11. In general, the more reliable, valid, and generalizable the selection method is, the more utility it will have.
12. The utility of any given test generally increases as the selection ratio gets lower, so long as the additional cost of recruiting and testing are not excessive.
13. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 protects individuals from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, and national origin.
14. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects employees over the age of 50.
15. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 protects individuals with physical disabilities, but not those with mental disabilities.
16. The situational interview is the most widespread selection method employed in organizations.
17. A physical ability test measures balance and coordination, among other things.
18. Of the five major dimensions of personality inventories, "agreeableness" has generally been found to have the highest validity across a number of different job categories.
19. By their very nature, work-sample tests are job specific and so their generalizability is high.
20. The paper-and-pencil honesty testing industry was born because the Polygraph Act did not eliminate the problem of theft by employees.