Which of the Following Statements About References Is True

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about references is true?

• A)The most frequently contacted references are co-workers.
• B)Never ask someone for permission to use him or her as a reference because this creates a bias.
• C)Choose similar references, such as three professors or three co-workers.
• D)Contacting references is a good way for an interviewer to validate his or her personal observations about an interviewee.
• E)All of the above statements about references are true.

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Definitions:

Skills

The ability to do something well, often as a result of knowledge, practice, and experience.

Sphere

A perfectly round geometrical object in three-dimensional space, like a globe or ball.

Metaphor

A figure of speech in which a term is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable to suggest a resemblance.

Critical Thinking Skills

The ability to analyze facts, generate and organize ideas, defend opinions, make comparisons, draw inferences, evaluate arguments, and solve problems.