Which of the Following Is True of Background Checks Conducted

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of background checks conducted during the selection process?

• A) Background checks give a potential employer unlimited access to a candidate's personal information.
• B) Often, a background check will yield only that an applicant did in fact hold the stated position during the dates indicated.
• C) Since previous employers are cautious about what they disclose, a telephone call to a former supervisor is less fruitful than a written request for information.
• D) There are no laws limiting the types of information available to potential employers through background checks.

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