Administration and Best Practices Flashcards
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Which scenario represents an adverse impact concern an administrator should monitor when using PeopleAnswers?
Answer: Selection rates for a protected group fall below 80% of the highest-selected group's rate
The 4/5ths (80%) rule is the EEOC's primary standard for detecting adverse impact in selection procedures.
What is the purpose of the 'Norm Group' setting in PeopleAnswers assessment configuration?
Answer: It defines the comparison population used to interpret a candidate's raw scores
The norm group is the reference population whose data contextualizes a candidate's scores, making percentile interpretations meaningful.
A new HR administrator cannot locate a completed assessment in PeopleAnswers. Which is the most efficient first troubleshooting step?
Answer: Check whether the search filter includes the correct requisition and date range
Incorrect or narrow search filters are the most common reason completed assessments appear missing in the portal.
Which data privacy best practice should be followed when exporting candidate assessment reports from PeopleAnswers?
Answer: Store exported reports on encrypted, access-controlled systems and limit distribution to decision-makers
Candidate assessment data is sensitive PII and should be encrypted, access-controlled, and distributed only to those involved in the hiring decision.
When should an organization consider running a concurrent validity study for its PeopleAnswers benchmarks?
Answer: When at least 30–50 incumbents with performance ratings are available
A concurrent validity study requires a sufficient sample of current employees with performance data; 30–50 is a commonly cited minimum for meaningful results.
In PeopleAnswers, which action ensures that a requisition remains active but prevents new candidates from starting the assessment?
Answer: Setting the requisition status to 'On Hold'
Placing a requisition 'On Hold' pauses new assessment activity while preserving existing candidate data and the requisition itself.
Which approach best supports ADA compliance when administering PeopleAnswers assessments?
Answer: Providing reasonable accommodations such as extended time upon request and documenting the process
ADA requires individualized reasonable accommodations, such as extended time, while maintaining the same standardized assessment for all candidates.