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All Around Testing
Pros & Cons
Types of T&Es
What is the Point?
100
This is the California state bird.
What is the California Valley Quail
100
This is the least structured type of T&E.
What is a Resume
100
A con of this method is that it evaluates based on “gut feelings.”
What is Holistic Judgment
100
STD 678 is an example of this:
What is Standard Application Form
100
Properly Constructed T&Es should be based on this.
What is Job Analysis
200
This is the highest grossing movie in the U.S.
What is Avatar
200
This is the pass point percentage for Traditional Point Method T&Es.
What is 70%
200
A pro of this method is that the verification process can be built into the exam.
What is Grouping Method
200
This may ask for a candidate’s degree, credentials, or certifications.
What are Education Background Inventories
200
T&Es rely on the assumption that the best predictor of future performance is:
What is Past performance
300
This is Dr. Seuss’ first name.
What is Theodor
300
T&E candidates are warned that their responses will be reviewed & verified, this is to to control for:
What is Exaggeration or Score Inflation
300
A pro of this method is that online applications of this format are easy to score.
What is Point Method
300
This type of T&E has the highest validity rating.
What is Behavioral Consistency Method
300
T&E evaluations are based on this type of information provided by applicants.
What is Self-Report
400
This is the longest river in the United States.
What is the Missouri River
400
According to Schmidt and Hunter’s 1998 study, the selection instrument with the highest validity is:
What is Work Sample tests
400
Method that may have a disparate impact on women minorities, and younger applicants.
What is Traditional Point Method
400
This can be mailed to a reference or be used in a telephone interview.
What are Reference Reports
400
T&Es are intended to capture experience, training, education, and achievement. It is not meant to measure this.
What is Aptitude
500
This is the tallest mountain in the United States.
What is Mount McKinley
500
These are the two types of point based rating scales discussed in class.
What is Qualitative and Quantitative
500
These two exam formats may require a heavy workload on the candidate
What is Behavioral Consistency Method and Grouping Method
500
This type of T&E is a list of multiple-choice items that assesses different variables.
What is Biodata Inventories
500
T&Es are typically used for these type of positions.
What is Above entry level. (e.g., Supervisory, Managerial, Technical, Skilled Trade, Professional)
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