CHAPTER 10- Psych Tests and Measurements

Which of the following is true about interest inventories?

They are fairly good at predicting job satisfaction based on occupational fit.

Which of the following describes the purpose of the Basic Interest Scales on the Strong?

To identify an individual's broad interest areas (e.g., science, math, music, and so on).

Which of the following describes the purpose of the Personal Style Scales on the Strong?

To give an estimate of work style, learning environment, leadership style, risk taking/adventure, and team orientation

Which of the following is NOT one of the Holland Codes?

Contemporary

Which of the following describes the purpose of the Occupations Finder, the Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes, and O*NET?

To cross-reference Holland Codes with various occupations

The COPSystem is known for which of the following?

Eight career clusters primarily determined by an ability placement survey

Which of the following is true about the O*NET?

Forecasted job growth and job openings are available for each occupation.

Which of the following is NOT true about the ASVAB?

The power tests have been shown to measure similar qualities than are measured in intelligence tests.

In contrast to the Differential Aptitude Test, The Differential Aptitude Battery for Personnel and Career Assessment (DAT PCA):

is focused on helping employers determine one's current ability and aptitude for learning new skills during training.

A major reason for using a special aptitude test is:

to determine if an individual has ability in a specific area of interest.

Mechanical aptitude tests measure which of the following?

The ability to learn physical and mechanical principles and manipulated mechanical objects

Which of the following is NOT a popular interest inventory?

The Interest, Skill, and Career Assessment Inventory

Which of the following describes the purpose of the Occupational Scales on the Strong?

To allow an individual to compare their interests to the interests of same sex individuals who are satisfied in their jobs

The COPSystem includes all of the following assessment instruments EXCEPT:

the Career Survey of Performance and Salary Indices.

Which of the following is one of the Holland Codes?

Artistic

Enterprising

Social

Realistic

Which of the following is true about the ASVAB?

The three composite scores tend to be important for success in a number of jobs

Combinations of the power tests form three composite scores are in the areas of verbal skills, math skills, and science and technical skills.

It consists of 10 power tests for which separate scores are given.

Which of the following is a popular interest inventory?

The Career Occupational Preference System

The Self-Directed Search

The Campbell Interest and Skill Survey

The Strong Vocational Interest Inventory

The COPSystem includes all of the following assessment instruments

the Career Orientation Placement and Evaluation Survey.

the Career Ability Placement Survey.

the Career Occupational Preference System Interest Inventory.