​Which of the Following Is Not Allowed as Part of a Company's

question 52

Multiple Choice

​Which of the following is not allowed as part of a company's pre-hire inquiries:

• A) ​Past employment and experience records
• B) ​Social Security numbers
• C) ​Lie-detector tests
• D) ​Educational background
• E) ​List of references

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Definitions:

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Nervous Breakdown

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DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.