PeopleAnswers Administration and Best Practices 3

Question 1

Which scenario represents an adverse impact concern an administrator should monitor when using PeopleAnswers?

Accepted Answer

Selection rates for a protected group fall below 80% of the highest-selected group's rate

Answer

The 4/5ths (80%) rule is the EEOC's primary standard for detecting adverse impact in selection procedures.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the 'Norm Group' setting in PeopleAnswers assessment configuration?

Accepted Answer

It defines the comparison population used to interpret a candidate's raw scores

Answer

The norm group is the reference population whose data contextualizes a candidate's scores, making percentile interpretations meaningful.

Question 3

A new HR administrator cannot locate a completed assessment in PeopleAnswers. Which is the most efficient first troubleshooting step?

Accepted Answer

Check whether the search filter includes the correct requisition and date range

Answer

Incorrect or narrow search filters are the most common reason completed assessments appear missing in the portal.

Question 4

Which data privacy best practice should be followed when exporting candidate assessment reports from PeopleAnswers?

Accepted Answer

Store exported reports on encrypted, access-controlled systems and limit distribution to decision-makers

Answer

Candidate assessment data is sensitive PII and should be encrypted, access-controlled, and distributed only to those involved in the hiring decision.

Question 5

When should an organization consider running a concurrent validity study for its PeopleAnswers benchmarks?

Accepted Answer

When at least 30–50 incumbents with performance ratings are available

Answer

A concurrent validity study requires a sufficient sample of current employees with performance data; 30–50 is a commonly cited minimum for meaningful results.

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PeopleAnswers Administration and Best Practices 3