks an assessor to 'adjust' a candidate's KSA score because the manager 'knows' the person will succeed. The assessor should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that score manipulation violates professional and legal standards

Answer

Altering scores based on subjective preferences undermines test validity, violates professional ethics codes, and may expose the organization to legal liability.

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KSA Legal Compliance & Ethical Assessment Practices 3