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The job description includes ________.

  1. what the workers does in a particular job

  2. duties and responsibilities of the workers

  3. location of work and equipment used

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Job description is the document which specifies the kind of work to be performed, responsibilities, and other duties, location of the work, etc. This is specified before hand to receive the application of people who are ready to do the job and are of the qualification. This reduces the amount of unnecessary applications, which takes a lot of time and effort of the employer to shortlist suitable candidates.

What does intelligence tests measure?

  1. The aptitude of applicants

  2. The mental capacity of a person

  3. The preferences of an applicant for occupation of different kinds

  4. The individuals capacity to use his fingers and hands in industrial work


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Intelligence tests are conducted to measure the mental capacity of the person. In this different situations are provided to the candidates and they have to use their intelligence to know the right way or solution to the problem. It is a norm reference based test, the results or answers of the candidates are compared with the most likely solution. 

Aptitude is measured with the help of aptitude test,  and the capacity of individual in industrial work is assessed through trade test.

The first screening device utilised in the personnel department is _________.

  1. the application blank

  2. requisition

  3. preliminary interview

  4. trade tests


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Preliminary interview is the first screening device utilised in personnel department for the selection process.  This is a basic test conducted to check the confidence and personality of the candidates. This interview does not require any expert or higher officials as it is not related to any work. The questions asked in these interview are basic questions about school, college, hobbies, etc, to check the confidence and spoken English as well. Candidates qualifying this interview are passed on for the work based tests and interviews.

Which of the following is not a selection procedure stage?

  1. Receipt and scrutiny of applications

  2. Preliminary interview

  3. Promotion

  4. Tests


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Selection process involves all the activities performed after receiving the applications till the position is filled. It involves a series of steps to be performed including scrutiny of applications, interview, tests,etc.

Promotion on the other hand is a type of internal source of recruitment in which the vacant position is filled by someone from the organisation itself.

What does aptitude tests measure?

  1. The aptitude of applicants which is their capacity to learn the skills required on a particular job

  2. The mental capacity of a person

  3. The individuals capacity to use his finger and hands in industrial work

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aptitude test is conducted to test the ability or knowledge of an individual regarding performing or completing any task without any training provided. It is related to the kind of job offered and also tests the capacity to learn the skills for the job .

Mental capacity is measured through IQ test, capacity to use hand and fingers inn industrial work is tested through dexterity test.

Which of the following is not a psychological tests?

  1. Medical test

  2. Intelligence test

  3. Aptitude test

  4. Personality test


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Psychological tests is conducted to know the behaviour of the candidate with the standard measure of sample of behaviour. It includes aptitude tests, personality test, intelligence tests, etc to examine the overall behaviour of the candidate and the actions and reactions during any situation. 

Medical test is conducted to check the fitness of the candidate and to know if he suffers from any chronic disease which was not mentioned by him and can cause emergency during work in future. It is conducted before job is offered, after all the tests have been passed by the candidate.

In case of jobs which involve technical work _______is required.

  1. psychological test

  2. trade test

  3. medical test

  4. interview


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Selection process includes a series of interviews and tests to examine the candidates in every possible way.  Whenever there is a technical work, trade test is conducted to know the existing skill with the candidate to perform the job  efficiently. 

Psychological test is related to basic human behavior and nature. Medical test is conducted to check the fitness of the candidate and if he is suffering from any chronic disease. Interview is a verbal test to check the personality of the candidates.

Which is very useful for the checking of personnel details of the candidates?

  1. Psychological test

  2. Trade tests

  3. References

  4. Preliminary interview


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The personal details of a candidate can be best known from an unbiased third person who knows the candidate, because the candidate may hide information of concern from the employer. References are provided by the candidates in their CV as a guarantee for the declaration of correct facts.

No tests given by the candidate can prove the authenticity of the personal details unless known from a third person. 

Proficiency tests are also called as ________.

  1. trade tests

  2. performance test

  3. achievement test

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Proficiency tests are conducted to judge the skills and knowledge the candidate possesses at present. The abilities claimed the applicants is tested through these tests. It is also known as trade test, performance test, achievement test as it tests the ability of the candidate to perform any task without any prior training. It tests the knowledge acquired by the candidates before applying for the job.

A Committee of interviewers puts questions to the candidates is ________.

  1. panel interview

  2. group interview

  3. in-depth interview

  4. stress interview


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Panel interview is when a group of people conduct the interview who are experts and superior in the kind of work specified. It is conducted mostly for supervisor and managerial positions. The ability, knowledge and wisdom of all the panelists is summed up to assess and question the candidates.

In group interview, a group of candidates is interviewed together to save the time of executives and to know the ability of the candidates to work in groups. In-depth interview analyses the complete knowledge of the candidates regarding his studies, training, hobbies, interests,etc. Stress interview checks the reaction of candidates in situations of stress and strain.