41) ________ tests measure a variety of attributes involved in acquiring, processing, analyzing,
using, and remembering information.
A) Integrity
B) Personality
C) Cognitive
D) Language proficiency
E) Substance
42) One of the ways in which a job applicant’s managerial potential, commitment, and
motivation is evaluated, is by conducting a(n) ________.
A) personality test
B) cognitive test
C) integrity test
D) substance test
E) background check
43) If you realize that your future employer has been reviewing your credit record, you should
________.
A) sue them, because it is an invasion of your privacy
B) reconsider joining that organization
C) inform the authorities
D) ask your employer for an apology
E) consider it part of the background check process
44) Your dream job is to be a Food Analyst at Fast Foods Inc., a company which prides itself as
being the “King of Fries.” They also promote themselves as a company which respects their
employees’ right to privacy. When you applied to this job, you were asked to take a few tests.
Which of these tests could be perceived as an invasion of your privacy?
A) integrity tests
B) personality tests
C) cognitive tests
D) drug tests
E) online search
45) Barney has been invited for an interview at McLloyd Brokerage. Before his interview, he
wants to try and learn all he can about the organization. The most effective strategy for this
would be to ________.
A) download podcasts of any news related to the company
B) contact the employees on LinkedIn and get their opinions about the organization
C) refer to business books and directories
D) email management with questions
E) go deeper than just basic research by learning everything you can about the organization and
your position
46) When an employer asks you to tell him something about yourself, you should ________.
A) email him the link to your blog to show that you are tech-savvy
B) only speak about your relevant qualifications
C) offer a short summary of what colleagues or customers think about you
D) give him references for a background check
E) avoid sharing something business relevant because the interviewer would like a glimpse of
your personal side
47) When the employer asks you about what you didn’t like about your previous job, you should
________.
A) let him know about the negatives, so you could avoid the same situation
B) highlight the similarities between your previous and prospective employer
C) brush off the question with humor
D) avoid answering the question and ask the interviewer a question instead
E) make sure that you don’t give the impression that you are a difficult employee
48) Which of the following questions would you ask the interviewer to check if you’re jumping
into a problematic situation?
A) How tough is the job?
B) What is the first problem that needs the attention of the person you hire?
C) How would you define your organization’s managerial philosophy?
D) What makes your organization different from others in the industry?
E) Can you tell me something about yourself?
49) The best way to counteract the stress during a job interview is to ________.
A) remind yourself that you have value to offer
B) use humor to mask these feelings
C) act overly confident to counteract these feelings
D) rely on your appearance alone
E) avoid face-to-face interviews
50) Competence and confidence are the foundation of your interviewing style, and you can
enhance them by ________.
A) avoiding questions that make you uncomfortable
B) being boastful to project confidence
C) using humor and colorful adjectives and adverbs to highlight competence
D) giving the interviewer an impression of poise, good manners, and good judgment
E) practice speaking in monotone, while making eye-contact
51) While practicing for interviews ________.
A) evaluate the quality of your voice
B) elaborate all answers and include anecdotes
C) avoid using hand gestures
D) use filler words
E) practice speaking in monotone, while making eye-contact
52) You are more likely to succeed in a job interview if you ________.
A) carry a know-it-all attitude
B) maintain eye contact with the interviewer
C) avoid using hand gestures
D) use an impersonal communication style
E) be laid-back to project confidence
53) When choosing what to wear for an interview, the best policy is to ________.
A) pick something that will make you stand out from the crowd
B) choose conservative business wear
C) buy an expensive suit to project prosperity
D) wear whatever makes you most comfortable
E) maximize jewelry and accessories
54) When going in for a job interview, it’s best to take ________.
A) a list of questions to ask the interviewer
B) gum or candy to help reduce stress during the interview
C) a palmtop computer, to avoid fumbling with papers
D) a branded briefcase, to showcase good taste
E) your mobile phone
55) Simone has been invited by Ivy Selections Corp.to be interviewed by Mr. Yang. How should
Simone conduct herself during the warm-up phase of the interview?
A) She should make sure that she uses humor and start by asking the interviewer a question to
break the ice.
