Pre-Employment Testing

Question 1

You have applied for a job on an assembly line, and are placed on a test assembly line.

Accepted Answer

You have taken a situational test.

Question 2

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act made it legal for employers to administer polygraph tests

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

What test is likely to include the question: Is it acceptable for people to cheat on taxes?

Accepted Answer

honesty

Question 4

Test given with a machine that measures and records the physiological changes in the subject.

Accepted Answer

Polygraph test

Question 5

A private employer may administer a polygraph test to an employee accused of theft.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 6

An honesty test _____.

Accepted Answer

may be used when employees will have little supervision.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true regarding skill tests?

Accepted Answer

More than one test may be given.

Question 8

Accidents, high absenteeism, low productivity, and high health costs are linked to ___________.

Accepted Answer

drug use

Question 9

The Americans with Disabilities Act, employers must make reasonable accommodations.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Test a person may be required to take as part of the application process for a government job.

Accepted Answer

Civil Service Test

Question 11

Which of the following positions would most likely require a medical examination?

Accepted Answer

pilot

Question 12

Test that examines a person's personality, character, and interests.

Accepted Answer

Psychological test

Question 13

A test that measures personal likes and dislikes is a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

psychological

Question 14

You apply for a position as a bank teller and are asked to take a math test. This is a ___.

Accepted Answer

written skill test

Question 15

Honesty tests cannot be given in most states.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

Polygraph test takers usually react more strongly to _____ questions.

Accepted Answer

relevant

Question 17

The Civil Service Commission administers polygraph tests.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

The two types of questions asked on a polygraph test are classified as relevant and

Accepted Answer

control

Question 19

A(n) __ exam is to find health problems that prevent a person from doing his or her job safely

Accepted Answer

medical

Question 20

A driving test administered to potential truck drivers is a type of _____ test.

Accepted Answer

performance

Question 21

Which of the following skill areas is not tested by the ASVAB?

Accepted Answer

Physical fitness

Question 22

Skill tests may be given as performance, written, or _____ tests.

Accepted Answer

oral

Question 23

Employees have concerns over drug testing such as right to privacy and test accuracy.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

The SAT is a type of _____ test

Accepted Answer

aptitude

Question 25

Test intended to help employers identify job applicants who are likely to be dishonest.

Accepted Answer

Honesty test

Question 26

Test used to determine the physical and mental abilities of the applicant.

Accepted Answer

Skill Test

Question 27

Test that measures a person's potential to perform the job after training.

Accepted Answer

Aptitude test

Question 28

When instructions are given for preemployment tests, ___ about anything you do not understand.

Accepted Answer

be sure to ask questions about

Question 29

Which suggestions should not be followed in preparing for and taking pre-employment tests?

Accepted Answer

If taking a written test, answer the hardest questions first

Question 30

An aptitude test measures a person's ability to do the job.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 31

Test to examine the ability of job applicants in a work setting similar to that of the job.

Accepted Answer

situational test

Question 32

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act prohibits most ____ employers from using polygraph tests.

Accepted Answer

private

Question 33

Preemployment tests may be given online after completion of a job application.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 34

Which of the following is not true of pre-employment tests?

Accepted Answer

Employers use them to screen job candidates.

Question 35

Aptitude test designed to measure strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success.

Accepted Answer

ASVAB

Question 36

An intelligence test is one type of ________ aptitude test.

Accepted Answer

general

Question 37

Oral psychological tests are given by a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

psychologist

Question 38

You can and should study for most preemployment tests.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 39

Which of the following statements regarding polygraph tests is true?

Accepted Answer

The tests measure levels of stress.

Question 40

An employer may use a(n) __ test in an attempt to prevent workplace accidents.

Accepted Answer

drug

Question 41

A military recruiter might use the ASVAB test

Accepted Answer

True

Question 42

It is a common practice for workers in management or high stress jobs to have medical exams.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 43

The Employee Polygraph Protection Act does not apply to federal, state and local governments.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 44

A person who is applying for a cashier position will most likely be asked to take a(n) __ test.

Accepted Answer

honesty

Question 45

You may need to take a civil service test if yo are applying for a(n) _____ job.

Accepted Answer

government

Question 46

The employment section of the ADA prohibits ___ against individuals with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

discrimination

Question 47

Another name for a polygraph test is a(n) _____ test.

Accepted Answer

lie-detector

Question 48

There are no wrong or right answers on a psychology tests.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 49

Another name for an honesty test is a(n) _____test.

Accepted Answer

integrity

Question 50

In an interview, you should tell the employer you have the skills as you can learn them later.

Accepted Answer

False

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