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As identified in the job analysis, the competencies/KSAs are the foundation of your assessment strategy.
True
False
Job analysis regulations can be found in:
5 CFR part 315
5 CFR part 307
5 CFR part 213
5 CFR part 300
What are some examples of assessment tools? (choose all that apply)
Structured Interview
Test
Work Sample
Occupational Questionnaire (Crediting Plan/Rating Schedule)
Assessment Center
The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Section Procedures provide a set of principles for determining proper test use and selection procedures.
True
False
What are the two important technical characteristics of assessments?
Dependable and Sound
Reliability and Validity
Authenticity and Effective
What is not a strength of a structured interview?
High validity and reliability
High adverse impact
Seen as fair by the applicant
Difficult for applicants to "fake" responses
During a structured interview, hiring officials may ask applicants questions centered around. (choose all that apply)
Job knowledge
Family
Work samples
Work requirements
Ability test
Most Federal crediting plans/rating schedules use what is known as the interpersonal consistency model.
True
False
Tests set inconsistent standards for all applicants.
True
False
You may develop applicant assessment procedures without assistance from OPM.
True
False
The development and implementation assessments must be consistent with the following. (choose all that apply)
The technical standards in the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures
The Guide to Processing Personnel Actions
The Operating Handbook, Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions
All of the above
Work samples are easy to fake.
True
False
An assessment center is a systematic method used to assess previous experience, education, and training information provided by job applicants.
True
False
What did OPM develop to replace the Professional and Administrative Career Exam (PACE)?
The Delegated Examining Unit Exam
The Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) assessment tools
The Civil Service Exam
Agencies are required to use the ACWA assessment tools and may not use any other validated assessment tool(s) when examining applicants for competitive service positions.
True
False
What are some examples of indicators of proficiency? (choose all that apply)
Agency certification program
Education
Experience
Professional activity and certification
Agency certification programs are generally required when there is a need to ensure basic level of a competency.
True
False
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