Which of the Following Methods for Gathering Background Information About

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods for gathering background information about a job applicant is NOT recommended because of potential legal violations?

• A)searching social networking sites for posted information about the applicant
• B)using a database to access information about the applicant's credit history
• C)locating references other than the ones provided by the applicant
• D)using a search engine to find information about the applicant

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