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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