Recruitment Selection Set 3

QN1. The best medium for recruiting blue-collar and entry-level workers is generally:

a. the local newspaper.

b. nationally distributed newspapers.

c. trade journals.

d. the Internet.

Answer

Answer: b. nationally distributed newspapers.

QN2. In regard to employee recruiting, the term “head hunter” generally refers to:

a. candidates who are over-qualified for the job.

b. executive recruiters.

c. former employees who wish to return to the company.

d. entry-level candidates who demand large salaries

Answer

Answer: b. executive recruiters.

QN3. Tests that measure traits, temperament, or disposition are examples of:

a. manual dexterity tests.

b. personality tests.

c. intelligence tests.

d. work sample tests

Answer

Answer: b. personality tests.

QN4. Standardized instrument designed to measure objectively one or more aspects of a total personality by means of a behaviour

a.Personality theory

b.Selection device

c. Psychological test

d. None of the above

Answer

Answer: c. Psychological test

QN5. Consistency or uniformity of the conditions and procedures for administering a test

a. reliability

b. validity

c. psychological test

d. standardization

Answer

Answer: d. standardization

QN6. Technique which is used to intensively examine the candidate’s background and thinking and to go into considerable detail

a) Application Blank

b) Situational Interviews

c) Psychological Testing

d) Depth Interview

Answer

Answer: b) Situational Interviews

QN7. Reliability refers to

a) Consistency

b) Stability

c) Objectivity

d) (a) & (b) above

Answer

Answer: d) (a) & (b) above

QN8. In- basket test is

a) Role-play exercise

b) Group exercise

c) Individual exercise

d) All of the above

Answer

Answer: a) Role-play exercise

QN9. The success of a recruitment organization can be judged based on a number of criteria. Which of the following is/are not the criterion to judge a recruitment organization?

I. The number of successful placements and hiring.

II. The quantity and quality of the recruiters.

III. The cost involved and time taken for filling up the position.

IV. The number of offers made and the number of applicants.

(a) Only (I) above

(b) Only (II) above

(c) Both (I) and (III) above

(d) Both (II) and (III) above

(e) (I), (III) and (IV) above.

Answer

Answer: (d) Both (II) and (III) above

QN10. A specialized category of private agencies, who cater mostly to top management level recruitment needs is known as

(a) Employee referrals

(b) Head hunters

(c) Unsolicited applications

(d) Employment exchange

(e) Public agencies.

Answer

Answer: (b) Head hunters

QN11. Changing market situations and business demands also impact the effectiveness and relevance of a recruitment organization. Therefore it is important for an organization to have

I. Rigid recruitment policy.

II. Flexible recruitment policy.

III. Proactive recruitment policy.

(a) Only (I) above

(b) Only (II) above

(c) Both (I) and (III) above

(d) Both (II) and (III) above

Answer

Answer: (d) Both (II) and (III) above

QN12. Different types of tests are used as selection methods to evaluate an applicant. Situational tests include which of the following tests?

I. In basket exercises.

II. Simulated business games.

III. Work sampling tests.

IV. Group discussions.

(a) Both (I) and (II) above

(b) Both (I) and (III) above

(c) Both (II) and (III) above

(d) (I), (II) and (IV) above

Answer

Answer: (a) Both (I) and (II) above

QN13. The process of choosing the most suitable candidate for a job among the available applicants is called

(a) Selection

(b) Recruitment

(c) Human resource planning

(d) Job analysis

Answer

Answer: (a) Selection

QN14. Which of the following helps in identifying the knowledge, skill and attitude set that enables the individual to deliver the best performance in his/her job?

(a) Job evaluation

(b) Computer modeling

(c) Skill variety

(d) Competency modelling

Answer

Answer: (d) Competency modelling

QN15. The process of selection starts with a review of the applications. Which of the following steps follows the review of the application?

(a) Analysis of the application blank

(b) Preliminary interview

(c) Conducting test

(d) Initial screening interview.

Answer

Answer: (c) Conducting test

QN16. A selection method is considered to be reliable, if it produces consistent results across different situations and times. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the alternate-form method?

I. A group of candidates take the same test twice.

II. A test is divided into two parts and given to the candidates.

III. Two similar but separate forms are given at the same time to the candidates.

(a) Only (I) above

(b) Only (II) above

(c) Only (III) above

(d) Both (II) and (III) above

Answer

Answer: (b) Only (II) above

QN17. Once the interviewer has decided on the format, he can start formulating specific questions. The question “Tell me about yourself” belongs to which of the following type of questions?

