USA Interviewing and Selection Techniques 4

Question 1

A situational interview question presents a hypothetical scenario and asks 'What would you do if…?' The primary advantage over a behavioral question is that it:

Accepted Answer

Is useful for candidates with limited direct experience

Answer

Situational questions assess judgment and decision-making, making them valuable for entry-level candidates who lack the work history for behavioral examples.

Question 2

An employer conducts a pre-employment background check. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the employer must FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Obtain written authorization from the applicant before running the check

Answer

FCRA requires employers to obtain written, stand-alone authorization from applicants before conducting a consumer background check.

Question 3

What does 'criterion-related validity' measure in the context of a selection assessment?

Accepted Answer

The statistical relationship between test scores and actual job performance outcomes

Answer

Criterion-related validity is demonstrated by a statistical correlation between assessment scores and a job performance criterion such as supervisor ratings or sales figures.

Question 4

An interviewer gives identical candidates very different ratings based on non-job-related factors such as physical appearance or communication style similarity. This BEST describes:

Accepted Answer

Criterion contamination

Answer

Criterion contamination occurs when irrelevant factors (like appearance) influence performance ratings, distorting the measurement of job-relevant competencies.

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a legally defensible reason to use a physical ability test as a pre-employment screen?

Accepted Answer

The physical demands are documented as essential job functions

Answer

A physical ability test is defensible under the ADA and Title VII only when it measures documented essential physical functions of the specific job.

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