Which of the Following Statements About Background Checks Is FALSE

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about background checks is FALSE?

• A)Many firms that provide background checks are unreliable themselves.
• B)Background checks offer no guarantee,because of the increased sophistication of those in the dishonesty business.
• C)In the case of biographical data,because applicants who supply the information may be motivated to misrepresent themselves,background checks can help.
• D)Few employers use methods for getting background information on applicants before interviews.

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Definitions:

Labor-Force Participation

The fraction of the population of working age that is engaged in employment or in the search for a job.

Prime Working Age

The age range typically considered most productive and desirable for employment, often defined as 25 to 64 years.

Labor-Force Participation Rate

The percentage of the adult population that is in the labor force

Teenagers

A demographic group consisting of individuals typically aged between 13 and 19 years, characterized by physiological and psychological development from childhood to adulthood.