A Task Analysis Consists of a Description of the Activities

question 28

Multiple Choice

A task analysis consists of a description of the activities or work operations performed on a job and the conditions under which these activities are performed. It normally includes six important steps. Which of the following would NOT be considered one of those steps?

• A) develop rating scales to rate the importance and difficulty of each task and the frequency with which it is performed
• B) provide feedback on the results of the task analysis
• C) prepare job descriptions and specifications for roles involved in the task analysis process
• D) use surveys and interviews to gather data and information from a sample of job incumbents

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Definitions:

Visual Imagery

The process of envisioning scenes, objects, or events in one's mind.

Working Memory

A cognitive system that temporarily holds information available for processing and is essential for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Retrieval Cue

A stimulus that allows for the recall of information stored in the long-term memory.

Tip-Of-The-Tongue

A cognitive phenomenon where a person cannot recall a specific word or fact despite feeling that retrieval is imminent.