What Did the Supreme Court Say About the Use of Tests

question 49

Multiple Choice

What did the Supreme Court say about the use of tests in Griggs v.Duke Power?

• A)Tests are legal for selection if used for only entry-level jobs; they are not valid for internal candidates
• B)Tests are always illegal if they result in adverse impact, regardless of how performance is related to test results
• C)Personality tests cannot be used for selection if they are administered pre-offer
• D)Job -relatedness can be an affirmative defense if the test is valid, regardless of adverse impact

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Definitions:

Psychedelic Drugs

Consciousness-altering drugs that produce hallucinations, change thought processes, or disrupt the normal perception of time and space.

Disrupt

To cause disorder or turmoil in something, interrupting or preventing it from continuing as usual.

Thought Processes

The mental activities involved in understanding, processing, and communicating information.

Biological Rhythm

Natural cycles of physical, emotional, or intellectual changes that the body goes through, such as circadian rhythms.