B) She should avoid small talk, in order to maintain professionalism.
C) When she meets Mr. Yang, she should greet him by saying “It is a pleasure to meet you Mr.
Yang” and respond with a firm hand-shake.
D) She should maintain unflinching eye-contact and not fidget.
E) She should avoid talking about herself, because that would be unprofessional.
56) Although the warm-up stage is brief it does ________.
A) take precedence over the other stages
B) not involve substantial questions
C) focus only on body language
D) not follow a conversation style
E) allow for relaxed behavior
57) Which of the following is true about the question-and-answer stage of an interview?
A) It is the final opportunity to emphasize your value to the organization.
B) It is usually the perfect time to thank the interviewer for the offer.
C) During this stage, employers filter out unqualified applicants and identify promising
candidates.
D) During this stage, take the initiative to write to companies even though they haven’t
announced a job opening that is right for you.
E) The interviewer will discuss some points of the résumé.
58) Leading the conversation yourself and answering a question before the interviewer has
finished asking it ________.
A) is being proactive, a quality appreciated by most employers
B) keeps the interview short, which is crucial when there are multiple applicants
C) is a rude interruption
D) helps you alter your response
E) gives you more time to plan your answer
59) As interviewees, we are generally advised to handle interviews with proper preparation and a
“never budge under pressure” attitude. During an interview, if the applicant is asked a difficult
question, which of these actions is the most appropriate to tackle that question?
A) The applicant acknowledges the difficulty of the question and humbly refrains from
answering it.
B) To maintain spontaneity, the applicant starts off with a witty retort and vaguely builds an
answer.
C) At the cost of delaying the response, the applicant first considers the implications of the
question and only then answers.
D) The applicant skillfully reverts the question back to the employer and asks his opinion on the
issue.
E) The applicant pauses to reflect and quickly diverts the discussion to topics which are his/her
strength.
60) Oliver is in charge of recruiting soup chefs for his restaurant De Lait. The candidates need to
have a healthy appetite for creativity and should be at least 18 years of age with a high school
diploma. He is aware that the law prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race,
ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, and religion. Which of these questions asked by Oliver
would violate the law?
A) Are you over 18?
B) When did you graduate from high school?
C) Did you graduate from high school?
D) Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
E) Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
61) In order to find out if your applicant has committed a felony ________.
A) you can ask the candidate if he has committed any felony
B) you can ask the candidate if they have been arrested
C) you should rely on EEOC
D) you should contact the authorities
E) you actually cannot ask the applicant
62) During an interview, the last opportunity to correct any misconceptions the interviewer might
have ________.
A) is at the end of the interview
B) is at the warm-up stage
C) is at the question-answer stage
D) should be over looked
E) is the screening stage
63) When the interviewer asks you if you have any more questions and checks the time, you
should ________.
A) let him know the time
B) conclude gracefully
C) summarize the interview
D) ask for more time
E) express your interest in the organization
64) If your interview does not end with a job offer you should ________.
A) not bring up the topic
B) mention that you have another job offer and need to give the other company an answer by a
specific date
C) tactfully ask when you can expect to know the decision
D) ask whether you did anything wrong during the interview
E) request an offer of employment
65) When you discuss salary requirements with a job recruiter you should ________.
A) be proactive and initiate the discussion
B) let the interviewer raise the topic first
C) insist on a signing bonus
D) be certain about the company’s compensation policies
E) mention that your salary is non-negotiable
66) It has been two days since Kurt finished his interview and he hasn’t heard from the
organization. In this case he should ________.
A) have a friend call to see whether he got the job
B) write a follow-up letter and include another copy of his résumé
C) write a note of thanks and reinforce the reasons why he is a good fit for the position
D) assume that he didn’t get the job if he hasn’t heard anything
E) request for another interview to prove his candidacy
67) You have received a job-offer but because of prior engagements you are unable to join on the
suggested date. In this case, you would ________.
A) turn down the offer
B) request for a time extension and include humor to soften the serious matter
C) suggest another day when you can join the organization
D) request for a time extension and use a strong statement regarding your continued interest in
the job
E) accept the offer but not show up on the joining date