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Question 1

What are the two quantitative job evaluation methods?

ARanking and classification

BJob component and point factor

CMarket-based and job content

Answer : B

Question 2

What is one of the advantages of the classification method?

AIt is relatively simple and inexpensive

BIt is easy to place jobs into each classification

CIt is unlikely that job descriptions will be inflated to fit classifications

DIt is useful for organizations with numerous, widely diverse job families.

Answer : A

Question 3

What is one of the steps in the classification method of job content evaluation?

AListing all the jobs in order from highest to lowest value

BMatching jobs to other jobs in the market and developing grades based on market value

CIdentifying and clustering benchmark jobs that appear to be similar

Answer : C

Question 4

When would the paired-comparison approach be preferred over the simple ranking approach?

AWhen evaluating a larger number of jobs

BWhen there is a need for accurate market data

CWhen the cost of simple ranking becomes prohibitive

DWhen there is insufficient information on job content

Answer : A

Question 5

How should duties and responsibilities be described on a standard job description?

AAt a 12th grade reading level

BIn past tense and passive voice

CWith words that have multiple meanings

DWith generic terms rather than proprietary names

Answer : D

Question 6

What are THREE reasons to perform job analysis?

ATo develop a job worth hierarchy

BTo document work methods and processes for training purposes

CTo provide a basis for performance appraisal based on job-related standards

DDescribe the project to any third-party representatives

ETo discuss the various approaches; discuss joint participation if appropriate

Answer : A, B, C

Question 7

Job analysis can be best described as _________?

AA systematic process for obtaining important and relevant information about each distinct role played by one or more employees. This includes duties and responsibilities, and worker characteristics.

BA basis for performance appraisal based on job-related standards.

CHe systematic, formal study of a job

DNone of the above

EAll of the above

Answer : A

Worldatwork C2 Job Analysis, Documentation and Evaluation Exam Practice Test