Types of Tests
This test measures a person’s existing knowledge or skills.
What is an achievement test?
An interview using a predetermined set of questions for all candidates is called this.
What is a structured interview?
A selection method that works well across different jobs or organizations has this quality.
What is generalizability?
Being dependable, organized, and achievement-oriented reflects this Big Five trait.
What is conscientiousness?
This test measures reasoning, verbal ability, and problem-solving.
What is a cognitive ability test?
This interview asks candidates how they would handle a hypothetical job situation.
What is a situational interview?
When the benefits of a selection method exceed its cost, it has high ______.
What is utility?
Paper-and-pencil tests that ask about attitudes toward theft measure this.
What is integrity (or honesty)?
A simulation where a manager handles emails, memos, and competing priorities is this type of test.
What is an in-basket test?
This interview asks candidates to describe how they handled a similar situation in the past.
What is a behavioral interview?
When test items closely match actual job tasks, this type of validity is demonstrated.
What is content validity?
This federal law largely banned the use of lie detector tests for employee screening.
What is the Employee Polygraph Protection Act?