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1
An aptitude inventory consolidates information about the organization's current human resources.
A)True
B)False
2
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination in hiring of persons with disabilities by federal agencies and federal contractors.
A)True
B)False
3
A polygraph test is also called a psychomotor test.
A)True
B)False
4
The halo effect occurs when the interviewer allows a single prominent characteristic to dominate judgement of all other traits.
A)True
B)False
5
__________ is the process of determining, through observation and study, the pertinent information relating to the nature of a specific job.
A)Job description
B)Human resource planning
C)Job analysis
D)Skills inventory
E)Forecasting
6
A written statement that identifies the abilities, skills, traits, or attributes necessary for successful performance in a particular job is called a(n):
A)job specification.
B)skills inventory.
C)job description.
D)job analysis.
E)skills specification.
7
Human resource __________ attempts to determine the future human resource needs of the organization in light of its objectives.
A)predicting
B)forecasting
C)transition
D)planning
E)analysis
8
Which act prohibits wage discrimination on the basis of sex?
A)The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1987
B)The Civil Rights Act of 1991
C)The Equitable Wage Act of 1959
D)The Equal Pay Act of 1963
E)The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
9
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 covers all of the following types of organizations EXCEPT:
A)labor unions with 15 or more members.
B)all private employers with up to 15 employees.
C)state and local governments.
D)public and private employment agencies.
E)joint labor-management committees for apprenticeship and training.
10
The __________ Act permits women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are religious minorities to have a jury trial and sue for punitive damages if they can prove intentional hiring and workplace discrimination.
A)Civil Rights Act
B)Civil Liberties Act
C)Rehabilitation Act
D)Equal Employment Act
E)Equal Pay Act
11
Which act enabled qualified employees to take prolonged unpaid leave for family- and health-related reason without fear of losing their jobs?
A)The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
B)The Equal Pay Act of 1963
C)The Civil Rights Act of 1991
D)The Emergency Leave Act of 1990
E)The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
12
Which of the following is NOT a suggestion to help eliminate discrimination in recruitment practices?
A)Maintaining a file of unhired female and minority applicants
B)Contacting majority applicants first when an opening occurs
C)Utilizing minorities and females in recruitment
D)Advertising job openings using the phrase "Equal Opportunity Employer"
E)Advertising in media directed towards women and minorities
13
A(n) __________ plan is a written document outlining specific goals and timetables for remedying past discriminatory actions.
A)reverse discrimination
B)equal opportunity
C)affirmative action
D)recruitment
E)rehabilitation
14
__________ is providing preferential treatment for minorities or females over the majority group.
A)Equity discrimination
B)Unequal preference
C)Reverse discrimination
D)Affirmative action
E)Opposed discrimination
15
What type of test measures a person's capacity or potential ability to learn?
A)Proficiency test
B)Interest test
C)Polygraph test
D)Aptitude test
E)Job knowledge test
16
__________ tests measure a person's strength, dexterity, and coordination.
A)Psychological
B)Aptitude
C)Job knowledge
D)Interest
E)Psychomotor
17
Parallel forms and split halves are two methods for examining:
A)test reliability.
B)test validity.
C)employee proficiency.
D)employee reliability.
E)organizational efficiency.
18
Which interview technique is being used when a prospective employee is placed in action situations that might be encountered on the job?
A)Semi-structured interview
B)Situational interview
C)Circumstantial interview
D)Case interview
E)Stress interview





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