PHR Talent Planning and Acquisition 3

Question 1

A structured interview is preferred over an unstructured interview primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Improves validity and reduces bias

Answer

Standardized questions and scoring make structured interviews more valid, reliable, and legally defensible.

Question 2

Behavioral interview questions are based on the premise that:

Accepted Answer

Past behavior predicts future performance

Answer

Behavioral interviewing assumes how a candidate acted previously predicts how they will act in similar situations.

Question 3

Which selection assessment best demonstrates content validity for a data-entry role?

Accepted Answer

A timed typing and data-entry test

Answer

A work-sample test directly mirrors job tasks, giving it strong content validity.

Question 4

Adverse impact in selection is commonly evaluated using which guideline?

Accepted Answer

The four-fifths (80%) rule

Answer

The four-fifths rule flags potential adverse impact when a protected group's selection rate is below 80% of the highest group's rate.

Question 5

When may an employer legally ask about a job applicant's disability before a conditional offer is made?

Accepted Answer

Never; only after a conditional offer

Answer

Under the ADA, disability-related inquiries and medical exams are permitted only after a conditional job offer.

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