In the Context of Selection Tests, Which of the Following

question 34

Multiple Choice

In the context of selection tests, which of the following is a difference between specific ability tests and work sample tests?

• A) Unlike specific ability tests, work sample tests measure the extent to which an applicant possesses
• Different kinds of job-related behavioral dimensions.
• B) Specific ability tests measure aptitude for doing a particular task well, whereas work sample tests require applicants to perform tasks that are actually done on the job.
• C) Unlike work sample tests, specific ability tests directly measure job applicants' capability to do a job.
• D) Specific ability tests are also called performance tests, whereas work sample tests are also called aptitude tests.

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Definitions:

Shutdown Point

The level of operations where a company's revenue from goods or services sold just covers its variable costs, beyond which it becomes more cost-effective to halt production.

Short Run

A period in which at least one input, such as plant size or capital, is fixed and cannot be varied to change output levels.

Long Run

A time frame in economics where all inputs and costs are variable, allowing for full adjustment to changes.

Peak Efficiency

The maximum performance level at which a system, process, or machine operates with optimal effectiveness and minimal waste.