(a) Open-ended question

(b) Closed-ended question

(c) Critical question

(d) Casual question

Answer

Answer: (d) Casual question

QN18. Different types of tests are used as selection methods to evaluate an applicant. Situational tests include which of the following tests?

I. In basket exercises.

II. Simulated business games.

III. Work sampling tests.

IV. Group discussions.

(a) Both (I) and (II) above

(b) Both (I) and (III) above

(c) Both (II) and (III) above

(d) (I), (II) and (IV) above

Answer

Answer: (a) Both (I) and (II) above

QN19. A step-by-step self-learning method that consists of presenting the information, allowing a response, and providing feedback on the response is:

a. computer based (organizationd) training.

b. on-the-job training.

c. apprenticeship training.

d. simulated training.

Answer

Answer: d. simulated training.

QN20. Which one of the following is not a personality dimension used for personnel testing?

a. Maturity

b. Agreeableness

c. Conscientiousness

d. Extroversion

Answer

Answer: c. Conscientiousness

QN21. Which one of the following is not an on-the-job training method:

a. Action learning

b. Management Games

c. Understudy

d. Job rotation

Answer

Answer: b. Management Games

QN22. Sensitivity training is also known as:

a. T-group training

b. Operative training

c. In basket exercise

d. Problem solving training

Answer

Answer: a. T-group training

QN23. A stress interview is also known as:

a. Patterned interview

b. Directive interview

c. Non-directive interview

d. None of these

Answer

Answer: b. Directive interview

QN24. Graphology is done for:

a. Behaviour analysis

b. Knowledge analysis

c. Handwriting analysis

d. Psychological analysis

Answer

Answer: c. Handwriting analysis

QN25. Which one of the following level of analysis is not taken into consideration while determining the training needs?

a. Division analysis

b. Organizational analysis

c. Operation analysis

d. Individual analysis

Answer

Answer: d. Individual analysis

QN26. .”Employment Exchange” used in recruitment of candidates is ……. source of recruitment.

a. Internal

b. Inter-firm

c. External

d. International

Answer

Answer: a. Internal

QN27. MBTI is used to assess:

a. Personality

b. Training needs

c. Knowledge

d. Potential

Answer

Answer: a. Personality

QN28. Role playing, method of training was introduced by:

a. Max Weber

b. Moreno

c. John Davidson

d. Karl Rogers

Answer

Answer: d. Karl Rogers

QN29. Which one of the following does not contribute to the growth of HRD in organization?

a. Rapid technological changes

b. Changing needs of people

c. Stagnation

d. Lack of suitable manpower

Answer

Answer: c. Stagnation

QN30. The focus of HRD is on:

a. Developing HRD processes

b. Developing HRD climate

c. Developing human subsystems in the organization

d. All of the above

Answer

Answer: c. Developing human subsystems in the organization

QN31. Which of the following methods is not a method used for training of employees in an organization?

a. Role play

b. Business games

c. Time study

d. Case study

Answer

Answer: c. Time study

QN32. Thematic Appreciation Test (TAT) was developed by:

a. Goldberg and Morgan

b. Murray and Morgan

c. Murray and Hanlon

d. Morgan and Hanlon

Answer

Answer: b. Murray and Morgan

QN33. Stereotyping occurs when the interviewers judge a candidate on the basis of the characteristics of the———

a. Job

b. Group

c. Individual

d. Organization

Answer

Answer: b. Group

QN34. Human Resource Development is needed for:

a. To develop competencies

b. Performance evaluation

c. Commitment of entire workforce

d. Compensation

Answer

Answer: c. Commitment of entire workforce

QN35. Individual differences can be caused by:

a. Individual variables

b. Socio-Psychological variables

c. Situational variables

d. All of the above

Answer

Answer: d. All of the above

QN36. Development

a. Is short term in nature

b. Is an informal activity

c. Aims at improving the total personality of a manager

d. Focuses on the employee’s current job

Answer

Answer: b. Is an informal activity

QN37. Interviewing mistakes include all except

a. Halo effects

b. Personal bias

c. Leniency

d. Realising that foreign national may have different customs.

Answer

Answer: d. Realising that foreign national may have different customs.

QN38. Training evaluation criteria include all except:

a. Reactions

b. Learning

c. Results

d. Relevance

Answer

Answer: a. Reactions

QN39. The use of predetermined outline characterized the ———– interview.

a. Panel

b. Stress

c. Group

d. Structured

Answer

Answer: d. Structured

QN40. Trainers acquire job knowledge through:

a. On-the-job experience

b. Behaviour modelling

c. Understudy

d. All of the above

Answer

Answer: d. All of the above