MPO MODULE 3 LEARNSMART EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
When a test includes scenarios that are representative of the types of things a job
incumbent might face on the job, the test is considered _______________. -
ANSWER Content valid
A test does not "generalize" well if it is unable to _____________ success in other,
similar situations. - ANSWER Predict
Which of the following are among the five major dimensions measured in a
personality inventory? - ANSWER 1) Extroversion
2) Adjustment
3) Agreeableness
4) Conscientiousness
5) Openness to experience
In terms of job selection and placement, the extent to which a given measure of
performance is related to performance on the job is known as ______________. -
ANSWER Validity
The degree to which a measure is free from random error defines its level of
______________. - ANSWER Reliability
Which of the following are generic selection standards used in deciding who will
be allowed into organizations? - ANSWER 1) Reliability
2) Validity
3) Generalizability
4) Utility
5) Legality
, An individual's capacity to come up with solutions to many diverse problems is
known as their ___________________ ability. - ANSWER Reasoning
When describing the wide variety of selection programs that involve multiple
selection methods to evaluate management potential, the term ______________ is
used. - ANSWER Assessment centre
How well information can enhance the organization's bottom-line effectiveness is
known as its __________________. - ANSWER Utility
Which of the following groups of applicants can be adversely affected by physical
ability tests? - ANSWER 1) Applicants with disabilities
2) Female applicants
When testing quantitative ability, one seeks to measure an applicant's ability to
_________________. - ANSWER Solve arithmetic problems
Verbal comprehension tests are designed to test which of the following in
applicants? - ANSWER 1) Capacity to understand written language
2) Capacity to understand spoken language
Though it can be useful, many employers are reluctant to use predictive validation
due to the large amount of ____________. - ANSWER Time and effort it requires
A dialogue designed to gather information and evaluate the qualifications of an
applicant for employment known as as _____________ ________________. -
ANSWER Selection Interview
Which of the following are benefits of using video-based role-play over traditional
paper-and-pencil methods? - ANSWER 1) They have higher levels of predictive
validity.
2) They are more enganging.
ANSWERS
When a test includes scenarios that are representative of the types of things a job
incumbent might face on the job, the test is considered _______________. -
ANSWER Content valid
A test does not "generalize" well if it is unable to _____________ success in other,
similar situations. - ANSWER Predict
Which of the following are among the five major dimensions measured in a
personality inventory? - ANSWER 1) Extroversion
2) Adjustment
3) Agreeableness
4) Conscientiousness
5) Openness to experience
In terms of job selection and placement, the extent to which a given measure of
performance is related to performance on the job is known as ______________. -
ANSWER Validity
The degree to which a measure is free from random error defines its level of
______________. - ANSWER Reliability
Which of the following are generic selection standards used in deciding who will
be allowed into organizations? - ANSWER 1) Reliability
2) Validity
3) Generalizability
4) Utility
5) Legality
, An individual's capacity to come up with solutions to many diverse problems is
known as their ___________________ ability. - ANSWER Reasoning
When describing the wide variety of selection programs that involve multiple
selection methods to evaluate management potential, the term ______________ is
used. - ANSWER Assessment centre
How well information can enhance the organization's bottom-line effectiveness is
known as its __________________. - ANSWER Utility
Which of the following groups of applicants can be adversely affected by physical
ability tests? - ANSWER 1) Applicants with disabilities
2) Female applicants
When testing quantitative ability, one seeks to measure an applicant's ability to
_________________. - ANSWER Solve arithmetic problems
Verbal comprehension tests are designed to test which of the following in
applicants? - ANSWER 1) Capacity to understand written language
2) Capacity to understand spoken language
Though it can be useful, many employers are reluctant to use predictive validation
due to the large amount of ____________. - ANSWER Time and effort it requires
A dialogue designed to gather information and evaluate the qualifications of an
applicant for employment known as as _____________ ________________. -
ANSWER Selection Interview
Which of the following are benefits of using video-based role-play over traditional
paper-and-pencil methods? - ANSWER 1) They have higher levels of predictive
validity.
2) They are more enganging.
